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Nottingham Events in May

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Little Fields Festival: Year One

Fri 1st - Mon 4th May

8:30am - 3:00am

Secret Location Loughborough

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Little Fields Festival: Year One

Secret Location Loughborough

If you came to Year Zero in 2025, then welcome back. If you didn't, then trust us.

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JA LIVE presents AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE 45th Anniversary Tour

Friday 1st May

7:00am - 11:00pm

Metronome , Nottingham

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JA LIVE presents AFRICAN HEAD CHARGE 45th Anniversary Tour

Metronome , Nottingham

African Head Charge return to the Metronome Nottingham in celebration of 45 glorious years + Support Sweet Potato Sound

The UK's Premier U2 tribute band

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THE GOODNESS - Fridays @ Billy's

Friday 1st May

4:00pm - 3:00am

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

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THE GOODNESS - Fridays @ Billy's

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

Live music and resident DJs bringing the party to Billy's every Friday!

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The 113 - Live @ Billy's (UPSTAIRS)

Friday 1st May

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

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The 113 - Live @ Billy's (UPSTAIRS)

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

For fans of LCD Soundsystem, Yard Act, Chest , Ditz + more

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Love the 90s Festival | Wollaton Park

Saturday 2nd May

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Wollaton Hall Park, Nottingham

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Love the 90s Festival | Wollaton Park

Wollaton Hall Park, Nottingham

After multiple sell-out shows across the UK, Love The 90s Festival is taking over Wollaton Park for a day of pure 90s nostalgia!

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The Greatest MUSICALS Daytime Disco - Derby

Saturday 2nd May

2:00pm - 6:00pm

The Old Bell Hotel, Derby

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The Greatest MUSICALS Daytime Disco - Derby

The Old Bell Hotel, Derby

Expect music from Hamilton, Grease, Dirty Dancing, High School Musical, Wicked & Mamma Mia to The Greatest Showman, Frozen & Six.

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Motown Day Party: Derby

Motown Day Party: Derby

The Church Derby

Calling all soul lovers and funky movers! Wall-to-Wall Motown Anthems, Soul, Funk & Classic Groove, Retro Soul Atmosphere, Feel-Good Energy All Day

A Tribute to Amy Winehouse

Nashville Nights Nottingham

Saturday 2nd May

9:00pm - 11:30pm

Red Dog Saloon Nottingham

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Nashville Nights Nottingham

Red Dog Saloon Nottingham

Red Dog Live presents Nashville Nights. Grab your cowboy hat and get down to your favourite country classics and more

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THE PLEASING - Saturday Nights @ Billy's

Saturday 2nd May

4:00pm - 3:00am

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

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THE PLEASING - Saturday Nights @ Billy's

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

TWO live bands, resident DJs, open til 3am and FREE ENTRY!

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Indie v Britpop Double Headliner | all4indie v Britpop United

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Saltbox Bar, Nottingham

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Indie v Britpop Double Headliner | all4indie v Britpop United

Saltbox Bar, Nottingham

'all4indie' and 'Britpop United' will be live; for literally, a gig of 2 halves. The 1st being Indie classics, the 2nd being Britpop anthems.

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Road to Nashville Outdoor Festival | Elvaston Castle

Sunday 24th May

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

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Road to Nashville Outdoor Festival | Elvaston Castle

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

Following a run of hugely successful, sell-out shows, The Road to Nashville is coming to Derby!

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The Bootleg Beatles | Elvaston Castle

Friday 22nd May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

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The Bootleg Beatles | Elvaston Castle

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

The world's No.1 Beatles tribute act is coming to Elvaston Castle.

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ARMAND VAN HELDEN, HOT SINCE 82 & more | Groovebox In The Park

Sunday 3rd May

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Wollaton Hall Park, Nottingham

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ARMAND VAN HELDEN, HOT SINCE 82 & more | Groovebox In The Park

Wollaton Hall Park, Nottingham

This coming May Bank Holiday, we head to Wollaton Hall in Nottingham, which will deliver a whole new meaning to Bank Holiday Day Raves...

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Trance in the Woods 2026

Fri 29th - Sun 31st May

4:00pm - 3:00am

Thoresby Park, Nottingham

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Trance in the Woods 2026

Thoresby Park, Nottingham

Trance in the Woods returns for 2026, moving to a new location - Thoresby Park. A new venue, a new chapter for Trance!

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Love the 90s Festival | Elvaston Castle, Derby

Saturday 30th May

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

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Love the 90s Festival | Elvaston Castle, Derby

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

After multiple sell-out shows across the UK, Love The 90s Festival is taking over Elvaston Castle for a night of pure 90s nostalgia!

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Road to Nashville Festival | Binks Yard

Saturday 23rd May

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

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Road to Nashville Festival | Binks Yard

Binks Yard, Nottingham

After a series of hugely successful, sold-out shows across the country, The Road to Nashville hits Nottingham!

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Love the 90s Festival | Wollaton Park

Saturday 2nd May

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Wollaton Hall Park, Nottingham

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Love the 90s Festival | Wollaton Park

Wollaton Hall Park, Nottingham

After multiple sell-out shows across the UK, Love The 90s Festival is taking over Wollaton Park for a day of pure 90s nostalgia!

K-Pop Fest | Elvaston Castle, Derby

Sunday 31st May

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

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K-Pop Fest | Elvaston Castle, Derby

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

Join us at for an insane celebration of K-Pop culture! Bringing K-Pop performers to life through live acts & high energy choreography.

GirlyPop Fest | Elvaston Castle, Derby

Monday 25th May

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

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GirlyPop Fest | Elvaston Castle, Derby

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

GirlyPop Live is returning to Elvaston Castle, Derby with your favourite Pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tribute acts!

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Motown Magic Live | Binks Yard

Friday 8th May

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

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Motown Magic Live | Binks Yard

Binks Yard, Nottingham

Get ready for an all night celebration of the timeless Motown era as we bring you the incredible tributes to Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and more!

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Allday Indie Outdoor Festival - Nottingham

Saturday 9th May

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

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Allday Indie Outdoor Festival - Nottingham

Binks Yard, Nottingham

A MASSIVE ALL-DAY THROWBACK PARTY CELEBRATING THE SOUND OF YOUR YOUTH.

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Rum & Reggae 2026 | Elvaston Castle, Derby

Saturday 23rd May

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

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Rum & Reggae 2026 | Elvaston Castle, Derby

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

The ultimate island experience returns to Elvaston Castle next Summer! Bringing you pure reggae sounds with huge headliners & insane production...

From grassroots gigs to full club takeovers, Nottingham events in May are not to be missed. What’s on in Nottingham in May includes Rock City, Stealth, and comedy nights at The Glee Club. Find your scene and book your next night out.