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. The Hundred: Trent Rockets v Northern Superchargers

Sunday 10 August | Trent Bridge Cricket Ground | Tickets: Under 16's - £5, Adults - £21 | Womans match: 2:30pm, Mens match: 6pm

The Hundred's mix of world-class cricket and blockbuster entertainment returns to Trent Bridge once again this summer.

The Rockets’ opening home matchday sees them face Northern Superchargers on Sunday 10 August and it promises to be an explosive start to a thrilling month of double headliners

Tickets are on sale now so be sure to grab them quick as it expected to be a sell out

2. Gloworm Festival at Thoresby Park

8 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug | Thoresby Park | Day Tickets, Weekend Tickets, Family Bundes and Camping Tickets All Available | Opens: 5pm on the 8th Closes: 10pm on the 10th

Returning for it's 9th year, Gloworm festival makes its home once again at Thoresby Park.

Celebrating and dedicating children aged 0-13, while ensuring there's plenty for teenagers and adults to enjoy. The festival is maintaining it's ethos revolving around the belief that children are the most important people in the world, and this is reflected in the diverse range of activities and entertainment on offer. ​

Some highlights include a festival range of main stage headliners, interactive zones and a large range of activites.

3. CommuniTree Festival

Sunday 10 August 2025 | Wollaton Hall & Deer Park | Tickets: £2 | 12pm-5pm (last admission 4pm)

Come together and celebrate at Wollaton Park, as communities are brought together by the love of music.

Enjoy a summer afternoon filled with live musical performances, dance performances and, creative workshops suitable for the entire family.

Whether you’re making, moving or just taking it all in, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

4. Agitating the Lawless Rabble - Free Guided History Walk

Saturday 9 August | Starts at the Left Lion | Starts: 2pm | Free Event

In this guided walk around Nottingham City Centre, deep dive and and get whisk away with exmploring some episodes related to Nottingham's proud tradition of independent bookshops and radical publishing.

Utilising primary sources, you will listen to the echoes of incredible people's voices and remember some of their courageous struggles such as Susannah Wright defending her bookshop against riled up bigots in the 1820s.

This is a free event and there's no need to book - come on down and get enveloped into some of Nottinghams fascinating history.

5. An Evening of Classic Pink Floyd

Saturday 9th August | Nottingham Arts Theatre | 7.30pm | Tickets: £18 to £24

Pink Floydian is an 8-piece tribute band renowned for its meticulous recreation of Pink Floyd's legendary live performances. 

More than just a concert, a Pink Floydian performance is an experience - an emotional journey that captures the atmosphere and essence of Pink Floyd's music. 

Coming to the Nottingham Arts Theatre, this will be more than just a concert ... a Pink Floydian performance is an experience. 

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Curated by Georgina Richardson, Visit Nottingham Internship