Nottingham has a range of fantastic venues to cater for all types of events throughout the year. Sport, music, markets, festivals, there's something for everyone. Let's take a look at what is in store in the next few months.
Nottingham Puppet Festival 2024
Various Venues, Nottingham
Tuesday 9 April 2024 - Sunday 21 April 2024
Nottingham Puppet Festival will return for the third time in April 2024. A range of events will be taking place between Tuesday 9 and Sunday 21 April that will showcase the many diverse and exciting forms that puppetry can take. Expect to see everything from giant Hindu gods in Listergate to hand-carved marionettes in Sneinton.
The Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall will be hosting the acclaimed theatre production Life of Pi, based on the best-selling novel by Yann Martel. City Arts will lead a community engagement programme showcasing puppetry in local libraries and community centres across Nottingham. They will also produce a takeover of the city’s streets on Saturday 13 April featuring Mahogany Carnival Arts, who appeared in the Platinum Jubilee Pageant in 2022.
Website: https://nottinghampuppetfestival.co.uk/
Elite Ice Hockey League Playoff Finals Weekend
Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, Bolero Square, Nottingham, NG1 1LA
Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 April 2024
The Elite Ice Hockey League is pleased to confirm the return of the Playoff Finals Weekend at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham in 2024! The fantastic final four showdown will determine who ends this season as Playoff Champions.
Website: Ticket information
Robin Hood Town Tour
The Cross Keys Pub, Byard Lane, Fletcher Gate, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2GJ
Saturday 13 April 2024 | Saturday 27 April 2024 | Saturday 11 May 2024
Further dates available through the year
The multi award winning Robin Hood Town Tour is the definitive way to learn all about the world famous legend and to find out the best that Nottingham has to offer.
Follow a trail of historical facts to discover how simple ballads over 700 years old grew into one of the greatest stories ever told. This fun, theatrical exploration of the legend is told against the back drop of the city. As you visit places associated with Robin Hood, you will also see the town's key sites of interest and learn about its past, present and future. Robin will also point out the best places to eat, drink and make merry so you can make the most of your stay.
The tour ends at Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem – the oldest pub in England - where people are invited to stop a while, refresh themselves and quaff fine ales with Robin Hood.
Website: https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/whats-on/robin-hood-town-tour-p454981
The Ibiza Orchestra Experience
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park, Wollaton
Friday 31 May 2024 | 6pm
The Ibiza Orchestra Experience returns to Wollaton Hall & Deer Park with a brand new Ibiza Sunset Tour and a special guest appearance from Professor Green.
The 26-piece orchestra will perform live, celebrating some of the greatest music from the white isle in the past 30 years, including tracks from artists such as Rudimental, Ian Van Dahl, Daft Punk, Robert Miles, Baby D, Tiesto, Fatboy Slim, Prodigy, Shapeshifters and many more.
This brand new show for 2024 will also feature a silent disco stage, vocal performances, a live MC, glitter artists, laser show, pyrotechnics, fire breathers and more.
Website: https://www.ibizaorchestraexperience.co.uk/nottingham
Sausage & Cider Festival
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park, Wollaton
Saturday 1 June 2024 | 2pm - 11pm
The Sausage and Cider Festival returns to Nottingham for a spectacular day of festival fun, including; over 30 different ciders, over 20 types and flavours of sausage, craft beers, sausage and chilli eating competitions, festival market, silent disco and children's stage.
There will be incredible performances from headliners Scouting for Girls, and tribute acts: ABBA Revival, Young Elton, Brightside Killers, Gerry Cinnamon Experience, Sham Fender and more to be announced. Plus special guest Barry from Eastenders with Barrioke!
Website: https://www.sausageandciderfest.co.uk/nottingham/
Castle Rock Yard Party
Castle Rock Brewery, Queensbridge Road, Nottingham, NG2 1NB
Friday 7 & Saturday 8 June 2024
The Castle Rock Yard party is an annual two-day beer, music and food festival, hosted in Castle Rock's brewery yard and adjoining brewery tap, the Vat and Fiddle.
Last year there were over 20 cask beers on offer and more than 40 in keg, plus traditional ciders, and a gin bar. This year is expected to be just as special!
Website: https://visit-nottinghamshire.gigantic.com/castle-rock-yard-party-tickets
Nottingham is a city that offers a range of exciting visitor attractions. From historic castles and museums to modern art galleries and theatres, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are interested in history, culture, or simply want to have fun, Nottingham is a great place to visit.
Where to stay
Jasmine Villa A and Jasmine Villa B are located just a few minutes walk from the tram stop at the University of Nottingham, from where it is a 10 minute ride into the city. Or you can catch a bus from the stop just around the corner to many different locations in and around the city.
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Sanka M. Dedigama,
Bookitlist, & Jason Thompson
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