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Valentine’s day is upon us and there’s plenty of date opportunities and fun events in Nottinghamshire to keep you busy this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities including a murder mystery, live English folk music, a Valentine’s sing along, a cocktail masterclass for two, and the return of the Nottingham festival of Science and Curiosity! Here are our top 5 picks for this weekend.
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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 to enjoy this weekend.
Couldn’t get enough of the illuminating installations at Nottingham Light Night last week? Don't forget to mark your calendar for the upcoming Newark’s Garden of Light on Saturday 7 March.
1. Cocktails and Crimes: Don’t Look Back in Anger
Saturday 14 February 2026 | 7pm | National Justice Museum | Tickets: £28 including arrival cocktail/mocktail
Grab your loved ones, your magnifying glass and your detective hat because this Valentine's Day, The National Justice Museum needs a crime to be cracked! It's the 90’s and they're getting ready for the launch party of the latest and hottest magazine, You Got Judged! featuring It-Girl Vienna Smythe-Revell. What better place to hold the party than the Shire Hall, with its former courtrooms to play on the new magazine's name. But the party begins with a shocking discovery... a body has been found. Do you have the wits to take this 1990s whodunnit from glossy cover to guilty?
2. Jim Moray
Friday 13 February 2026 | 7pm | Metronome | General admission: £19.80
Spend you Friday night listening to traditional English folk music with an innovative approach by musician, singer and producer Jim Moray. First gaining notice in the early 2000s for his startling reimagining of traditional songs, blending acoustic instrumentation with electronic production, he has established himself as one of the key figures in the English Folk Revival of the last 25 years. Never satisfied with staying still, the artist is still moving after shaking the folk world to its foundations twenty years ago. And in a genre where musicians reach their peak the older they get, there's a sense that he has only just begun.
3. The Great Nottingham Valentine’s Singalong!
Sunday 15 February 2026 | 7.30pm | Malt Cross | FREE
Now is your chance to burst into song and sing your heart out at Malt Cross’ Great Nottingham Valentine’s Singalong. Whether you’re a bit ropey or have the voice of an angel, it doesn’t matter as you’ll be led in song by someone who knows what they’re talking about. Abi Moore will (im)politely guide, cajole and, if necessary, heave your voice out of you. Whether you’re a high, middle or low singer – or even if you have no idea - your voice is needed and welcomed. Music, drinks, laughter and random people coming together to create something amazing. You don’t need anything except your voice, your ears, and well… maybe a few drinks!
4. Chemistry for Two: Valentines Masterclass
Wednesday 11 – Sunday 15 February 2026 | 4pm – 9pm, Saturdays 12pm – 4pm | Alchemist Nottingham | From £20 per person
Instead of popping open the champagne, why not celebrate Valentine’s with a cocktail masterclass! This Valentine’s masterclass for two is the perfect chance to jump behind the bar for once and get a taste into the life of an Alchemist. Guided by their expert bartenders, you’ll learn to create one signature cocktail each while sharing a unique, hands-on date night designed to spark connection. We’ll say cheers to that!
5. Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity 2026
Monday 9 – Friday 20 February 2026 | Various venues across Nottingham
The Nottinghamshire Festival of Science & Curiosity is back for another half-term full of free, family-friendly events that will have your mind blown! For those with curious minds and wild imaginations, this is the perfect opportunity to explore the wonders of science in an interactive, engaging, and accessible way. From robot building and slime making to planetarium shows and immersive VR experiences, there’s something to fascinate visitors of all ages. The festival takes place at various venues from Monday 9 – Friday 20 February.
Wherever your weekend takes you, don't forget to head out and make the most of everything our region has to offer!
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This February, The Alchemist invites you to explore Chemistry for Two, an intimate Valentine’s cocktail masterclass
A week long festival which takes Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths out of the lab and into our everyday lives.
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