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WoN 16 July

This weekend - Film and Food Festival

Film and Food Fest

Until Sun 18 July

Victoria Embankment


The sun's out on Victoria Embankment so why not join in the fun at the Film and Food Fest?

Open-air cinema, local street food, and live comedy

Tonight, belt out a few classics from Grease, the 1978 musical starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John 
Grease Sing-A-Long (PG)

Sat 17 July (Half price for U12s)
Dolittle (PG) "A physician, who can speak with animals, is summoned by the queen to find a cure for her life-threatening disease. Soon, he embarks on a journey with his furry friends in search of a healing tree."

Sat 17 July 
Bohemian Rhapsody (12) Immerse yourself in the world of Queen in this Oscar-winning story from 2018.

Sun 18 July (Half price for U12s)
Disney Robin Hood (U) Disney's original 1973 cartoon telling the tales of  our local legend as he fights the injustices of the Sheriff of Nottingham.

Sun 18 July 
Jojo Rabbit (12)
 Hitler Youth cadet Jojo Betzler firmly believes in the ideals of Nazism manifested by his imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler. However, when he finds a Jewish girl in his house...

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Nottingham Chamber Music Festival

Nottingham Chamber Music Festival Yellow

Until Sun 18 July

Various venues


Have you caught any of the
Nottingham Chamber Music Festival yet?

Full listings

The festival continues to 18 July with...

United Strings of Europe
The festival’s rousing finale concert features this brilliant string ensemble, led by Artistic Director Julian Azkoul.

USE regularly commissions and arranges music from a variety of musical cultures and backgrounds.

For their closing concert, they bring their united vision that music and ensemble playing can enrich people’s lives.

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Arboretum Sunsets: Free entry Friday

Arboretum Sunsets

Fri 16 July

Nottingham Arboretum


Today, the Arboretum Sunsets gates will open for free from 5pm!⁣
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Register your team to play the Sounds Familiar Music Quiz. This is UK's biggest music quiz as seen at all your favourite festivals. If you want to get involved in the fun at the bandstand then entry is free but book your team in ahead of time...

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Even if you don't fancy stretching your brain then why not just pop down to the Garden Bar for great craft beers, courtesy of Camden Town Brewery and incredible local street food from The Pizza Box - The perfect summer night with no booking needed!⁣

Arboretum Sunsets: Grace Petrie

Grace Petrie

Sat 17 July

Nottingham Arboretum


This Leicester singer has been a regular at Glastonbury since 2010. 
This is her first gig for a year and a half.

Her unique takes on life, love and politics, and the warmth and wit with which they are delivered have won over an army of loyal fans across the country.

Grace is supported by: Emily Barker, Larry Dean, Tash Bird, Grawl!x and Echo Stranger

After an amazing first 4-weeks, Arboretum Sunsets is taking a mid-summer break from Sun 18 – 25 July. The team is back from Fri 30 July for the rest of the summer season…

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Open Air Theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream

MND Featured event

Thurs 22 July

Newstead Abbey


Chapterhouse present A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Let yourself be whisked away on a thrilling journey to the most magical of forests and meet star-crossed lovers, playful fairies and hilarious travelling players.

Beautifully designed Elizabethan costumes, a wonderful musical score and enchanting woodland creatures come together to make this an evening of unmissable summer garden theatre, and one of Chapterhouse’s most popular shows.

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Open Air Theatre: Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Thursday 29 July

Newstead Abbey


The Three Inch Fools are dusting off their instruments and stepping back into the great outdoors, with a brand new production of Romeo and Juliet.

Prepare for a carnival of passion and imagination. This romantic epic will be getting the full Three Inch Fools treatment: live music-making, deft physicality and vibrant story-telling.

Expect fast-paced drama, plenty of musical instruments and many a quick costume change along the way!

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The Wagon of Dreams - Free shows in parks

Wagon of Dreams

Until Fri 30 July

Nottingham Parks


Join Jellyfish Theatre for these free shows.

This is the story of three friends living happily together in a colourful wagon, along with their hilarious, quirky pets. Free as birds, they travel around making friends in all the new places they visit.

Until one day, they realise that something is missing from their lives and set out on a quest to catch a dream...

Fun for ages Age 3+

Limited availability - you must book a free ticket in advance.

Fri 23 July | 4.30pm
Phoenix Adventure Playground

Fri 30 July | 3pm
Stockhill Park

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Outdoor Cinema

Adventure Cinema Dirty Dancing

Sat 24 to Sun 25 July

Newstead Abbey


Why not take yourself on a cinematic adventure with two evenings of socially spacious Outdoor Cinema at Newstead Abbey?

SAT 24 JULY
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (15)

SUN 25 JULY - Dirty Dancing (12)

There are full listings and a trailer for each film at the website - use the booking link below.

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Titus: T-rex is King

Titus

Until Weds 31 August 2022

Wollaton Hall and Deer Park


Titus really is a dino in demand with thousands flocking to visit the the only real T-rex on display in the UK. and across most of Europe...

The team will be welcoming many more visitors to Wollaton this weekend for the Titus: T. rex is King exhibition.

There is limited weekend availability now for July but perhaps a visit in the week?

...or, get in early and book now to secure your August and summer holiday bookings.

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The Shires

The Shires

Fri 29 October

Palace Theatre - Newark


Don't miss this great chance to see this British country duo in action as they make just one stop in Notts this year on their latest tour.

Singer-songwriters Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes have been performing since 2013. Their debut album became the first UK country act to chart in the Top 10 of the UK Albums Chart. The group's second album, became the fastest-selling UK country album in history.

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Arboretum Sunsets just announced: Bama Lama Sing Song

Bamalama

Fri 20 August

Nottingham Arboretum


Get ready to sing along to the best songs in the world, performed live by the Bama Lama band! after over a year of waiting.

This event has been rearranged and moved from the Rescue Rooms (previous tickets are valid). The new incredible alfresco venue means more tickets are available and that everybody will have more confidence to sing along together in a wide, open space.

There will be plenty of great drinks and food on offer, too.

Tickets are on sale now...

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British Open Wheelchair Championships

British Open

Tues 20 to Sun 25 July

Nottingham Tennis Centre
Livestream


Seven of the nine wheelchair players crowned singles or doubles champions at the Wimbledon Championships are among the world class line-up for the LTA’s British Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships, which takes place behind closed doors at the Nottingham Tennis Centre on 20-25 July. 

One of just six Super Series events on the ITF’s UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour and the last major tournament before the Tokyo Paralympics, this year’s entry features 39 Tokyo-bound players across the men’s, women’s and quad draws, including Alfie Hewett, Gordon Reid, Dermot Bailey, Jordanne Whiley, Lucy Shuker, Andy Lapthorne and Antony Cotterill, the seven players selected to represent ParalympicsGB in Tokyo. 

The tournament is behind closed doors to protect the players but the action will be live streamed.

Where to watch