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The next stage: 25 years of the Nottingham Arts Theatre

Fri 23 Oct 2026

For the past 25 years Nottingham Arts Theatre has been serving the city with a programme of local and touring indie stage shows in their iconic 200 year old Hockley building. We spoke to poet, and theatre Chair director Campbell Kay about the theatre’s journey, its role as an educational charity nurturing theatrical talent in Nottingham and their diverse range of shows…

Theatre review: Underneath the Lintel at Nottingham Arts Theatre

Wed 21 Oct 2026

Marilyn Ann Bird gives a spectacular solo performance in Underneath the Lintel this week at Nottingham Arts Theatre...

Nottingham Comedy Festival 2026: chatting to the performers

Wed 21 Oct 2026

Starting Friday 30 October, the Nottingham Comedy Festival is back, bringing ten days of national talent and hilarity to bars, pubs and clubs of Nottingham. We spoke to a few comedians involved to find out what’s so funny…

Bringing Nottingham Together Through Film: Inside Nottingham Film Festival

Wed 21 Oct 2026

Director of Programming Ciaran Shea discusses Nottingham Film Festival’s expansion, its commitment to local filmmakers and sustainable cinema, and its ambition to make film accessible to everyone across the city.

Gig review: Skating Polly at The Bodega

Tue 20 Oct 2026

US ugly pop trio Skating Polly are fast building a strong following this side of the Atlantic, built on their wildly energetic and vibrant live shows. Their last tour in 2025 garnered critical acclaim, so naturally we headed down to The Bodega to see what all the fuss was about…

Theatre Review: Tell Me Where It Hurts at Nottingham Playhouse

Tue 20 Oct 2026

A fiercely honest, darkly funny exploration of women's health, confronting the devastating consequences of living with a condition that, for too long, has gone unheard...

Gig Review: Brandon Flowers at Rock City

Mon 19 Oct 2026

It’s not too often we get a bona fide superstar and one of the greatest songwriters of this generation come to town. As part of his THRASHER world tour, the charming frontman of 00s indie icons The Killers, Brandon Flowers, stopped by Rock City for a special and incredibly intimate show, playing a bunch of his new country songs and a couple of career classics too. A night to remember for those in attendance, here’s what went down when this arena-sized artist played in such a humble setting, right in the heart of Nottingham…

Gig review: Courtney Barnett at Rock City

Mon 19 Oct 2026

Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett was back at Rock City last week, treating her fans to another captivating performance with songs from her back catalogue and new album, Creature of Habit, with support from Body Type...

Gig review: Fat Dog at Rough Trade Nottingham

Thu 15 Oct 2026

Fat Dog are no strangers to Nottingham's bigger venues. But how would their trade mark chaotic energy translate to the more intimate setting of Rough Trade's upstairs room? While the moshing was more restricted, we discovered endless dancing, plenty of energy and a room full of people who had come for the same reason: to feel alive through the power of music...

In photos: Jamie T at The Level

Thu 15 Oct 2026

Singer-songwriter and producer Jamie T brought his signature blend of rock, ska and hip hop influenced music to a stripped back (and gorgeously lit) The Level. Behold these beautiful images captured by our photographer Zach...

Gig review: Basht. at Rough Trade

Wed 14 Oct 2026

It's hard to find an out-of-town band with so much love for Nottingham as Irish post-punk scenesters Basht. This year alone they have played in our city twice, and plan to go for a hattrick in late October with an appearance at Rescue Rooms. With this admiration, it's obvious why we were so keen to catch their show at Rough Trade as it celebrated the release of one of the best albums of 2026...

Gig review: Madra Salach at Rescue Rooms, with Tanzana

Wed 14 Oct 2026

Madra Salach's first visit to our city was unmissable and never to be forgotten: a melting pot of passion, folk tradition and zeitgeist-defeating songwriting. With Tanzana setting a high bar in support, the collective memory of Rescue Rooms may never be the same...