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Nottingham is a city that never ceases to surprise and delight its visitors, with its rich and diverse history, culture, and entertainment. Whether you are interested in the legend of Robin Hood, the heritage of the lace industry, the underground caves, or the vibrant nightlife, you will find something to suit your taste in Nottingham.

Right in the heart of Nottingham, and only three miles from us at the Mercure Nottingham, sits Wollaton Hall and Deer Park – a spectacular Elizabethan mansion with ample, beautiful grounds. This summer, see this stunning location transformed into a trendy outdoor cinema: join the party under the stars, and experience your favourite flicks like never before!

Big names in the poetry world including Linton Kwesi Johnson, Andrew and Ian McMillan, Patience Agbabi and many more are set to headline the fourth Nottingham Poetry Festival this spring.

Michael Ball & Alfie Boe are live at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on Friday 28 February 2020.

Book a night stay now at Mercure Nottingham City Centre and enjoy an evening with the dynamic duo.

Littlemix are once again back on the road, and they are arriving in Nottingham. They are bringing their magic back to the city. 

BOOK a night stay now and enjoy Littlemix live just moments away at Nottingham Arena. 

If you’re looking for Nottinghamshire’s perfect festive family event, head to Christmas at Sundown Adventureland. This theme park dedicated to under 10’s will be transformed into a wintery wonderland, with festive food, Christmas rides, and even Father Christmas himself!

Revel in a century of Disney enchantment with Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic, skating into the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham from Wednesday 20^th to Sunday 24^th November!

“It was all started by a mouse,” said Walt Disney; but now, with 200 animated films, Disney’s incredible creative legacy is adored and admired across the globe. Join a cast of over 50 loveable Disney characters, with Mouse-ter of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse guiding you through proceedings!

Relive the charm of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone like never before this September, at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall: watch this enchanting film on a high-definition, forty-foot screen, while John Williams’ unforgettable score is played live by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra! With only one performance at 7:30pm on Sunday 8th September, tickets are sure to sell like butterbeer, so snap yours up while you can and get ready for a truly magical evening! 

From 30th July to 24th August, Nottingham’s Theatre Royal will once again mount its much-loved Colin McIntyre Classic Thrillers Season – four weeks of four spine-chilling tales! Are you brave enough to risk watching?

Support your local Guides and Scouts this March 2019. The Theatre Royal will host this year’s variety show which features fun for the whole family. The show promises dance routines, musical numbers as well as comedy sketches and much more showcasing all age ranges together.

Book your stay with us at the Mercure Hotel Nottingham City Centre HERE and get a 10% discount off your stay!

This tournament is shown live on Sky Sports as well as through the PDC’s worldwide broadcast partners.

Book your stay with us at the Mercure Hotel Nottingham City Centre HERE and get a 10% discount off your stay!

During February 2019 250 artists from over 25 countries will take over Nottingham and transform the City into a Young Artists City. Over the week the City will host exhibitions, gigs, films, spoken word events, innovative dance and performance art as well as fantastic installations.

BOOK NOW and stay at Mercure Nottingham City Centre Hotel giving you the opportunity to enjoy the whole event at a central hub.

Before Magic Mike Britain did The Full Monty.

One of the best British films of all time. The Full Monty has become one of the most popular productions on screen and stage as well as an entertaining experience.

BOOK NOW and stay at Mercure Nottingham City Centre Hotel.

Here’s Your Chance To ‘Keeeep Dancing’!

There back for the 2019 Live Tour, the amazing Strictly Come Dancing is back in Nottingham along with a whole host of celebrities and professional dancers from the 2018 series, as well as the incredible Craig Revel Horwood, Darcey Bussell and Bruno Tonioli will star alongside Head TV Judge Shirley Ballas - who makes her debut on the live extravaganza.

BOOK NOW and stay at Mercure Nottingham City Centre Hotel.

A wonderful musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, what better way to celebrate Nottingham’s 125^th Operatic Society Anniversary.

The amazing vocal artist and Grammy Award winner Michael Bolton will be in Nottingham this November performing his greatest hits alongside a variety of classics.

The legendary Goose Fair returns to Nottingham at The Forest Recreation Ground this October. 

The music of The Beatles. A fantastic iconic music extravaganza packed with over 40 of this famous bands greatest hits. 

The plot begins on Christmas Eve and Police Sergeant Pratt, together with his loyal assistant, Constable Mary Potter, are taking part in a fund-raising event with Pratt’s magic show.

Save the date! Mayhem Film Festival returns to Broadway for its 14th edition.

This year Nottinghamshire Pride will take place on 28th July in Nottingham City Centre.

The Robin Hood Festival returns for its 34th year in 2018 at Sherwood Forest.

Nottingham's best loved FREE Fireworks display is back at the Forest Recreation Ground!

The Nottingham Comedy Festival will be back for the 10th time between the 2nd and 10th November 2018.

Take a fairy tale flight to Neverland this Christmas in the swashbuckling family adventure Peter Pan.

The career of Dutch violin superstar André Rieu spans more than 30 years – he is not only a first-class entertainer, he is the “King of Waltz”. And he sure knows how to stage a grand show including romantic moments and witty twists.

UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey announce a Nottinghamshire forest date this summer.

The world premiere of a brand new musical that will simply sweep you off your feet! An Officer and a Gentleman is based on the Oscar-winning film starring Richard Gere.

The Original Nottingham Ghost Walk is a storytelling tour around the Castle Quarter of the city. It is easy walking, about 1/2 mile long and takes approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours.

The Nature Valley Open is a combined women's and men's tennis tournament of WTA International level and ATP Challenger level.

Newark Festival is back for its seventh year running, with another stellar-line up of stars, this year headlined by Marti Pellow, along with Kim Wilde, Go West, Nick Heyward, Limahl and The Fizz on Saturday 16 June 2018.

Nine-time GRAMMY AWARD recipient, Sheryl Crow is an American music icon. Her nine studio albums have sold 35 million copies worldwide; seven of them charted in the Top 10 and five were certified for Multi-Platinum sales.

Showcasing the finest in traditional circus thrills and skills, Cirque Berserk celebrates the 250th anniversary of the invention of Circus by bringing this treasured form of live entertainment bang up-to-date in a jaw-dropping spectacular created especially for the theatre.

Whether you’re sorting the tickets for this show or turning up when you’re told to, welcome. 

In the final hours of 14th April 1912 the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank.

From the acclaimed producers of Horrible Histories comes the award-winning West End production of this amazing story by David Walliams, the UK’s best-selling author for children.

Don’t forget to book your stay with us here at Mercure Nottingham City Centre too!

Nottingham’s favourite family festival returns to the beautiful setting of Wollaton Park on Saturday 21 July 2018.

The Nottingham Carnival is set to return for what will be a vibrant event boasting high quality show stopping carnival costumes and first class entertainment for all.

The Riverside Festival is Nottingham's biggest free festival weekend offering three days of family entertainment. It is a unique and fun festival covering one mile along the banks of the River Trent, at Victoria Embankment, adjacent to Trent Bridge.

Kylie Minogue, currently on a high with her brand-new track 'Dancing', will bring her extraordinary creativity as a live performer back to the stage this autumn when she plays a UK and Ireland tour stopping off at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Thursday 20 September 2018.

Following a record-breaking UK and Ireland Tour, the smash hit blockbuster is back – and larger than life!

With 103 album releases, 123 single hits and the equivalent of 20 years spent in the UK charts, voted Britain’s “Ultimate Pop Star”, Sir Cliff Richard will be celebrating his 60th Anniversary in the music business.

On Thursday 21^st June 2018 he’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit.

Chilling, gripping and filled with unforeseen twists and revelations, this new thriller has been commissioned by Theatre Royal Bath from award-winning dramatist Simon Reade, previously Literary Manager at the Royal Shakespeare Company, This world premiere production reunites the dream team of Robert Powell and Liza Goddard following huge acclaim for their performances in Single Spies and Relatively Speaking.

Due to phenomenal demand, a second Nottingham date, Sunday 9 September, has been added to The League of Gentlemen Live Again! 2018 Tour.

The dazzling $20 million production has been seen by over 9 million people in more than 250 counties around the world.​​​​​​​

Prepare to be stunned by incredible routines in three different explosive gymnastics disciplines. Young British gymnasts will wow the crowds with exhilarating skills on the trampoline, breath-taking twisting somersaults on the tumble track and precise, high-flying stunts on the double-mini trampoline.

Robin Hood – local legend and master of disguise – will bring merriment to the streets of Nottingham this summer through a unique world-class sculpture trail.

The sell-out action packed WWE Live is back for another round on the 7^th November 2018.

The world's best are heading to Trent Bridge in 2018 for a trio of international fixtures. England first visit Nottingham on Tuesday 19 June, with a One-Day International contest against Australia.

Experience Cinderella and book a night stay with up to 40% off.

Nottingham Theatre Royal panto Beauty and the Beast, book a night stay at Mercure Nottingham City Centre hotel now and save up to 40%.

This year, Nottingham’s Winter Wonderland at Market Square has introduced a brand new attraction, the Sur La Piste Bar. Table service is available at this impressive ski lodge-inspired bar, complete with a whole host of live entertainment.

The Nottingham Goose Fair is an annual travelling funfair held at the Forest Recreation Ground in Nottingham, England, during the first week of October. 

If you’re ready to be bewitched by his mesmerising vocal, and awed by his stage presence, then head over to Rock City on the 14^th of October, and be prepared for the performance of a lifetime.

Blondie will be preforming their major hits, such as Heart of Glass, Atomic, The Tide is High, and many more. Their last visit to Nottingham was over 4 years ago, and their return is most welcome.

Their shows always generate exciting atmospheres, perfect for when you want to be hyped up and enjoying your night out.

Watching a show with both Gogol Bordello and Lucky Chops will not leave you disappointed.

So make sure to attend, and the on 4^th of December, get ready to be blown away by the raw talent you will experience.

DIZZEE RASCAL Live In Rock City Main Hall.

Phil Collins announces extra tour dates including Nottingham in November.

Watching them perform is always a treat, and with them performing so soon, you now have the opportunity.

Dot To Dot Festival has established itself as the UK’s premier festivals for unearthing the hottest new talent around, alongside established acts from all over the globe.

The Improvised Musical which comes to Nottingham in April.