There's more content than you would believe. Hopefully this will make finding it a bit easier...
The next stage: 25 years of the Nottingham Arts Theatre
Fri 23 Oct 2026For the past 25 years Nottingham Arts Theatre has been serving the city with a programme of local and touring indie stage shows in their iconic 200 year old Hockley building. We spoke to poet, and theatre Chair director Campbell Kay about the theatre’s journey, its role as an educational charity nurturing theatrical talent in Nottingham and their diverse range of shows…
Nottingham Comedy Festival 2026: chatting to the performers
Wed 21 Oct 2026Starting Friday 30 October, the Nottingham Comedy Festival is back, bringing ten days of national talent and hilarity to bars, pubs and clubs of Nottingham. We spoke to a few comedians involved to find out what’s so funny…
Gig review: Man/Woman/Chainsaw at Rescue Rooms
Fri 09 Oct 2026Let’s start with a little history lesson. Around the late 2010s, a scene began to emerge based out of the south of London. This was a scene full of experimental and boundary-pushing artists, all based around The Windmill in Brixton. Many young bands cut their teeth at this venue, eventually blowing up into juggernauts of the underground. One of these bands is, incidentally, Man/Woman/Chainsaw. Formed in 2019 by Billy Ward and Vera Leppänen, they have expanded into a sextet of some of the finest musicians in the British Isles. Now, they are taking their critically acclaimed debut album Cannonball on the road - and they stopped at Rescue Rooms to show just how much they can do...
Gig review: The Smyths at The Level
Wed 07 Oct 2026The Level was the place to be for fans of The Smiths last Saturday evening, when top tribute band The Smyths delivered a totally believable rendition of the band’s celebrated third studio album, The Queen Is Dead, as well as a selection of the band’s best loved hits...
In photos: Revenge of Calculon album launch at Rough Trade
Wed 07 Oct 2026Funktronica purveyors Revenge of Calculon launched their new LP Elevator Lizard at a colourful, perfectly zany show at Rough Trade - complete with an expert robo-dancing audience member. Nigel King shot the shots...
Nadia on… Pride in Place
Wed 07 Oct 2026Nadia Whittome, Labour MP for Nottingham East, discusses the Pride in Place community engagement and the Pride in Place programme in St Ann’s East, Broxtowe/Cinderhill and Clifton....
Gig review: Keo at The Level
Mon 05 Oct 2026Keo are arguably one of the most talked about new bands in the indie scene blowing up in England. Within just a year of releasing music, they have amassed a fanbase of such ferocity and admiration that it would put Swifties to shame. Just a week after releasing their acclaimed and incredibly popular album Put A Smile On For Me, they put on two massive shows at Nottingham’s The Level, pointing towards just how big these lads are going to be...
Gig review: We Are Scientists at Rock City
Mon 05 Oct 2026More than 20 years ago, We Are Scientists wowed with their major label debut With Love and Squalor. Now, with the album certified gold and a cult career on their belt, they have returned with a tour celebrating this seminal record. We caught them at Rock City...
Exhibition Review: Rosemary Wels, A Retrospective at the Nottingham Society of Artists
Fri 02 Oct 2026Rosemary Wels’ final exhibition at the Nottingham Society of Artists is as educational as it is impressive as you walk through the story of her career from school sketches to Nottingham rainy-night landscapes.
Gig review: Sports Team at Metronome
Thu 01 Oct 2026The news this past week has all been about one sports team, one that has been up to all sorts of things, creating chaos in the process. No, this isn’t the biggest scandal in the history of sport, but a chaos brought about by the end of a storming tour. Tonight was the final leg, and, as the cliché goes, you save the best till last. Sports Team’s chaos was being put to good use, better than the dishonourable chaos that a certain other sports team has been found guilty of…
Comedy Interview: Ben Macpherson from Nottingham Comedy Festival
Wed 30 Sept 2026Ben is a familiar face on the Nottingham comedy circuit, including Club Wormhole and Apple of Discord. And in November he's one of the acts at the Nottingham Comedy Festival. He shares some of his comedy secrets with Left Lion...
Gig review: Gurriers at Rough Trade
Wed 30 Sept 2026The confines of the Rough Trade stage proved to be no barrier for Gurriers and their signature manic energy...
Gig review: The Sisters of Mercy at Rock City
Tue 29 Sept 2026The Sisters of Mercy proved beyond any shadow of doubt that they are still at the forefront of the Gothic music scene, with a breathtaking and flawless performance at a packed Rock City, that will likely linger in the memory of the those there for a long time to come...
Gig review: Freya Ridings at the Royal Concert Hall
Mon 28 Sept 2026Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall was transformed into a place of sonic beauty, as Freya Ridings delivered a focused and emotive live show...
Melbourne writer Lisette Muratore on working with the Nottingham Women's Centre
Mon 21 Sept 2026Lisette Muratore is a Melbourne based writer and illustrator who, this past summer, became the Nottingham Women’s Centre’s remote writer in residence with help of Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature. She phoned in from across the world to chat to us about what the experience was like, and how it impacted her creative practice.
Gig review: Francis of Delirium at The Bodega, with Daisy Peacock
Mon 21 Sept 2026Francis of Delirium brought energy of all flavours to The Bodega, warming up the room with their evolved grunge sounds, tales of love and obsession, and inspiring commitment...
Melbourne writer Lisette Muratore on working with the Nottingham Women's Centre
Mon 21 Sept 2026Lisette Muratore is a Melbourne based writer and illustrator who, this past summer, became the Nottingham Women’s Centre’s remote writer in residence with help of Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature. She phoned in from across the world to chat to us about what the experience was like, and how it impacted her creative practice.
Gig review: Spiritbox at Motorpoint Arena
Sat 19 Sept 2026Fronted by vocalist Courtney LaPlante, Canadian metal heavyweights Spiritbox brought a masterclass in modern heavy music to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena where the band effortlessly commanded the massive space as part of their milestone UK headline tour. From explosive breakdowns to soaring vocal melodies, Spiritbox captivated the crowd with perfectly curated visual production and a setlist full of deep cuts and fan favourites alike...
Hidden Notts: six lesser spotted alleways worth visiting in Nottingham
Sat 19 Sept 2026If you’ve lived in Nottingham a while you’ll probably have at some point found yourself off the beaten path, trying out a shortcut or exploring an alleyway only to discover a cool shop, cafe or bar. Amongst more familiar streets – should you be curious enough – there are some excellent hidden treasures, each with their own historical tales and modern day offerings to enjoy…
Gig review: Primal Scream at Rock City
Thu 17 Sept 2026Primal Scream returned - again - to Nottingham and proved their relevance and willingness to harness their art to speak out. Rock City proved the perfect canvas...
Art Fest 2026: what's happening this year?
Wed 16 Sept 2026After bringing over thirty murals to Nottingham in the past five years, Art Fest is doing things differently in 2026. Through exhibitions, street art tours, talks and workshops, this year’s programme celebrates Nottingham’s visual artists while opening conversations about what comes next…
18 of the best independent places to eat in Nottingham on a Monday
Sun 13 Sept 2026Mondays in the city can be a bit of a culinary minefield. After a busy weekend, plenty of independent restaurants and cafés take the day off – and quite rightly so. But that doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to a sad meal deal when the Monday hunger starts calling. Whether you’re starting the week with a catch-up over coffee, looking for a proper lunch, or fancy treating yourself to dinner, our Food Co-editor and Nottingham Food Guide founder Julia has rounded up eighteen of the best places to eat in Nottingham on a Monday.
Theatre Review: Grindr the Opera at the Nottingham Arts Theatre
Sat 12 Sept 2026If you’ve ever opened Grindr “just for a look” and somehow found yourself three hours later discussing your entire life with a stranger, then Grindr: The Opera might feel less like theatre and more like an intervention...
Nottingham’s Biggest Ever Wine Festival Launches alongside Legendary Annual CAMRA Beer Festival at Trent Bridge
Sat 12 Sept 2026The Trent Bridge Wine, Champagne and Prosecco Festival will run alongside the popular beer and cider festival between Wednesday 7 and Saturday 10 October...