What's On in Nottingham
Thursday 30 July 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Thursday nights in Nottingham have a habit of sneaking up on you and turning into something memorable, and the 30th of July is no exception. The city is warm, the weekend is close enough to taste, and there is exactly the kind of late-night indie mischief on offer to send you hurtling into Friday with a smile on your face.
Highlights
MARDY BUM - Indie Goodness Every Thursday — Named with a knowing nod to the Arctic Monkeys, Mardy Bum at Billy Bootleggers is the weekly indie fix that Nottingham's guitar-music faithful swear by. Expect a floor packed with people who know every word to every song, a setlist that hopscotches from Britpop classics to modern indie bangers, and the kind of sweaty, unselfconscious atmosphere that only a brilliant Thursday night regular can conjure. Doors are at 10:00pm, prices are Check website, and Billy Bootleggers is reliably one of the city's most characterful small venues — just show up and let it do the rest.
Full listings
| Event | Venue | Time | Price | Link | |
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| MARDY BUM - Indie Goodness Every Thursday | Billy Bootleggers Nottingham | 10:00pm | Check website | Tickets |