Are you having a laugh? No, really – are you?

We have all of the top picks for a fun weekend in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire below including having a laugh at the Nottingham Comedy Festival, getting festive at Thoresby Park and your last chance to see the Addams Family at the Theatre Royal.

The annual Remembrance Sunday parade and wreath laying will also take place on Sunday at the city’s war memorial on Victoria Embankment. Spectators are very welcome but are asked to maintain social distancing wherever possible. To help with this, there will be a large screen on Victoria Embankment for you to watch the ceremony, so you don’t miss anything.

Don’t forget - if you are out having a great time in the city or out in the county, you can use #LoveNotts to share the love and, or tag us using @visitnotts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

There are many more events in our full What’s On calendar such as amazing live music and fantastic art exhibitions with virtual options available. Have a browse and you’ll find something fun or unique to do!

Nottingham Comedy Festival

Friday 12 - Sunday 21 November 2021 | Various Venues | Various prices

The Nottingham Comedy Festival kicks off this weekend, offering over 100 comedy gigs at various venues across the City. Catch a local, national, or international performer specialising in stand-up, improv, sketches and more! Festival regulars such as Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre, Adele Cliff, Daniel Nicholas and Alfie Moore are all back on the stage with their brand-new shows as well as top names such as Tim Minchin, Aaron Simmonds, Ignacio Lopez and Catherine Bohart.

More shows are being added regularly so click here for the full event listings.


Just the Tonic at Metronome

Saturday 13 November 2021 | Metronome | 6:45pm | Tickets: £17.60, Concession: £14.30

Described by many comedians as one of the best comedy venues in the country, Just the Tonic regularly host some of the best comedy line-ups in the country. Join them this Saturday and see TV’s Marcus Brigstocke as well as Charlie Hopkinson, Garrett Millerick and Tiernan Douieb – an unmissable line-up!

Click here to find out more.


North Pole Experience at Thoresby Park

Saturday 13 November 2021 – Thursday 23 December 2021 | Thoresby Park | Timed slots | Tickets: £29.99 - £44.99

Immerse yourself and your whole family in the spirit and magic of Christmas this November & December at the brand new ‘North Pole Experience’. You must help Thoresby's Elf return home to the North Pole and if you succeed, this is where your festive adventure will begin! Explore the Village Square, meet the Elves, visit Mr Jingle at the North Pole Post Office to write your letter to Father Christmas and build your very own toy in the Toy factory before visiting Father Christmas in his woodland cabin.

Click here to find out more.


The Addams Family

Tuesday 9 - Saturday 13 November 2021| Theatre Royal | Various times | Tickets: £20.50 - £46

Everyone’s favourite kooky family are in Nottingham in this spectacular musical comedy. Wednesday Addams is all grown up and has a shocking secret that only Gomez knows - she’s fallen in love with a sweet young man from a respectable family! Will Gomez manage to keep his daughter’s secret until the two families meet for a fateful dinner with hilarious consequences? Join them, plus Uncle Fester, Lurch, Pugsley and more for a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship… with a twist!

Click here for more info and show times.

The Nottingham Panthers vs Sheffield Steelers

Saturday 13 November 2021| Motorpoint Arena Nottingham | 7pm | Tickets: £11.25 - £22.50

Prepare for a night of action this Saturday as the Nottingham Panthers take on their rivals Sheffield Steelers at The Motorpoint Arena Nottingham. Get yourself there early and grab a drink or some merchandise before taking your seat next to the ice. Make sure to grab a picture with Paws, the Nottingham Panthers mascot and cheer on the local team.

Visit the venue’s website for full info.


This blog was written by Katherine Taylor, Marketing Executive at Visit Nottinghamshire.

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