What’s On in Nottingham
What’s On in Nottingham: Your Guide to Theatre, Music, and More
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 and venues to help you see what’s on and plan your next night out.
RWA Collection
Royal West of England Academy Art Gallery
Peter Kay Tour
Peter Kay Announces Return to Stand-up with First Live Tour in Twelve Years.
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
Sunny Afternoon
The Kinks Hit Musical Sunny Afternoon
The Marriage of Figaro – Mozart
Operas North marriage of Figaro
Peter Grimes
Peter Grimes is a tale of isolation and prejudice. Haunted by rumours and suspicion, a fisherman finds himself grappling with inner demons as the local community turns against him.
The Woman in Black
Direct from the West End - The Woman in Black
Hamlet
RSC Hamlet
Diversity
Diversity Tour
Miss Saigon
Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents a new production of Miss Saigon as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn.
Fishermans Friend
Fishermans Friend tour
Horrible Histories
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!
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
Six
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the...
Priscilla
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
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!
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....
Annie
The Smash Hit West End Musical Annie
The Last Laugh
The Last Laugh a new play with Morcombe, Cooper and Monkhouse
Heathers the Musical
heathers the Musical
The Silence of the Lambs
Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now.
David Essex
The Legendary David Essex
Miriam Margolyes
Miriam Margolyes: Full English LIVE 2026
Car Man
Matthew Bournes Car Man
MAMMA MIA!
Join the fun at MAMMA MIA!, the worlds sunniest, most exhilarating smash-hit musical!
High Society
Cole Porters High Society
Mean Girls
Mean Girls the smash hit musical comedy
Alan Carr
Alan Carr
James Graham’s PUNCH
James Graham’s latest masterpiece, Punch, transfers to the Apollo Theatre
Natural History Museum Presents Dinosaurs Live!
The home of dinosaurs, London’s Natural History Museum, is going on tour!
Barnum
Barnum the Musical
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