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Nottinghamshire has plenty to keep you busy this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities including an autumnal workshop, the return of Bramley Apple Festival, a tour of Nottingham’s culinary roots, Hockley Hustle’s 20th anniversary and hilarious comedy! 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. Leaf Print Bunting Workshop
Friday 23 October 2026 | St Mary Magdalene Church | Tickets: £5
Create your own Leafy Bunting in this Autumn inspired workshop with local artist Amelia Daiz. Explore the local area collecting autumn leaves of different shapes and sizes before returning to the church to make your own set of leafy bunting to celebrate the autumn season. The bunting will be created by printing directly with the leaves and by using them as stencils.
2. Bramley Apple Festival of Food and Drink
Saturday 24 October 2026 | Southwell Minster | Entry: £3 suggested donation, U16s free
Southwell's best loved food and drink fair returns for its annual autumn slot at Southwell Minster. Dozens of stallholders offering all manner of food and drink including pies, chocolates, jams, chutneys, pickles, sausages and much much more. The popular demo kitchen will also be back with expert foodies giving a wide array of free cookery demonstrations.
3. Hidden Food Tours
Saturday 24 October 2026 | Nottingham City Centre | Tickets: £85 per person
Join expert local guides for a tour around the food and history of the Rebel City. The tour, which lasts three hours, takes place on Saturday mornings and visits five different stops around the city centre. You’ll meet passionate experts in long established shops, visit exciting new bakeries, cafes and restaurants, tasting and hearing the producer’s stories as you go. You’ll also learn about how Nottingham’s history was shaped by it’s food, and sample local delicacies, from world famous cheese to hidden local favourites. Yes, mushy peas might be on the menu!
4. Hockley Hustle
Sunday 25 October 2026 | Hockley & Sneinton | Tickets £22 (Students £10.98, accessible venues only £8.25)
A full orchestra in an historic church, a huge carnival parade, drag shows, line dancing flashmobs and a showcase of Nottingham’s grassroots music scene are set to make a special 20th Hockley Hustle. The music and arts charity festival will host 500 acts across 50 bars, pubs, cinemas, chapels and galleries spread around Nottingham's independent quarter.
Let the kids join in and check out Young Hustlers to celebrate cultural fusion and identity - mashing together musical genres, art forms and creative traditions, or check out our October Half Term page for more school holiday fun to keep the kids entertained.
5. BB49 Lunch and Laugh
Sunday 25 October 2026 | 12pm – 4pm | East Midlands Conference Centre | Tickets £40
Get ready for the launch of the brand new Lunch & Laugh shows, bringing together delicious food, first class entertainment and plenty of belly laughs for the perfect Sunday afternoon experience. Enjoy a fabulous Sunday lunch served in the elegant banqueting suite before you move into the venue's impressive tiered theatre where you'll be treated to a spectacular afternoon of live comedy. You’ll be in the safe and hilarious hands of resident MC, the brilliant Scott Bennett, who will be joined by two outstanding headline comedians. To launch this fantastic new event, the event welcomes two of the UK's most popular and acclaimed comedians, Suzi Ruffell and Alun Cochrane, for what promises to be an unforgettable afternoon of comedy.
Check out the blogpost to find out 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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Get ready for the launch of the brand new Lunch & Laugh shows, bringing together delicious food, first class entertainment and plenty of belly laughs for the perfect Sunday afternoon experience.
The music and arts charity festival will host 500 acts across 50 bars, pubs, cinemas, chapels and galleries spread around Nottingham's independent quarter.
Young Hustlers Festival returns for its 9th year with Mash it Up - a celebration of cultural fusion and identity - mashing together musical genres, art forms and creative traditions.
Join expert local guides for a tour around the food and history of the Rebel City.
Every October, Southwell holds The Bramley Festival to celebrate the origins of the Bramley Apple in Southwell.
Create your own Leafy Bunting in this Autumn inspired workshop with local artist Amelia Daiz.
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