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LeftLion's Latest Listens #41: Notts music we're currently spinning
Fri 13 Mar 2026In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Willow Bay, Drivelheads, LOCAL LOSER and Firmament...
Music legends, indie bands, and creative writing at Wollaton Hall: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham 9 March - 15 March
Sun 08 Mar 2026It's Spring and we'll soon be feeling more sunlight on our skin. To accompany the banishment of the winter blues, why not line up something nice to do this week in Notts? There's plenty to check out, including the arrival of not one but two legendary UK guitar bands...
Here's what's happening this International Women's Day in Nottingham
Mon 02 Mar 2026There's plenty happening in Nottingham this weekend to celebrate International Women's Day - check out workshops, performances, and exhibitions and support our city's wonderful women.
From painting, to our Panthers and gigs in between: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham, 2 - 8 March
Sun 01 Mar 2026We're welcoming march in true Notts fashion: a week filled with live music, creative meet-ups, and a celebration of positive change...
LeftLion's Latest Listens #40: Notts music we're currently spinning
Fri 27 Feb 2026Welcome to the fortieth edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens! This week, our music team reviews new releases from Hhymn, Kezia Gill, Matt McCarthy, Vee Adu and Terza Rima...
Murder mysteries and powerful performances: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham 23 February - 1 March
Sun 22 Feb 2026As February draws to a close, the week ahead in Nottingham spans gripping theatre, film, live music and atmospheric storytelling...
Andy Warhol-inspired theatre, a boxing tournament, and much more: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham, 16 - 22 February
Sun 15 Feb 2026This week, as Spring approaches, Notts gets busy with art, music, theatre, live podcasting, and much more – the possibilities of things to do are almost endless....
LeftLion's Latest Listens #39: Notts music we're currently spinning
Fri 13 Feb 2026In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2026, our music team reviews new releases from ALT BLK ERA, Book of Churches, The Red Line, People Laughing and Pict...
Gig review: Punk Rock Factory at Rock City
Thu 12 Feb 2026Punk Rock Factory and Nottingham are a match made in heaven. Having sold out Rock City several times, the lovable Welsh rogues returned this month for the opening night of their We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat tour, bringing their high‑energy chaos, nostalgic sing-alongs and inflatable animals bouncing over your head - and making Rock City the silliest place to be on a Saturday night...
The Unravelling of Mary Reddish: author David Whitfield talks about his novel which draws from the history of asylums in Notts
Wed 11 Feb 2026Long before madness had a diagnosis, it had consequences. The Unravelling of Mary Reddish takes readers back to Georgian Nottingham, a world where sanity was judged through gender, reputation, and a strict social order. Katie Barr speaks to the author of the novel – David Whitfield – who drew on real asylum records from Nottingham to show how quickly a life can be unmade once those in power decide your mind is the problem.
From Chinese art to liquid DnB: Here’s what’s going on in Nottingham this week, 9 - 15 February
Sun 08 Feb 2026It's Valentine's Day this week, and whether you're looking for activities to do with a significant other, or want to get out and experience what Notts has to offer solo, you're guaranteed to find something weird or wonderful you'll enjoy...
We catch up with Sunna Margrét ahead of her Rough Trade show
Wed 04 Feb 2026Icelandic alt-pop artist Sunna Margrét will be performing live at Rough Trade as part of her UK mini tour. Ahead of the date, she shares her thoughts on the influence of her country, language and culture on her music, as well as her bond with Nottingham electro-funk masters Revenge of Calculon...
Notts artist Nakufo on her new light installation
Tue 03 Feb 2026For this month’s Art Works we heard from Notts based artist Nakufo, whose work Obelisk of Connectivity will be part of Light Night 2026.
Live music, light shows, and classic cinema: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 2 - 8 February
Sun 01 Feb 2026From legendary artists and independent musicians, to cinema and light installations, this week brings a wide assortment of events to the Notts creative scene. Here are our picks of this week...
LeftLion's Latest Listens #38: Notts music we're currently spinning
Fri 30 Jan 2026With this year off to a great start for new music, in this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2026, our music team reviews releases from Divorce feat. Marcus Mumford, Blackadder, Bloodworm and Make Strangers...
From stadiums to stages: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 26 January - 1 February
Sun 25 Jan 2026There are some big, once in a blue moon events this week in Notts, from live jazz and protest comedy to football and theatre.
Album lauches, gripping theatre and top quality comedy: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week Monday 19 - Sunday 25 January
Sun 18 Jan 2026New year, new music. If you’re looking to add some new albums to your playlists, look no further than this weeks’ gig picks. If drama is more your thing, we have you covered with gripping theatre and opera. If you’re simply looking to brighten up the January days, we have a dose of comedy that will do just the trick.
LeftLion's Latest Listens #37: Notts music we're spinning in 2026
Fri 16 Jan 2026In this, the first edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2026, our music team reviews new releases from Daudi Matsiko, Ruby Aeron, ktlyle, LYVIA and Verbal Warning...
Tragedy, Triumph and The Tree: R.D.K Marjoram discusses his debut novel
Wed 14 Jan 2026R.D.K Marjoram's debut novel, The Tree - A Novel: Tragic and Triumphant Tales of the Human Soul, is a thought-provoking exploration of sacrifice, suffering, and the resilience of the human spirit, drawing on his personal experiences as a psychotherapist. Aurora Amaryllis sat down with him to learn more about the ideas, influences and spiritual themes that shaped The Tree...
From grassroots gigs to arena shows: Here's what's on in Nottingham, 12 - 18 January
Sun 11 Jan 2026January: a quiet month? Not in Nottingham. This week the city stays busy as ever, with nationally loved bands playing shows and smaller gigs taking place at local venues. If you're suffering from January blues there's bound to be something here that will banish them...
Workshops, jazz, exhibitions and indie: here's what's o n in Notts this week 5 - 11 January 2026
Mon 05 Jan 2026Get creative, explore ancient history, eat Korean or groove to 2000s indie classics this week in Notts...
Undercover artist: Eleanor Youdell is bringing art back into her life
Mon 22 Dec 2025This month’s cover artist Eleanor Youdell shares her journey as an artist, her tips for being creative, and the concept behind her cover art.
Pantomines, plays, art, and singing: Here's what's on in Nottingham during Christmas 2025
Sun 21 Dec 2025Season's greetings everybody! We know that around now is the time when lots of us get off work for a bit, and look for new, festive things to do around Notts with people that we care about. With that in mind, here are eight events happening through Christmas and New Year, in Nottingham, which we're certain are worth attending...
Evil Scarecrow, sing-a-longs, family theatre and late night parties: here's what's on this week in Notts 15-21 December 2025
Mon 15 Dec 2025Twas the week before Christmas and all through Notts, festive parties and happenings are afoot! Here's some of our top picks of the week...
Carol singing, Christmas markets, doom-tinged gigs and the return of Divorce: here's what's on this week in Notts 8 - 14 December 2025
Sun 07 Dec 2025Can we officially say it's time to get festive this week in Notts? From carol-singing and Christmas markets to doom-tinged gigs and the return of Divorce - here's our top picks of what's on...
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