What's On in Nottingham
Tuesday 27 October 2026 · This weekend · City guide
Tuesday nights in Nottingham have no business being this good — three live music events are landing across the city, from intimate indie corners to grand concert halls, and the air feels electric with possibility. Whether you want to lose yourself in a crowd of devoted fans or stumble upon your next favourite band in a basement bar, tonight has something to pull you off the sofa and out into the autumn streets.
Highlights
villagerrr | Rough Trade Nottingham — Rough Trade is one of those venues that feels like a secret even when everyone knows about it — a record shop turned live space where the music always feels personal and close. Villagerrr brings their brand of intimate, textured songwriting to this perfectly sized room at 7:00pm, and with a crowd this near to the stage, every note lands differently. Check the website for ticket prices and grab one before this quietly special evening sells out.
The Proclaimers | Royal Concert Hall Nottingham — Few acts in British music carry the sheer crowd-uniting joy of The Proclaimers, and seeing them at the Royal Concert Hall at 7:30pm is the kind of night that turns into a story you tell for years. From Sunshine on Leith to 500 Miles, the singalongs will be thunderous, the warmth in the room enormous, and the smiles entirely unavoidable. Check the website for tickets — and go with someone you love, because you will be holding hands by the encore.
Ruby Tuesday ft. The Damsens + Garrotte + MORE | Billy Bootleggers Nottingham — Billy Bootleggers is the sort of underground haunt where brilliant bands get discovered, and Ruby Tuesday is packing the bill with The Damsens, Garrotte, and more to make sure your Tuesday night is genuinely untameable. Kicking off at 8:00pm, this is loose, loud, and full of the kind of energy that only a packed basement show can conjure. Check the website for what it will cost you — almost certainly very little for a whole lot of night.
