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Nottinghamshire has plenty to keep you busy this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities including an immersive Halloween concert, the hilarious Faulty Towers dining experience, Oktoberfest, Spooktacular fun at Wheelgate Park and a morning retreat! 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. Halloween at the Movies
Friday 2 & 16 October 2026 | Albert Hall Nottingham | Tickets from £35
Get into the Halloween spirit with a spectacular symphonic celebration of cinema's most iconic and thrilling soundtracks brought to life by The Great British Film Orchestra. As darkness falls, audiences are invited into a world where film music, fantasy and fright collide. This immersive concert experience reimagines legendary movie soundtracks in a powerful live chamber orchestral performance, featuring spellbinding orchestral renditions from beloved classics including The Addams Family, Beetlejuice, Hocus Pocus, Harry Potter, Ghostbusters, Friday the 13th and many more cinematic favourites.
2. Faulty Towers Dining Experience
Saturday 3 October 2026 | 7pm | Woodborough Hall | Tickets: £75
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience continues its universally acclaimed adaptation of the iconic TV series Fawlty Towers. As the longest-running Fawlty Towers show in the world, this is one 'fresh comedic invention' (British Comedy Guide) you won't want to miss. Fully immersive, highly interactive and completely original, this is the show where anything can and usually does happen. With 70% of the show improvised, it's never the same twice. This critically acclaimed experience guarantees chaos, laughter, and an unforgettable night out all while enjoying a 3-course meal.
3. Oktoberfest Racenight
Saturday 3 & 10 October 2026 | Gates Open: 2.45pm | Southwell Racecourse | Entry from £19
Celebrate Oktoberfest with an exciting Saturday evening of flat racing, Bavarian-inspired food, music and plenty of festive atmosphere at Southwell Racecourse. Experience the thrill of racing under the floodlights while enjoying the buzz of Oktoberfest celebrations. Whether visiting for the horses, the entertainment or simply a great night out with friends, there's plenty to enjoy throughout the evening. Expect German-inspired flavours alongside classic racecourse favourites, with music and entertainment adding to the Oktoberfest atmosphere between races.
4. Wheelgate Family Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday 3 October – Sunday 1 November 2026 | Wheelgate Park | Included in park entry
Don't fret! Wheelgate's Family Halloween Spooktacular is all about spooky family fun, no scares here! Experience Nottinghamshire's ultimate Halloween event at Wheelgate Park! Enjoy a day filled with family-friendly spooky fun, including FREE pumpkin picking at Bumpkins Pumpkin Patch. Don't miss Grizelda the witch in the Witch Wagon for a fun, interactive experience for the whole family. Plus family games and competitions for the whole family to take part in!
For more Halloween fun check out Twinlakes Family Scream Park.
5. Sweaty Betty Morning Retreat
Sunday 4 October 2026 | 9.30am – 12.30pm | Cleaver & Wake | Tickets: £50 per person
Ease Into Autumn: Wellness Retreat Gather. Ground. Release. Autumn is a season of transition, a time to soften, reflect and let go. Join Cleaver & Wake for a beautifully curated morning designed to help you slow down and reconnect through movement, mindfulness and intentional rest. We'll begin by gathering together in community, grounding ourselves with nourishing yoga and calming breathwork, before creating space to release what feels heavy, making room for a season of greater balance, ease and intention. You'll also have the opportunity to browse an exclusive Sweaty Betty pop-up rail, showcasing pieces from their latest collection, and receive a gift voucher to enjoy in their Nottingham store.
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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As darkness falls, audiences are invited into a world where film music, fantasy and fright collide. This immersive concert experience reimagines legendary movie soundtracks in a powerful live chamber orchestral performance, performed by one of the UK's leading film music ensembles.
Fully immersive, highly interactive and completely original, this is the show where anything can and usually does happen.
Experience the thrill of racing under the floodlights while enjoying the buzz of Oktoberfest celebrations. Whether visiting for the horses, the entertainment or simply a great night out with friends, there's plenty to enjoy throughout the evening.
Wheelgate's Family Halloween Spooktacular is all about spooky family fun, no scares here!
Join Cleaver & Wake for a beautifully curated morning designed to help you slow down and reconnect through movement, mindfulness and intentional rest.
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