What's On in Nottingham

Soul at the Lodge — Kick off your Saturday afternoon the right way with live soul music in the grand surroundings of Bestwood Lodge Hotel, a Victorian gothic retreat that feels like it belongs in another world entirely. There is something irresistibly joyful about hearing warm, brass-rich soul in a setting this elegant — the kind of afternoon that stretches out deliciously if you let it. Doors from 1:00pm and tickets are just £10, making it one of the most charming bargains of the day.

A Freddie & Queen Bottomless Special - LIVE — Billy Bootleggers goes full Wembley-mode from 1:30pm with a live Freddie Mercury and Queen tribute paired with a bottomless drinks package — because who among us has not wanted to belt out Bohemian Rhapsody with a drink in hand on a Saturday afternoon? The combination of a high-energy live performance and unlimited pours makes this the kind of event that generates stories worth retelling for months. Tickets range from £0 to £28 depending on your package, so there is a version of this magic to suit everyone.

The Sisters of Mercy — Gothic rock royalty descend on Rock City at 6:30pm, and if you know, you know — Andrew Eldritch and his band are one of those acts that define an entire era of dark, brooding, magnificent rock music, and seeing them in a venue as iconic as Rock City feels exactly right. The atmosphere inside that room when the dry ice rolls in and the first chords hit is the kind of thing that gives you goosebumps even thinking about it. Check the website for ticket availability, and move quickly because this one will not hang around.

Michael Ball: Glow UK Tour 2026 — The Royal Concert Hall welcomes one of British entertainment's most beloved voices at 6:30pm, and a Michael Ball show is simply one of life's great pleasures — big songs, genuine warmth, and an audience that leaves grinning from ear to ear. This is the perfect evening for anyone who loves live music delivered with serious craft and even more serious charm, and the Royal Concert Hall provides exactly the grand backdrop that Ball's Glow tour deserves. Check the website for tickets and treat someone you love to a night they will not forget.

The Brickworks: CONDUCTA - All Night Long — One of the most exciting names in UK garage and jungle takes over The Brickworks from 10:30pm for a full all-night-long set, and if you have ever heard Conducta work a crowd you will already be reaching for your coat. The Brickworks has built a reputation as one of Nottingham's finest underground spaces, and this feels like a genuine event rather than just another club night. Tickets are £12, which for a headline set of this calibre is frankly astonishing value.

SECRET GARDEN RAVE - Nottingham — Tucked away at the Nottingham Secret Garden and kicking off at 10:30pm, this outdoor rave promises the kind of atmosphere that only comes from dancing under the sky surrounded by people who are absolutely here for it. Outdoor raves carry a magic that four walls simply cannot replicate, and the element of mystery around this one only adds to the appeal. At £5 to £10, it is the city's most affordable late-night adventure and one that will absolutely reward the leap of faith.