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Things to do in Nottingham, August 2026

Browse 11 upcoming events and things to do in Nottingham during August 2026. Highlights include Stiff Little Fingers, The Flatliners, 80s 90s POP PARTY with DJ Banestar and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Stiff Little Fingers

Nottingham · Rock CityFri, Aug 7Culture & Art

🎟️ From £35

The Flatliners

Nottingham · Rescue RoomsTue, Aug 18Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

Fac51 The Haçienda at Wollaton Hall

Nottingham · Wollaton ParkSat, Aug 22Music

🎟️ From £52

Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery Ensemble

Nottingham · St Mary's ChurchSat, Aug 22Music

Omar 'Brighter The Days'

Nottingham · Metronome NottinghamWed, Aug 26Music

🎟️ From £28

80s 90s POP PARTY with DJ Banestar

Nottingham · MAPPERLEY PLAINS RECREATION & SOCIAL CLUBFri, Aug 21Nightlife

🎟️ From £8

Nik Kershaw

Nottingham · Rock CitySat, Aug 22Culture & Art

🎟️ From £38

Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE - Home on the Range Tour 2026

Nottingham · Rock CityFri, Aug 28Music

🎟️ From £35

DAY FEVER FESTIVAL 2026

Nottingham · The ArboretumSat, Aug 29Music

🎟️ From £46

THE FOOLHARDY FOLK FESTIVAL 2026

Nottingham · Arboretum Garden Bar & BandstandSun, Aug 30Events

🎟️ From £46

YHWH Nailgun

Nottingham · The Bodega, NottinghamMon, Aug 31Music

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Late-summer highlights

August tends to continue the peak outdoor season with festivals and city breaks, though some venues slow down as locals take their own summer holidays.

Catch the last of the season's open-air festivals and food markets
Look for late-summer concerts and outdoor film screenings
Some smaller venues run a lighter schedule mid-month — worth checking listings ahead