Culture

Are you a culture vulture?

Excited by cutting edge art, theatre, music and dance? You won’t be disappointed by Nottinghamshire - home to Europe’s largest number of artists per capita. Our city and county is alive with cultural excitement.

Out in the county you'll find innovative local artists, nationally acclaimed galleries and literary greats. In the city there's a vibrant cultural mix creating a lively spirit and atmoshphere.

Spirit NottinghamSpirit Nottingham has been developed as a result of an innovative cross-sectoral cultural partnership involving arts venues, museums, galleries together with city centre restaurants, pubs and bars.

 Discover new, independent and free-thinking culture in Notts.



    • Festivals

      Festivals

      Come and visit Nottingham for one of its many colourful festivals. Full of vibrant contemporary and traditional mixes, you'll be very surprised.

    • Galleries

      Galleries

      See inspiring art from national, international and local artists at some highly acclaimed venues. A truly great experience.

    • Theatre & the Arts

      Theatre & the Arts

      From independent groundbreaking performances to top class musicals, drama and comedy, Nottingham is a mecca for theatre.

    • Film & Cinema

      Film & Cinema

      With one of the best independent cinemas in the UK, Nottingham can not only wow you with blockbusters but engage you with high quality independent films.

    • Gay Nottingham

      Gay Nottingham

      A welcoming community with a vibrant gay scene, there's plenty of places to go. Great nightlife and festivals with a superb,friendly atmosphere.

    • History & Heritage

      History & Heritage

      If you have a real keen interest in history and heritage and you’re short on time – discover places to visit whilst you’re in Nottinghamshire.

    • Museums

      Museums

      Nottingham's history is an amazing journey that dates back to Saxon times and before. Visit a range of museums that cover this story.

    • Nightlife

      Nightlife

      Nottingham city has it all from quaint pubs, trendy cocktail bars, child friendly gastro pubs, to bars hidden in caves!

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  1. £5 off tickets to Elektro Kif.

    £5 off tickets to Elektro Kif.

    Get £5 off either £18 or £16 tickets to see Elektro Kif at Nottingham Playhouse on 14 February 2012 at 8pm. Call the Nottingham Playhouse Box Office Team quoting ''''''''''''''''Valentines Offer''''''''''''. This offer does not apply to tickets already purchased, cannot be used online and is subject to availability.
    From: Tuesday, 24th January 2012
    To: Tuesday, 14th February 2012

    From: Tuesday, 24th January 2012

    To: Tuesday, 14th February 2012

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Nottingham Contemporary

Nottingham Contemporary

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The Lace Market Theatre

The Lace Market Theatre

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Broadway Media Centre

Broadway Media Centre

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