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Festive light trails and markets, Notts alt rock and dark cinema: Here's what's on in Notts this week 24-30 November 2025

Mon 24 Nov 2025

This week, enjoy a live concert of Amy Winehouse's original band, adore the new festive light trail at Wollaton or take yourself and the family down to the Nottingham Christmas Market. Let the festivities begin!

French post-punk, brew festivals, Disney on Ice and festive ballet: here's what's on in Notts this week 10-15 November 2025

Sun 09 Nov 2025

This week, get yourself down to the Craft Brew Festival, enjoy some elegant post-punk covers, welcome Christmas in early with a ballet of A Christmas Carol, or skate down to Disney on Ice. Here are our top picks of the week....

LeftLion's Latest Listens #35: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 07 Nov 2025

In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2025, our music team reviews new releases from Kai-Otee, LYVIA, Bored Marsh, Fools & Sages, Willow Bay and Revenge of Calculon...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #31: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 19 Sept 2025

In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Sancho Panza, Parisa East, Fools & Sages and Blackadder...

Theatre Review: Only Fools and Horses: The Musical

Wed 23 Apr 2025

Why do only fools and horses work? Well, perhaps Del Boy and Rodney can answer that as Britain's most beloved market traders ride again...

Interview : Sam Lupton and Tom Major the stars of Only Fools and Horses at the Royal Concert Hall

Thu 03 Apr 2025

Only Fools and Horses has to be one of the UK's most popular sitcoms ever. And now the musical revamp is coming to Nottingham. Leftlion chats with Sam Lupton and Tom Major as they become the new Del Boy and Rodney...

Conscious Closet talk to us about sustainable and festive fashion

Tue 10 Dec 2024

With the season of glitter and cheer now well and truly here, Fashion Editor Addie Kenogbon-Harley caught up with Sarah Rockley and Lisa Holland, co-founders of Nottingham sustainable fashion brand and occasion wear rental service, Conscious Closet, to find out how rented looks could be the key to a more sustainable festive party season.

Festive markets, live music gigs, and awe inspiring drones: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week 2 - 9 December

Sun 01 Dec 2024

This week in Notts, highlights include live music, thought-provoking art exhibitions, festive markets, and family-friendly activities....

Book Review: Ben Macpherson's 'Serious Nonsense for the Unbearably Festive'

Wed 27 Nov 2024

As the nights get dark and a New Year draws closer, we turn to some cheeky, cheering new poetry...

Celestial talk blending the festive and futuristic at Trent Bridge's upcoming drone show

Wed 27 Nov 2024

Over at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground this month, a festive event of a very different kind is taking place. Narrated by Matt Lucas, the classic Dickens tale A Christmas Carol will be told through a spectacular display of colourful drones lighting up the sky. But what on earth goes into planning this kind of event? We spoke to John Hopkins, Founder & CEO at Celestial, to find out more…

The Thompsons on April Fools, Rainbow and Buses

Tue 30 Apr 2024

Nottingham's most opinionated greengrocers on April Fools, Rainbow and Buses

The Best Places to Catch Festive Favourites and Classic Films in Nottingham This Christmas and New Year

Sat 16 Dec 2023

From Die Hard to Home Alone, Notts cinemas have got you covered...

We Speak to Neal Foster About Horrible Christmas, the Festive Horrible Histories Extravaganza at the Royal Concert Hall

Thu 14 Dec 2023

The origins of all things festive, banning mince pies, saving Christmas during Covid, squirting Elton John and a surprising Nottingham connection… We found out all about these things and more, from Neal Foster, Actor-Director of Birmingham Stage Company, who are bringing their 2023 tour of Horrible Christmas to Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall this month…

Sunflower Thieves Release New Single ‘It’s Not Like the Christmas Films’ - A Sad Anthem for the Festive Season

Thu 14 Dec 2023

They may be based in Leeds now, but they grew up playing music in Notts and they're super talented, so we'll happily claim them as ours. And they've just released a Christmas tune, which is well worth talking about...

Nottingham’s Leading Youth Mental Health Charity the Wolfpack Project Give Advice on How to Tackle Loneliness This Festive Season

Wed 13 Dec 2023

One in four seventeen–25-year-olds will experience a mental health problem each year, so it’s no doubt that the demand for support is only growing. As a leading charity that works with sixteen–35-year-olds living within Nottinghamshire, The Wolfpack Project provides an option for many. We speak to their Support Manager Rachel, who has been with them since June 2022, to find out more about the charity's work…

Festive Musicals, Big Stars, Film Quizzes and Enchanting Children's Animation: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 11 - 17 December

Sun 10 Dec 2023

December is the month for going out to see a fabulous show, or cosying down with a pub quiz or a library day. This week in Notts you can do either, plus lots more...

Our December Cover Artist Chris Rickels Tells Us the Inspiration Behind His Festive LeftLion Cover

Tue 05 Dec 2023

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. And so is the cover of our December issue by Chris Rickels. We find out more about him and his work...

Live Music, Festive Markets, Skating, and Graphic Novels at the New Central Library: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 20 - 26 November

Sun 19 Nov 2023

It may still be November but the festive season has kicked off in Notts, with Christmas markets, light switch ons and murder mysteries to get you in the mood. But for those who want to keep Christmas firmly for December, you can brighten up your week with live music and more...

The Best Films in Nottingham Cinemas This Festive Period

Wed 07 Dec 2022

From Stanley Kubrick to A Christmas Carol, there's plenty to check out on the big screen...

Inside Nottingham's LARPing Community: A Day with Fools and Heroes

Wed 12 Feb 2020

Gaming isn’t just about smashing controllers and passing Go for £200, you know. In the UK alone, thousands of people regularly meet up to get involved in live action role-play. We decided to head along to the Nottingham branch of Fools and Heroes, a UK-based LARP society, to get a peek into the world of high fantasy, magic, monsters and mystery…

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