What's On This Weekend in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 27 - 29 September

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 return of Goose Fair, musicals 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. Goose Fair

Friday 27th September - Sunday 6th October | Forest Recreation Ground | FREE entry

Enjoy all the fun of the fair at the Forest Recreation Ground this autumn, as Goose Fair returns from Friday 27th September to Sunday 6th October.

With more than 250 rides and attractions and thrills aplenty for all ages, Goose Fair is one of the largest travelling funfairs in Europe and has been staged annually in Nottingham since at least 1284.

Click here to learn about the history of the Goose Fair in Nottingham.

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2. Inspire Poetry Festival 2024

Thursday 26th September -  Thursday 3rd October | Various libraries | FREE - £10

Inspire's Poetry Festival is back for 2024! Join from 26th September - 3rd October to celebrate a week of wonderful words with performances, workshops, exhibitions and film screenings.

Featuring celebrated poetry stars, regional favourites and cutting-edge newcomers, and with styles ranging from the formal lyric to freestyle spoken word, this year’s festival promises a plethora of poetry delights at venues around the county.

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3. Just the Tonic Comedy Club: Nottingham Special with Paul Sinha

Saturday 28^th September | Metronome | 7pm and 9pm​​​ | £19.25

Just the Tonic have been producing comedy shows in Nottingham for over 25 years. They have now found a home in Metronome. Described by many comedians as one of the best comedy venues in the country, and with Just the Tonic's notorious reputation for the best comedy line ups in the country, you can be sure you are getting one of the best nights in town!

They bring you four different acts at every Saturday show including some of the best up & coming comperes and headliners from the UK & abroad.

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4. School of Rock - The Musical

Wednesday 25th - Sunday 29th September | Nottingham Arts Theatre | Matinees & Evenings | £21 - £23

Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school.

There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly rock, Dewey falls for the school's beautiful, but uptight headmistress, helping her rediscover the wild child within.

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5. Nottingham's Summer Fiesta Uno Mas 2024 | VAMOS X LA BOMBA (18+)

Friday 27th September | Binks Yard, Nottingham | 4pm - 10pm (Last entry 6:30pm) | £6 - £7

After a sellout summer event, Groovebox are back (and yes, they are bringing the Mariachi band too)... for a huge autumn OPENING FIESTA!

They had 1,600 people join the event back in June, and they are expecting 1800+ people this time as they go even bigger. After 6 sell-outs in since 2021, they are excited to bring it back again for 2024 at the Incredible Binks Yard.

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