What's On in Nottingham

BREED 77 — The Gibraltar-born alt-metal titans roll into Rock City at 6:30pm for what promises to be a ferocious, full-throttle evening of riffs that'll rattle the rafters. BREED 77 have spent decades blending heavy rock with flamenco fire and raw emotion, and Rock City is exactly the kind of cavernous, electric venue that was built for moments like this. Check the website for ticket prices — but don't sit on it, because nights like this sell out for good reason.

Ali Brice: All We Have Is Now (A Crowd Work Show) — If you've never experienced a proper crowd work show, this is your moment — Ali Brice turns the audience itself into the material, which means no two performances are ever the same. At just £7 from 6:15pm at the intimate Canalhouse Bar, it's an absolute steal for an evening that feels genuinely spontaneous and alive. Come ready to be picked on, and come ready to laugh at yourself.

HOLY FAWN — Arizona's HOLY FAWN are one of those bands that make the hairs on your arms stand up — their brand of shoegaze-tinged post-metal is equal parts crushing and celestial, a full-body sonic experience. The Bodega is the perfect snug, sweat-soaked setting for their atmospheric sound to unfurl from 7:00pm. Check the website for ticket details and secure yours before this intimate show fills up.

Rob Kemp: Beatlesjuice — The brilliantly bonkers concept of mashing Beetlejuice and The Beatles together into a live comedy show sounds like it shouldn't work — and yet Rob Kemp somehow makes it feel like the most natural thing in the world. At £12 from 7:45pm at the Canalhouse Bar, this is inspired, inventive comedy that earns its cult reputation with every sold-out show. Treat yourself to something genuinely unlike anything else on tonight.

Comedy Spotlight Showcase: Women in Comedy — Saltbox's Women in Comedy showcase is exactly the kind of night that introduces you to names you'll be following for years to come — a platform for sharp, funny, local voices who deserve a proper spotlight. Kicking off at 8:00pm for just £12, it's a warm, punchy evening that champions the breadth of comedy talent Nottingham has to offer. Grab a drink, grab a seat, and prepare to be genuinely surprised.

MARDY BUM - Indie Goodness Every Thursday — Once the gigs wind down, Billy Bootleggers becomes the spiritual home of every indie kid in the city from 10:00pm — expect an unashamedly joyful night of indie bangers, the kind you'll be singing on the walk home. It's a Thursday institution that keeps the night alive long after the curtains come down elsewhere. Check the website for entry details, and don't be the person who goes home too early on Bonfire Night.