Things to do in Nottingham today
Find events, gigs, family activities and free things to do in Nottingham today.
Current events and activities in Nottingham
- Canalhouse Comedy Night
Triple Award winning show at the Midlands Comedy Awards The Canalhouse Comedy Night features a mixture of established acts trying new material and new acts. You never know what you're going to get but it's always a great laugh.
19:00-21:00 at The Canalhouse
- 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
- GG Nottingham x Let's Lift the Curfew: Painting Railings for the ICCA
Let's Lift the Curfew 2026: join us for a special session Tonight we're joining forces with This Girl Can and their Let's Lift the Curfew campaign.
18:30-19:30 at 99 Hucknall Rd
- 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.
15:30-17:30 at Savoy 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
- Verity
Lowen Ashleigh gets hired by Jeremy Crawford to ghostwrite novels for his bestselling author wife Verity, who's unable to finish after an accident. Lowen uncovers Verity's disturbing truths while residing at the Crawfords' home to work.
20:15-22:15 at Savoy Nottingham
- Verity
Lowen Ashleigh gets hired by Jeremy Crawford to ghostwrite novels for his bestselling author wife Verity, who's unable to finish after an accident. Lowen uncovers Verity's disturbing truths while residing at the Crawfords' home to work.
21:10-23:10 at Showcase Nottingham
- Belvoir Castle Enchanted Halloween
A pesky witch appeared at Belvoir and cursed the whole estate. The adventure playground is enchanted. The Animal Park animals have been transformed. Even the cauldron in the Retail Village has started bubbling.
Check official times at Belvoir Castle
- An Evening with Jack The Ripper
Whitechapel. 1888. Between August and November a series of women are brutally murdered. The the identity of the killer remains a mystery. Until now..?
23:00 at Nottingham Arts Theatre
- Abbey Artisan Market
Join Rufford Abbey Country Park for the Abbey Artisan Market, delivered in collaboration with Little Hummingbird Events.
10:00-15:00 at Rufford Abbey Country Park
- Julia Isídrez: Mud is Everything
Nottingham Contemporary will present the first international institutional solo exhibition of the Guaraní artist and ceramicist Julia Isídrez (b…
Check official times at Nottingham Contemporary
- Eureka Day - Nottingham Playhouse
In the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, it's an institution that prides itself on ensuring every voice is heard, and every child is welcome.
13:30 at Nottingham Playhouse
- Uncle Sam's Circus @Long Eaton
Step into a world of wonder with Uncle Sam's Great American Circus! Our dazzling show features breathtaking acrobatics, the daring Globe of Death motorcycle stunts, and the gravity-defying Wheel of Death.
18:00-20:00 at West Park
- Apple Jack Story Trail
Visitors to Hardwick Hall are invited to enjoy a family adventure in Hardwick’s Fruiting Orchard as they follow Old Mal's enchanting tale of Apple…
Check official times at Hardwick Hall
- Express & Explore: SEND-Friendly Arts & Craft Workshops
Learning Studio Saturdays | 10 October, 7 November & 5 December | 11am-12.30pm £10 (with free adult ticket) per session Suitable for ages 7-14 …
11:00-12:30 at Lakeside Arts Centre
- Canalhouse £2 Comedy Night
Nottingham Canalhouse 9 September - 4 November Tickets £2 The Canalhouse Comedy Night features a mixture of established acts trying new material and…
19:00 at The Canalhouse
- Guided Tours of Trent Bridge Cricket Ground
Take a look around the historic home of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club.. You’ll see behind the scenes and hear about some of the great players…
14:00 at Trent Bridge
- Sundown Adventureland: theme park
Theme park designed for younger children, with storybook rides and play zones.
Check opening times at Sundown Adventureland
How to find something worth doing today
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.
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