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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.

The Food Beer and Cheese tasting session, hosted by the School of Artisan Food will be on during the 19th of May, 30th of June, 4th of August, 8th September, 13th October and 10th of November 2019.

The nutty and caramel aroma found in both aged cheese and stouts to the relationship between barley and famous blues, every person gets to discover a mouth-watering combination during their workshop and tasting session.

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!

Get ready for a spook-tacular celebration in Nottingham this Halloween! Old Market Square will be transformed into ‘Old Market Scare’ from 25^th to 31^st October, with thrills for both young and old; and, with seasonally scary events at both Wollaton Hall and Newstead Abbey, you’ll be spoilt for choice this Halloween!

Enter a magical world of wintery festivity at Nottingham’s Winter Wonderland! The largest event in the East Midlands, spend an enchanting few hours enjoying the Christmas market, attractions and entertainment – and, of course, sampling some scrumptious festive food!

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!

Nottingham’s Beer and Cider Festival returns to the Motorpoint Arena next month, from 9^th to 12^th October. With over a thousand different real ales to choose from, Nottingham’s festival has more draught real ales than any other beer festival in the world!

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! 

Put your detecting skills to the test at Brainiac’s Detective Academy this summer! There has been a robbery at Brainiac HQ, and the Brainiac experts need your help to solve it. Become an official member of the Brainiac Academy, where you’ll learn real detective skills and forensic science techniques, as you’re thrust into the heart of the crime scene, hunting for clues to solve the crime!

On Sunday the 15th of September, The Nottingham Green Festival will be entering its 27th year at the beautiful location of Arboretum Park from 12pm to 6pm. In short, the festival is a place for people of all ages and stages to come together, learn and explore and try the latest techniques and activities that are environmentally friendly and socially ethical.

Head to Sherwood Forest this August for the Robin Hood Festival – an action-packed, fun-filled week celebrating Nottingham’s famed “noble robber”! The Festival runs from Monday 5th to Sunday 11th August: now in its 35th year, and with entrance completely free, there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy.

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

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To Meet Or Not To Meet!

We have all made a list of historical persons we would invite to our very own Come Dine but the problem is they have all past away.

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For a full week, Nottingham is hosting the Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity which focusses upon technology, engineering, science and maths within day to day life.

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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.

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Nottingham is hosting the Dunlop British National Squash Championships for the first time during February 2019. This prestigious tournament has been running for 45 years hosted by England Squash.

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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.

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

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

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

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.

Take part in Cadbury's Easter Egg hunt near Mercure Nottingham City Centre Hotel 

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

We are all excited to see the return of boxing to Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, and even more so to see Lee ‘The Renovator’ Froch follow in the footsteps of his younger brother, Carl Froch. He will be partaking in his next fight on the 29^th of September, ready to defend his title.

Nottingham's landmarks will be seen at sunrise when the brand new event comes to the city this Summer.