What's On in Nottingham

Red Dog's Bottomless Country Brunch — Kick the afternoon off in the most gloriously indulgent way possible at Red Dog Saloon, where bottomless drinks meet live country music from 2:00pm. Think cold beers, smoky American food, and a room full of people who have fully committed to the honky-tonk spirit — boots, hats, and all. At £40–£46, it is a proper event rather than just a meal out, and it sets the tone for an epic Saturday night ahead.

Dead Chic - Live @ Billy's — For just £0–£2, Billy Bootleggers is rolling out the red carpet for Dead Chic from 4:00pm — making this one of the best-value live music propositions in the city this weekend. Billy's has a reputation for rough-edged charm and a genuinely passionate crowd, and catching a live act in that intimate, no-nonsense setting is the sort of experience that reminds you why live music matters. Get there early, grab a cheap drink, and let the afternoon take you somewhere unexpected.

Absolute Amy: Live In Nottingham — GHOST Nottingham plays host to what promises to be a genuinely moving evening as Absolute Amy brings one of the most celebrated Amy Winehouse tributes in the country to the stage from 6:00pm. This is not a karaoke imitation — it is a full-throated, emotionally charged performance that does justice to one of the most distinctive voices of a generation. Tickets are £12–£20, and if you have ever found yourself reaching for Back to Black on a Saturday night, this is the place to be.

Strictly Reggae Revival Cup Clash pt3 — The Lace Bar hosts the third instalment of this brilliant sound system clash from 8:00pm, and if you have not been to one of these yet, let this be the night you fix that. Cup clashes are competitive, communal, and absolutely electric — selectors going head to head with crates of roots, dancehall, and dub, while the crowd decides who reigns supreme. At just £10, it is a slice of living Caribbean music culture right in the heart of Nottingham.

Strictly 90's The Gold Era Father's Day Edition — With Father's Day falling on Sunday, The Mixologist is getting the celebration in early with this dedicated 90s night from 9:00pm — and honestly, what better gift than a room full of golden-era bangers? From Biggie to Blur and everything in between, this is the kind of night that turns strangers into dance-floor friends in about thirty seconds. Tickets are £7–£15, and the cocktail bar setting gives the whole thing a slightly more grown-up glow.

ROMANCE: Nottingham's biggest indie club night — Rescue Rooms has been a cornerstone of Nottingham's live and club scene for years, and ROMANCE is the night that packs it to the rafters every time — guitars, euphoria, and a set list that could run from The Strokes to Arctic Monkeys without anyone complaining once. Doors open at 10:00pm and tickets are just £5, which in 2026 is nothing short of a gift. This is the one to end the night on.