Things to do in Nottingham this week including: An 80s Disco at the Castle, Pirates at the Farm and a Festival at Wollaton!

Happy Monday, Nottingham! This week is looking busy in the best way. You’ve got a neon‑lit 80s Silent Disco taking over Nottingham Castle, a pirate invasion at Stonebridge City Farm for the little ones, and Wollaton Park going full global with the CommuniTree Festival’s music, workshops and veggie food stalls. Fancy something slower? Skein in Hockley is serving fine(ish) dining that changes as fast as your weekend plans.

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🗓️ WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

🎧 - 80s Silent Disco at Nottingham Castle - Retro Tunes Under the Stars
📍 - Nottingham Castle
📅 - Saturday 9th August
⏰ - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
🎟️ - From £28
📷 - @incredible.silent.discos @nottinghamcastle

Three DJs, one set of glowing headphones, and all the 80s tunes you can belt out without shame. The 80s Silent Disco is landing at Nottingham Castle for the first time, transforming the outdoor space into a neon-lit throwback party. Switch between three channels, sip from the on-site bar, and dance like nobody’s watching (even though everyone definitely is). Strictly 18+.

🍔 SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOP

🍷 - Skein - Fine(ish) Dining That Won’t Stay Still
📍 - 27 Goose Gate Hockley
⏰ - Lunch: Thu to Sun 11:45 AM - 2:30 PM
⏰ - Dinner: Wed to Sat 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
📷 - @skein.notts

Menus are so last season, literally. At Skein, the chefs whip up small batches of whatever’s fresh, local and a bit fancy, then swap dishes out as they sell. Order quickly, because if you hesitate, that braised whatever‑it‑was you were eyeing will be gone and replaced by something completely different. Pair it with a rotating wine list that changes as much as the food, and you’ve got a dinner that keeps you on your toes.

🎭 ACTIVITY ALLEY

🎶 - CommuniTree Festival: Music, Food & Workshops in the Park
📍 - Wollaton Park
📅 - Sunday 10th August
⏰ - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (last entry 4:00 PM)
🎟️ - £2.35 online (£5 on the day, subject to availability)
📷 - @wollatonhall

Wollaton Park’s going global for a day with live music from Berber Diffusion, Musa Mboob & Xam Xam, Kaykay & Co, and more. There’s a full lineup of creative workshops, from circus skills to djembe drumming, plus dance sessions, craft activities, and a chilled-out corner when you need a breather. Add in a global marketplace and food stalls (all veggie and vegan), and you’ve got a family-friendly festival that’s as much about joining in as it is about watching.

🎭 FRESH EXPERIENCES

🏴‍☠️ - Pirate Day at the Farm: Games, Crafts & Fancy Dress
📍 - Stonebridge City Farm
📅 - Saturday 9th August
⏰ - 10:00 AM
🎟️ - Free Entry (donations welcome)
📷 - @stonebridgecityfarm

Pirate Day is back at Stonebridge City Farm and it’s ready to shiver some timbers. There’ll be crafts, games, and enough swashbuckling activities to keep little buccaneers busy, plus prizes for the best-dressed pirates, so get those eye patches and plastic swords at the ready. It’s one of the farm’s biggest family events of the summer, and you won’t want to miss it.

MONDAY

Summer Scientist Week - Engineering and Science Learning Centre
9:00 AM | More Info

Hidden History Tour - Wollaton Park
11:00 AM | More Info

TUESDAY

Pizza Party with Stitch & Angel - The Gedling Inn
2:00 PM | More Info

Latin Dancing on The Beach - Nottingham Beach
6:00 PM | More Info

WEDNESDAY

Lark in the Park - Bridgford Park
10:00 AM | More Info

Free Family Workshops - Lakeside Arts
11:00 AM | More Info

The Curious Cabaret - Cosy Club
8:00 PM | More Info

THURSDAY

Wildest Holiday Club - Blenheim Lane
10:00 AM | More Info

Fruity Cupcake Baking - Green’s Windmill & Science Centre
10:15 AM | More Info

Clarins Beauty Masterclass with Canapes & Prosecco - Park Row
12:00 PM | More Info

Pebble Painting For Children - Brewhouse & Kitchen
1:00 PM | More Info

Sound Bath - Hucknall
8:00 PM | More Info

FRIDAY

Planet Bounce 10th Birthday - Planet Bounce Inflatable Park
11:00 AM | More Info

Yello Yard Pop Up - Shipstone Street
4:00 PM | More Info

SATURDAY

British Truck Racing Championship - Donington Park Race Circuit
8:00 AM | More Info

Day Session - The Nest
5:30 PM | More Info

UKCars Scene Shutdown - Location TBA
6:00 PM | More Info

Sunset Full Moon Swim & Sauna - Open Water Swimming Centre
8:30 PM | More Info

SUNDAY

Mindmasters Psychology Activities For Children - Green’s Windmill & Science Centre
10:00 AM | More Info

Sharing Sherwood Community Meal - Sherwood Methodist Church
6:00 PM | More Info

 🎶 LIVE MUSIC

MONDAY

• King Buffalo + The Atomic Bitchwax - Rescue Rooms - 7:00 PM

• Club Wormhole Presents - Fisher Gate Point - 7:30 PM

• Heathen Apostles - The Angel Microbrewery - 8:00 PM

WEDNESDAY

• The New Eves (Live + Singing) - Rough Trade - 6:00 PM

• Joy Division vs The Kinks - Billy Bootleggers - 11:00 PM

THURSDAY

• Marla Mase - Billy Bootleggers - 7:30 PM

FRIDAY

• Lady Rose Live - Peacock Clifton - 2:00 PM

• Joe Gash - The Junction - 3:30 PM

• The Noughties & 90’s - New Art Exchange - 7:00 PM

• R.E.M performed by Stipe - Saltbox Bar - 7:30 PM

• Panic at The Emo Club Night - Billy Bootleggers - 10:30 PM

SATURDAY

• Humour Live - Rough Trade - 6:00 PM

• Pink Floydian - Nottingham Arts Floydian - 7:30 PM

• Northern Soul Live - Willow Tree Pub - 8:00 PM

• Montgomery Slacks Live - The Lion at Basford - 8:30 PM

• Swing Gitan - The Gladstone - 8:30 PM

• Risque Rhodes - 35 Warser Gate - 9:00 PM

SUNDAY

• Rockabilly Americana Show - Binks Yard - 1:00 PM

• Ian Siegal - Running Horse - 7:30 PM

🌦️ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

23°C 🌡️ 12°C | Sunny intervals.

Saturday

24°C 🌡️ 14°C | Sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by nighttime.

Sunday

22°C 🌡️ 14°C | Sunny.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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