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Nottinghamshire has plenty to keep you busy this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities including the dark and delicious tale of Sweeney Todd, up and coming local bands, League Two action at Meadow Lane, a trail of ducklings and the return of Nottingham Central Library's flagship cabaret night! Here are our top 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.
1. Notts County vs Cheltenham Town
Saturday 21 March 2026 | 3pm kick off | Meadow Lane Stadium | Tickets on sale now
League Two action returns to Meadow Lane as Notts County take on Cheltenham Town, aiming for a win which will see them keeping pace. Get ready for a thrilling game as you cheer on the Magpies this Saturday!
Can’t wait until kick off? Head to the pre-match fanzone party and join The Nest for a full-throttle pre-kick-off party designed to get the Magpies faithful in full voice. Its huge bar area, the biggest screen in the city and top street food traders will have you raring to go!
2. Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber on Fleet Street
Wednesday 18 – Sunday 22 March 2026 | Various times | Nottingham Arts Theatre | Tickets: £16.50 - £19.50
If you’re looking for a thrill this weekend, Nottingham Arts Youth Theatre production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street might just be what you’re looking for. This razor‑sharp musical thriller follows Benjamin Barker, returning to London under the alias Sweeney Todd after years of wrongful imprisonment. Consumed by vengeance against the corrupt Judge Turpin, he sets up a barbershop above Mrs Lovett's struggling pie shop - and together they stumble into a grisly partnership that changes their fortunes in the most horrifying way. Expect tension, humour, and a chilling story told with real craft and ambition from one of the city's most exciting young companies.
3. I'm Not From London Introducing: No Nothings, Pound Land and Kee
Friday 20 March 2026 | 6pm | Rough Trade | Tickets: £10
Are you a true music lover, and always eager to discover new up and coming bands and artists? I'm Not from London’s showcase at Rough Trade will be right up your alley. This Friday, INFL, will be showcasing five of the most exciting bands they have worked with this year! The line-up includes Pound Land, the voice of a disaffected and screamingly angry generation, the speed garage punk rock band, No Nothings, the alt electro band, Kee, Dim Bulbs, a noise rock band from Nottinghamshire and a mystery band, waiting to be revealed…
4. The Great Duck Escape Easter Egg Trail
Saturday 21 March – Sunday 19 April 2026 | 10am - 5pm | Creswell Crags | Price: £4 per trail sheet
Easter came early at Creswell Crags, but there seems to be a little problem… Eight duck families have escaped from the lake, and they need your help to find them! Go on an adventure and explore the age-old grounds as you follow the map, find the sneaky beaks and count how many ducklings there are with each parent duck. Finally got all of your ducks in a row? Add them up and take your total to reception to receive your Easter egg reward!
5. Sound at Central: Contemporary Music for All Festival
Saturday 21 March 2026 | 6.30pm – 9.30pm | Nottingham Central Library | Tickets: £10
Nottingham Central Library's flagship cabaret night, Sound at Central returns for its spring edition, celebrating the international festival of Contemporary Music for All (CoMA) with the East Midlands CoMA ensemble and their show, 'A sense of (p)Lace – A Celebration of Nottingham Lace in Music, Art and Words.' Showcasing a collaboration between visual artist Katy Gillam-Hull, and composer Matthew Gilley, the evening will demonstrate how patterns created in lace can be translated into musical scores, presenting the world premiere of Gilley's lace-led piece, 'Threads and Levers.' Supported by local poetry collective, DIY poets, this event promises to celebrate music, art, and words and the power of co-creation.
Wherever your weekend takes you, don't forget to head out and make the most of everything our region has to offer!
Related
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, is a dark, dramatic musical thriller by Stephen Sondheim.
I'm Not From From London Presents a showcase of five of the most exciting bands INFL has worked with this year.
Eight duck families have escaped from the lake and Creswell Crags need your help to find them!
The evening of Saturday 21 March sees the return of Nottingham Central Library's flagship cabaret night, Sound at Central.
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