Nottinghamshire has plenty to keep you busy this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities including a disco party for grown-ups, the legendary Haçienda, Nottinghamshire Day celebrations, thrilling ice hockey and climbing fun for the little ones! Here are our top picks for this weekend.

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!

Nottinghamshire has plenty to keep you busy this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities including live music at Peggy’s Skylight, outdoor cinema at White Post Farm, National Justice Museum’s thrilling escape room, Proms in the Park and the colourful Nottingham Carnival! Here are our top picks for this weekend.

Nottinghamshire has plenty to keep you busy this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities including outdoor theatre, the stunning Helios artwork, Clumber Park’s Summer of Play, becoming a Stone Age drummer at Creswell Crags and tasty wine tours at Wolds Wine Estate! Here are our top picks for this weekend.