Arts & Culture in Nottinghamshire

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Five Leaves New Poetry launch - Restless by Diana Bosworth

Thursday, 23rd July, 2026 - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Five Leaves Bookshop 14a Long Row Nottingham

Thu 23 Jul20:00Five Leaves Bookshop

via Five Leaves Bookshop

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Five Leaves New Poetry launch - Restless by Diana Bosworth Fully booked, see below for waiting list

Thursday, 23rd July, 2026 - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Five Leaves Bookshop 14a Long Row Nottingham

Thu 23 Jul20:00Five Leaves Bookshop

via Five Leaves Bookshop

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Altered Images Exhibition

Drop in and celebrate Nottingham Creative Photography Group's 2026 exhibition, Altered Images, showing until Friday 24 July. Location: Nottingham Central Library Nottingham Central Library When: Launch event Thursday 28 May, Exhibition showing until Friday 24 July View More

Fri 24 JulAspley Library

via Aspley LibraryLocal gem

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Around £12.00

Rembrant - Exhibition on Screen

Explore the genius of Rembrandt at the Mansfield Palace Theatre Lounge. This event invites artists, creatives, and culture enthusiasts to connect, relax, and experience the power of Rembrandt.

Fri 24 JulBenson Studios of Theatre Arts

via Benson Studios of Theatre ArtsLocal gem

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Around £12.00

Rembrant - Exhibition On Screen

Explore the genius of Rembrandt at the Mansfield Palace Theatre Lounge. This event invites artists, creatives, and culture enthusiasts to connect, relax, and experience the power of Rembrandt. This Week’s Film: Rembrandt Every Rembrandt exhibition is eagerly anticipated, but this major show from London’s National Gallery and Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum is an event like no other. With privileged access to both galleries, the film documents this landmark exhibition while weaving in the story of Rembrandt’s life and the meticulous preparations behind the scenes. The exhibition focuses on the final years of Rembrandt’s career – widely regarded as his most extraordinary period. The works created during these years are often considered his defining masterpieces: deeply soulful, profoundly honest, and essential to our understanding of him as both a man and an artist. Through interviews with curators, art historians, and other experts, the film examines each of these pivotal works, shedding new light on the painter many regard as the greatest artist who ever lived. Why Attend? Gain unparalleled access to the National Gallery and Rijksmuseum’s landmark Rembrandt exhibition. Discover the depth and humanity of Rembrandt’s late works. Hear from world-leading curators and historians as they reveal the truth behind the legend. Enjoy tea, coffee, and biscuits while connecting with fellow art enthusiasts in an intimate setting.

Fri 24 Jul14:00Benson Studios of Theatre Arts

via Benson Studios of Theatre ArtsLocal gem

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Augustas Serapinas: Physical Culture

This is the first institutional solo exhibition in England by Lithuanian artist Augustas Serapinas, featuring a large-scale sculptural installation that functions as a hybrid space for activity, performance, drawing, and fitness.

Sat 1 AugNottingham Contemporary

via Nottingham ContemporaryLocal gem

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Retro Football Fair Nottingham

The UK's largest football shirt vintage market comes to Nottingham for the first time ever!

Sun 2 Aug11:30Nottingham's The Nest (Notts County FC)

via Nottingham's The Nest (Notts County FC)

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Stanza Poetry

Nottingham Stanza is a friendly poetry reading group that meets monthly at Nottingham Central Library. Together we read and discuss a recently published poetry collection in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Sat 8 AugAspley Library

via Aspley LibraryLocal gem

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Peapods & Gillyflower : Tudor Textiles Exhibition

The full scoop on Peapods & Gillyflower : Tudor Textiles Exhibition lives over on Wollaton Park Car Park's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Sat 8 AugWollaton Park Car Park

via Wollaton Park Car ParkLocal gem

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The Poetry Coven

COVEN is a series of poetry writing sessions for women and genderqueer people led by poet and filmmaker Kate MacAlister.

Sat 15 AugAspley Library

via Aspley LibraryLocal gem

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The Summer House Knitting & Creative Group

Following the success of our two recent public knitting events in June and July, we are now running further monthly gatherings, inviting anyone to come along to knit, crochet and be creative with others. Chat, knit and put the world to rights in the cosy surroundings of our Summer House. No need to book, just drop in at any time and enjoy sharing your craft with others. Suitable for all ages and all skill levels and so bring your own project along and enjoy knitting together in the Summer House. Four-legged friends also welcome to join in. Sessions take place from 10am to 4pm in the Summer House on Saturdays 15 August, 5 September and 3 October.

Sat 15 Aug11:00Parker’s Cafe and Desserts

via Parker’s Cafe and Desserts

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Sar Life Drawing

3rd Wednesday each month 10am – 12:30pm

Wed 19 Aug11:00The Place Sherwood

via The Place SherwoodLocal gem

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Newark Knitting & Wool Show

Newark Knitting & Wool Show is an exciting festival of knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, feltmaking and woolly fibre crafts. 90 top class exhibitors from all over the country selling a massive range of products. There’s also workshops, free demos, food and loads of free parking.

Sat 5 Sept11:00Cedric Ford

via Cedric FordLocal gem

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The Summer House Knitting & Creative Group

Following the success of our two recent public knitting events in June and July, we are now running further monthly gatherings, inviting anyone to come along to knit, crochet and be creative with others. Chat, knit and put the world to rights in the cosy surroundings of our Summer House. No need to book, just drop in at any time and enjoy sharing your craft with others. Suitable for all ages and all skill levels and so bring your own project along and enjoy knitting together in the Summer House. Four-legged friends also welcome to join in. Sessions take place from 10am to 4pm in the Summer House on Saturdays 15 August, 5 September and 3 October.

Sat 5 Sept11:00Parker’s Cafe and Desserts

via Parker’s Cafe and Desserts

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Around £60

Watercolour Workshop – September

Capture botanical beauty your way with painter Jenny ‘Wren’ from The Little Hollow Studio on this Watercolour Workshop for beginners in Nottingham. All materials will be provided for you to explore and play with watercolours to create, connect and most of all have fun! If you have never worked with watercolour or drawn before don’t worry, as this workshop is perfect for beginners. After a tour of the gardens, there’s a messy, magical adventure waiting for you. Using real seasonal foliage for references, handpicked from the Pippley garden by their team of expert gardeners, we will incorporate a variety of different activities as we stay curious and cultivate creativity with this wonderful medium. Let’s discover the beauty of watercolour together. At the end of the workshop, you will take home whatever you create and perhaps a budding new skill.

Tue 8 SeptThe Walled Garden

via The Walled GardenLocal gem

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Five Leaves New Poetry event at West Bridgford Library

Monday, 28th September, 2026 - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm *West Bridgford Library Bridgford Road West Bridgford

Mon 28 Sept19:30Five Leaves Bookshop

via Five Leaves Bookshop

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Trowel Psychic Shuffle

Our Psychic Shuffle Evening in Trowell will have 5 psychics present who will move from table to table, giving one to one readings throughout the night

Fri 2 Oct20:00Trowell Parish Hall

via Trowell Parish HallLocal gem

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