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Things to do in Nottingham, October 2026

Browse 75 upcoming events and things to do in Nottingham during October 2026. Venues include Rock City, Just The Tonic at Metronome, The Bodega. Highlights include We Are Scientists, Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning, Fear Factory and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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We Are Scientists

We Are Scientists

Nottingham · Rock CityThu, Oct 1Music

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🎟️ From £32

Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning

Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning

Nottingham · Just The Tonic at MetronomeThu, Oct 1Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £22

Fear Factory

Fear Factory

Nottingham · Rock CityFri, Oct 2Music

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🎟️ From £33

The Smyths

The Smyths

Nottingham · Nottingham, The LevelSat, Oct 3Music

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🎟️ From £20

Phil Wang: UH OH

Phil Wang: UH OH

Nottingham · Theatre Royal NottinghamSat, Oct 3Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £36

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Nottingham · Nottingham PlayhouseSun, Oct 4Culture & Art

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Dan Nightingale & Friends

Dan Nightingale & Friends

Nottingham · Broadway CinemaSun, Oct 4Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £15

Amble

Amble

Nottingham · Rock CityMon, Oct 5Music

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🎟️ From £32

MAN/WOMAN/CHAINSAW

MAN/WOMAN/CHAINSAW

Nottingham · Nottingham Rescue RoomsMon, Oct 5Music

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🎟️ From £18

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Ian Prowse & Amsterdam

Nottingham · The BodegaFri, Oct 2Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £25

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Nontaines D.C.

Nottingham · The PalaisSat, Oct 3Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £17

A city venue in the evening.

OKTOBERFEST SINGALONG PARTY WITH DJ BANESTAR

Nottingham · MAPPERLEY PLAINS RECREATION & SOCIAL CLUBSat, Oct 3Nightlife

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🎟️ From £8

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Baest

Nottingham · Rough Trade NottinghamMon, Oct 5Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £19

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(Hed) Pe & Cold

Nottingham · Rescue RoomsTue, Oct 6Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £28

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South Summit

Nottingham · The BodegaWed, Oct 7Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £16

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LAKE MALICE - I WANNA KNOW IF IT'S A REAL TOUR

Nottingham · Rescue RoomsWed, Oct 7Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £18

Yonaka

Yonaka

Nottingham · Rock CityThu, Oct 8Music

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🎟️ From £26

Red Rum Club

Red Rum Club

Nottingham · Rock CityFri, Oct 9Music

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🎟️ From £28

Antony Szmierek

Antony Szmierek

Nottingham · Nottingham, The LevelFri, Oct 9Music

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🎟️ From £22

The Rezillos

The Rezillos

Nottingham · MetronomeFri, Oct 9Music

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🎟️ From £28

Madra Salach

Madra Salach

Nottingham · Nottingham Rescue RoomsSat, Oct 10Music

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🎟️ From £19

Flo & Joan - With Feeling

Flo & Joan - With Feeling

Nottingham · Nottingham PlayhouseSat, Oct 10Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £34

The Lemonheads

The Lemonheads

Nottingham · Rock CitySun, Oct 11Music

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🎟️ From £41

The Amity Affliction

The Amity Affliction

Nottingham · Rock CityMon, Oct 12Music

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🎟️ From £26

Cabaret Voltaire's Final UK Tour

Cabaret Voltaire's Final UK Tour

Nottingham · The PalaisTue, Oct 13Music

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🎟️ From £18

The Long Ryders

The Long Ryders

Nottingham · MetronomeTue, Oct 13Music

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🎟️ From £30

The Legends in Vegas - After Hours

The Legends in Vegas - After Hours

Nottingham · Royal Concert Hall NottinghamTue, Oct 13Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £20

Mike Wozniak: The Bench

Mike Wozniak: The Bench

Nottingham · Nottingham PlayhouseWed, Oct 14Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £39

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Goldie Lookin Chain

Nottingham · The NestThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £27

A live music performance.

The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band

Nottingham · The BodegaThu, Oct 8Music

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🎟️ From £28

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Death Warmed Up - Album Show

Nottingham · The Old Salutation InnFri, Oct 9Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £11

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

The Cheap Thrills

Nottingham · The BodegaSat, Oct 10Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £13

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

JAMES McMURTRY

Nottingham · The Old Cold StoreSat, Oct 10Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £27

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Girl In The Year Above

Nottingham · The BodegaSun, Oct 11Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £17

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

The Cinelli Brothers

Nottingham · The BodegaMon, Oct 12Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £20

A live music performance.

The Undercover Hippy

Nottingham · Rough Trade NottinghamWed, Oct 14Music

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🎟️ From £23

Codefendants

Codefendants

Nottingham · The PalaisThu, Oct 15Music

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🎟️ From £27

THE MEN THEY COULDN’T HANG

THE MEN THEY COULDN’T HANG

Nottingham · Nottingham Rescue RoomsFri, Oct 16Music

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🎟️ From £28

Courtney Barnett

Courtney Barnett

Nottingham · Rock CityFri, Oct 16Music

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🎟️ From £35

Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems

Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems

Nottingham · Royal Concert Hall NottinghamFri, Oct 16Music

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🎟️ From £65

Day Fever - Nottingham

Day Fever - Nottingham

Nottingham · Rock CitySat, Oct 17Music

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🎟️ From £34

Nigel Havers - Talking B*ll*cks

Nigel Havers - Talking B*ll*cks

Nottingham · Nottingham PlayhouseSat, Oct 17Culture & Art

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Troy Hawke: Never Stop, Never Change!

Troy Hawke: Never Stop, Never Change!

Nottingham · Royal Concert Hall NottinghamSat, Oct 17Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £13

How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert

Nottingham · Royal Concert Hall NottinghamSun, Oct 18Music

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🎟️ From £34

Brandon Flowers

Brandon Flowers

Nottingham · Rock CitySun, Oct 18Music

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🎟️ From £62

Fat Freddy's Drop - 21st anniversary of Based on a True Story

Fat Freddy's Drop - 21st anniversary of Based on a True Story

Nottingham · Rock CityMon, Oct 19Music

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🎟️ From £17

Dan Whitlam

Dan Whitlam

Nottingham · Nottingham Rescue RoomsWed, Oct 21Music

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Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds

Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds

Nottingham · Royal Concert Hall NottinghamWed, Oct 21Music

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beaux

beaux

Nottingham · Metronome NottinghamWed, Oct 21Music

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🎟️ From £17

Brown Horse

Brown Horse

Nottingham · The Bodega, NottinghamWed, Oct 21Music

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🎟️ From £16

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Lene Lovich UK 2026 Tour

Nottingham · The Old Cold StoreFri, Oct 16Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £25

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Thea Gilmore

Nottingham · MetronomeFri, Oct 16Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £31

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

ELEINE

Nottingham · SaltboxSat, Oct 17Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £28

A live music performance.

STEP INSIDE THE 60s SHOW - MADDIE COLE AND BAND

Nottingham · MAPPERLEY PLAINS RECREATION & SOCIAL CLUBSat, Oct 17Music

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🎟️ From £11

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Pebbledash

Nottingham · The Chapel at The AngelSun, Oct 18Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £14

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

MT Jones

Nottingham · The BodegaTue, Oct 20Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £20

Steve Backshall - Deadly Live!

Steve Backshall - Deadly Live!

Nottingham · Motorpoint Arena NottinghamThu, Oct 22Family Friendly

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SEXYTADHG

SEXYTADHG

Nottingham · The Bodega, NottinghamThu, Oct 22Music

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🎟️ From £14

Josh Pugh: Ha Ha, Yeah Sound

Josh Pugh: Ha Ha, Yeah Sound

Nottingham · Nottingham PlayhouseThu, Oct 22Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £17

Alison Moyet

Alison Moyet

Nottingham · Royal Concert Hall NottinghamFri, Oct 23Music

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🎟️ From £44

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