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Nottinghamshire has plenty to keep you busy this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities including puppetry at the Nottingham Puppet Festival, live music with Proms in the Park, England’s final group stage match at the World Cup, the entertaining Comedy Close-Up Magic Lounge and the ultimate frisbee tournament! 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. Nottingham Puppet Festival 2026 City Centre Day
Saturday 27 June 2026 | 10.30am – 4.30pm | Nottingham City Centre | Free event
This Saturday the Nottingham Puppet Festival will be taking over the streets with free performances and walkabouts stretching across Nottingham City Centre. Encounter a gentle, giant Mountain Hare leaping above the crowds, the vibrant colors of Kantaben the Roller Bird soaring through the festival skies, and kinetic sculptures including the four-metre-tall Worker Bee. Families can catch recurring shows throughout the day, including the charming bicycle-based storytelling of Penny and the Far Thing and the chaotic fun of the Wild Beasts of Silly.
The Nottingham Puppet Festival runs from Saturday 27 June – Sunday 5 July. With puppetry performances from local, national and international artists, and small and large-scale puppetry also taking to the streets, the festival will present workshops, talks and screenings from key figures in the puppetry world. Click here for more details.
2. Proms in the Park
Saturday 27 June 2026 | 12.30pm – 9pm | Bridgford Park | Free event
The award-winning Proms in the Park returns to Bridgford Park in West Bridgford with Spice Girls Experience headlining the annual event in conjunction with Armed Forces Day. Performing the biggest hits, from the iconic ‘Wannabe’ to fan favourite ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’, are you ready to Spice up your life with some real girl power? Enjoy a full day of live music and entertainment, and dance and sing along to crowd-pleasing performances from a variety of talented local groups and artists, including Nottingham Concert Band, Nottingham Youth Band, Mansfield District Corps of Drums and Lady Bay Soul Collective.
During this weekend, events in aid of the Armed Forces will also be held in Worksop and Newark.
3. World Cup Fanzone: England vs Panama
Saturday 27 June 2026 | From 7pm, 10pm kick off | The Nest | Tickets from £8
Following a hugely successful opening for the 2024 European Championships, the Nest is all set to welcome England fans for every match of the Three Lions' 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. Watch England round off their group stage against Panama live from New York/New Jersey in a stadium-like atmosphere with pre-match build-up, live DJ, food and drink and the perfect view on our giant indoor screen. Expect fun giveaways, tasty street food, pre-match tunes and more – it's the ultimate England watch party!
4. Comedy Close-Up Magic Lounge
Friday 26 & Saturday 27 June, and most Fridays and Saturdays 2026 | BOX Nottingham | Various Performance Times | Tickets: £35 per person
Get ready for Comedy Close-Up Magic Lounge, a unique live entertainment experience bringing together comedy, mind reading and world-class close-up magic in an intimate lounge setting inside BOX Nottingham. With the audience seated just inches from the action, you’re in for an immersive experience rarely available in live entertainment, with reactions, surprises and unforgettable moments happening throughout the performance. Expect to be dazzled by impossible moments, laughter and astonishment to unfold at close range!
5. 2026 World Masters Ultimate Club Championships
Sunday 28 June – Saturday 4 July 2026 | Nottingham Hockey Centre | Tickets from £5
The ultimate frisbee tournament is coming to Nottingham! From Sunday 28th June - Saturday 4th July the 2026 WFDF World Masters Ultimate Club Championships will be taking over the field at Nottingham Hockey Centre for a week of good vibes, flying discs and family fun. Cheer on the players, as they take on the fast and exciting 7-on-7 sport, be amazed by the best teams in the world battling it out and explore the Tournament Village where you can expect tasty food and drinks, a dedicated fan zone, family meadow, live entertainment and so much more!
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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Encounter a gentle, giant Mountain Hare leaping above the crowds, the vibrant colors of Kantaben the Roller Bird soaring through the festival skies, and kinetic sculptures including the four-metre-tall Worker Bee. Families can catch recurring shows throughout the day, including the charming bicycle-based storytelling of Penny and the Far Thing and the chaotic fun of the Wild Beasts of Silly.
Proms in the Park provides an opportunity to support local Armed Forces, with representatives from the Royal British Legion and other Rushcliffe-based military groups in attendance.
Watch England round off their group stage against Panama live from New York/New Jersey in a stadium-like atmosphere with pre-match build-up, live DJ, food and drink and the perfect view on our giant indoor screen.
The WFDF 2026 World Masters Ultimate Club Championships (WMUCC 2026) will be hosted by UK Ultimate in Nottingham, from Sunday 28 June to Saturday 4 July 2026
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