Festivals Events in Nottingham
69 upcoming festivals events
Nottingham's festival spirit is as rich and varied as its history, offering a constant stream of large-scale celebrations and outdoor events. From the grand grounds of Wollaton Park, which hosts some of the city's most significant gatherings, to more intimate settings like The Nest and The Palais, there's a space for every kind of festival experience. You'll find a crowd eager to embrace everything from music and food to local traditions, all set against a backdrop that blends Georgian elegance with a modern creative pulse. Binks Yard also emerges as a popular spot, adding to the city's diverse festival landscape. Nottingham's festivals are a testament to its enduring community spirit and its capacity for bringing people together.
As of October 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 69 upcoming festivals events in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, including 3 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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FREERUN & RAVE PART 3 - The Fitness Day Festival (Fitness Exhibition)
📍 Beeston Youth & Community Centre
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UON Gujarati Soc : UV FRESHERS FESTIVAL! | THE PALAIS NOTTINGHAM
📍 The Palais
£8.00
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Nottingham Punjabi Soc : UV FRESHERS FESTIVAL! | THE PALAIS NOTTINGHAM
📍 The Palais
£8.00
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UON Bhangra Soc : UV FRESHERS FESTIVAL! | THE PALAIS NOTTINGHAM
📍 The Palais
£6.00
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NTU ASOC : UV FRESHERS FESTIVAL! | THE PALAIS NOTTINGHAM
📍 The Palais
£8.00
FREENottingham Beer & Cider Festival 2026 Trade Day
📍 Trent Bridge Cricket Ground
Nottingham Beer & Cider Festival - 8th October
📍 Trent Bridge, Nottingham
FREENottingham Goose Fair 2026
📍 Forest Recreation Ground
Oktoberfest Nottingham 2026 (Evening Session)
📍 The Garage Chilwell
Nottingham: Comedy in the Caves: Friday October 9th
📍 Whistle and Flute
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BACK2NOTTS | OUTWORKS 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY | 1000 FREE TICKETS
📍 The Palais
£15.00
Coach to National March for Palestine: End The Genocide
📍 The Forest Park & Ride
From £10
Trent Bridge Wine, Champagne, and Prosecco Festival - 10th October
📍 Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Oktoberfest Nottingham 2026 (Afternoon Session)
📍 The Garage Chilwell
SOLD OUTOktoberfest Nottingham 2026 (Evening Session)
📍 The Garage Chilwell
Sold out at source
Vision Fortune
📍 JT Soar
£11 - £24.20
The Big 80s Winter Festival in Nottingham!
📍 The Nest
Rum and Reggae Festival
📍 Mustard
£11.55
Oktoberfest | Friday
📍 Outdoor Terrace
Oktoberfest Nottingham 2026 (Evening Session)
📍 The Garage Chilwell
The Big 80s Festival comes to Nottingham!
📍 The Nest
£16.50
Nottingham Coffee Festival 2026
📍 St Mary's
£7.50
Nottingham Brick Festival October 2026
📍 Harvey Hadden Sports Village
£6.27 - £20.90
The 1940s Steam Event at Papplewick Pumping Station
📍 Papplewick Pumping Station
Free - £14.00
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Festivals Events in Nottingham — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant festivals scene in Nottingham with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates festivals events from across Nottingham, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
Whether you're looking for tonight's festivals events or planning ahead for the weekend, our real-time listings are updated daily to ensure you never miss out on the best festivalsexperiences Nottingham has to offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many festivals events are on in Nottingham?
There are currently 69 upcoming festivals events in Nottingham. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming festivals in the city.
Are there free festivals events in Nottingham?
Yes — 3 of the current festivals listings in Nottingham are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find festivals events in Nottingham this weekend?
Browse this weekend's festivals events in Nottingham at /nottingham/events/this-weekend, or use the date filters to see what's on today, tonight or later this week.
How do I book tickets for festivals events in Nottingham?
Every festivals listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event to see full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.
How often are festivals listings updated on EventsList?
We pull in new festivals events for Nottingham three times a day from official UK ticketing platforms including Ticketmaster, Skiddle and Eventbrite, so you always see the most up-to-date listings.
Festivals Events in Nottingham — Your Complete Guide
Nottingham's festivals calendar is one of the highlights of the city's cultural year, transforming parks, streets, public squares and indoor venues into vibrant spaces of communal celebration. The city's festival programme covers music, food, film, literature, arts, culture, heritage and sport — there's something to mark almost every season.
Summer brings the largest outdoor festivals to Nottingham, with multi-day events drawing tens of thousands of visitors from across the region and beyond. Music festivals in particular have deep roots in the city, and the annual programme of headline festivals now ranks among the most anticipated events in the UK's cultural calendar.
But Nottingham's festival scene isn't only about headline names. Community festivals celebrating the city's diverse cultures — Caribbean carnivals, South Asian food festivals, Chinese New Year celebrations, African arts festivals — are among the most joyful and authentic experiences the city offers. Many are free to attend and genuinely open to all.
Planning a festival visit in Nottingham: buy tickets early for the most popular events as they frequently sell out months in advance; check travel options carefully as major festivals often lead to road closures and increased public transport demand; bring layers as British summer weather is unpredictable; and allocate more time than you think you'll need — the best festival experiences are rarely rushed.