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The city and county boast some spectacular theatre venues. Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham Arts Theatre and the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall all offer a variety of diverse performances throughout all seasons.
For independent and smaller touring shows, check out the incredible events at The Lace Market Theatre, Squire Performing Arts Centre or Lakeside Arts. These unique venues host some incredible evnts from family friendly shows to impriv and comedy performances, so make sure to check out their upcoming events.
Make sure you're following our social media and checking our website to find the lastest info about Outdoor Film & Theatre season every summer!
To learn more about theatres, click here.
Motorpoint Arena Nottingham has hosted world-renowned musical stars such as Sir Elton John, Oasis, and Duran Duran as well as comedic legends Lee Evans and John Bishop. With a seated capacity of 9,300 and a standing capacity of 10,000, there is nowhere quite like the Arena. You may also know it as the home of local Ice Hockey Team, The Nottingham Panthers, as the arena uses an ice floor!
Peggy's Skylight, Nottingham's independednt jazz club, is also in Hockley. This is the perfect place to catch a show and you can even enjoy a delicious dinner or some drinks while you're there.
If you're looking for more music venues, the brand new Metronome sees a diverse line-up of moving image, live performance and spoken word from across the country and beyond. Victorian music hall The Malt Cross is a gorgeous venue hosting regular gigs, events and workshops, including open mics every month. The Level adds to this cultural landscape with a flexible space supporting emerging talent and live creative experiences.
To discover more music venues in Nottinghamshire, click here.
Laughter is the best medicine, as they say! If great comedy is what you want look no further than Nottingham with its thriving comedy scene both in the city and county; ranging from local artists making their name right through to the big names in comedy today.
Click here for more info about comedy in Nottingham.
If you fancy watching new film releases and eating popcorn, The Cornerhouse, located in the city centre, is one of Nottingham's best-loved entertainment venues. At this unique venue, you can also visit The Lost City Adventure Golf for a spot of crazy golf or enjoy a veriety of games at Funstation. For those feeling more adventurous, you can also try axe throwing at Axed Nottingham!
Across town, in the historic area of Hockley, Broadway, a four screen independent cinema and cafe, is another great place to sit back and see the best films from the UK and around the world.
Visit the National Ice Centre and take to the ice and enjoy a couple of hours ice skating, whatever your ability. The NIC provides the East Midlands with a top quality indoor sports, entertainment and conference venue.
For something a little bit different, why not try Schuggies-Ceilidhs? These social dances with fast and furious Scottish music are the perfect way to get active, meet new people and simply let your hair down! No experience required - mistakes are encouraged and you'll be surrounded by plenty of friendly folk willing to give you a hand and get you dancing.
Nottinghamshire also boats some incredible museums and family attractions to keep you entertained during your UK getaway or staycation in the area. For some dedicated Robin Hood attractions and entertainment, please click here. Or please visit our attractions landing page for more ideas and inspiration including watersports, Country Parks and local castles. Make sure you vist our Days Out and Itineraries section to help plan your trip.
To learn more about Nottingham Nightlife, please click here. And remember that you can find some amazing events and things to do on our What's On calendar.
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Nottingham
One house, a whole lot of film, food and fun! Right in the heart of Nottingham city centre.
Nottingham
NCF Comedy holds regular comedy nights at various venues in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Featuring some of the UK’s top names as well as brilliant up-and-coming acts, we pride ourselves in providing a great value evening of comedy in…
Nottingham
The library, which is part of the new Broad Marsh Car Park and Bus Station complex, puts children, young people and learning at the heart of its design, with a high-quality children’s section, immersive storytelling room, extensive book collection…
Russ Lee is a Nottingham-based stand-up comedian known for his high-energy performances, quick wit, and exceptional crowd work.
Nottingham
Nottingham Arts Theatre is run by an educational charity established to develop the George Street building into a community theatre serving the people of Nottingham.
Nottingham
Squire Performing Arts Centre is a modern small-scale theatre in the heart of Nottingham city centre – a welcoming home to theatre, dance, music, comedy and much more. We are a unique venue with two distinct performance spaces – our Main House…
Nottingham
Awarded Theatre of the Year 2025 by The Stage and Most Welcoming Theatre of the Year 2023 in the UK Theatre Awards, Nottingham Playhouse is one of the UK’s leading producing theatres, and the impressive Grade II listed building, fronted by Anish…
Nottingham
Like most great stories, Peggy's Skylight started with love - a love of jazz and great music. As jazz musicians, Peggy’s founders, Rachel Foster & Paul Deats have performed as ‘Me & Mr Jones’ in many venues and around the world, but one thing that…
Nottingham
Metronome is a national centre for music, moving image, video games, live performance and spoken word. Anchored around a 400-capacity (228 seated) venue, Metronome delivers an ambitious, diverse and contemporary cross-media programme.
With…
Burton Street, Nottingham
From arcade favourites to a round of bowling, there’s something for everyone, making Funstation one of the top things to do in Nottingham with family and friends.
Sneinton, Nottingham
Green's Windmill in Sneinton was built by the father of notable scientist and mathematician George Green in 1807. Today the working Mill is a popular museum and science centre.
Nottingham
Situated in the heart of Nottingham city centre and with a capacity of 10,000, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham hosts the biggest names in live music, comedy and sports.
16 St James’s Street, Nottingham
Since 1998, MissImp has been Nottingham’s home for improvised comedy theatre (or “improv”), putting on shows, courses, and weekly workshops to give everyone in Nottingham the opportunity to have fun, get on stage and perform!
Den Of Laughs runs comedy nights around the East Midlands as well as running shows at several comedy festivals.
Chesterfield
There's a fairytale quality to Bolsover Castle that makes it a firm favourite with anyone looking for a great value day out in the East Midlands.
Glaisdale Parkway , Nottingham
Inspire is an innovative new cultural organisation delivering services on behalf of launched by Nottinghamshire County Council. We are a Community Benefit Society that is dedicated to inspiring people to grow, learn and achieve with the help of our…
Nottingham
The Hall is renowned for generating a terrific atmosphere, giving a real sense for audiences of being absorbed in the performance.
Nottingham
Nottingham Racecourse is an iconic sports, events and conference venue, steeped in history, set in the beautiful Colwick Country Park.
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