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Nottingham Comedy Festival 2026: chatting to the performers

Wed 21 Oct 2026

Starting 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…

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Pedal to the Metal: envisioning how Notts could be transformed via sustainable transport

Fri 16 Oct 2026

What could Nottingham look like if people, not cars, came first? This is a question posed by cycling groups throughout the city, including Critical Mass, Pedals and Ridewise, who demonstrate that cycling isn’t just a healthy, green and economical way to get about, but activism on wheels. Speaking to riders, campaigners and charity workers along the way, Finnuala Brett uncovers a city-wide movement bigger than any single ride.

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Art Works: Natalie Coe on her new Notts Broad Marsh mural

Fri 09 Oct 2026

For this month’s Art Works, Natalie Coe (aka Talia) tells us about her new public mural which features as part of the Broad Marsh redevelopment, in collaboration with Art Fest… 

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Nadia on… Pride in Place

Wed 07 Oct 2026

Nadia 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....

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Small talk: catching up with renowned Notts street artist Kid30

Sat 03 Oct 2026

Kid30 (aka Small Kid) has been creating art in Notts for the best part of three decades, including the cover of our 200th issue. We had a chat with him about his history, his exhibitions, the Notts graffiti scene and why he’s been bulk-buying old condom machines... 

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LeftLion's Latest Listens #53: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 02 Oct 2026

In the 53rd edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews releases from Otala, Matt Blaney, Wayne Banks and Make Strangers...

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Exhibition Review: Rosemary Wels, A Retrospective at the Nottingham Society of Artists

Fri 02 Oct 2026

Rosemary 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.

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Gig review: Sports Team at Metronome

Thu 01 Oct 2026

The 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… 

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Comedy Interview: Ben Macpherson from Nottingham Comedy Festival

Wed 30 Sept 2026

Ben 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...

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Gig review: Gurriers at Rough Trade

Wed 30 Sept 2026

The confines of the Rough Trade stage proved to be no barrier for Gurriers and their signature manic energy...

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Gig review: The Sisters of Mercy at Rock City

Tue 29 Sept 2026

The 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...

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Overheard in Notts: September 2026

Tue 29 Sept 2026

Nicotine and the Babadook feature in this month's Overheard in Notts. 

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Gig review: Freya Ridings at the Royal Concert Hall

Mon 28 Sept 2026

Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall was transformed into a place of sonic beauty, as Freya Ridings delivered a focused and emotive live show...

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How the Notts Community Choir is connecting local people through music

Thu 24 Sept 2026

Have you got the X Factor? Or maybe you just enjoy that gratifying feeling of achieving perfect harmony with fellow vocal enthusiasts? The Notts Community Choir, based in Queen’s Walk Community Centre, might be for you. Penny Harrison shares her own, and others' experiences since joining while founder and director, Josh Elliott, shares the choir’s journey…

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40 years of Notts County FC's Lifeline scheme

Tue 22 Sept 2026

Notts County FC’s Lifeline scheme is an independent volunteer-run lottery and fundraising scheme, launched forty years ago this month, to support the football club through financial difficulties. Members pay £2 per week and are entered into a range of lottery draws and receive access to events, stadium tours, a training session, hospitality offers and more…

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Melbourne writer Lisette Muratore on working with the Nottingham Women's Centre

Mon 21 Sept 2026

Lisette 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.   

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Gig review: Francis of Delirium at The Bodega, with Daisy Peacock

Mon 21 Sept 2026

Francis 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...

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Melbourne writer Lisette Muratore on working with the Nottingham Women's Centre

Mon 21 Sept 2026

Lisette 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.   

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Gig review: Spiritbox at Motorpoint Arena

Sat 19 Sept 2026

Fronted 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...

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Hidden Notts: six lesser spotted alleways worth visiting in Nottingham

Sat 19 Sept 2026

If 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…

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LeftLion's Latest Listens #52: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 18 Sept 2026

For the 52nd edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Mondo, Hunch Power, Eyre Llew and Blu Syrup...

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Gig review: Primal Scream at Rock City

Thu 17 Sept 2026

Primal Scream returned - again - to Nottingham and proved their relevance and willingness to harness their art to speak out. Rock City proved the perfect canvas... 

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Art Fest 2026: what's happening this year?

Wed 16 Sept 2026

After 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… 

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Out of time: anti-vaxxers in Victorian Notts

Tue 15 Sept 2026

When we think of the anti-vaccination movement, we tend to think of COVID and anti-lockdown protests. However, the anti-vax movement is surprisingly far older than typically expected – and one that the East Midlands played a significant part in. In the Victorian era, thousands demonstrated against the new compulsory smallpox vaccinations, leading to fines and arrests… 

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18 of the best independent places to eat in Nottingham on a Monday

Sun 13 Sept 2026

Mondays 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.

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