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Nottingham Craft Beer Festival returns for 2026

Nottingham Craft Beer Festival returns to Sneinton Market Avenues for its eighth year. Over 5,000 attendees are expected across three sessions on Fri 19 and Sat 20 June 2026.

From Firefly club nights to Light Night 2026: Architecture Social Club on returning to Notts

Through February 6 and 7, Old Market Square will look a little bit different as it hosts the centrepiece of this year’s Light Night: Parallels, an installation built by London studio Architecture Social Club. The project is particularly close to the heart of two studio members – Design/Project Manager Andrew Walker – who’s a Notts native – and founder Satyajit Das – who in the early 2000s made his name in Notts music when he launched mythic techno club night, Firefly. They tell us more about the installation which marks a grand return… 

Batman Returns (1992)

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

Can 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...

The return of Unknown Era - One Night Only

Run raves, poetry celebrations, the return of some loved Notts musicians and a soulful Sunday: Here's what's on in Notts this week 17 - 23 November 2025

This week, kill two birds with one stone and rave whilst you run, head to the return of Notts bands Unknown Era and Captain Dangerous, delve into some poetry, or enjoy a soulful Sunday. Here's our top picks...

Planet of Zeus

The It's in Nottingham Christmas Market Returns To Nottingham Castle

It’s in Nottingham, the city’s Business Improvement District (BID), has announced the return of the popular Christmas Market at Nottingham Castle. For the first time, the festivities will take place across three days, from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 November.

Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival Returns to Trent Bridge, for it's fifth year in a row at the venue

The Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival returns to Trent Bridge Cricket Ground from Wednesday 8 to Saturday 11 October 2025, bringing with it over 600 beers and 100 ciders and perries from some of the UK’s most celebrated breweries; including Nottinghamshire favourites like Castle Rock, Lincoln Green, Blue Monkey, Batemans, Lenton Lane, and Shipstones

Low Island on new album ‘bird’ and returning to Nottingham for a gig at the Bodega

Low Island haven’t performed in Nottingham since Dot To Dot Festival in 2021, but with the release of their new album bird earlier this year comes a headline show at The Bodega. We catch up with the Oxford DIY, electro-rock outfit to find out what we can expect…

Giant Monsters Will Be Returning To Nottingham Rooftops This Halloween

It’s in Nottingham, the city’s Business Improvement District (BID), is bringing back one of the UK’s most unique Halloween celebrations as giant monsters return to Nottingham city centre this October...

Byronmania Returns to Italy

The Palazzo Guiccioli in Ravenna, which Lord Byron called home for two years, has had a major renovation – now housing a new immersive experience which centres on Nottinghamshire’s most renowned poet. Stuart Baird has been out there to tell us more...

We catch-up with legendary local commentator Colin Fray as Nottingham Forest returns to European football

Across three turbulent decades at Nottingham Forest, one voice has remained constant: BBC commentator Colin Fray. For Forest fans, he’s been a companion through the chaos - narrating from the end of the Clough years to the lows of League One, then back again; to the highs of the Premier League and now Forest’s long-awaited return to European football. We spoke to him about his journey behind the mic…

Family Theatre: the Quest for Planet P

The National Justice Museum Launches Annual Pass

The National Justice Museum in Nottingham has launched a new annual pass, giving visitors the chance to return to the iconic Nottingham attraction over and over again for free for an entire year...

Ten reasons not to miss the return of Splendour Festival this year

After a brief hiatus, Nottingham’s much-loved Splendour Festival is back and ready to reclaim its place in the East Midlands’ cultural calendar. On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July, the two-day music extravaganza returns to its original home in Nottingham, Wollaton Park. With expanded stages, some very well-known names in UK music, and plenty of surprises in store, Splendour 2025 is more than just a returning festival — it’s a celebration of live music, community, and Nottingham culture. 

Whether you’re planning to go for the sing-alongs, the new discoveries, or just a great pint with friends in the sun, this one’s not to be missed. To help get you hyped, here are ten very good reasons why you should mark your calendar now.

Rebirth and redemption: we reunite with local singer Whycliffe as he prepares for a return to music

It was 21 years ago that I first got to know Donovan Whycliffe Bramwell. I was working an office job in the Lace Market and would often see him in the street, looking dishevelled and asking people for money. Like most people I’d usually try to avoid such lunch-break encounters, but one day someone told me this man had once been a famous singer. It was a year after we’d launched LeftLion and I was interested in stories like this…

Nottingham Craft Beer Festival Returns This Weekend!

Nottingham Craft Beer Festival is back once again at Sneinton Market Avenues this weekend for its seventh year. Over 4000 attendees are expected over three sessions on Fri 20 and Sat 21 June 2025. 

Green Hustle Festival Returns to Nottingham's Old Market Square at the End of May

Music, food, fashion, art and environmental action will once again all come together at the free entry Green Hustle Festival in Nottingham city centre on Saturday 31 May

Nottingham Restaurant Week Returns from 2-8 June 2025

Nottingham’s vibrant food scene is set to sizzle once again as Nottingham Restaurant Week makes its much-anticipated return offering deals and discounts in over 50 establishments...

'Bad Betty Live' Returns to Peggy's Skylight

This Sunday, watch the best live poetry with a daiquiri in hand.

In Photos: Goya Gumbani at Mimm Studios

The last Let's Build Fam event in a 10-part series saw Mimm Studios host a Q&A and performance from Goya Gumbani. Support came from Loud Planet...

Film Review: The Return

We review The Return, a stripped back take on Homer’s classic The Odyssey…

Guilty?! Escape Room Returns to the National Justice Museum

Travel back to the 1830’s as you solve clues to prove your innocence and explore hidden spaces in Nottingham’s ancient gaol...