October Festival - There's so much happening

Get set to celebrate with the biggest autumn in Nottingham ever! There's so much going on in the city this October that we've christened it #Nottstober - and a month packed full of festivals, events and fun is the perfect time to discover our amazing city. So, roll out the airbed and invite your friends and family...

The Magnificent Spiegel Tent in the Old Market Square 1 - 8 October: With a packed programme of events, plus the Spiegel Tent village featuring artisan food and drink and a fabulous market with crafts, art, fashion and more

Goose Fair at Forest Recreation Ground 5 - 9 October

Hockley Hustle in Hockley: 9 October

Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival at Nottingham Castle 12 - 15 October
Mayhem Film Festival at Broadway Cinema 13 - 16 October
The first EVER Nottingham Caves Festival 17 - 30 October
Malt Cross Festival 21 - 23 October
GameCity Festival 26 - 29 October
Robin Hood Pageant at Nottingham Castle 28 - 30 October

See all events and book tickets

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What's On at the Spiegel Tent? These are just a few highlights of the packed programme - pick up a leaflet around the city or visit our website for the full version.   Saturday 1 Oct: Prohibition Opening Party Monday 3 Oct: The Gilded Merkin Burlesque Show Tuesday 4 October: Electric Swing Circus Wednesday 5 October: We are the Monsters Family theatre Thursday 6 October: Jack and the Beanstalk Family panto Friday 7 October: Bless 'Em All Music Show Saturday 8 October: Just the Tonic Comedy Night See what's on and get tickets  Thanks to our print sponsor John E Wright

The Big Draw at Nottingham Castle Saturday 1 October   Join us for free drawing workshops in the Long Gallery and the Project Lab, and contribute to the biggest public drawing event ever staged in the museum!  The Big Draw is the world’s biggest drawing festival from The Campaign for Drawing. Its 2016 theme of STEAM Powered (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) fits perfectly with the inventive imagination of Leonardo da Vinci. Normal Nottingham Castle admission cost (£7 for an annual ticket) applies.  Join the Facebook event

Independents Festival - Saturday 1 October in Nottingham city centre

Pop into the city on Saturday 1st October from 10am to 4pm for a day of events, offers and entertainment from Nottingham's independent businesses. 

Find out more

Go on a guided bike ride around Nottingham this weekend

Raise your confidence and learn new routes on these great bike rides - there's no cost to book.

Sunday 2 October: 6 Mile Ride around The Big Track
Sunday 2 October: 21 Mile Ride to Newstead Abbey

The Underground Man at Nottingham Playhouse
Thurs 22 September – Sat 8 October

Why was the 5th Duke of Portland fascinated by tunnels? Discover the incredible mind behind an important, local historical figure and the incredible secrets hidden under Welbeck Abbey in The Underground Man at Nottingham Playhouse. Adapted from Mick Jackson’s Booker Prize shortlisted novel, this poignant and hilarious production is not to be missed. 

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Outdoor Cinema outside Nottingham Lakeside Arts Tuesday 27 & Wednesday 28 September, 7.30pm Your chance to enjoy cinema al fresco style on Lakeside’s outdoor screen. Bring your friends and a picnic and sing along to Grease or catch The Jungle Book if you missed it in cinemas earlier this year! Get tickets

Lou Lou's Nottingham Vintage Fair Saturday 1 October at Albert Hall   Winner of 'Best Vintage Fair' at the last 3 national awards, Lou Lou's returns to Nottingham's Albert Hall. Find 40 stalls of vintage fashion, homeware and collectibles nestled in this stunning location. Relax in the gorgeous tea room, watch a live performance and get pampered in the vintage beauty salon!  £2 entry, join the Facebook event

Robin Hood Pageant Tickets now on sale - 28 - 30 October at Nottingham Castle With new fun in store for 2016 including the terrifying barber surgeon, the eel woman, a working blacksmiths forge and brand new entertainment, you won't want to miss it! Get tickets

What's coming up in Nottingham? 

Mark your calender's now...

1 - 8 October: Spiegel Tent in Old Market Square
5 - 9 October: Goose Fair at Forest Recreation Ground
26 - 30 October: Global Food and Drink Market in Old Market Square
28 - 30 October: Robin Hood Pageant at Nottingham Castle
5 November: Bonfire Night at the Forest Recreation Ground

24 November: Christmas Lights Switch On in Old Market Square

18 Nov - 1 Jan: Winter Wonderland in Old Market Square

Two weeks to go! 

Leonardo da Vinci at Nottingham Castle

There is no cost for this specific exhibition - just the £7 admission fee to enter Nottingham Castle - but your ticket is now an annual pass allowing you to return as many times as you want in a year.

See what's on

This week: See what City of Football activities are on this week

Daily: Celebrating the Family Arts Festival at Debbie Bryan

Monday 26 September: Live Jazz at The Bell Inn

Wednesday 28 September: Open Mic Night at Jam Cafe

Saturday 1 October: Knitting and Crocheting Open Morning in Kimberley

Saturday 1 October - Sunday 9 October: Spiegeltent Artisan Market on Smithy Row

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Daily: heritage and cave tours at The Malt Cross

Daily: cave tours at Nottingham Castle

Tuesday 27 September: The Magic Gang at The Bodega Social

Tuesday 27 September - Saturday 1 October: Singin' in the Rain at Nottingham Arts Theatre

Wednesday 28 September: Salsa Class at Bunkers Hill Nottingham

Thursday 29 September: Isy Suttie at Glee Club

Friday 30 September: Swing and Bass Night at Rough Trade

Saturday 1 October: After-Hours Cocktail and Cake at Debbie Bryan