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Nottingham Events in May

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Heated Rivalry Club (Nottingham) - Night 2

Saturday 16th May

11:00pm - 3:00am

The Tunnel Club Nottingham

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Heated Rivalry Club (Nottingham) - Night 2

The Tunnel Club Nottingham

The Heated Rivalry Club is coming to Nottingham

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Stealth presents: Residential

Stealth presents: Residential

Stealth, Nottingham

Residential is what Stealth is all about. We hand the booth to the next wave of students and local DJs.

Nashville Nights Nottingham

Saturday 16th 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 Bare Necessities - Live @ Billy's

Saturday 16th May

8:00pm - 11:00pm

Billy Bootleggers Bar, Nottingham

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The Bare Necessities - Live @ Billy's

Billy Bootleggers Bar, Nottingham

A night of Soul and Funk - Free Entry

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ROMANCE: Nottingham's biggest indie club night

Saturday 16th May

10:00pm - 3:00am

Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

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ROMANCE: Nottingham's biggest indie club night

Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

The biggest indie club night in Nottingham lands at Rescue Rooms every Saturday night, with Romance resident DJs playing all the best in indie & more!

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Headrush w/ DJ Clip & GL Charlie

Saturday 16th May

8:00pm - 3:00am

The Model, Nottingham

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Headrush w/ DJ Clip & GL Charlie

The Model, Nottingham

Following on from their first all night long in April, Model and Movers team members DJ Clip and Goodluck Charlie come together for another night of h

LOVEZOO After Party Ngone Nottingham

Saturday 16th May

10:00pm - 2:30am

NG One Club, NOTTINGHAM

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LOVEZOO After Party Ngone Nottingham

NG One Club, NOTTINGHAM

LOVEZOO After Party Ngone Nottingham 10pm - 2am LOVEZOO Returns to Unit 13 - Nottingham Saturday 16th May 4.30pm to 10pm Jeremy Healy / Smokin Jo /

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CASA NUEVA PRESENTS: Casa Collective

Saturday 16th May

11:00pm - 3:00am

Nottingham Secret Garden

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CASA NUEVA PRESENTS: Casa Collective

Nottingham Secret Garden

Casa Collective - Est. 2026 A curated home for music heads and artists. Rooted in culture. Defined by quality. Only the best make it in.

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BILLY'S SMASH HITS - Every Sunday Night

Sunday 17th May

11:00pm - 3:00am

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

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BILLY'S SMASH HITS - Every Sunday Night

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

DJs playing hits from the 80s & 90s til 3am - FREE ENTRY!

Binks Yard, Nottingham

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Spring Beer Festival

Binks Yard, Nottingham

In Partnership with Hoffmeister - Grab your lederhosen and hats, and head to the terrace as Binks brings you 'Frulingsfest'

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Fairywishes Psychic Shuffle

Sunday 17th May

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Ring O'Bells, Loughborough

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Fairywishes Psychic Shuffle

Ring O'Bells, Loughborough

An evening of tableside readings. Everyone will receive at least 4 mini readings by 4 different psychics using various tools.

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BILLY'S POOL PARTIES - Free entry pool tournament & games

Monday 18th May

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

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BILLY'S POOL PARTIES - Free entry pool tournament & games

Billy Bootleggers Nottingham

Come and join the big fun - FREE to enter Pool tournaments and games at Billy's

Bestselling Nottingham May Events

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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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MURPHY'S LAW, KEPLER & MORE | Groovebox at Binks & The Nest

Sunday 24th May

2:00pm - 2:00am

Binks Yard, Nottingham

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MURPHY'S LAW, KEPLER & MORE | Groovebox at Binks & The Nest

Binks Yard, Nottingham

This May Bank Holiday Groovebox presents a Day to Night session at 2 of Nottingham's most iconic rave venues, Binks Yard & The Nest

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Trance in the Woods 2026

Fri 29th - Sun 31st May

12:00pm - 12:00am

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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TREVOR NELSON Soul Nation NOTTINGHAM Outdoor SUMMER Party May 26

Sunday 31st May

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

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TREVOR NELSON Soul Nation NOTTINGHAM Outdoor SUMMER Party May 26

Binks Yard, Nottingham

Trevor Nelson throws his first old school RNB & soul outdoor day party at Binks Yard in Nottingham

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...

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Road to Nashville | Elvaston Castle | 500 TICKETS LEFT!!!

Sunday 24th May

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

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Road to Nashville | Elvaston Castle | 500 TICKETS LEFT!!!

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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BASSHUNTER & MORE|Love the 90s Festival|Elvaston Castle, Derby

Saturday 30th May

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

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BASSHUNTER & MORE|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!

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.

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Road to Nashville Festival | Binks Yard | SOLD OUT

Saturday 23rd May

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

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Road to Nashville Festival | Binks Yard | SOLD OUT

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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Detonate: KANINE, VOLTAGE, LENS + loads more

Detonate: KANINE, VOLTAGE, LENS + loads more

Unit 13, Nottingham

Kanine headlines a huge Bank Holiday D&B Allnighter at Unit 13, Nottingham on 24th May 2026... Announced so far: KANINE VOLTAGE LENS

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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Mr Shaw Reminisce Bank Holiday May 24 - 2026

Sunday 24th May

1:00pm - 11:45pm

The Old Blacksmith's Yard, Sadler Gate, Derby

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Mr Shaw Reminisce Bank Holiday May 24 - 2026

The Old Blacksmith's Yard, Sadler Gate, Derby

Step back into the golden era of house music with Reminisce - a day/night dedicated to the unforgettable sound of the 90s House Scene

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.