Happy Sunday, Nottingham!
Summer’s not over yet! Thankfully plenty going on this week to keep us entertained!⚡️ In this week’s issue:
💷 Old Market Square getting £4m "central park" transformation
🦌 Local breweries unite to feed Wollaton Park's drought-hit deer
📅 The best upcoming events and live music
Now, let’s get into it.
Nottingham Buzz ⚡️
Local News 🗞️
💷 Old Market Square getting £4m "Central Park" transformation
£4 million has been identified for a first-phase transformation of Old Market Square into a greener "Central Park" while keeping its open character for major events. Funding includes £2.5 million from EMCCA and Pride in Place funding. Fountains out of use since June 2022 are planned for replacement. Plans also include enforcement against anti-social behaviour and crime and Broad Marsh redevelopment continuing. | Source
🦌 Local breweries unite to feed Wollaton Park's drought-hit deer
Blue Monkey, Castle Rock, Shipstones and Lincoln Green breweries have stepped up to feed Wollaton Park's 200-strong deer herd by donating spent grain – a byproduct from the brewing process - as extreme drought leaves grazing depleted. The grain provides digestible protein and fibre, and offers a sustainable solution for breweries getting rid of the waste. Volunteer ranger Colin Robbins says the deer were initially hesitant but soon came round to it. | Source
🕰️ Emett Clock returning to Victoria Centre's original home
The Emett Clock is returning to its original location in Victoria Centre's main foyer after being upstairs since 2015. Retired engineer Pete Dexter is meticulously restoring the 23-foot water clock – breaking it into thousands of parts and checking each one – a process expected to take six months. Installed in 1973, it's raised over £300,000 for charity through coins dropped in its water pool. Designed by cartoonist Rowland Emett (who created Chitty Chitty Bang Bang contraptions), it opens and moves every 15 minutes. | Source
Events 📍
Our top picks of things to do this week. Have an event you want featuring? Let us know!
🏒 Dahlia Fest 2026
Nottingham Arboretum
Sunday, Aug 23 @ 10:00 | More info
🎶 Record Fair Nottingham
Saltbox Bar
Sunday, Aug 23 @ 10:00 | More info
🏒 Nottingham Panthers vs. Ducs d’Anges
Motorpoint Arena
Sunday, Aug 23 @ 16:00 | More info
⚽️ Nottingham Forest vs. Leeds Utd
The City Ground
Tuesday, Aug 25 @ 20:00 | More info
🎭 Open Air Theatre: The (Almost) Complete History of Britain
Nottingham Castle
Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 20:00 | More info
🎶 Rough Trade 50: 2006-2015 Exclusive Vinyl Drop
Rough Trade
Friday, Aug 28 @ 10:00 | More info
🍿 Outdoor Cinema Weekend
Wollaton Hall
Friday - Sunday, Aug 28-30 @ Various Times | More info
🎶 An Evening of Queen & Elite Elton
Trent Bridge
Friday, Aug 28 @ 17:45 | More info
🎉 Day Fever Festival
Arboretum
Saturday, Aug 29 @ 12:00 | More info
⚽️ Notts County vs. Burton
Meadow Lane
Saturday, Aug 29 @ 15:00 | More info
🏒 Nottingham Panthers vs. Gothiques d'Amiens
Motorpoint Arena
Saturday, Aug 29 @ 19:00 | More info
🔎 Murder Mystery: Don't Look Back In Anger
National Justice Museum
Saturday, Aug 29 @ 19:00 | More info
🧘♀️ Pilates with Sweaty Betty Nottingham & Coco Studio
Hart's Hotel & Kitchen
Sunday, Aug 30 @ 9:00 | More info
🏃♂️ Nottingham Running Festival 2026
Colwick Country Park
Sunday, Aug 30 @ 9:30 | More info
🎻 Foolhardy Folk Festival
Arboretum
Sunday, Aug 30 @ 11:30 | More info
🎉 Love Hurts Yard Party
Hurts Yard
Sunday, Aug 30 @ 14:00 | More info
Food and Drink 🍽️
The latest and greatest in Nottingham’s awesome food & drink scene.
🍺 Castle Beer Festival 2027 tickets on sale now
Castle Beer Festival 2027 returns to Nottingham Castle May 24-25, with tickets now on sale. The third edition showcases independent Nottinghamshire breweries including Blue Monkey, Castle Rock, Shipstones and Lincoln Green alongside live music from local bands and street food. Hundreds of beers, craft ales and lagers on offer in one of the city's most spectacular outdoor settings. Visit castlebeerfest.com for tickets and details.
Live Music 🎤
The live gigs you don’t want to miss this week. Have a gig you want featuring? Let us know!
This month, we’re excitied to be teaming up with The Grove, an award-winning independent music space in the heart of Nottingham, at Sneinton Market. Gigs at The Grove have been part of our live music section from the start, so we’re thrilled to be working together to support Nottingham music!
As well as being a great local music venue, The Grove is also a recording studio and rehearsal space, making it an absolute must for Nottingham musicians and fans.
If you haven’t already, take a look at their website for more information and for tickets to all upcoming gigs!
Sunday 23rd
Monday 24th
Tuesday 25th
Paris Paloma @ Rough Trade (Tickets)
Wednesday 26th
Thursday 27th
Friday 28th
JMAES @ The Grove (Tickets)
Earl Sweatshirt @ Rock City (Tickets)
Dom Pipkin @ Peggy's Skylight (Tickets)
Copacabana Magic @ Royal Concert Hall (Tickets)
Hacktivist @ Billy Bootleggers (Tickets)
Gudewife @ JT Soar (Tickets)
Black Kat Boppers @ Billy Bootleggers (Tickets)
Southwell Music Festival @ Various Venues, Southwell (Tickets)
Saturday 29th
The Grove’s Second Birthday Party @ The Grove (Tickets)
Road to Nashville Festival @ The Nest (Tickets)
Day Fever Festival @ The Arboretum (Tickets)
The Elvis Revolution @ Nottingham Arts Theatre (Tickets)
The Smiths Ltd @ Metronome (Tickets)
Wild Deuces @ Billy Bootleggers (Tickets)
The Hyperons @ Billy Bootleggers (Tickets)
Tuckstock @ Tap 'n' Tumbler (Tickets)
99 Fest 3.0 @ Old Salutation Inn (Tickets)
Southwell Music Festival @ Various Venues, Southwell (Tickets)
Sunday 30th
Lily Seabird @ The Grove (Tickets)
Foolhardy Folk Festival @ Nottingham Arboretum (Tickets)
99 Fest 3.0 @ Mist Rolling Inn (Tickets)
Essence of Django @ Peggy's Skylight (Tickets)
Groovebox @ The Nest (Tickets)
Lawrence County @ Billy Bootleggers (Tickets)
Concrete Vehicles @ Billy Bootleggers (Tickets)
Southwell Music Festival @ Various Venues, Southwell (Tickets)
Quick one before you go - I wanted to take a second to introduce myself. I’m Luke, and I’ve been writing Nottingham Buzz for the past 70-odd weeks because my family and I genuinely love this city and wanted to make it as easy as possible for people to stay in the loop with all the great things going on. Glad you’re here! This newsletter is for you, so if you ever have any thoughts, feedback, events you’d like featuring or just want to chat, hit reply and let me know!
That’s all for this week - See you next Sunday at 7.
Luke @ Nottingham Buzz ⚡️
