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What to expect from the Nottingham Puppet Festival 2026
Thu 11 Jun 2026This summer will mark the fourth year of Nottingham Puppet Festival, and if you're yet to experience it, then you’re guaranteed a very memorable time.
Sam Heaton talks turning Notts County's The Nest into a versatile live events venue
Mon 08 Jun 2026In 2024 Notts County FC turned an old metal fabricators warehouse next to their stadium into a state-of-the-art live events venue. Thus The Nest was born and has since led a double life as a football fanzone and as a major player in Nottingham’s live music and events scene. We spoke to their events manager Sam Heaton about those last two years and their big plans for the future…
Free entry to Rock City and Nottingham painted red: Here's what's on this week 8-14 June
Sun 07 Jun 2026Live music, free exhibitions and artistic workshops, here's what's happening in Nottingham this week.
What to expect from Nottingham Restaurant Week 2026
Wed 03 Jun 2026Nottingham Restaurant Week is back this month; for not one but two weeks (running Mon 1 - Sat 14 June). It’s a celebration of local food outlets with plenty of excellent deals, ranging from £10-£30, at restaurants across the city centre to entice you to try somewhere new. This year over 65 different venues are involved ranging from independent gems to big-name favourites. Here’s everything you need to know…
Art, theatre, and poetry: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 1 - 7 June
Sun 31 May 2026Summer's here, and Nottingham's ready for it. Here are some fantastic events happening this week which we think are worth checking out.
Comedy, music festivals and local talent: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham 18 -24 May
Mon 18 May 2026This week in Notts! Enjoy local theatre performances and live comedy, or head to Dot to Dot music festival and dance the night away in various venues across Nottingham. Here's our top picks...
Thought-provoking theatre, alternative rock music and local art: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham 11 - 17 May
Sun 10 May 2026This week in Notts! Enjoy original theatre and gritty alternative rock, or head south of river and meet Ladybay's artists in their studios. Here's our top picks...
What to expect from Green Hustle festival 2026
Sat 09 May 2026After five joyous, community-celebrating and grassroots action-galvanising Green Hustle Festivals, the team behind the event are this month putting on the most expansive and exploratory edition yet. With the theme of ‘Sow Good’, Green Hustle CIC Co-Director and LeftLion Environment Editor Adam Pickering guides us through how the crew hopes to seed a sustainable and thriving Notts through creativity, inclusion and inspiration.
LeftLion's Latest Listens #44: Notts music we're currently spinning
Fri 08 May 2026In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2026, our music team reviews new releases from Bloodworm, No Peeling, People Laughing, Cathedra and Paytron Saint & Emzae…
Soapbox races and heavy metal documentaries: Here's what's on this week 4-10 May
Sun 03 May 2026This week in Notts! Enjoy Nottingham's first ever soapbox race, or relive Iron Maiden's career, brit pop and trip hop. Here's our top picks...
Jazz, indie gigs and rock legends: Here's what's on this week 27 April - 3 May
Sun 26 Apr 2026This week in Notts! Enjoy the return of The Charlatans, The Clare Teal 5, tiny gigs, and lots more. Here's our top picks...
Classical Music Review: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra with Domingo Hindoyan at the Royal Concert Hall
Sat 25 Apr 2026The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is yet another orchestra proving you do not need to go down south to see world-class concert music. And now they're back with a new conductor. Can they still cut the musical mustard...