Things to do in Nottingham this weekend
Weekend events, nights out, family picks and free things to do in Nottingham.
Current events and activities in Nottingham
- 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
- Ben Pals at Nottingham Comedy Festival
Ben likes to make friends. He has made a lot of them through improv and they usually laugh a lot but right now Ben isn't laughing because he doesn't…
21:00 at Malt Cross
- Bonfire Night & Fireworks Display at Norwood Park 2026
Sunday 1 November 2026 | 4pm - 7:30pm Norwood Park Tickets From: £5 Early bird & General sale Tickets include entry to the grounds and car park.…
16:00-19:30 at Norwood Park
- Julia Isídrez
Nottingham Contemporary will present the first international institutional solo exhibition of the Guaraní artist and ceramicist Julia Isídrez (b.1967, Paraguay), whose clay sculptures trouble and enlighten many issues that define cultural debate today – from indigeneity and...
10:00-12:00 at Nottingham Contemporary
- 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
- Beginner swimming lessons
Learning to swim is a key life skill for any child. Swimming lessons teach independence, allows them to get active while enjoying themselves, gives them the ability to get themselves out of potentially life-threatening s
08:00-08:30 at Moorways Sports Village & Waterpark
- Halloween Biscuit Baking
Bring the kids to bake some spooky biscuits in this fun Halloween inspired workshop with a variety of themed cookie cutters to choose from!
10:15-14:30 at Green's Windmill and Science Centre
- Abridged: The Solo Improvised Musical + Nottingham Improv All-Stars
Little John Improv present an improv double bill - The Solo Improvised Musical + Nottingham Improv All-Stars
18:00-19:00 at Fisher Gate Point
- Eli Hart: Work in Progress
Eli Hart is a comedian from the West Midlands, whose gloomy, astute comedy about the mundanity of life has quickly established him as a regular on…
23:00 at The Canalhouse
- Dark Tales in the Forest
Join popular storyteller Jim Munro on a journey along the historic Giants trail as he shares stories of the men and women involved in the mysteries…
14:00-15:30 at Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve
- Adult beginner swimming lessons
These classes are aimed at giving your child their first experience of the water, along with your guidance.
08:00-08:30 at Lammas Leisure Centre
- Adult beginner swimming lessons
These classes are aimed at giving your child their first experience of the water, along with your guidance.
08:15-08:45 at Kirkby Leisure Centre
- 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.
11:00-13:00 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.
12:15-14:15 at Savoy Nottingham
- Henry Michael Will See You Now
The debut hour from award-winning medical comedian Henry Michael. A wholesome hour of light-hearted silliness, medical stories, and free tramadol for…
15:40 at The Canalhouse
- Beginner ice skating
Skate UK is NISAs flagship learn to skate programme for beginners of all ages and teaches fundamental movements and basic skills. The programme is set up in ten stages. The Skate UK programme emphasises fun and continuou
09:00-09:30 at Lammas Leisure Centre
- Adult beginner swimming lessons
These classes are aimed at giving your child their first experience of the water, along with your guidance.
08:45-09:15 at Hucknall Leisure Centre
- Halloween Afternoon Tea
Join Harts Hotel & Kitchen for a spooktacular Halloween Afternoon Tea, available Monday 26 to Saturday 31 October 2026.
Check official times at Hart's Hotel & Kitchen
Build a weekend around one strong booking
Plan your visit to Nottingham. Discover live music, theatre, comedy, family activities, sport and local things to do around the Lace Market, Hockley, Lenton, Beeston and West Bridgford.
Choose fixed-time bookings first, then combine nearby attractions rather than crossing the city between stops. Confirm opening hours and access information with the venue before travelling.
- Book limited-capacity events first
- Group activities by area
- Keep one free or open-daily backup