6 Unmissable Events in Nottingham This Year: 2024 Update
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Nottingham is a wonderful city, full to the brim with culture and art, sport, and music, always something going on for students and locals alike.
In fact, you’ll find there are loads of things to do in Nottinghamshire as a county in 2024.
These events make it a super fun place to be as a student, you won’t want to miss them
We couldn’t possibly fill you in on everything that is going on in Nottingham this year because there is so much to see and do, big touring events, local culture that makes the most of some incredible venues.
But we will give you a snapshot into some of the best events in Nottingham, check them out below!
1. Em-Con
The East Midlands biggest popular culture event Em-Con promises to be one of the biggest yet, drawing in visitors and guests from around the world.
This year’s guests include Christina Chong , Kris Marshall and Sir Tony Robinson name a few.
The Motorpoint will be packed full of cosplayers, traders, exciting props from the world of TV and film, celebrities, and attractions.
If you’re into your TV and film it is certainly one you won’t want to miss.
Tickets start from £15. Make sure to grab yours before they sell out!
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When: 8th & 9th June
Where: Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
2. Rothesay Open Nottingham
When the tennis season starts, the dusty rackets come out and it’s time to get your strawberries and cream addiction started. Ahh there’s nothing better – Summer starts here!
Rothesay Open, Nottingham, brings some of the best tennis players around, battling it out for supremacy on the grass court and putting in the hard work before Wimbledon comes around a few weeks later.
Previous winners in Nottingham include Nick Kyrgios, Johanna Konta, Dan Evans, and Ash Barty, which should give you a flavour of the standard you can expect to serve up aces and plenty of love on court!
The tickets for 2024 are not live yet , so keep a look out on the LTA wesbite to get yours as soon as they go live.
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When: 08-16th June
Where: Lexus Nottingham Tennis Centre
3. Woodland Disco Festival
Want to attend a disco festival this summer ? Look no further beause the Woodland Disco Festival is set to return for 2024 !
Happening at the stunning Newstead Abbey , you will be able to enjoy the perforances of talented artists with dazzling visuals !
This year’s phase one lineup includes Jocelyn Brown , Allister Whitehead , Seamus Haji and so many more.
The tickets to the festival is running out quickly so make sure to get yours from the Woodland Disco Festival website ASAP !
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When : 6th July 2024
Where : Newstead Abbey
4. Luna Cinema’s Open-Air Season
If you love cinema and have always wanted to sit outside with a jaw-dropping backdrop to one of your favourite films, the number one open-air cinema in the UK is hitting Nottingham this summer.
There is nothing better than classic cinema under the star. Last year they had amazing movies like the Dark Knight Rises, Top Gun: Maverick, Pretty Woman and Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical.
We are sure that this year is going to be even better ! Keep an eye out on the Luna Cinema wesbite to grab the tickets when they go live !
A summer under the stars watching movies? Yes please!
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When: TBC
Where: TBC
5. Magic Of Thailand
Forget about going travelling around Thailand this summer, if you’re studying in Notts you can save your money and head to the Magic Of Thailand festival.
Established back in 2012, this two day festival gives you a glimpse into Thai culture with street food, arts and crafts, traditional dances, boxing, massages and so much more on offer.
Within the grounds of Forest Recreation Ground you can experience a weekend of wonder on the 24th and 25th of June, and it’s only £5 per day!
Why not experience something different and see what it’s like?
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When: 22-23rd June
Where: Forest Recreation Ground
6. Groovebox Festival
To conclude our list of the best events in Nottingham for 2024 is Groovebox Festival.
You will be able to find severeal international dance music artists across multiple stages.
Last year , some of the huge names on the line-up include Sigma, Richy Ahmed, Macky Gee, SOSA, and Roger Sanchez.
The location and date is yet to be announced but we are certain that it is going to be evern bigger than last year!
Keep an eye on the Groovebox Festival website to grab your tickets as soon as they go live!
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When: TBC
Where: TBC
As you can see, 2024 is another big year in the city with loads of unmissable events taking place in Nottingham.
You and your friends can go and see some live music, watch classic movies under the stars, try some magnificent street food, or experience the latest tennis stars on the court.
Thankfully, we offer amazing student accommodation in Nottingham, which will leave you within easy reach of the events we’ve talked about here.
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