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Nottinghamshire has plenty to keep you busy this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities including Hemlock Happening, Nottingham Poetry Festival, T20 Cricket action, The Hive at Broadway Cinema and the legendary UB40 ! 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. Hemlock Happening 2026
Saturday 6 June 2026 | 1pm – 10.30pm | Bramcote Hills Park| FREE event
The much-loved annual family event, Hemlock Happening, returns to Bramcote Hills Park. Packed with entertainment, activities, and community spirit, this free-entry event promises a fantastic day out for all ages. Taking place on Saturday 6 June 2026, the event will feature community stalls, charities, arts and crafts traders, an interactive Army experience, classic vintage cars, dance performances and field activities, food, fairground rides and live music, rounded off with a spectacular firework finale.
2. Nottingham Poetry Festival 2026
Friday 5 – Sunday 14 June 2026 | Various Venues across Nottingham
Check out the Nottingham Poetry Festival for an inspiring celebration of words, voices, and creativity. Over ten vibrant days, Nottingham will come alive with poetry in all its forms, from headline acts, to intimate readings, open mics to workshops, performances, and special events across the city. Whether you’re a lifelong poetry lover, an emerging writer, or simply curious to explore something new, there’s something here for you. Join us as we bring together local talent and acclaimed poets from around the world to share stories, spark ideas, and celebrate the power of language. Come along, take part, and be inspired!
3. Vitality Blast - T20 Cricket
Friday 5 June 2026 | Trent Bridge Cricket Ground | Tickets: Adults £24, Under 16s £7.50, Under 21 £19
The Vitality Blast is back at Trent Bridge, with every matchday featuring a double dose of action! Get ready for back-to-back action this Friday as both Notts Outlaws and The Blaze take on the Warwickshire Bears men and women’s teams. Expect sixes to be smashed, stumps to be shattered and the Trent Bridge faithful to be in full voice as we host the home T20 matchdays, with Notts Outlaws and The Blaze.
The Vitality Blast action continues on Sunday June 7, Friday July 3 and Friday July 10.
4. The Hive
Saturday 6 June 2026 | from 10am | Broadway Cinema | Tickets: £6
Join Broadway this Saturday for The Hive: a fully immersive day dedicated to bees and the ecosystems we all depend on. From the sounds and smells of the hive, to a free hands-on workshop for children, an Oscar-nominated documentary, an ancient craft revived, a live immersive symphony, and a special live podcast recording with Jane Horrocks, Esther Coles and Dr. George McGavin, The Hive brings together science, film, music and storytelling in one extraordinary day. There's something for everyone: from your own curious little worker bees to the fully-fledged Queens in your life.
5. UB40
Sunday 7 June 2026 | Motorpoint Arena | Tickets from £48.45
Following their sold-out global run, the legendary UB40 are on a major UK tour this June with special guests Maxi Priest and Aswad. This weekend, the iconic British reggae band will be taking over Motorpoint Arena with their unmissable live show, performing classics from their catalogue alongside brand-new tracks from their forthcoming studio album. The legendary band are the most decorated and successful reggae act of all time, having sold over 100 million albums worldwide, and amassed 50 UK Top 40 singles and 10 UK Top 10 albums.
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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Held in the beautiful setting of Bramcote Hills Park, this free-entry event promises a fantastic day out for all ages. Attracting approximately 9,000 visitors, the Hemlock Happening is one of the most popular events in the area.
Over ten vibrant days, Nottingham will come alive with poetry in all its forms, from headline acts, to intimate readings, open mics to workshops, performances, and special events across the city.
Join Broadway on Saturday 6 June for The Hive: a fully immersive day dedicated to bees and the ecosystems we all depend on.
UB40, the world’s biggest selling reggae group, take to the road with special guests Maxi Priest and Aswad
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