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The final bank holiday of the year is almost here on Monday 31st August 2026 and if you're on the hunt for events and things to do this August Bank Holiday in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, our what's on this weekend guide is here to help. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a festival, have a weekend away with the family or plan the perfect date night, there’s plenty happening to make the most of the long weekend!
1. Murder Mystery: Don't Look Back in Anger
Saturday 29 August 2026 | 7pm | National Justice Museum | Tickets: £29 including arrival cocktail/mocktail
Editor Rex Wright has invited you to the launch party of his latest and hottest magazine, You Got Judged! featuring It-Girl Vienna Ritz-Carlton. 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... Rex is found dead! Key suspects include the star girl herself, a rival publisher, a local journalist, and Rex's child. Do you have the wits to take this 1990s whodunnit from glossy cover to guilty? Play detectives, interview the suspects and find the clues to catch the culprit.
2. Robin Hood Festival
Saturday 29 – Monday 31 August 2026 | Sherwood Forest | Free entry, parking charge applies
Sherwood Forest are celebrating the 40th Robin Hood Festival in 2026, with another sensational summer of spectacular arena shows and performances and displays to delight visitors of all ages. For the Grand Finale, the Outlaws are back in the Festival arena for with their inimitable mix of storytelling and combat displays. Expect charming puppet shows, live music, the traditional art of falconry, magic tricks that will leave you stunned and more!
Also check out the evening spectacular on Saturday 29 August from 7pm – 9pm for a dazzling night of comedy, music, and mayhem!
3. Day Fever Festival
Saturday 29 August 2026 | doors at 12pm | Nottingham Arboretum | Tickets £46
The UK’s biggest daytime disco Day Fever is coming to The Arboretum in Nottingham for the perfect summer party. Special guest Paddy McGuinness will be DJ-ing alongside Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen, plus there'll be live music from the Bandarama Brass Band. Tunes on tap, impromptu crowd singalongs, trees galore and a date over the long weekend provide the perfect ingredients for a summer shindig.
4. Foolhardy Folk Festival
Sunday 30 August 2026 | 11.30am – 9pm | Nottingham Arboretum | Tickets £45
Set within the beautiful surroundings of Nottingham Arboretum, the one-day gathering has grown into one of the Midlands’ most beloved independent festivals, known for its warmth, quality and carefully curated line-ups. This year, the line-up including Skinny Lister, 3 Daft Monkeys, K.O.G, Gecko, Nuala and King Killership will be joined by the headline guest Badly Drawn Boy. Alongside the music, festival-goers can expect top notch local street food, a bar showcasing Nottingham breweries, and the relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere that has become Foolhardy’s calling card.
5. Southwell Music Festival
Friday 28 – Monday 31 August 2026 | Various Venues | Tickets from £5 - £47
Check out the Southwell Music Festival and enjoy concerts and performances across the town, with a curated programme featuring acclaimed singers and musicians performing, and the opportunity for local musicians to take part at a free Fringe event or joining together at the ever-popular Come and Sing. With the stunning Southwell Minster as the Festival’s main venue and backdrop with the Minster grounds being its epicentre – this festival is set to take your breath away!
6. Biscuit Baking
Thursday 27 & Friday 28 August 2026 | various times | Green’s Windmill & Science Centre | £4 per child
Are you the new star baker? Head to Green’s Windmill this Bank Holiday weekend and get stuck in with their biscuit baking workshop. Bake your very own chocolate chip biscuits in this baking workshop with a variety of cookie cutters to choose from. All ingredients supplied.
Don’t forget to also check out their FREE Games Day on Friday 28 August, running from 10am - 4pm
7. Abbey Artisan Market
Last Sunday of every month 2026 | 10am - 3pm | Rufford Abbey Country Park | Free entry, parking charges apply
Join Rufford Abbey Country Park for the Abbey Artisan Market, delivered in collaboration with Little Hummingbird Events. Discover a varied range of handmade crafts, unique gifts and delicious food, all created by talented independent traders. Held in front of the stunning historic Cistercian Abbey Ruins, the market offers a truly special setting for browsing, shopping and soaking up the atmosphere. Whether you're searching for something unique or simply enjoying a relaxed day out, the Abbey Artisan Market is not to be missed. Support independent makers, find something special, and enjoy a lovely day out at Rufford Abbey Country Park.
8. Marvin Humes Noughties Baby
Sunday 30 August | 2pm - 10pm | Binks Yard | Tickets from £25.30
Step back into the 2000s with an unforgettable night of nostalgia at Binks Yard, as Live Republic brings you the ultimate throwback experience! Headlining the night is none other than Marvin Humes as part of his Noughties Baby Tour, delivering the ultimate soundtrack to the 2000s. Relive the golden era of music with all the hits you know and love. Get ready to sing, dance, and party like it's the 2000s all over again. This is your chance to relive the magic of the noughties with a stellar lineup that'll keep you on your feet all night.
9. Superheroes and Princesses Family Fun Raceday
Monday 31 August 2026 | From 11am | Southwell Racecourse | Tickets from £21
Celebrate a magical Superheroes & Princesses Family Fun Raceday this August Bank Holiday, perfectly timed for the school summer holidays and packed with entertainment for all ages. Combining thrilling live flat racing with family-friendly attractions, this special event creates the perfect balance of sporting excitement and unforgettable family fun. Children can enjoy a day filled with favourite characters, interactive experiences and exciting activities, while adults can relax and enjoy the lively atmosphere of a summer raceday. With plenty taking place across the racecourse, it offers a memorable Bank Holiday outing for families looking for something special.
10. Outdoor Cinema at Wollaton Park
Friday 28 - Sunday 30 August 2026 | Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
Outdoor movie nights you couldn’t script any better. Make it a summer to remember at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park. From heart-warming family favourites to sing-a-long classics and adventure-packed blockbusters, there’s something for everyone. Rally your friends, grab a picnic blanket, bring along some delicious snacks and settle down for one of your favourite films.
Click here for more fun events taking place this Bank Holiday weekend!
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Play detectives, interview the suspects and find the clues to catch the culprit.
From Medieval jousting shows to combat displays, drama, comedy, storytelling and music of the age of Robin and his Merry Band, the Festival has become a must-see experience for thousands of visitors every year, many travelling from overseas to walk among the Ancient Oak trees of Sherwood at Festival time.
The UK’s biggest daytime disco Day Fever is coming to The Arboretum in Nottingham for the perfect summer party.
Cult folk hero and festival veteran Beans on Toast curates a day of life-affirming folk music in Nottingham city centre's beautiful park.
The Southwell Music Festival takes place in the Nottinghamshire town from 28 - 31 August 2026
Bake your own chocolate chip biscuits in this baking workshop with a variety of cookie cutters to choose from. All ingredients supplied.
Join Rufford Abbey Country Park for the Abbey Artisan Market, delivered in collaboration with Little Hummingbird Events.
Step back into the 2000s with an unforgettable night of nostalgia at Binks Yard, as Live Republic brings you the ultimate throwback experience!
Celebrate a magical Superheroes & Princesses Family Fun Raceday this August Bank Holiday, perfectly timed for the school summer holidays and packed with entertainment for all ages.
Outdoor movie nights you couldn’t script any better. Welcome to a summer to remember at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park.
Prepare for an evening of adventure, excitement, and entertainment as the favoured entertainers of Sherwood Forest take to the stage. Don your finest medieval attire and join us for a night to remember!
Visit Green's Windmill and Science Centre on Fridays in the summer holidays for games at the mill! A variety of games on offer each week, fun for children and adults alike! Games will be in the millyard, science centre, activity room and community garden.
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