Vote Now for Festival, Event & Entertainment Venue of the Year

Nottinghamshire residents and visitors now have the chance to help crown the winners of two of the most hotly contested categories in the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards 2026 – and every vote counts.

Organised by Visit Nottinghamshire, accredited by VisitEngland as the Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) for the region, the awards celebrate excellence across the county’s tourism, leisure, culture, and hospitality sectors. While most categories are decided by independent expert judging, Festival & Event of the Year and Entertainment Venue of the Year will be chosen by the public.

This is the opportunity for people to show support for the places and events that make Nottinghamshire a truly memorable destination. Is your top pick the excitement of Beat The Streets, where live music raises vital funds for charity? The magical after-dark installations of Light Night? The festive buzz of the Nottingham Castle Christmas Market? Or the community spirit and indie vibes of The Nottingham Waterfront Festival?

And when it comes to entertainment venues, where do you go to be inspired? The electric atmosphere of Rock City, the cultural heartbeat of Nottingham Playhouse, or the major gigs and events staged at the Motorpoint Arena?

Public Vote Categories & Shortlist

Festival & Event of the Year

• Beat The Streets – DHP Family
• Light Night – Nottingham City Council
• Nottingham Castle Christmas Market – It’s in Nottingham

• The Nottingham Waterfront Festival – I'm Not from London

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Entertainment Venue of the Year

• Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
• Nottingham Playhouse
• Rock City

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Voting is now open and will run until October 31^st 2025. Winners will be revealed at the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards 2026 ceremony in spring 2026, where the county’s leading tourism and hospitality businesses will come together to celebrate.