There are plenty of exciting events throughout the year in Nottingham.

Most famous are the annual Goose Fair (first week of October), held at The Forest, dating back to at least 1541 and the Robin Hood Pageant, also in October.

There are a diverse range of festivals, from the Green Festival and One City, One World in May; to the Caribbean Carnival and Riverside Festival in August. Other summer delights include Shakespeare at the Castle, the Big Grin cartoon festival in July and in September, the Big Day Out.

Regular celebrations are not forgotten, with a parade on St Patrick’s Day, Bonfire Night Fireworks, switching on of the Christmas Lights and Divali Gala, Eid Gala and Navrati Festival of Dance in October.

Out of town events in Hucknall, include the Hucknall Carnival in December, when the Christmas Lights are turned on, the annual Beer Festival in February and Sports Festival in June.

Find all full listing of events in Nottinghamshire at www.visitnottingham.com

Latest Events

Locate Lace Market > Lace Market

Broadway Cinema (ongoing)
For the best in independent cinema

Locate Old Market Square > Old Market Square

Nottingham Castle Annual Open Exhibition (Angel Row Gallery), November-December
A celebration of creative talent in the East Midlands featuring fine art and craft from both established and emerging artists and makers.
Ice Rink, November-January
Enjoy Nottingham's very own winter wonderland this year right in the heart of the Old Market Square.
Frankfurt German Market, November-December
Traditional German market offering a wide selection of food and crafts.
Christmas at Brewhouse Yard, 2nd December
Come along to see the lights and visit Santa!

Locate Royal Centre > Royal Centre

Peter Pan (Theatre Royal) December-January
Deoborah Stephenson (Coronation Street) takes on the title role in this festive family classic.
Festival of Christmas Trees (St Andrew's with Castle Gate United Reformed Church) 7th-9th December 2007.
A spectacular display of over 40 decorated trees in aid of the Danielle Beccan Trust.

Locate High School > High School

Nottingham Live Music Festival (Arboretum) - bands play in the Arboretum throughout the summer

Locate The Forest > The Forest

Bonfire Night (The Forest) 5 November
Nottingham's FREE annual bonfire night and fireworks display. A great evening out for all the family with fair ground rides, children's firework display and a grand firework finale!
Goose Fair (The Forest) October
Nottingham Goose Fair: one of Europe's largest travelling fairs, with more than 150 rides and 450 games and exhibitions to thrill and amuse you.