Hockley Hustle 2026

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Hockley Hustle
Sunday 25 October 2026
Various venues

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.

Every October, thousands of people fill the streets and venues of Hockley and Sneinton to enjoy the all day festival. From 70 piece orchestras with world class vocalists to tiny little rooms packed out with people listening to an acoustic guitar, to streets full of Samba and silent discos, to choirs on Broadway's steps and beatbox battles in Bodega, Hockley Hustle brings together communities. 

As well as championing grassroots artists, local promoters and independent venues, Hockley Hustle has raised £250,000 for 27 local charities, from mental health organisations and refugee support groups to hospices and youth services. This year, the festival is asking everyone to help them raise £20,000 to mark the 20th milestone and support six local charities. 

Acts announced so far include:

• The 70-piece UFO Orchestra at St Mary's Church
• Step N Groove will lead at attempt for the world's biggest R&B line dancing flashmob on Broad Street
• Eight LGBTQIA+ crews will form the biggest queer programme yet
• A special music film programme and exhibition at Broadway Cinema leading up to the festival
• The Hustle parade with streets full of samba, stilts and more