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Clubs

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Basslayerz: Rock City Nottingham 360 at Rock City

Basslayerz: Rock City Nottingham 360

Saturday 10th October

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Rock City, Nottingham

Basslayerz: Rock City Nottingham 360

Rock City, Nottingham

Basslayerz return to Nottingham for their biggest ever headline show at the city's finest venue, Rock City!

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OBSKUR, ROBBIE DOHERTY + MORE | Groovebox at Binks Yard at Binks Yard

OBSKUR, ROBBIE DOHERTY + MORE | Groovebox at Binks Yard

Saturday 1st August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

OBSKUR, ROBBIE DOHERTY + MORE | Groovebox at Binks Yard

Binks Yard, Nottingham

This August, one of the hottest DJ duos in the industry right now joins us at Binks Yard in Nottingham with a stacked lineup for an all-day party!

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TEEDEE | Groovebox at Binks Yard at Binks Yard

TEEDEE | Groovebox at Binks Yard

Saturday 25th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

TEEDEE | Groovebox at Binks Yard

Binks Yard, Nottingham

This Groovebox is back at Binks Yard with the rising tech-house sensation TEEDEE! Open air day rave in the sun, don't miss it!

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Cru2 Nottingham at Unit 13

Cru2 Nottingham

Saturday 19th September

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Unit 13, Nottingham

Cru2 Nottingham

Unit 13, Nottingham

Cru2 returns to Nottingham bringing the best in bassline

We Are WHSE Presents: TeeDee + More at Ultra Warehouse

We Are WHSE Presents: TeeDee + More

Saturday 3rd October

5:00pm - 1:00am

Ultra Warehouse, Derby

We Are WHSE Presents: TeeDee + More

Ultra Warehouse, Derby

Sheffield sensation TeeDee heads to Ultra Warehouse this October as part of WHSE SZN 002. More acts to be announced soon!

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TANK 12th Birthday x Sound Of Bassline! at Tank Nightclub

TANK 12th Birthday x Sound Of Bassline!

Saturday 4th July

9:00pm - 4:00am

Tank Nightclub, Sheffield

TANK 12th Birthday x Sound Of Bassline!

Tank Nightclub, Sheffield

12 Years of TANK! Every year we bring you a HUGE LINE UP to celebrate the best club in Sheffield... this year we're joined by the SOUND OF BASSLINE!

An Evening With Chicane - Nottingham at The Palais Nottingham

An Evening With Chicane - Nottingham

Saturday 24th October

4:00pm - 10:00pm

The Palais Nottingham

An Evening With Chicane - Nottingham

The Palais Nottingham

The legendary CHICANE headlines Nottingham for an evening of Balearic sounds. This one will be special.

LOVEZOO Final Party 2026 at Unit 13 - Nottingham at Unit 13

LOVEZOO Final Party 2026 at Unit 13 - Nottingham

Saturday 28th November

4:30pm - 10:00pm

Unit 13, Nottingham

LOVEZOO Final Party 2026 at Unit 13 - Nottingham

Unit 13, Nottingham

Get ready for an unforgettable send-off to 2026 as LOVEZOO presents its Final Party of 2026 at Unit 13

Gigs

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McFly - Rochester Castle - Sun 5th July at Rochester Castle

McFly - Rochester Castle - Sun 5th July

Sunday 5th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Rochester Castle, Kent

McFly - Rochester Castle - Sun 5th July

Rochester Castle, Kent

McFly are taking over the stunning Rochester Castle this summer! Mark your calendars for a huge day on Sunday 5th July 2026

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Canterbury Live Presents: Becky Hill at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence

Canterbury Live Presents: Becky Hill

Saturday 8th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Canterbury Live Presents: Becky Hill

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Becky Hill brings her euphoric catalogue of hits to Canterbury on Saturday 8th August, headlining a huge open-air show at St Lawrence Ground.

Canterbury Live Presents: Madness at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence

Canterbury Live Presents: Madness

Sunday 9th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Canterbury Live Presents: Madness

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Madness return to Canterbury this summer for a huge outdoor show at the iconic St Lawrence Ground, Kent Cricket on Sunday 9th August.

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The Libertines - Rochester Castle - Sat 4th July at Rochester Castle

The Libertines - Rochester Castle - Sat 4th July

Saturday 4th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Rochester Castle, Kent

The Libertines - Rochester Castle - Sat 4th July

Rochester Castle, Kent

The Libertines are taking over Rochester Castle this summer!

Canterbury Live presents: JLS at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence

Canterbury Live presents: JLS

Friday 7th August

3:00pm - 10:30pm

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Canterbury Live presents: JLS

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

With support from The Wanted 2.0 and special guest Pixie Lott!

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The Definitive Goldmine Reunion at The Paddocks

The Definitive Goldmine Reunion

Saturday 14th November

4:00pm - 12:00am

The Paddocks, Canvey Island

The Definitive Goldmine Reunion

The Paddocks, Canvey Island

Featuring original Goldmine djs and special guest performers who have appeared live on its celebrated stage this is 'The Definitive Goldmine Reunion!

Becky Hill at Colchester Castle

Saturday 22nd August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle

Cuffe & Taylor presents Becky Hill at Colchester Castle Park on 22nd August 2026

Fatboy Slim at Colchester Castle

Saturday 29th August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle

Cuffe & Taylor presents Fatboy Slim at Colchester Castle Summer Series on 29th August 2026

Festivals

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Bassfest Summer Festival 2026 at Don Valley Bowl

Bassfest Summer Festival 2026

Sat 18th - Sun 19th July

11:00am - 10:00pm

Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield

Bassfest Summer Festival 2026

Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield

Bassfest hits Sheffield for a huge day of bass, DnB and house. Big artists, big stages and heavy energy. Tickets selling fast, don’t miss out.

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FAC51 The Haçienda at Wollaton Hall - Nottingham at Wollaton Hall

FAC51 The Haçienda at Wollaton Hall - Nottingham

Saturday 22nd August

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Wollaton Hall, Nottingham

FAC51 The Haçienda at Wollaton Hall - Nottingham

Wollaton Hall, Nottingham

FAC51 The Haçienda returns to Nottingham for a huge open air show with one of the biggest line ups to ever hit the city

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Wilford Music Festival (Your ultimate family day out!) at Nottingham Moderns Rugby Football Club

Wilford Music Festival (Your ultimate family day out!)

Saturday 4th July

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Nottingham Moderns Rugby Football Club

Wilford Music Festival (Your ultimate family day out!)

Nottingham Moderns Rugby Football Club

Your GREAT BIG Family Day Out is Here! Get ready for a full day of family fun, feel-good vibes, and unforgettable memories!

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90s Fest 2026 at Don Valley Bowl

Fri 10th - Sun 12th July

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield

Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield

90s Fest returns bigger than ever at Don Valley Bowl. 3 days of nostalgia 10-12 July with UB40 and FIVE headlining. Don't miss it.

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Derby Music Festival 2026 - A Great Family Day Out! at Elvaston Castle Country Park

Derby Music Festival 2026 - A Great Family Day Out!

Saturday 11th July

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

Derby Music Festival 2026 - A Great Family Day Out!

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby

Derby Music Festival 2026 - Get ready for a full day of family fun, live music & unforgettable summer vibes!

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DOUGIE POYNTER & MORE | Pop Republic Fest | Binks Yard at Binks Yard

DOUGIE POYNTER & MORE | Pop Republic Fest | Binks Yard

Saturday 4th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

DOUGIE POYNTER & MORE | Pop Republic Fest | Binks Yard

Binks Yard, Nottingham

Pop Republic Fest lands at Binks Yard with world-renowned pop stars, iconic anthems, huge sing-alongs and ultimate day party vibes.

Debdale Park Sports Club Music Festival at Debdale Sports And Recreation Club

Debdale Park Sports Club Music Festival

Saturday 25th July

12:00pm - 9:30pm

Debdale Sports And Recreation Club, Mansfield

Debdale Park Sports Club Music Festival

Debdale Sports And Recreation Club, Mansfield

After the success of our first event Debdale Park Sports Club Music Festival returns Sat 25th July 2026.

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Girls Like R&B x Binks Yard Nottingham at Binks Yard

Girls Like R&B x Binks Yard Nottingham

Saturday 18th July

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

Girls Like R&B x Binks Yard Nottingham

Binks Yard, Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM GIRLS, IT'S YOUR TIME The UK's FIRST all-female R&B summer festival is finally here Outdoor at Binks Yard

Comedy

Larry Dean at The Steamworks

Monday 16th November

6:30pm - 10:15pm

The Steamworks, Sheffield

The Steamworks, Sheffield

Recently married, emotionally feral. The Gallus Glaswegian Goon returns with a riotous show about refusing to grow up.

Dan Nightingale & Friends at Broadway Cinema

Dan Nightingale & Friends

Sunday 4th October

6:45pm - 9:30pm

Broadway Cinema, Nottingham

Dan Nightingale & Friends

Broadway Cinema, Nottingham

Another tour of brilliant stand-up comedy from Dan Nightingale, host of the Have A Word podcast, and some of his very funny mates.

Lucy Porter at The Steamworks

Sunday 18th October

6:30pm - 10:00pm

The Steamworks, Sheffield

The Steamworks, Sheffield

Festival favourite Lucy Porter returns with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go - in every sense.

Laura Smyth at The Steamworks

Saturday 3rd October

6:30pm - 10:00pm

The Steamworks, Sheffield

The Steamworks, Sheffield

Laura Smyth - Born Aggy

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Nottingham 03/07/26 at Buzz Bingo Nottingham

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Nottingham 03/07/26

Friday 3rd July

6:45pm - 11:30pm

Buzz Bingo Nottingham

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Nottingham 03/07/26

Buzz Bingo Nottingham

Do you think you can Beat the Beast? Join us for bingo follwed by a quiz hosted by the legendary Mark Labbett!

Oliver Samuels, the Caribbean’s King of Comedy, in his new show at Albert Hall Conference Centre

Oliver Samuels, the Caribbean’s King of Comedy, in his new show

Sunday 18th October

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Albert Hall Conference Centre, Nottingham,

Oliver Samuels, the Caribbean’s King of Comedy, in his new show

Albert Hall Conference Centre, Nottingham,

With his funniest play to date WHERE DERE'S A WILL, DERE'S A CRIMINAL. Oliver leads a star cast of Tesfa Edwards, Karen Harriot and Angela Jarrett

Dirty Deeds Productions Vol 1. at The Vat And Fiddle

Dirty Deeds Productions Vol 1.

Saturday 19th September

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Vat And Fiddle, Nottingham

Dirty Deeds Productions Vol 1.

The Vat And Fiddle, Nottingham

Nottingham's newest burlesque & cabaret riot! Where the glamour gets loud, the burlesque has a bite and the attitude is turned all the way up to 11!

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Sheffield at Tapton Hall

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Sheffield

Wed 16th - Thu 17th September

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Tapton Hall, Sheffield

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Sheffield

Tapton Hall, Sheffield

Become part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate alongside a 3-course meal and two hours of non-stop laughter.

Experiences & Attractions

Drag Bingo Bottomless Brunch at BALLIN' Maidstone

Drag Bingo Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 29th August

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

Drag Bingo Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

Laughs, glam, and outrageous fun! Drag queens host bingo, with bottomless drinks, big tunes and nonstop cheeky vibes.

Drag Bingo Christmas Special Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

Drag Bingo Christmas Special Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 5th December

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

Drag Bingo Christmas Special Bottomless Brunch

The Cuban, Canterbury

Expect jaw-dropping performances, side-splitting laughs, fierce lip-syncs, fabulous festive vibes & plenty of naughty or nice surprises along the way!

Kickin' It Country Bottomless Brunch at BALLIN' Maidstone

Kickin' It Country Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 25th July

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

Kickin' It Country Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

Boot-stompin country brunch with chart-toppers, throwback hits and bottomless drinks. Big vibes, singalongs and good times.

Pop Icons, Legends & Divas Bottomless Brunch at BALLIN' Maidstone

Pop Icons, Legends & Divas Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 8th August

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

Pop Icons, Legends & Divas Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

Celebrate the biggest pop queens and legends of all time. Expect iconic anthems, sing-along hits, feel-good vibes and nonstop energy. Pure pop perfect

Food & Drink

R&B Brunch Nottingham at Vault Cocktail Bar

R&B Brunch Nottingham

Saturday 8th August + 5 other dates

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Vault Cocktail Bar, Nottingham

R&B Brunch Nottingham

Vault Cocktail Bar, Nottingham

Welcome to the official R&B Brunch Don your furs, dust off your cane and let's get the crystal on ice at the UK's biggest R&B Brunch

Gin & Rum Festival - Sheffield - 2026 at Trafalgar Warehouse

Gin & Rum Festival - Sheffield - 2026

Saturday 28th November

12:30pm - 10:00pm

Trafalgar Warehouse, Sheffield

Gin & Rum Festival - Sheffield - 2026

Trafalgar Warehouse, Sheffield

The UKs Biggest Touring Gin and Rum Festival Returns to Sheffield for ONE Weekend Only

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Derby at Buzz Bingo Derby City

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Derby

Saturday 25th July

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Derby City

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Derby

Buzz Bingo Derby City

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Nottingham at Buzz Bingo Nottingham

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Nottingham

Saturday 25th July

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Nottingham

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Nottingham

Buzz Bingo Nottingham

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

Sport

grl bRUNch 2.0 at Electric Daisy

Sunday 26th July

10:00am - 1:00pm

Electric Daisy, Derby

Electric Daisy, Derby

Girl bRUNch: 5km run with guided warm-up & cool-down led by Sammie - GRL PWR Collective, followed by pastries, drinks & social at Electric Daisy!

Family Days Out

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Dronfield @ CIVIC HALL - Saturday 18th July at Dronfield Civic Centre

Dronfield @ CIVIC HALL - Saturday 18th July

Saturday 18th July

10:00am - 5:00pm

Dronfield Civic Centre

Dronfield @ CIVIC HALL - Saturday 18th July

Dronfield Civic Centre

Teach Rex brings their UK tour back to Dronfield, continuing their exciting new initiative, delivering shows in intimate settings in the UK!

Monster Truck Motorfest Nottinghamshire at Southwell Racecourse

Monster Truck Motorfest Nottinghamshire

Sat 18th - Sun 19th July

10:00am - 7:30pm

Southwell Racecourse, Rolleston

Monster Truck Motorfest Nottinghamshire

Southwell Racecourse, Rolleston

Get ready for Monster Truck Motorfest Nottinghamshire 2026! The UK's wildest family motor show and the perfect family day out! Not to be missed!

Messy Play Party at Electric Daisy - Julia Donaldson at Electric Daisy

Messy Play Party at Electric Daisy - Julia Donaldson

Friday 31st July

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Electric Daisy, Derby

Messy Play Party at Electric Daisy - Julia Donaldson

Electric Daisy, Derby

Bring your little ones for a fun-filled afternoon of messy play and crafting based on all the best Julia Donaldson books.

Messy Play Party at Electric Daisy - Roald Dahl at Electric Daisy

Messy Play Party at Electric Daisy - Roald Dahl

Thursday 13th August

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Electric Daisy, Derby

Messy Play Party at Electric Daisy - Roald Dahl

Electric Daisy, Derby

Bring your little ones for a fun-filled afternoon of messy play and crafting based on all the best Roald Dahl books.

Seasonal

Oktoberfest: featuring The Käse Chiefs at Network Sheffield 14 16 Matilda Street S14qd

Oktoberfest: featuring The Käse Chiefs

Saturday 17th October

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Network Sheffield 14 16 Matilda Street S14qd

Oktoberfest: featuring The Käse Chiefs

Network Sheffield 14 16 Matilda Street S14qd

Network Presents: Oktoberfest ft. Bavarian Oompah Band, The Käse Chiefs

Ladies Night at De22 4af

Friday 31st July

7:00pm - 11:45pm

De22 4af, Derby

De22 4af, Derby

Join us for a night with Miss Diva Dib Dab and friends! Expect laughter, naughtiness and nudity!

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