Surface Gallery, 16 Southwell RoadNottingham

Silver Surface: Volunteer Show
Surface is delighted to present Silver Surface, our annual volunteer show, which this year commemorates the gallery’s 25th anniversary.
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730 Daily Self-Portraits
Chaz Howkins has been creating daily self-portraits every day since January 1st 2021. 730 Daily Self-Portraits represents the first two years of this ongoing project. The series of daily self-portrait drawings and paintings started when the artist was feeling particularly uninspired to create new work and decided to set themself a challenge to create a self portrait every day for a month.
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Brain Dump
Clegg is a multi media artist responding to connection and memory of places, people, objects and story. Drawing informs a large part of her work, the process sketching bringing both inspiration and a sense of connection to place. ‘Travels With My Sketchbook’ (aka ‘Brain Dump’) is an installation of work in response to sketches Clegg has made whilst visiting Cumbria and the Lakes over the last few years, exploring colour and line utilising different materials and processes including print, vinyl and textiles.
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Nottingham Arts Theatre

After being raised at Hardup Hall by her father, the Baron, Cinderella finds herself with a new step-mother and two step-sisters. They treat Cinderella like a servant but she has a few friends to help her along the way including; Buttons & Moz, a teenage mouse! Prince Charming is holding a very big party for everyone in the town but the Baroness won’t let Cinderella go until she has finished all her chores.

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Wollaton Hall, Nottingham

Discover Santa or his helpers at the festive themed ‘Gingerbread Christmas’ with a self-led walk through the lower basement of Wollaton Hall.

It is decorated in the theme of a ‘Gingerbread Christmas’ with our team of Santa’s helpers throughout the route to meet you too. You & your family will have the opportunity to see Santa or his friends in Santa’s Workshop. Children will receive a gift as part of their visit.

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Nottingham Playhouse

Meet the newest duckling on the pond.

To everyone’s surprise, they’re nothing like the rest of the family.

As the seasons change, the duckling heads out on a mission to find some new friends. Along the way they encounter some crafty creatures and have exciting adventures before discovering that the best thing to be, is yourself.

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Djanogly Gallery, Lakeside Arts, Nottingham

Paula Rego was one of the great artists of our time, whose work tells stories that combine fantasy, imagination, innocence, and cruelty, in order to explore life in all its complexity and mystery.

This new exhibition casts a spotlight on her remarkable practice as a graphic artist, and particularly the British literary influences that inspired her most ambitious bodies of works in printmaking: Nursery Rhymes, Peter Pan and Jane Eyre.

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Lakeside Arts, Nottingham

This exhibition brings together items from the University Museum, Nottingham City Museums and Galleries and Derby Museums to document this fascinating practice, throwing light on the Bronze Age of the East Midlands.

Around 3000 years ago, the rich warriors of the East Midlands made offerings in the River Trent, and about 200 of these bronze objects have been recovered from the river, making it one of the biggest such collections in Europe.

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Nottingham Contempory

Nottingham Contemporary presents a major retrospective of the late British artist Donald Rodney (b.1961, UK; d.1998, UK). Bringing together nearly all that survives of his work across painting, drawing, installation, sculpture and digital media with rare archive materials, the exhibition highlights Rodney's significance to the recent history of British art. Though Rodney has had a perennial influence on the wider UK artist community, there have been few opportunities to experience the full breadth and complexity of his work. This touring exhibition will highlight the significance of Rodney's work and re-address themes of racial identity, chronic illness, Black masculinity and Britain's colonial past.

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Nottingham Playhouse

The legendary Nottingham Playhouse panto reaches new heights with a giant of a show – Jack and the Beanstalk!

When Jack exchanges the family cow for mysterious beans, he begins an epic adventure when they grow into an enormous beanstalk. Join Jack as he bravely climbs to discover a land above the clouds, where a ferocious giant lurks in his castle. Will Jack outwit the giant and leave with his magic harp? And can he bag the golden egg-laying goose that will change his family’s fortunes forever?

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Nottingham Castle

Impressions: Nottingham’s collection meets four masterpieces from the Clark Art Institute, USA.

Nottingham Castle Museum & Art Gallery presents an exciting new collection exhibition, taking the lead from four Impressionist paintings Artists Claude Monet (1840-1926), Camille Pissarro (1830-1903), Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) and Alfred Sisley (1839-1899) that helped to define the artistic movement known as Impressionism.

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Theatre Royal, Nottingham

TV fashionista Gok Wan will lead the cast of Peter Pan as The Magical Merman along with TV personality and actress Denise Welch as Captain Hook, children’s TV favourite Paul Chuckle as Starkey, comedy ventriloquist, & BGT Finalist Steve Hewlett as Smee along with Kate Stewart as Tink, Molly Farmer as Wendy and Aiden Carson as Peter Pan.

This family treat will include all your favourites from Neverland including Tinker Bell, Wendy, John and Michael Darling. With amazing special effects, stunning sets, beautiful costumes and barrel-loads of laughter, Peter Pan will take your whole family on a magical trip to Neverland like never before!

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Lace Market Theatre, Nottingham

The miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, learns to appreciate the need to value people above wealth and possessions in Dickens’ timeless classic, and to understand that the human spirit can rise above any adversity.

With a story line faithful to the original book, sing-along carols, a Greek-style chorus, and fast-moving changes of scene and character, this version broke box office records when first performed at the then Derby Playhouse.

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Robin Hood Theatre, Averham, Nr Newark

A rollercoaster of a comedy show for all the family; a hilarious, rip-roaring adventure encountering swashbuckling pirates, tropical islands and high seas. Experience the epic adventure of Treasure Island as you've NEVER seen it before. Set sail with Long John Silver and some other characters you may not expect and prepare for a belly laughing journey to the Caribbean and back. X marks the spot this Christmas! Arrrghh!

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Five Leaves Bookshop 14a Long Row, Nottingham, NG12DH

Please join Dr Hongwei Bao from the University of Nottingham to celebrate the launch of his new book Queering the Asian Diaspora: East and Southeast Asian Sexuality, Identity and Cultural Politics (Sage).

The COVID-19 pandemic intensified geopolitical tensions, bringing Sinophobia and anti-Asian racism into sharp focus. At the same time, a growing Asian diasporic consciousness is emerging worldwide, celebrating Asian identity and cultural heritage. Yet, in the space between anti-Asian racism and the rise of Asian advocacy, the voices of queer people have often been largely missing.

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Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane Attenborough, Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG9 6DY

The amazing artwork of Paul Dyson will be exhibited at Attenborough Nature Reserve this Christmas season!

Inspired by wilderness areas, Paul strives to capture the atmosphere of the natural world. Field observation has always been a priority, taking him to Africa, India, the Himalayas and exploring the local and national wildlife of the British Isles. Long associated with the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, he regularly exhibits his unique watercolour paintings at Attenborough Nature Centre.

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Nottingham Playhouse

Led by Deaf actor and creative Donna Mullings, be prepared to explore all things that make panto fun like slapstick comedy, the art of audience interaction and recognisable stock characters.

This workshop is designed for families, so parents should book and stay (and are thoroughly encouraged to get involved!) Deaf and hearing should expect a fantastic time!

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Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane Attenborough, Nottingham Nottinghamshire

This workshop provides a perfect opportunity to learn and develop silversmithing skills. Suitable for complete beginners and veterans alike, this course is ideal for anyone with a desire to learn a new craft or a gift for an artsy person in your life!

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Arkwright Meadows Community Gardens Kirkby Gardens Nottingham NG2 2HZ

Join us for an indoors classroom based workshop where you will have an introduction into how to identify different species and where to record them.

What is a Citizen Scientist and how can you and your community take action for nature by becoming one! We will look into " What is citizen science" and some of the great projects that have been running for many years and the impacts they have had locally and nationally. How some of these projects and programs could be used by you and your group to collect important monitoring data and also inform the mangement of your space.

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Newstead Abbey, Nottingham

During weekends, explore craft stalls in the medieval cloisters of Newstead Abbey that offer a range of gifts & treats

Site entry or parking charges apply: £6 per car & £2 per head for walkers or coach – Free entry to Fair.

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Newstead Abbey, Nottingham

With this exclusive evening tour, you can indulge with a refreshment, and discover the ‘Snowed In’ festive installations, while exploring Newstead Abbey after dark.

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Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts, Nottingham

Join us for this magical Christmas show for kids as we take you out to sea to meet a little whale...

Noi lives with his Dad and six cats by the sea. One summer, while his Dad was busy at work, Noi rescued a little whale that washed up on the beach. A friendship began that changed their lives forever.

The following winter his Dad takes one last trip on his fishing boat. Noi is alone once more and longs to see his friend again. He waits and watches, watches and waits…

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Five Leaves Bookshop 14a Long Row, Nottingham, NG12DH

Our book group is open to all. Attend every meeting, occasionally or just once in your life. All we ask is that you read the book in advance and take part in the discussion. There’s a short introduction by a member of staff, a group regular, or someone we know with a special interest in the book in question.

Life on our planet as you’ve never seen it before: in this novel six astronauts rotate in the International Space Station. They are there to do vital work, but slowly they begin to wonder: what is life without earth? What is earth without humanity?

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The Place Activity Centre, Sherwood, Nottingham (16th Dec)
Bakersfield Community Centre, Nottingham (18th Dec)

This Christmas Hothouse Theatre's Christmas offering is a unique night of seasonal stories to get you into the mood for the holiday.

Featuring a rehearsed reading of Dylan Thomas' A Child's Christmas in Wales, the evening will bring together local writers and performers sharing their favourite festive tales.

There will also be an open mic section.

This evening is a Bring Your Own Bottle event.
It is also a pay-what-you-can (suggested donations £5).

Ticket available from the venue, on the door or online
The Place Activity Centre, Sherwood, Nottingham
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Bakersfield Community Centre, Nottingham
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Mimm Studios 35 Warser Gate #UNIT 4 Nottingham

Join us for a night of Festive Celebrations in the Mimm Studios Loft Space featuring a diverse range of Artists, Poets, Musicians & Choirs showcasing performances from across a range of our Nottingham C.A.N community arts projects.

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Robin Hood 540 Mansfield Road, Nottingham

It's our final event of the year championing working class, marginalised & activist creatives. Nottinghams second longest running monthly poetry open mic. What a treat we have in store for you, with the final leg of James Scott-Howes book tour & music from handpan player & sound therapist Babita Mundra from Alchemy Tones!

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Nottingham Playhouse

This ever popular experience is for people who love to make theatre really quickly.

Join Participation Producer Tia Elvidge for a fun filled day putting together a potted pantomime for sharing with friends and family in the afternoon.

A whole panto in one day? It can’t be done. Oh yes it can!

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Nottingham Playhouse

This ever popular experience is for people who love to make theatre really quickly.

Join Participation Producer Tia Elvidge for a fun filled day putting together a potted pantomime for sharing with friends and family in the afternoon.

A whole panto in one day? It can’t be done. Oh yes it can!

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Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham

Flying High Young Company from Arnold, Nottingham invites you to come and follow Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion along the Yellow Brick Road to self-discovery where the Wizard of Oz is not all he seems. This is a retelling of a well-known story with original songs by professional musician/actor, Jack Quarton, also from Arnold. Through creative storytelling with a modern eco-friendly twist, The Wizard of Oz is performed by a vibrant young company who had sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer. This a show for all the family and not one to be missed.

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Nottingham Central Library

Join Participation Producer Tia Elvidge for a fun filled day pulling together a potted pantomime for sharing with friends and family in the afternoon.

A whole panto in one day? It can’t be done. Oh yes it can!

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Five Leaves Bookshop 14a Long Row, Nottingham, NG12DH

Dandelions Poetry is back at Five Leaves for our special reading between Christmas and New Year. Come and join us for a dose of poetry at the ‘in between’ time of year. We are very pleased to have Rory Waterman as our featured poet. Rory has four collections of poetry published by Carcanet press. Come Here to This Gate, his fourth collection, was published in 2024. Rory’s poems have been published in the Times Literary Supplement, Poetry Review, The Best British Poetry, PN Review, the Guardian and the Financial Times. He is also a reviewer, critic and Associate Professor in Modern and Contemporary Literature at Nottingham Trent University.

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The biggest international Top 100 Best Reviewed 5-star short film festival in the Midlands!

Now entering our 11th year, we pride ourselves on championing international films from around the globe, providing a platform for challenging, innovative, diverse, and high-quality films for a growing local and global audience.

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National Justice Museum

As we celebrate the end of 1968, and Nottingham is in the full throes of the swinging sixties. The vibrant melting pot of music, art, social unrest and change. After four years of bringing the grooviest sounds and hottest bands to our little city, The Dungeon club is closing down, and Mike Rophone, the owner wants to make sure it goes in style.

Where better than the former County Gaol, whose own dungeon lurks beneath the court. The perfect venue celebrates the last hurrah for The Dungeon Club.

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