What's On This Weekend in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 7 - 9 June

We’ve rounded up our top 5 things to do in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire this weekend.

Take your pick of unique events and activities including the Nottingham Open, the biggest Comic Con event in the East Midlands, Nottingham Poetry Festival and more!

And while you’re out and about, don’t forget - if you are out having a great time in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire, you can use #LoveNotts to share the love, or tag us using @visitnotts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We’re also on TikTok under @visitnottinghamshire!

There are many more things to do and explore on our full What’s On calendar such as interesting exhibitions, tours, and fun outdoor activities. Have a browse today and find the perfect activity or experience to enjoy this weekend.

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1. Rothesay Open Nottingham

Saturday 8th - Sunday 16th June | Lexus Nottingham Tennis Centre | Various prices

The 2024 Rothesay Open Nottingham will be held at the Lexus Nottingham Tennis Centre from Saturday 8th - Sunday 16th June.

The player list includes Katie Boulter (GBR), the current women's British No.1 tennis player, Dan Evans (GBR), who achieved a career-high of world No.21 in singles in 2023 and world No.52 in the doubles in 2021 and Liam Broady (GBR), the current British No.5.

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2. Trial By Jury

Friday 7th June | Renaissance at Kelham Hall | Arrival 7pm | £60 per person

Immerse yourself in an evening of suspense and questioning at Trial By Jury - a dining experience like no other.

As you dine, you will be entertained by a humorous legal case presented between courses. Laughter and suspense will intertwine, creating an atmosphere of intrigue.

Engage in lively discussions, analyse the evidence, and decide - guilty or not guilty. Each jury will then present their verdict to the Clerk of the Court.

Will justice prevail, or will the twists in the case leave everyone guessing?

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3. Em-Con 2024

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th June | Motorpoint Arena Nottingham | Tickets from £10 (Under 9s FREE)

EM-Con returns for 2024 with a show that’s set to be out of this world. There will be the usual mix of celebrity guests, cos-players, attractions, traders and Film & TV props coming together for the most exciting show in the galaxy, and the biggest Comic Con event in the East Midlands!

You can find out more about the star studded line-up and what to expect on our blog.

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4. Nottingham Poetry Festival 2024

Friday 7th - Sunday 16th June | Various Venues | Various Prices

This year’s Nottingham Poetry Festival is a supersized 10 days of blistering performances, open mics, workshops, panels and community events that will see people unite together across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

The annual celebration of words features some of the UK’s leading poets, including Linton Kwesi Johnson, Hollie McNish, Michael Pedersen, Luke Wright, Anthony Joseph and Henry Normal - along with a huge array of homegrown talent, open mics, panels and workshops, exhibitions and free poetry books from the city’s independent publishers.

You’ll not want to miss the Manjit Sahota performing poetry while roving the National Justice Museum!

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5. Summer Craft Fair Contemporary 2024

Friday 7th – Sunday 9th June | Nottingham Contemporary | Free

Nottingham Contemporary are thrilled to be returning with their Summer Craft Fair, taking place this weekend, with a preview evening on Friday 7th June. Held in the large performance Space, this Craft Fair will showcase over 35 stalls.

Nottingham Contemporary are well established for their successful fairs, attracting visitors from Nottingham and beyond. The Craft Fair will showcase a fantastic range of different specialisms including textiles, print, jewellery, ceramics, homeware, stationery and more. They attract a wide variety of talented makers from the East Midlands as well as many brilliant designers from across the country.

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This blog was written by Katherine Taylor, Marketing Executive at Visit Nottinghamshire.