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Concert Review: The Hallé with Kahchun Wong at the Royal Concert Hall

Thu 24 Sept 2026

The Hallé are back in Nottingham, with their new conductor Kanchun Wong and world-renowned pianist Stephen Hough on the ivories... 

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Common Ground: Alan Lodge's upcoming exhibition documents protests, parties and festivals over the last fifty years

Mon 21 Sept 2026

Opening this month at Bonington Gallery is Common Grounds: Counterculture & Confrontation since 1976, a retrospective of the work of Alan ‘Tash’ Lodge. One of the UK’s most prolific photographers of alternative lifestyles, Alan’s work gives a vivid first person insight into the new age traveller movement and the 90s free-party scene, raising questions about the right to gather, policing, surveillance and community.

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Gig review: Francis of Delirium at The Bodega, with Daisy Peacock

Mon 21 Sept 2026

Francis of Delirium brought energy of all flavours to The Bodega, warming up the room with their evolved grunge sounds, tales of love and obsession, and inspiring commitment...

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In photos: Sonic Boom Festival 2026

Sat 19 Sept 2026

Sonic Boom, the independent and - amazingly - free music festival, once again took over Burton on Trent town centre, showcasing the best local artists and some from further afield. Nigel King documented the day...

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Gig review: Spiritbox at Motorpoint Arena

Sat 19 Sept 2026

Fronted by vocalist Courtney LaPlante, Canadian metal heavyweights Spiritbox brought a masterclass in modern heavy music to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena where the band effortlessly commanded the massive space as part of their milestone UK headline tour. From explosive breakdowns to soaring vocal melodies, Spiritbox captivated the crowd with perfectly curated visual production and a setlist full of deep cuts and fan favourites alike...

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LeftLion's Latest Listens #52: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 18 Sept 2026

For the 52nd edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Mondo, Hunch Power, Eyre Llew and Blu Syrup...

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Gig review: Primal Scream at Rock City

Thu 17 Sept 2026

Primal Scream returned - again - to Nottingham and proved their relevance and willingness to harness their art to speak out. Rock City proved the perfect canvas... 

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Art Fest 2026: what's happening this year?

Wed 16 Sept 2026

After bringing over thirty murals to Nottingham in the past five years, Art Fest is doing things differently in 2026. Through exhibitions, street art tours, talks and workshops, this year’s programme celebrates Nottingham’s visual artists while opening conversations about what comes next… 

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Stage Interview: Dan Lewis on Tommy Cooper – Have I Got Time For More?

Mon 14 Sept 2026

A new show celebrating comedy giant Tommy Cooper visits Nottingham this November. Director, actor and producer, Dan Lewis, sits down with Left Lion to share the importance of being Tommy. Just like that...   

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18 of the best independent places to eat in Nottingham on a Monday

Sun 13 Sept 2026

Mondays in the city can be a bit of a culinary minefield. After a busy weekend, plenty of independent restaurants and cafés take the day off – and quite rightly so. But that doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to a sad meal deal when the Monday hunger starts calling. Whether you’re starting the week with a catch-up over coffee, looking for a proper lunch, or fancy treating yourself to dinner, our Food Co-editor and Nottingham Food Guide founder Julia has rounded up eighteen of the best places to eat in Nottingham on a Monday.

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Theatre Review: Grindr the Opera at the Nottingham Arts Theatre

Sat 12 Sept 2026

If you’ve ever opened Grindr “just for a look” and somehow found yourself three hours later discussing your entire life with a stranger, then Grindr: The Opera might feel less like theatre and more like an intervention...

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Nottingham’s Biggest Ever Wine Festival Launches alongside Legendary Annual CAMRA Beer Festival at Trent Bridge

Sat 12 Sept 2026

The Trent Bridge Wine, Champagne and Prosecco Festival will run alongside the popular beer and cider festival between Wednesday 7 and Saturday 10 October...

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Gig review: Model/Actriz at Rescue Rooms

Sat 12 Sept 2026

Electric Boston four-piece Model/Actriz tore up the East Midlands - or, at least, Rescue Rooms - with a mighty performance for the ages...

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Gig review: Sancho Panza vs Wizards Can't Be Lawyers at The Boat Club

Sat 12 Sept 2026

Nottingham's Boat Club in West Bridgford hosted a varied array of creative, captivating local talent for an eager audience, as Sancho Panza and Wizards Can't Be Lawyers (WCBL) shared the stage with support from Filter Sequence, ok lady, and Kez...

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Undercover artist: Iulia Matei celebrates creative pastimes with our September 2026 cover

Sat 12 Sept 2026

This month’s cover artist Iulia Matei talks comics, creativity and letting things figure themselves out.

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Gig review: Westside Cowboy at Rough Trade

Fri 11 Sept 2026

Westside Cowboy proved once again why they are a band worth watching as they brought their infectious energy to a packed Rough Trade Nottingham. Our writer Marta tells the story of the night...

 

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Gig review: Cody Pennington at Rock City

Fri 11 Sept 2026

Cody Pennington brought the Nashville spirit to Nottingham turning Rock City into Cowboy City, for one night at least. Rich Morris braved the sea of cowboy hats and boots to experience the independent artist's music and spirit for himself...

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Theatre Review: Till the Stars Come Down at the Nottingham Playhouse

Fri 11 Sept 2026

A wedding might bring everybody together. Beth Steel is much more interested in what happens once they are all in the same room...

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What is Trentbelly? Inside the first river-focused episode of local podcast NottsPod

Wed 09 Sept 2026

After one of his pupils caught a case of ‘Trentbelly’, the local nomenclature for illness caught from a polluted River Trent, secondary school teacher Tom Suchoruczka became curious about how the river got to the state it is now. This led Tom to team up with Notts historian and YouTuber Michael Krawec, and together they went down a research wormhole which culminated in Trentbelly – the first series of new podcast NottsPod. Here, by way of laying the groundwork for that, Michael talks us through the winding history of Nottingham’s modern day water system.

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Stage Interview: Tracy Radford, artistic director at Unanima Youth Performance Academy

Tue 08 Sept 2026

The Unanima Youth Performance Academy supports people with learning disabilities, developing theatrical skills and creating opportunities to perform. And they have just been awarded a grant to take their work to new levels. Tracy Radford, CEO and Artistic Director, shares the story of their success with Left Lion... 

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Mansfield Town Film Festival 2026: in conversation with director Jay Martin

Mon 07 Sept 2026

Coming up later this month, Mansfield Town Film Festival provides a packed three day schedule of working-class voices, locally made films, live screenings, masterclasses, and Q&As. We spoke to festival director Jay Martin about representation, community and why Mansfield is putting the East Midlands firmly on the cinema map… 

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Stage Review: Robin Hood International Improv Festival at the Squire Performing Arts.

Sun 06 Sept 2026

If you think improv is just a group of comedians shouting random words at each other until someone says something funny, then Nottingham’s Robin Hood International Improv Festival might just change your mind...

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In photos: Foolhardy Folk Festival 2026 at The Arboretum

Sat 05 Sept 2026

Skilfully curated by honorary Notts-man Beans on Toast, Foolhardy Folk Festival has become a hugely popular bank holiday event. With the bandstand as its focal point, this year's festival once again combined the best elements of nature and music. This year's lineup included Badly Drawn Boy, Skinny Lister, 3 Daft Monkeys, K.O.G and Beans on Toast himself...

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