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Nottingham’s live music scene has been thriving for over a decade, with stars such as Jake Bugg, Sleaford Mods, Natalie Duncan and London Grammar all hailing from the city and bringing a flavour of Nottingham’s unique character to the world. But there are still countless acts keeping it local, with live music in many of our fantastic bars and venues almost any night of the week.

Nottingham is of course home to the legendary Rock City, but you can catch more big name touring bands performing at their sister venues of Rescue Rooms and The Bodega. For more offbeat and alternative acts, check out smaller indie venues The Angel Microbrewery and The Chameleon.

Nottingham’s modern art gallery, Nottingham Contemporary, attracts an array of eclectic international and national musicians to their Saturday evening programme of music, with more gigs often throughout the week. The brand new Metronome sees a diverse line-up of moving image, live performance and spoken word from across the country and beyond. To catch the best of Nottingham’s buzzing independent music scene, check out the gig line-up at Southbank City.

Victorian music hall The Malt Cross is a gorgeous venue hosting regular gigs, events and workshops, including Traditional Irish Sessions and open mics every month. Check out a diverse selection of touring bands at Castle Rock's brewery tap The Vat & Fiddle, which is starting to flourish as a centre for live music in the city. Or, if you fancy an elegant evening of dinner and live music, head to Peggy's Skylight in Hockley for Middle Eastern cuisine set to a jazz soundtrack. Further afield in Newark, at Strays Coffee you can catch live jazz at the weekend, best enjoyed with their delicious tapas and excellent coffee.

The Motorpoint Arena Nottingham has hosted world-renowned musical stars such as Sir Elton John, Oasis, The Who and Duran Duran and comedic personalities such as Lee Evans and John Bishop – with amazing stage sets and a huge capacity, this is the place to catch unforgettable legendary shows.

Throughout the year Nottinghamshire holds regular music festivals, including Forest Live, Dot to Dot, Splendour Festival, and homegrown extravaganza Hockley Hustle.

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Opera North - Fidelio

Opera North - Fidelio

Nottingham

This romantic melodrama, inspired by a true story from the French Revolution, speaks to our times with its themes of isolation, liberty and humanity. Fidelio is actually Leonore, a noblewoman disguised as a boy in search of her husband, Florestan,…

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From:
19 June 2021Open 18:00 - 20:00
Jazz/Blues | Me & Mr Jones at Peggy's Skylight

Jazz/Blues | Me & Mr Jones at Peggy's Skylight

Nottingham

Head to Nottingham's Peggy's Skylight for live jazz music by Me & Mr Jones.

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19 June 2021Open 18:00 - 23:00
Sunday Jazz | Much Ado About Jazz at Peggy's Skylight

Sunday Jazz | Much Ado About Jazz at Peggy's Skylight

Nottingham

Head to Nottingham's Peggy's Skylight for live jazz music by Much Ado About Jazz!

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From:
20 June 2021Open 13:00 - 15:00
Leonore Piano Trio at The Royal Concert Hall

Leonore Piano Trio at The Royal Concert Hall

Nottingham

A performance of the Leonore Piano Trio with Lakeside Arts at The Royal Concert Hall.

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Lakeside Arts, Beeston

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24 June 2021Open 19:00 - 20:30
Jazz | Hugh Pascall at Peggy's Skylight

Jazz | Hugh Pascall at Peggy's Skylight

Nottingham

Head to Nottingham's Peggy's Skylight for live jazz music by Hugh Pascall.

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24 June 2021Open 20:00 - 22:00
Blues | Errol Linton at Peggy's Skylight

Blues | Errol Linton at Peggy's Skylight

Nottingham

Head to Nottingham's Peggy's Skylight for live music by Blues performer Errol Linton!

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From:
25 June 2021Open 18:00 - 23:00
Arboretum Sunsets

Arboretum Sunsets

NOTTINGHAM

Join us in this Green Flag award winning park to enjoy the fresh air, live entertainment, and some great local food

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26 June 2021to5 Sep 2021Various Opening Times
Jazz | Benet McLean at Peggy's Skylight

Jazz | Benet McLean at Peggy's Skylight

Nottingham

Head to Nottingham's Peggy's Skylight for live jazz music by Benet McLean!

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26 June 2021Open 18:00 - 23:00
Sunday Jazz | Shannon Reilly at Peggy's Skylight

Sunday Jazz | Shannon Reilly at Peggy's Skylight

Nottingham

Head to Nottingham's Peggy's Skylight for an evening of dining and live jazz music by Shannon Reilly!

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27 June 2021Open 13:00 - 15:00
CANCELLED The Isley Brothers

CANCELLED The Isley Brothers

Nottingham

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The Isley Brothers, have announced their return to the UK for the first time in over a decade as part of their 2020 European tour, featuring founding member Ronald Isley, and his brother Ernie Isley who joined…

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1 July 2021Open 19:30 -
Nottingham Castle Lates

Nottingham Castle Lates

Nottingham

Immerse yourself in 1,000 years of Nottingham history at the Castle on the Rock, but this time, at sunset. Join Nottingham Castle for live music events, action-packed activities, and one-off experiences.

Venue

Nottingham Castle, Nottingham

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1 July 2021to12 Aug 2021

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1 July 2021Open 18:00 - 22:00
Blue Note Thursdays at Peggy's Skylight

Blue Note Thursdays at Peggy's Skylight

Nottingham

Head to Nottingham for an evening of live music with Blue Note Thursdays at Peggy's Skylight

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From:
1 July 2021Open 20:00 - 22:00
Piaf

Piaf

Nottingham

Friday 2 - Saturday 17 July 2021 Nottingham Playhouse Tickets: £8.50 - £37.50
“You don’t have to stay in the gutter just because you were born there…”
Born Edith Gassion in 1915, no one could have predicted Edith Piaf’s phenomenal…

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Sky Mirror at Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

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[new jazz] Jackson Mathod

[new jazz] Jackson Mathod

Hockley, Nottingham

Jackson Mathod is a multi-instrumentalist and singer. Drawing on influences from the likes of Miles Davis, Submotion Orchestra and Christian Scott to name a few. Jackson studied Jazz at Guildhall School of Music and Drama back in 2009. However,…

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2 July 2021Open 18:00 - 23:00
[jazz] Clement Regert's 'Wild Card'

[jazz] Clement Regert's 'Wild Card'

Hockley, Nottingham

Peggy's Skylight Saturday 3 July 2021 | 6pm - 7pm & 8:30pm - 10:30pm Tickets from £14 - £22
2x "Album of the week" – ★★★★ Evening Standard "Excellent playing… Wild Card's natural habitat is in live performance… raising the roof in the…

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3 July 2021Open 18:00 - 23:00
CANCELLED: Walled Garden Festival

CANCELLED: Walled Garden Festival

Newark, Nottingham

The Walled Garden Music Festival is a totally new Americana Festival at Thoresby Park in the Nottinghamshire countryside

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9 July 2021to11 July 2021Open 10:00 - 23:00
[brazilian jazz] Mario Bakuna Band

[brazilian jazz] Mario Bakuna Band

Hockley, Nottingham

'Brazilian Landscapes' is the new project conceived by Mario Bakuna with arrangements by Mario Bakuna, Matheus Nova, Marcinho Pereira, and Sam Watts. The band will re-read great composers such as Marcos Valle, Claudio Bertrami, Rique Pantoja, and…

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9 July 2021Open 18:00 - 23:00
Villiers Quartet - Open Rehearsal

Villiers Quartet - Open Rehearsal

Nottingham

Saturday, 10 July 2021 Open Rehearsal: Villiers Quartet Squire Performing Arts Centre
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Admission: £5 general
Observe the inner workings of the Villiers Quartet – Quartet-in-Residence at the JdP Music Building,…

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10 July 2021Open 16:00 - 17:00
Villiers Quartet: Beethoven and Alberga

Villiers Quartet: Beethoven and Alberga

Nottingham

Saturday, 10 July 2021 - Opening Concert
Villiers Quartet: Beethoven and Alberga
Squire Performing Arts Centre, 7:00pm
Admission: £15 general / £5 under 18s

For the opening of the Nottingham Chamber Music Festival, The…

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[jazz] Rob Barron

[jazz] Rob Barron

Hockley, Nottingham

Rob Barron is a mainstay on the London Jazz and studio scene and tonight brings his first class trio to Peggy's Skylight for their debut performance at the club.

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From:
10 July 2021Open 18:00 - 23:00