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Folk music, theatre, Light Night and dancing: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham 24 February - 2 March

Sun 23 Feb 2025

The nights are getting brighter and there's lots of reasons to get out in Nottingham this week! Enjoy some soothing folk music, mesmerising light displays, breath-taking belly dance, hilarious theatre or late night DJs...

Nottingham Light Night 2025: Plans For 35+ Attractions Revealed

Fri 31 Jan 2025

Nottingham Light Night is set to return for its seventeenth year at the end of February. This year you can look forward to 35+ installations, performances and activities all for free across the city centre...

From Christmas jazz to seasonal stage productions: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 16-22 December

Sun 15 Dec 2024

This week in Nottingham, festivities get into full-swing, as the Theatre Royal puts on some Christmas-themed show tunes and Bodega's annual Christmas Covers party returns for its 22nd year. Meanwhile, Lakeside Arts showcases a magical new stage show for kids and Malt Cross puts on a seasonal jazz night.

Reclaim the Night: marching for women's safety

Sat 14 Dec 2024

Beginning in Leeds in 1977 as part of the Women's Liberation Movement, Reclaim the Night is an annual march throughout the UK against sexual violence, calling for gender equality, and women’s right to be safe on the streets at night. Katherine Monk-Watts recounts the profound experience of attending the event for the very first time...

Western musical Calamity Jane blows in from The Windy City to Nottingham Theatre Royal in March 2025

Wed 20 Nov 2024

If you're a fan of the classic 1953 comedy-Western film and its long-running stage adaptation, or just looking for some good ol' fashioned escapism, then you're in for a treat early next year...

Gig review: Sum 41 at Motorpoint Arena

Sat 02 Nov 2024

For over 30 years, Sum 41 have remained one of the biggest names in pop punk. For 90s kids like me, the band would soundtrack our adolescence, with their impressive catalogue of hits finding their way into numerous parts of 00s pop culture. Sadly though, all good things must come to an end, with the band announcing these Autumn dates will be their last ever here in the UK. So, to bid a final farewell to a band that many grew up with, we headed over to the arena to catch Sum 41’s last show here in Nottingham…

Gig review: Pete Doherty at The Grove

Thu 24 Oct 2024

Did you hear? The Libertines came to Nottingham this week to perform at Rock City. However, Pete Doherty also played a small intimate solo set at Nottingham's newest music venue The Grove a few hours before...

Gig review: Peter Hook & The Light at Rock City

Sun 20 Oct 2024

It’s been seven years since the legendary Peter Hook last brought his Substance tour to Nottingham, playing the best of both New Order and Joy Division. With that 2017 show being such a memorable night last time around, we just had to head down to Rock City to catch Hooky & Co playing a mammoth set of all the classics once again...

We spoke to 80s post-punk legend Peter Hook, ahead of his gig at Rock City

Mon 07 Oct 2024

The term legend can be thrown around a lot in music nowadays, but only a select few truly deserve the tag. From his iconic basslines to his enduring work with Joy Division and New Order, Peter Hook is one-such artist. As he sets his sights on a return to Nottingham to play New Order’s Substance albums in full, we had a whirlwind chat with Hooky about his life in music.

LeftLion Interviews Podcast #4: Daudi Matsiko on Music, Songwriting, Depression and Robin Hood Prince of Thieves

Fri 20 Sep 2024

The latest episode from our 'Live at the Library' podcast features British-Ugandan singer-songwriter Daudi Matsiko...

Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival Returns Celebrating 47 Years of Beers and Cheers

Wed 18 Sep 2024

Nottingham’s flagship celebration of ale and cider is back at Trent Bridge from Wednesday 9 – Saturday 12 October...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #4: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 06 Sep 2024

In this week's edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team's picks of the latest and greatest sounds from all around Nottingham and the Midlands, we review new releases from Dark Bloom, ktlyle and Alex Blythe...

Nadia on… the far right

Sat 31 Aug 2024

Regular columnist and Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome talks about the far right

Overheard in Notts: August 2024

Thu 29 Aug 2024

ABBA, cactuses and iconic Glastonbury headliner Duo Lingo feature in this month's Overheard in Notts...

Music Reviews: August 2024

Tue 27 Aug 2024

August music reviews: Luna and the Lime Slices, The Blooms, KAP, Soul Infinity Orchestra, Ardency and GIRLBAND!

Live comedy, experimental music and outdoor cinema. Here's what's on in Nottingham this week 26 August - 1 September

Sun 25 Aug 2024

From Grease The Musical to Razorlight live in Wollaton Park, there are some enormous, artistic spectacles set to close out Nottingham's summer, events calendar this week. Here are our Picks of the Week from 26 August to 1 September.

From DIY theatre to still-life art: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week 19 -25 August

Sun 18 Aug 2024

This week, there's definitely no shortage of opportunities to indulge your artistic, theatrical and musical needs, from art at Richmond House to the return of the Foolhardy Folk Festival. Here are our Picks of the Week from 19 to 25 August.

Locating Lawrence: August 1924

Wed 14 Aug 2024

He’s off to see the Hopi Snake Dance in Arizona, meaning he must travel by car. Lawrence hates cars.

“The UK’s first outdoor carnival was in Nottingham, not Notting Hill”... Nottingham Carnival returns this Sunday 18 August - here’s what to expect

Tue 13 Aug 2024

The annual Nottingham Carnival returns to the Victoria Embankment this coming Sunday 18 August. We take a look into its history and speak with organiser Richard Renwick MBE, and Rastarella of Cultural Vibrations who is performing at the event, about what we can look forward to...

From metal, to jazz-fusion, to outdoor DJ sets. Here's what's on in Nottingham this week: 12 - 18 August

Sun 11 Aug 2024

If you're in need of a live music fix then there's plenty to keep you happy in Notts. This week the city will host all kinds of acts, from an Oregon metal four-piece visiting Rescue Rooms on Monday to the arrival of carnival troupes on Sunday. Here are those Picks of the Week from 12 to 18 August.

Our August cover artist Dani Bacon talks photography, creativity and imposter syndrome

Fri 09 Aug 2024

We chat to the photographer behind this month’s cover art, Dani Bacon…

Magic, comedy, theatre and an album launch party. Here's what's on in Nottingham this week: 5-11 August

Sun 04 Aug 2024

August has come around, and whether you're craving some uplifting comedy or theatre to occupy your summer evenings, live DJ sets at a local, album launch party or just a no-nonsense concert at Rock City, we've got you covered at LeftLion. Here are our picks of the Week from 5 to 11 August.

LeftLion Issue #174 August 2024

Fri 02 Aug 2024

The August issue of LeftLion features Herbie Hare, The Dungeon Club, The Bath Inn, geocaching, Notts queer history, Beans on Toast and lots more...

Theatre, cricket and LeftLion live. Here’s what’s on in Notts this week: 29 July - 4 August 2024...

Sun 28 Jul 2024

The Summer holidays has officially started; LeftLion's here to help keep you and the little ones occupied. From romantic theatre, to radical punk, cricket and a special LeftLion live podcast, read all about them and more below...

Notts Pride, 80s inspired Boho festival, Imara art auction, a punk gig. Here's what's on in Nottingham this week 22 - 28 July

Mon 22 Jul 2024

Happening here in Nottingham this week: Notts Pride street parties, Boho festival in the wilderness, Imara art auction, punk rock band Phat problem & friends, Madagascar the Musical at The Royal Centre.

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