Live music in Nottingham recommendations
Gigs, club nights, festivals and grassroots new bands across the city. Nottingham options are grouped here so visitors can compare relevant listings quickly. Browse current Nottingham listings with dates and official links.
Current events and activities in Nottingham
- Wildwood
After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.
16:30-18:30 at Showcase Nottingham
- Wildwood
After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness an enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon.
17:25-19:25 at Savoy Nottingham
- Superfriends
Giant Deer are proud to present Superfriends at JT Soar on 28th October! Supported by Fern Veh + Lou Strong. Superfriends have never been shy about wearing their feelings on their sleeves.
19:30-21:30 at JT Soar
- Chappaqua Wrestling
Chappaqua Wrestling was formed in Manchester in late 2017 by songwriters Charlie Woods & Jake Mac. Since moving back south, they have been joined by Jude Lilley, John-Paul Townsend & Coco Varda. They now live in South Lo
19:00-21:00 at The Bodega
- Cq Wrestling
CQ Wrestling are a British Grunge band led by two best friends and songwriters, Charlie Woods and Jake Mac, delivering a fierce and melodic 90's sound.
19:00-21:00 at The Bodega
- Ian Francis Keye & Seymour Glass/ Marc Matter/ Feghoots/ Vicky Sparrow
Ian Francis Keye & Seymour Glass/ Marc Matter/ Feghoots/ Vicky Sparrow Thursday 29 October @ Beam, Primary NG7 1NU 7.30pm £10 advance/ £12 doors/ NOTAFLOF Ian Francis Keye & Seymour Glass Seymour Glass has been taking up
19:30-21:30 at Primary
- Jt Fest Warm Up 1 Ft the Wameki, Zilch Patrol, Big Break
As part of JT Sosr Fest 3 Fringe, JT Soar, Coffee Beat and EFBAS Presents... THE WAMEKI (Tokyo, Japan) Oddly grooving noisy disjointed minimalist wonk rock.. played JT last year with Teo Wise, broke me in the best way..
19:30-21:30 at JT Soar
- Comic Harmonic at Nottingham Comedy Festival
A musical sensation, creating songs of all styles on all subjects, as it improvises a full concert in real time. Spontaneous, harmonious, hilarious!
19:30 at The Malt Cross
- Finn Carter
Blending his love of jazz, soul, hip-hop & free music: bringing together some of London's most important and talented musicians.
23:00 at Peggy's Skylight
- Fireworks Party at Clipstone Headstocks 2026
Enjoy a spectacular evening of entertainment at the Fireworks Party at Clipstone Headstocks this November!
21:00 at Power house
- CALAN
Join us for an extraordinary evening of music from CALAN's highly anticipated album, Nefydd. With their unique brand of power-folk, the band combines…
23:00 at Lakeside Arts
- Folkroom Presents: Rachel Newton
Singer, harpist and composer Rachel Newton is a BBC Folk Award winning musician who draws on poems, ballads and stories that are hundreds of years…
19:00 at Peggy's Skylight
- Greg Abate with the Belper Jazz Company
Expect a memorable evening of timeless and arresting jazz that will resonate with jazz enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
19:00 at Beeston Library
- Greg Abate with the Belper Jazz Company
New England saxophonist, flautist and composer Greg Abate combines swing's easy-going vibe and bebop's animated groove & inventiveness.
19:00 at West Bridgford Library
- Chip Wickham
Chip Wickham creates peaceful jazz that elevates and inspires as well as a trademark slice of boppish soul jazz.
19:00 at Peggy's Skylight
- Enter Shikari - LOSE YOUR SELF TOUR 2026
Following huge main stage sets at Reading & Leeds Festival in 2025 and with highly anticipated new music on the way, the genre-defying band return…
18:00-22:00 at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
- Chris Ramsey - Here Man
As seen on The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show, Strictly Come Dancing, and Taskmaster, presenting Children in Need, and co-hosting his weekly mega-hit…
Check official times at Royal Concert Hall
- Jazz Choral Workshop with Will Todd
English composer and performer Will Todd is well known for his beautiful and exciting music, encompassing choral works large and small, opera,…
10:00-16:00 at St Mary Magdalene Parish Church