 Goose Fair opens at 4pm today
 Fri 26 September - Sun 5 October
Forest Recreation Ground
Ten days of funfair magic are in store at the Forest Recreation Ground, as Goose Fair opens its gates at 4pm today! You'll find exciting new rides including Skyfall, the world’s tallest portable drop tower, and all the Goose Fair classics like Starflyer, Magic Mouse, Waltzers, Gallopers, Dodgems, and the Cake Walk, plus dozens of side-show games and attractions.
Food is always a highlight at the fair and along with the traditional fairground favourites of mushy peas and Cocks-on-Sticks, visitors will be able to eat their way around the world with a diverse range of food.
SEND sessions will take place on Sundays from 12pm-1pm, allowing children and people with special educational needs and disabilities to enjoy the fair without the loud noises and bright lights.
The Homemade Cafe and Forest Sports Zone at the Forest Recreation Ground will be open as usual during the fair.
Fair Opening Times
Friday 26 September 16:00 – 23:00
Saturday 27 September 12:00 – 23:00
Sunday 28 September 12:00 – 21:00 (SEND session 12:00 – 13:00)
Monday 29 September 16:00 – 22:30
Tuesday 30 September 16:00 – 22:30
Wednesday 1 October 16:00 – 22:30
Thursday 2 October 16:00 – 22:30
Friday 3 October 16:00 – 23:00
Saturday 4 October 12:00 – 23:00
Sunday 5 October 12:00 – 21:00 (SEND session 12:00 – 13:00)
It's easy to get to the Forest Recreation Ground by tram, bus, or bicycle. Blue Badge parking is available for £10 per car - there is no other public vehicle parking permitted on site. Visitors are not permitted to park on residential streets in the area, and this will be strictly enforced with extra patrols planned this year. Read more about how to get to Goose Fair.
Please note that CCTV will be in operation. Security staff supported by Nottinghamshire Police will ensure a safe event for everyone attending.Â
 This weekend: Robin Hood Half Marathon
 Sun 28 September
Victoria Embankment
Good luck to everyone taking part in the Robin Hood Half Marathon and Mini Marathon on Sunday!
Starting and finishing at Victoria Embankment, the Half Marathon passes iconic Nottingham landmarks including The Park, Nottingham Castle, and Wollaton Hall. Why not pick a point along the route to cheer them on?Â
The race begins at 9.30am, and there will be a number of road closures around the city which will also affect some trentbarton and Nottingham City Transport bus services.
 Just announced: Splendour Festival
 Sat 18 & Sun 19 July 2026
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
Splendour Festival will return next summer! The two-day festival will be back at its Wollaton home with a brand-new line-up to appeal across the generations, from long-term regulars to families and youngsters.
Super early bird weekend tickets are now on sale. Plus, children under 11 go free, and Nottingham City residents can receive a 10% discount by entering their council tax number and postcode when booking.
Anything For Love - The Meat Loaf Story
 Sun 28 September
Theatre Royal
The highly acclaimed show producer and recording artist, Steve Steinman, brings you his brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits. The show includes Steve’s very own No.1 single Everything They Said Was True written by John Parr and Meat Loaf.
For over 30 years, Steve has toured the world with his productions Anything For Love and Vampires Rock and is now also touring his own original music. With an incredible stage set and ten-piece live band, combined with Steve’s well known sense of humour and stage presence, the show can only be described as awesome.
Simply Red
 Wed 1 October
Motorpoint Arena
Get ready to celebrate the remarkable legacy of one of the UK’s most treasured bands. Iconic soul and pop band Simply Red earmark their 40th anniversary with an incredibly special UK and Ireland arena tour for 2025.
Since their first album in 1985, the band has sold over 50 million records worldwide and five number one albums in the UK - with Stars as one of the best-selling ever.
FOREST Exhibition
 Until Sun 5 October
Nottingham Castle
There's only one week left to experience the FOREST temporary exhibition at Nottingham Castle. FOREST delves into the myth and magic of arboreal art, exploring how this timeless and powerful totem can shape artistic thought and creative practices.
The exhibition showcases six newly commissioned works created exclusively for Nottingham Castle, in the company of prints, drawings and photographs from Nottingham’s own Collection, including the iconic, large-scale painting of the Major Oak (1882) by Nottingham-born artist Andrew MacCallum (1821-1902).
Xtreme Scream Park
 Fri 3 October - Sat 1 November
Twinlakes Park
Get ready for the ultimate Halloween experience at Twinlakes Park! Face seven world-class scare attractions, including the double award-winning Blutlust, voted best in Europe, and the all-new Spores, a twisted horror experience like nothing you’ve seen.
Fan favourites return with shocking new scares, plus street theatre, roaming scare actors, a laser show, and nonstop fear-fuelled entertainment. Brave terrifying mazes like Circus vs. Circursed, The Pie Factory, and a darker-than-ever Witches of Hardluck Wood. In between, you can refuel with epic street food, drinks, and treats.
Just announced: Halloween Monster Mash
 Fri 31 October
Nottingham Castle
Join It's in Nottingham for a day of ghostly delights, family fun, and Halloween magic at the Monster Mash! Enjoy music and dancing in the bandstand with a family-friendly DJ, free face painting for kids, spooky games, crafts, and tasty treats from food and drink stalls.
The Strolling Bones Parade will also be providing some hair-raising fun. This eerie yet playful walkabout performance, created by Walk the Plank, features lively skeleton puppets dancing to the infectious sounds of the Fat Cat Brass Band.
Tickets go on sale on Monday 29 September at 10am, priced at £2 per adult and £1 per child (plus booking fees).
Vote for your favourite event in the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards
 Nottingham Light Night, Christmas Market at Nottingam Castle, Beat The Streets and The Nottingham Waterfront Festival have been shortlisted for the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards 2026 in the Festival & Event of the Year category!
Delivered by Visit Nottinghamshire, the awards highlight best practice and shine a spotlight on the people and businesses making outstanding contributions to the region’s vibrant visitor economy.Â
The public can now vote to decide who takes home Gold, Silver and Bronze in this category.Â
Inspire Poetry Festival
 Until Thu 2 October
Various venues
The Inspire Poetry Festival is back with a week of wonderful words, including performances, workshops, exhibitions and film screenings. Whether you’re already a poetry reader, writer, student or teacher, or a complete newcomer, come and celebrate words and poetry in the welcoming surroundings of your libraries.
Take part in workshops with the groundbreaking Beyond the Spectrum project, which creates space for neurodivergent people, and explore the lives of Black dancers through poetry with Black British Ballet. The brilliant Romalyn Ante also returns to the festival for a workshop and performance.
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