Things to do in Nottingham this Week - New Year’s Eve is just around the corner!

Morning Nottingham! ☀️ It’s the final Monday of the year, and New Year’s Eve is just around the corner! Whether you’re planning a big night out or keeping it cosy, this week’s all about squeezing every last drop of festive fun before we welcome 2025. Let’s dive in, shall we? 🎉✨

In today’s Local Scoop:

• Parties galore on Tuesday for New Years Eve!

• Live Music for the week ahead!

Let’s get to it.

— Local Scoop Nottingham

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

Tuesday

Sapphic Sketch & Speed Dating - Rough Trade Nottingham
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a unique twist on speed dating at Rough Trade! 🎨💘 For women and non-binary folks (18+), this fun event combines speed dating with sketching – draw your date, doodle your nerves away, or simply enjoy the vibes. Hosted by Ziggy, matches will be shared after the event. The bar is open, and a quiet room is available.
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New Year’s Board Game Lock In! - Mansfield Road
3:00 PM
Swap the usual New Year’s chaos for a chilled night of board games and banter! 🎲 From 3 PM on New Year’s Eve until 3 AM on New Year’s Day, you can game your way into 2025 with mates and fellow enthusiasts. Just a heads-up – doors close at 11 PM sharp, so don’t be late!
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ABBA New Year’s Eve Live Band - Southbank Bar
7:00 PM
Ring in 2025 with the ultimate ABBA experience! 🎤 Simply Abba will deliver a live performance of all the hits, with support from the resident DJ to keep the party going. General admission is £15, or book a table for £40, including a two-course meal, stage view seating, and table service.
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New Year’s Eve Party - The Gladstone
7:00 PM
Ring in the New Year at The Gladstone’s decades-themed party! 🕺🪩 Come dressed in your favourite era (or just as you are) and enjoy music from every decade, delicious drinks, and a complimentary toast at midnight. No tickets needed – just bring your party spirit! 🥂🎉
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BrewDog New Year’s Eve Party
7:00 PM
Dust off your low-rise jeans and G-Shock watches – BrewDog’s taking you back to 1999 this New Year’s Eve! 🎉 Enjoy £1.95 pints, £2.95 spirit mixers, £3.95 cocktails, epic food, and 90s bangers all night long. Let’s party like it’s 1999! 🍻🎶
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GOK Wan - Pitcher & Piano
8:00 PM
Fancy kicking off the New Year in style? Gok Wan is back with his legendary house tunes to help you dance your way into 2025. 🪩 After smashing it at The Church with a string of sell-out events, Gok’s bringing the vibes to Pitcher & Piano this New Year’s Eve.
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The Lord Roberts NYE Party - 24 Broad Street
8:00 PM
Celebrate the New Year in glamorous 1920s style at The Lord Roberts! 🎉 Dance the night away to DJ Beaujack’s incredible beats and enjoy surprises from your fabulous host, Liv. Dress to impress (black and gold theme encouraged) and make it a night to remember. Last entry is 11:30 PM, so don’t be late!
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Midnight at Manahatta – Manahatta Nottingham
8:00 PM
Ring in 2025 with all the glitz and glamour of New York City, right in the heart of Nottingham! Manahatta is bringing the Times Square vibes to Queen Street for a New Year’s Eve party you won’t forget. Expect a night of fabulous cocktails, a buzzing dance floor, and the perfect soundtrack from their resident DJ to keep the party going ‘til the early hours.
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New Year’s Eve Party - Raglan Road Irish Bar
8:00 PM
With a live band, a top DJ, and an unbeatable atmosphere, this sold-out event promises to keep the party going well into the night.
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Wednesday

Kitchen Dancing - Beeston Youth and Community Centre
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Step back in time and groove to the sounds of the 60s to 80s with this fun, low-impact dance fitness class! 🕺 Motown, soul, pop, and disco hits will keep you moving in a retro disco setting. All levels welcome, no experience needed. £6 per class (£5 with a Monthly Pass). Advance booking required, with free onsite parking available.
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Kids Film Afternoon - Brewhouse & Kitchen
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Kick back and start the year with a family-friendly afternoon of films, colouring, and treats! 🍿🎨 It’s free for all, and kids eat free with the purchase of an adult’s meal. A perfect way to ease into 2025! 😋
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New Year’s Day Dip - Colwick Country Park
11:00 AM
Kick off the year with a bracing dip in the lake at Colwick Country Park! ❄️ This members-only event is always popular, so book early to secure your spot.
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Thursday

Tapas and Tinto - The Winchester
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cosy up at The Winchester for a Thursday night treat! 🌟 Enjoy 3 tapas dishes paired with a glass of house wine or a pint of draught for just £22.50. Whether you dine in the VIPod or from the bar, it’s the perfect way to indulge midweek.
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Zumba 1 Hour New Year Special - Netherfield
6:45 PM
Kick off the New Year with a fun-filled Zumba class featuring the latest tunes, classic hits, and even prizes! 🎶🎉 Dress up in bright colours, fancy dress, or your favourite 80s lycra – anything goes! Just £7, book online or pay cash on the door. Grab your pals and join the party! 🕺💃
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Friday

Salsa and Bachata Fiesta Latina Party - Antenna
7:45 PM
Get ready for a night of Latin rhythm with Todo Latino’s Salsa and Bachata Fiesta! 💃🕺 Start with Dominican Bachata at 8 PM, followed by Salsa Cubano at 8:45 PM, and then dance the night away with social dancing from 9:30 PM. Perfect for dancers of all levels, with expert guest teachers and DJs bringing the heat. Don’t miss the ultimate Latin party!
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Saturday

Pitch Hog X 2025 - Nottingham Wildcats Area
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Pitch Hog Mixed Division is back for 2025! 🐖 Get ready for a full day of action-packed games, maximum pitch time, and plenty of good vibes.
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Beginners Pickleball Session - Mapperley Park Tennis Club
9:30 AM
Join this fun beginners Pickleball session for players who’ve completed the New Starters induction with coach Rachel Kirk. A great way to build skills and enjoy the game every Saturday morning!
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The Trent Fun Walk - The Steam Boat Trent Lock
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join this free, family-friendly event starting at The Steamboat, Trent Lock, for a scenic two-hour riverside walk to the Victoria Inn, Beeston. Expect great company, uplifting tunes, and a cosy heated marquee at the pub for food and drinks. Perfect for all, including dogs and kids!
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Sunday

The Candy Cane Outdoor Trail - Wollaton Park
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Looking for some festive family fun? Head over to Wollaton Hall and Deer Park for the Candy Cane Trail! 🎁 Santa’s Elves have been a bit clumsy and dropped their candy canes around the Courtyard and Formal Gardens. Can you find them all, crack the Christmas codeword, and complete the festive puzzles on your activity sheet? 🔎
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ACTIVITY ALLEY

New Year’s Eve Soirée – Cosy Club
📅 - Tuesday 31st December
⏰ - 7:00 PM onwards
📍 - 16-18 Victoria Street, NG1 2EX
📷 - @cosyclub_nottingham
🎟️ - Soirée tickets: £85pp (dinner included) - Entertainment-only tickets: £25pp

Raise a glass to 2025 at Cosy Club’s opulent New Year’s Eve Soirée! 🍸 Expect a cocktail and canapé reception, a sumptuous four-course dinner, and bubbles at midnight. With five rooms of entertainment, including a vintage band, casino, photobooth, and a DJ, this party has everything you need to ring in the New Year in style.

NYE Cocktails and Crime: Rest in Peace – National Justice Museum
📅 - Tuesday 31st December
⏰ - 7:00 PM
📍 - National Justice Museum
📷 - @justicemuseum
🎟️ - £27.95 per person

Step back into the swinging sixties for a night of cocktails, mystery, and intrigue at the National Justice Museum. 🍸 Celebrate the end of 1968 with the last hurrah for The Dungeon Club, set in the historic former County Gaol. But as the drinks flow, a tragic accident turns the evening into a thrilling murder mystery. Could it be murder? Time to channel your inner detective! 🔍

FRESH EXPERIENCES

Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone – Peggy's Skylight
📅 - Tuesday 31st December
⏰ - Doors 9:30 PM, Performance 10:30 PM
📍 - 3 George Street, NG1 3BH
📷 - @peggysskylight
🎟️ - £25–£35

Ring in the New Year with the soulful sounds of Lady Nade as she celebrates the legendary Nina Simone. 🎶 Expect a stunning live performance blending jazz, blues, gospel, and folk music, all in the intimate setting of Peggy's Skylight.

New Year’s Day Raceday – Southwell Racecourse
📅 - Wednesday 1st January 2025
📍 - Rolleston, Southwell, NG25 0TS
🎟️ - Tickets from £12 | Family Bundle: £20 (2 adults, up to 6 kids)

Kick off 2025 with a day of thrilling horse racing, live music, and family fun at Southwell Racecourse! 🏇 Enjoy children’s funfair rides (small charge), treasure hunts, a magician, and even meet a racehorse. Best of all, kids go FREE!

Book now for a New Year’s Day the whole family will love. 🥂

LIVE MUSIC

Get ready to fill your weekend with great tunes and lively vibes. Here’s your guide to the best live music happening this week

Monday

• Acoustic Rooms - Rescue Rooms - 7:00 PM

Tuesday

• Billy Bootleggers NYE Party - 7:00 PM

• The Salutation Keyworth Live Music - 7:00 PM

• NYE 2024 Party - The Junction - 7:00 PM

• Salutation Inn NYE Party - The Old Salutation Inn - 9:00 PM

• New Years Eve with Shed The Ego - Jacks Bar, Jacksdale - 9:00 PM

• NYE with The SKAS - 38 Lower Parliament Street - 9:00 PM

• Stealth DNB Rave - Masonic Place - 9:00 PM

• Live Music with Rapture - Hop Pole Beeston - 9:00 PM

• RNB Mania - Tunnel Nottingham - 10:00 PM

• Submerged & Hidden Base - Hidden Warehouse - 10:00 PM

Wednesday

• Open Mic Night - The Crow - 7:30 PM

Friday

• Pemphigoid / Dreor / Radioactive Rats / Black Mass - The Old Salutation Inn - 6:30 PM

• The Runawayz Live - Billy Bootleggers - 8:00 PM

Saturday

• The Cap Guns Live - Billy Bootleggers - 5:00 PM

• The Easy Thomas Blues Band - Billy Bootleggers - 8:00 PM

• Wildside The UK’s #1 Metal Club Night - Ye Olde Salutation Inn - 9:00 PM

• Easy Thomas Blues Bands - Billy Bootleggers - 9:00 PM

• Pushrods Live - The Lion Basford - 9:00 PM

WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

3°C 🌡️ -1°C | 🌫️ Clear changing to partly cloudy by early evening.

Saturday

4°C 🌡️ -1°C | 🌫️ Cloudy

Sunday

3°C 🌡️ -2°C | 🌫️ Overcast
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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