We’ve rounded up our top 5 things to do in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities that this brillant city has to offer.

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There are many more things to do and explore on our full What’s On Calendar such as interesting exhibitions, tours, and fun outdoor activities. Browse today and find the perfect activity or experience to enjoy this weekend.

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1. Agatha Crusty & The Health Spa Murders

Friday 16th and Saturday 17th May | Carlton Civic Centre | 2:30pm and 7:30pm | Tickets: Adults £10.00 I Concessions £8.00

When crime writer Agatha Crusty checks into a luxury spa for some well-earned R&R, murder wasn’t on the treatment list. But when a guest turns up dead, Agatha swaps her robe for her detective hat.

With a fashion sales team full of secrets, suspicious staff, and a hopeless DI on the case, it’s up to Agatha to uncover the truth—before someone else gets the chop.

A laugh-out-loud whodunnit where the real killer might just be hiding behind a face mask!

***Contains some cheeky adult humour, so booking is at your discretion.***

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2. Bryan Adams: Roll with the Punches Tour

Saturday 17th May | Motorpoint Arena Nottingham| 6:30pm | Tickets from £48.15

Bryan Adams makes a stop at the Motorpoint this Weekend with his incredible 'Roll With The Punches' Tour 

Named after the highly anticipated upcoming album, fans can expect a jam packed show filled with classic bangers and teasers of new hits 

Tickets are selling fans so don't miss out!

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3. Kat Eaton

Friday 16th May | Peggy's Skylight | 2 shows: 6pm or 8:30pm | Tickets: £17

Armed with fresh original material, her own arrangements of songs by Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Ray Charles and Nina Simone and a band behind her that have played with the likes of Tom Jones, Van Morrison, Amy Winehouse and Incognito, Kat Eaton's live show is world class, raw and spell-binding.

Join Kat as she brings brand new mateiral from her much anticipated third album in this small intimidate one of a kind show. 

Tickets are selling fast so be sure to grab yours quickly

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4. Material Worlds - Contemporary Art and Textiles

Opens Friday 16th May (running til August) | Djanogly Gallery | Friday Launch event 7pm - 9pm (Daily 10am - 4pm) | FREE

Material Worlds is an ambitious, free, group exhibition exploring how contemporary artists are using textiles in surprising and radical ways.

The exhibition is opening it's doors for its launch event this Friday night to showcase how the general matieral of everyday life can be transformed into the unexpected - it's a true showcase of the ordianry made extraordinary. 

Come on a journey and explore ideas of the body, identity, gender, race, heritage, myth and folklore. 

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5. Animal Creatures Workshop

Sun 18 May 2025 | Performing Artss Studio, Lakeside Arts | 12.30pm | £6 | Suitable for ages 3 - 6

Looking for something to keep your little ones entertained this weekend?

Well if thats the case, Lakeside Arts are calling all the young explorers out there to dive into the wild world of animals with there exciting and interactive craft workshop designed especially for children.

This hands-on experience will spark creativity and curiosity as you journey through the animal kingdom while habing fun and making great memories at the same time

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'Whats On' Blog curated by Georging Richardson, Visit Nottingham Marketing Internship