Talks & Lectures Events in Nottingham
35 upcoming talks & lectures events
Nottingham’s intellectual landscape offers a rich tapestry of talks and lectures, drawing curious minds to its many corners. From the hushed aisles of Waterstones to the historic State Chamber at Southwell Minster, and the community hubs of Beeston Library and Nottinghamshire Archives, these spaces host a diverse range of discussions. Expect a thoughtful crowd, eager to engage with new ideas, historical insights, and contemporary issues. The city’s tradition of open discourse finds fertile ground here, with events that cater to a wide spectrum of interests, fostering a genuine spirit of shared learning and exploration.
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 35 upcoming talks & lectures events in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, including 8 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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FREERead'n'Discover "Book" Club
📍 Nottingham Central Library
Reading Event: The Books we Love: Inspire's Favourite Reads Panel Event - West Bridgford Library
📍 West Bridgford Library
£5.00
FREE—
Grantham House Guided History Talk
📍 Grantham House
FREEConsumer Protection in Practice
📍 Nottingham Council House
TALK - Sir Joseph Banks: A Lincolnshire Botanist's Explorations
📍 Grantham Museum
£6.13 - £9.38
FREE—
Heritage Open Days: Grantham House Guided History Talk
📍 Grantham House
Paediatric Diabetes School Training (Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Trust)
📍 Seminar Room 2 at Mansfield Community Hospital
An Afternoon With Cecelia Ahern - Nottingham
📍 Waterstones
£5.00 - £24.00
FREEFree mini consultations - heart health checked with Dr Modi
📍 Spire Nottingham Hospital
FREEHeritage Talk: On Freedom's Wings - the Inside Story - Hucknall Library
📍 Hucknall Library
Nottingham's Berni Inns and their buildings with Lucy Brouwer
📍 The Vat & Fiddle
£11.55
Health, Safety and Environmental Seminar/Expo
📍 The Pumping House
Paediatric Diabetes School Training (Sherwood Forest NHS Trust)
📍 Seminar Room 2 at Mansfield Community Hospital
Chromatograms - cameraless photography looking at organic constructs
📍 Arnold Library
£44.04
Nottingham's Art Deco Pubs: Talk with Lucy Brouwer
📍 The Vat & Fiddle
£11.55
FREEHeritage Talk: On Freedom's Wings - the Inside Story - Mansfield Library
📍 Mansfield Central Library
Author Event: Stephen Booth - Ravenshead Library
📍 Ravenshead Library
£3.00
Heritage Talk: History Mystery, The Reason for the Rhyme at Beeston Library
📍 Beeston Library
£3.50
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party - Nottingham
📍 Waterstones
£8.00 - £13.00
Children's Author Event: These are my Rocks with Bethan Woollvin at Mansfield Library
📍 Mansfield Central Library
Free - £3.00
Heritage talk: Tales from Hungerhills - West Bridgford Library
📍 West Bridgford Library
£3.50
Shining a light on... English Language in early medieval Southwell
📍 State Chamber at Southwell Minster
£7.84
FREEThe People's Emergency Briefing
📍 The Canalhouse
Luke Harrower: An Asexual Guide On Love
📍 The Canalhouse
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Talks & Lectures Events in Nottingham — Complete Guide
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There are currently 35 upcoming talks & lectures events in Nottingham. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming talks & lectures in the city.
Are there free talks & lectures events in Nottingham?
Yes — 8 of the current talks & lectures listings in Nottingham are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
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Talks & Lectures Events in Nottingham — Your Complete Guide
Talks and lectures in Nottingham form one of the richest and most democratic parts of the city's intellectual life. On any given week, the city hosts public lectures, panel debates, academic symposia, author readings, TED-style talks, political discussions, and science communication events — many of them free to attend.
Universities, cultural institutions, think tanks, bookshops and independent venues all contribute to a programme that spans every discipline. Science, philosophy, politics, economics, climate, technology, art history, social justice, psychology — if you're curious about it, there's likely a Nottingham talk series covering it.
The city's literary culture dovetails closely with its talks calendar: author events tied to new book releases, conversations between writers, and festivals of ideas fill the diary throughout the year. Many events include a Q&A session, giving audiences the chance to engage directly with speakers in ways rarely possible elsewhere.
Getting the most from talks in Nottingham: follow your favourite venues and curators on social media as many events are announced with only short notice; some of the best talks are free but require advance registration which fills quickly; arrive early for popular events as standing room is rarely available; and consider joining membership schemes at Nottingham's key cultural venues for priority booking and discounts.