What's On in Nottingham
Sunday 27 September 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Nottingham absolutely refuses to let the weekend wind down quietly, and Sunday 27 September is proof. From a sun-soaked afternoon of funk and soul to a late-night punk ruckus, the city has something crackling at every hour and every corner. Lace up, lean in, and make the most of it.
Highlights

Fell Out Boy & Black Charade | Binks Yard — Kick off your Sunday the loud and joyful way with two of the sharpest emo and alternative tribute acts around, taking over Binks Yard from 12:00pm. It is a rare treat to get a full afternoon of this kind of big-riff, big-chorus energy, and at £14–£32 it is a seriously good-value way to scratch that Fall Out Boy itch without travelling to an arena. Expect sing-alongs, energy to spare, and a crowd that genuinely means every word.

Manahatta Funk & Soul Nottingham & Midlands All Dayer Reunion — This is the kind of Sunday afternoon that turns into a treasured memory — a reunion all-dayer celebrating the very best of funk and soul at Manahatta Nottingham, kicking off at 3:00pm. The Midlands has a rich and proud soul scene, and this gathering pulls together the people and the music that have kept it alive for decades. For £10–£15, you get hours of deep grooves, warm community spirit, and a dance floor that earns its name.

The Restarts, Agrotoxico + Pound Of Flesh - Live @ Billy's — If punk with genuine purpose and a side of chaos is your thing, then Billy Bootleggers Bar at 6:00pm is exactly where you need to be. The Restarts are a veteran street-punk band with real fire in their belly, and with Agrotoxico and Pound Of Flesh on the bill, this is a triple-header of raw, unapologetic live energy. At a flat £15, it is one of the most honest deals in the city tonight.

The Surfrajettes — Inside the gloriously characterful Old Cold Store at Castle Rock Brewery, The Surfrajettes bring their cinematic, reverb-drenched surf guitar sound to a venue that feels made for exactly this kind of atmospheric evening. Doors open at 7:00pm, and the setting — all industrial brick and craft beer warmth — makes the whole experience feel like wandering into a cool sixties film. At £20, this is a proper night out that feels genuinely special.

BILLY'S SMASH HITS - Every Sunday Night — For those who believe a Sunday is not truly over until the small hours, Billy Bootleggers delivers its beloved Smash Hits night from 11:00pm — a joyful, no-frills celebration of bangers across the decades. It is the kind of night where everyone ends up dancing to something they thought they had forgotten they loved. Check the website for entry details and just go — you will not regret it.
Full listings
| Event | Venue | Time | Price | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Music | |||||
| Fell Out Boy & Black Charade | Binks Yard | Binks Yard | 12:00pm | £14–£32 | Tickets | |
| The Restarts, Agrotoxico + Pound Of Flesh - Live @ Billy's | Billy Bootleggers Bar | 6:00pm | £15 | Tickets | |
| The Surfrajettes | The Old Cold Store At Castle Rock Brewery | 7:00pm | £20 | Tickets | |
| Nightlife | |||||
| Manahatta Funk & Soul Nottingham & Midlands All Dayer Reunion | Manahatta Nottingham | 3:00pm | £10–£15 | Tickets | |
| BILLY'S SMASH HITS - Every Sunday Night | Billy Bootleggers Nottingham | 11:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |