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DJs play 80s and 90s hits at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham every Sunday night with free entry.
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You can find live music and evening activity in Arnold this week, with events focused around town centre venues that offer informal entertainment after dark. DJ sets take place at local bars on select evenings, featuring nostalgic tracks like 80s synth-pop hits and 90s dance anthems; themed nights dedicated to these eras occur twice weekly. Indie rock performances also appear during weekend sessions at Arnold Fish Bar basement space, a venue that reopened in late 2024 following an extended refurbishment period after the brewery closure of 1996.
Complementing this are occasional comedy shows by local stand-up performers, often staged on weekday evenings. Intimate acoustic sets take place in quieter corners of public spaces like The Square and near Arnold Library, where solo artists perform for small audiences during late afternoon gatherings. Open mic sessions run monthly at the community hall every second Saturday night, open to all musicians with a registered instrument or vocal capability.
For those interested in food and drink experiences beyond standard offerings, there are several seasonal events: blind wine tastings led by certified educators take place biweekly across town centre cafes; an annual beer festival returns this weekend at Arnold Fish Bar featuring 13 real ales on tap from regional breweries. The venue has reestablished itself as one of the few regular points for such gatherings since reopening in late 2024.
While nightlife remains limited by local standards, characterised by quiet streets and residential areas with minimal bar or club infrastructure, the variety across music styles, casual social interactions, and seasonal tastings provides consistent engagement. Events are scheduled throughout the week from April 12 to 19; check listings below for precise times and venues.
Check the listings below for times and venues.
DJs play 80s and 90s hits at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham every Sunday night with free entry.
A weekly house, disco, R&B, and DNB music event at The Cell in Nottingham with free entry before midnight.
Frank Turner performs live at the Rescue Rooms in Nottingham with Dave Hause and Katacombs.
A baby and toddler signing class featuring music, playtime, and sensory activities in Beeston.
Family music event at Coddington Community Centre featuring interactive performances for children and parents.
Twistin Tots is a playful movement class for children aged 0 to 5 at Belper Community Hall.
A monthly woodworking session for bereaved dads, hosted by Zephyr at By Our Hands We Make Our Way.
A guided tour of rare 18th-century carriages at Nottingham Industrial Museum, including refreshments and lunch.
James performs a live concert at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham as part of the 2026 Love is the Answer tour.
A fun, interactive storytelling class for babies and toddlers at Vikings Play Centre.
Rock 'n' roll artist Laurie Wright performs live at Billy's Nottingham.
Jane Weaver performs a live music set at the Squire Performing Arts Centre in Nottingham.
Comedian Brooke Combe performs her stand-up comedy show at Nottingham Rescue Rooms.
An open musical jam night at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham, welcoming all performers and improvisers.
DJs play songs by bands only during Wednesday nights at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham.
A sensory play session designed for babies and toddlers at Rushcliffe Country Park.
The Roebucks, a Brighton-based blues rock band, perform live at Billy Bootleggers in Nottingham.
A one-day training course on Chauvet lighting products and software held at CHAUVET Lighting in Nottingham.
Speed dating event in Nottingham offers singles aged 30-45 a chance to meet new people in a social setting.
Wine educator Jill Kummer leads a blind wine tasting event at The Kitchen by Vangura.
A themed singles mixer event in Nottingham uses astrology to spark conversations and connections.
Indie Americana band The Roebuck and The Pointing Dogs perform with blues influences alongside Dan Ottewell at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham.
Single adults aged 30 to 49 connect through speed dating at Slug and Lettuce in Nottingham.
Indie pop band Marketplace performs live at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham with Swindled and Blind Yeo.
Indie Americana band The Roebucks performs with The Pointing Dogs and Dan Ottewell at Billy Bootleggers in Nottingham.
Every Thursday, Billy Bootleggers Nottingham hosts a DJ-led indie music night with Happy Hour deals until midnight.
DJ Mike Morrisey headlines the ALLURE Spring Opening Party at Calluna Nottingham on 16 April 2026.
Young musicians from Chetham's School of Music perform a varied selection of pieces at Live at Lunch.
Comedian Jason Byrne performs a special stand-up show celebrating 30 years in comedy at Metronome.
Alternative band The Kairos performs cinematic, introspective music at The Bodega in Nottingham.
The Leaf Library performs at JT Soar in Nottingham on 4/17/2026 at 7:30 PM.
A free parent and toddler play session at Spondon Cricket Club to help children prepare for school.
Millie Manders & the Shutup perform live at Rescue Rooms with Death Trails.
Nottingham's Big Queer Market returns with diverse vendors and inclusive celebration.
A live R&B tribute featuring three vocalists and a tight band performing classic anthems.
The Overdrives perform live rock 'n' roll blues at Billy Bootleggers Bar with free entry.
Concord celebrates its second anniversary with a special event at Calluna Nottingham.
UKG, Grime, DnB, and Bassline artist Flava D performs live at Secret Vault in Nottingham.
The Di Chiara Brothers perform their debut live show in Nottingham at Stealth as part of the Lemonade Bangs series.
Oli Brown performs a live set with The Dead Collective at The Bodega Nottingham.
Comedian Barbara Nice performs her award-winning comedy show at Derby Theatre.
A free family-friendly creative workshop offering hands-on activities for all ages at Modern Painters.
Comedian Milton Jones hosts an evening of stand-up featuring emerging and established UK and international talent at Just the Tonic Comedy C
Deptford Northern Soul Club performs live soul music with support DJs at Bonington Theatre.
A gospel music and painting event with food and community vibes at Bestwood Lodge.
Evening flat racing event at Nottingham Racecourse with scheduled race times.
Michelle de Swarte performs her show The Afters at Nottingham Playhouse.
Red Hot Riot performs original rockabilly music at Billy Bootleggers Nottingham.
The annual beer festival returns to Arnold with 13 real ale beers on offer.
Live bands and resident DJs perform at Billy's in Nottingham, open until 3am with free entry.
Bounce Underground celebrates its first anniversary with a UV rave at Lexis Nightclub, featuring DJ MC Smally.
The Mercians perform live at Nottingham Rescue Rooms as part of their 2026 tour.
Mania, acclaimed as the world's top ABBA tribute, performs a lively concert at Albert Hall in Nottingham.
A nostalgic event celebrating the legacy of The Village, a former Mansfield nightclub.
A high-energy rock 'n' roll live performance takes place at Billy's in Nottingham.
Madlands 2 returns to Billy Bootleggers Nottingham with a DJ set featuring Mixxi Retro g, Chalk n e's, and Kid cosmit.
Disturbance Records hosts a music event at Secret Vault Nottingham featuring live DJ sets.
DJ Dibz celebrates his birthday with a high-energy night of UKG, bassline, grime, and garage music at Tunnel Nightclub.
Beauty enthusiasts attend a masterclass at The Alchemist Nottingham, learning professional makeup techniques from Charlotte Tilbury experts.
The UK's largest gaming market returns to Harvey Hadden Sports Village, offering rare video game collectibles.
Jazzy Vybz performs live music at Fusion Sports Bar in Nottingham.