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Held in the beautiful setting of Bramcote Hills Park, this free-entry event promises a fantastic day out for all ages. Attracting approximately 9,000 visitors, the Hemlock Happening is one of the most popular events in the area.
Taking place on Saturday 6 June 2026, the event will feature community stalls, charities, arts and crafts traders, an interactive Army experience, classic vintage cars, dance performances and field activities, food, fairground rides and live music, rounded off with a spectacular firework finale.
Mian Stage:
| Time | Act |
| 1.15pm - 2pm | Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Rock Choir |
| 2.15pm - 2.30pm | Official Opening Ceremony |
| 2.45pm - 3.30pm | Nottingham Concert Band |
| 4.05pm - 4.45pm | Good Times Roll |
| 5.05pm - 5.50pm | Cranberry Flick |
| 6.10pm - 6.55pm | Slow Train |
| 7.15pm - 8pm | Anteloup |
| 8.20pm - 9.10pm | Money Talks |
| 9.35pm - 10.25pm | LickSquid |
| 10.30pm | Fireworks Finale |
Performance Arena:
| Time | Performance |
| 1pm | Affinity Dance School |
| 1.30pm | 1360 Stapleford and Sandiacre Squadron RAF Cadets |
| 2pm | Reset Dance |
| 2.30pm | Kuma Dance |
| 3.20pm | FSD Dance Academy |
| 4.10pm | Manor Arts |
| 4.30pm | 1360 Stapleford and Sandiacre Squadron RAF Cadets |
| 5pm | Nottingham Ukranian Ensemble |
| 5.30pm | Louise Wright Dance School |
Parking and Transport
Parking is available on site for Blue Badge holders only. Free event parking is available at Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground, Stapleford NG9 8JL. Residents are also encouraged to walk, cycle, or use public transport to our events.
The following bus routes are available in the area:
| Hemlock Happening 2026 (6 June 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Saturday | 13:00 | - 22:30 |
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