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My Friend and The Forest: Sarah Cunningham Walkthrough with Martin Clarkson
Explore Sarah Cunningham’s Midnight Sun paintings through the eyes of her friend and fellow artist Martin Clarkson.
Walkshop: Sculpting Your Surroundings
A creative walk around Nottingham combining observation, sculpture and hands-on experiments.
Dylan Moran: Looking for Trouble
The acclaimed stand-up comedian brings his sharp observational comedy to Nottingham Playhouse.
The Rachel Parris Songbook
Comedian and musician Rachel Parris mixes stand-up with songs at Nottingham Playhouse.
Walkshop: Drawing Light
Explore changing light around Nottingham in an artist-led creative walking workshop.
The Holiday in Concert: Film with Live Orchestra
Watch the festive film The Holiday with its music performed live by a concert orchestra.
The Christmas Orchestra at St Mary’s Church
A live 16-piece chamber orchestra performs festive favourites in the atmospheric Lace Market church.
Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Jools Holland returns to Nottingham with his orchestra and special guest Roachford.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Drone Light Show
Hundreds of illuminated drones bring a festive story to life above Nottingham Racecourse.
Grow Your Own Planet with Millie Quick
Design an imaginary world in a creative worldbuilding session at Nottingham Contemporary.
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Christmas at Nottingham Castle 2026
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Jack and the Beanstalk – Theatre Royal Pantomime 2026
The Theatre Royal’s spectacular family pantomime follows Jack on an adventure into Cloudland.