What’s On in Nottingham in 2026
Your Guide to Theatre, Music, and More In Nottingham
Explore what’s happening in Nottingham with a clear overview of the city’s live entertainment. From theatre and live music to dance and touring productions, Nottingham hosts a wide range of events throughout the year.
The city is home to some of the region’s most important venues, including Theatre Royal Nottingham and Royal Concert Hall Nottingham, where audiences can enjoy everything from touring West End productions to orchestral performances, comedy and live talks. For large-scale concerts and major touring shows, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham regularly welcomes internationally recognized artists and productions.
Nottingham is also a key stop on many of the UK’s biggest tours, with popular productions such as Strictly, Riverdance, Wicked and other major touring shows frequently appearing in the city. Nottingham is a regular stop for national theatre, dance and music tours, with performances taking place across the city all year round. Our guide highlights upcoming shows, theatre tickets and venues to help you see what’s on and plan your next night out.
Upcoming Theatre, Music and Exhibitions in Nottingham
The ELO Experience
Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra is here!
Van Gogh
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a 360º digital art exhibition that invites you to step into the universe of the Dutch genius, Vincent van Gogh
Jane McDonald
Jane McDonald Tour Living the Dream
Professor Brian Cox
Emergence Tour - Brian Cox
Whitney Queen of The Night
A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026
John Bishop
John Bishop Let's Go Round Again UK & Ireland Tour 2027
Chris McCausland
A brand-new show for 2026! You might have seen Chris McCausland on Scared of the Dark,...and certainly on Strictly....
Ben Portsmouth
Ben Portsmouth brings you his jaw-dropping tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll! With...
Agatha Christie’s Death On The Nile
Bitter rivals. Buried secrets. A love to die for.
2:22 A Ghost Story
Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn't having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again?
An Evening of Burlesque
Roll up, roll up… the UK’s longest-running burlesque show is back touring the nation
Priscilla
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Six
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the...
Hamza Yassin – My Life Behind The Lens
Hamza takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour.
Legally Blonde The Musical
The iconic West End and Broadway smash hit musical
Strictly The Professionals Tour 2026
Strictly The Professionals returns - bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever
Fawlty Towers The Play
Nearly 50 years since it first hit our TV screens, the ‘Greatest British sitcom of all time’ (Radio Times) is now a brand-new stage play, adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.
The Choir of Man
Welcome to The Choir of Man, the best pub in the world… Come ready to drink in the excitement!
Nikita Kuzmin
Burn the Floor presents Nikita Kuzmin: Supernova. Strictly Come Dancing finalist and fan favourite Nikita Kuzmin takes centre stage in the explosive new dance spectacular Supernova, touring the UK in June and July 2026.
Horrible Histories
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! Horrible Histories
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
The Spy Novel That Changed Everything. Now Live On Stage.
The Battle
The Battle Blur v Oasis
Jersey Boys
The boys are back as the original Tony®-winning sensation returns for its 20th Anniversary Tour!
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!
The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard
Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical is directed by award-winning theatre group Splitlip, who are known for their fast-paced comedy and glam-punk music.
Anything For Love The Meat Loaf Story
Steve Steinman, brings you his brand-new production featuring over 26 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits
Waitress The Musical UK Tour
Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life....
The Last Laugh
The Last Laugh a new play with Morcombe, Cooper and Monkhouse
Annie
The Smash Hit West End Musical Annie
Heathers the Musical
heathers the Musical
David Essex
The Legendary David Essex
The Silence of the Lambs
Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now.
Miriam Margolyes
Miriam Margolyes: Full English LIVE 2026
Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv
The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026!
Car Man
Matthew Bournes Car Man
MAMMA MIA!
Join the fun at MAMMA MIA!, the worlds sunniest, most exhilarating smash-hit musical!
Strictly Legends Tour
Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian. All household names, all Strictly favourites
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night
High Society
Cole Porters High Society
Mean Girls
Mean Girls the smash hit musical comedy
Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity is a new story live on stage.
Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella
Matthew Bourne’s epic interpretation of the classic fairytale Cinderella.
Just for One Day
Just for one day is a new musical Live Aid on stage.
Alan Carr
Alan Carr
Grease The Musical
Grease the Musical Directed by Nikolai Foster Choreography by Arlene Phillips
Natural History Museum Presents Dinosaurs Live!
The home of dinosaurs, London’s Natural History Museum, is going on tour!
Small Island
Journey from the sun-drenched shores of Jamaica to the cold, grey streets of 1940s London.
Barnum
Barnum the Musical
James Graham’s PUNCH
James Graham’s latest masterpiece, Punch, transfers to the Apollo Theatre
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