Example

Example

22
May
Date
22 May (Friday)
Time
Fri, 17:30–21:30
Venue
Rock City, 8 Talbot St
Nottingham, United Kingdom
📝 Useful Information

Nottingham hosts a wide variety of events ranging from historic annual traditions to contemporary music and theatre. A prime example is the Nottingham Goose Fair, one of Europe's oldest and largest travelling fairs, which has been held for over 700 years [37, 44]. 

If you are looking for something sooner, here are a few other examples from the 2026 calendar: 

Are you looking for a specific type of event, such as live music, family-friendly activities, or sporting fixtures? 

Featured Example: Nottingham Goose Fair 
Other Notable Upcoming Events in Nottingham (2026) 
Event Name: Nottingham Goose Fair
Date(s) & Time(s): Typically held annually in early October (the most recent was 26 September – 5 October 2025; next event scheduled for 2026) [37].
Location: Forest Recreation Ground, Gregory Blvd, Nottingham, NG7 6HB [37, 44].
Forest Recreation Ground
Type: Annual Fairground and Funfair [37].
Description: A major city tradition featuring over 500 attractions, including high-speed white-knuckle rides like Speed XXL, family favourites such as bumper cars and waltzers, and traditional food like mushy peas with mint sauce [37, 44].
Cost/Tickets: Entry to the grounds is typically free, with individual charges for rides and stalls [37, 40].
Date: 27–29 March 2026
Location: Old Market Square
Type: Independent Market
Description: A celebration of local independent businesses featuring vintage clothing, homeware, and crafts alongside live music and global cuisine [27, 42].
Cost: Free entry [27].
Date: 13 March – 4 April 2026
Location: Nottingham Playhouse
Description: A powerful play by Olivier Award-winning writer James Graham, based on a true local story of a teenager from The Meadows [27].
Cost: Tickets from £14.50 [27].
Splendour Festival
Date: 18–19 July 2026
Location: Wollaton Park
Type: Music Festival
Description: Nottingham’s largest summer music festival, featuring headliners like The Wombats and Snow Patrol, plus comedy and fairground rides [27, 34].
Cost: Day tickets from £72 [27].
Example (Artist) Live
Date: 22 May 2026 (18:30)
Location: Rock City
Type: Live Music
Description: Performance by the UK artist Example at the city's legendary independent music venue [33, 45].
Cost: Check Ticketmaster for current pricing.
Updated at 19 Mar 2026
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