Beach Fest combines the excitement of the UK Beach Soccer with live performances from some of Europe’s top tribute acts.

It's been a Nottingham institution for almost 20 years

The East Midlands is fast becoming the country’s Pride capital

Butlin’s Big Weekenders are going full Nashville.

The band will bring their latest era to Rock City on November 27

SAVAGE digs into the life of Paul O’Grady – from Birkenhead beginnings to the smoky club stages of London

Cheese and pineapple sticks at the ready

Enter a riotous mythological playground on the brink of the Trojan War

After sold-out runs in London, the UK’s most famous magician is hitting the road for the first time in a decade

They are marking a massive milestone this weekend, celebrating 30 years in existence

The iconic quartet will share hilarious behind-the-scenes stories and memories from Still Game

Summer Nights is a brand‑new three‑day concert series

The show promises an evening of jaw-dropping stories and behind-the-scenes moments

An award-winning exhibition celebrating the most unintentionally hilarious vinyl artwork ever made

Expect a mix of established local heroes and fresh new talent

This stage adaptation — from Festen playwright David Eldridge — brings le Carré’s iconic espionage thriller vividly to life

The Southend five-piece return with ‘Evolution’ – a euphoric, surging comeback single that signals the start of their next chapter

The tour arrives alongside news of the band’s forthcoming seventh album

The Bank Holiday weekend is calling — and the East Midlands is answering

Frustrated with the status quo, Dave launches his own bank and reinvests profits back into the community

If your childhood personality was choosing between Charmander, Squirtle or Bulbasaur, this is your moment.

This year’s theme is “Bolder and Brighter”

The weekend is calling — and the East Midlands is answering

The world’s most successful ABBA homage are back in Derby

EastEnders actor John Partridge will be donning the iconic mask

From the iconic Millennium Falcon to the worlds of The Mandalorian

Expect high‑octane monster truck action and daredevil motorbike stunts

Football, festivals and screaming strangers in a field — Splendour 2026 is officially doing the most

The weekend is calling — and the East Midlands is answering

Two standout events showcasing creativity, enterprise and emerging local talent

The weekend is calling — and the East Midlands is answering

The announcement is a dream come true for fans in the East Midlands

The weekend is calling — and the East Midlands is answering

Defying Calamity is coming to the Theatre Royal Nottingham on May 31

A one‑day Doctor Who takeover is planned in Notts this May

The Yorkshire quintet will unveil their ninth studio album, Avalanche in June

They are officially crashing the party this summer — and they’re bringing two decades of pop‑punk chaos with them.

Strap in, space cadets—Cosmic Emo Night is about to launch.

The Wonder Stuff announced a 40th anniversary UK tour for October and December 2026

Since its launch in January, the event has doubled in size

The Matlock Bath theme park will open its doors for the season on the weekend of March 14-15

“If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s this: everybody hates bankers.” 

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This summer’s at Live at Lincoln Castle is heating up with the addition of two more special guests

The Skegness resort will be hosting three-nights of birthday celebrations

The connection between Derby and Dracula dates back to 1924

Tickets are still on sale for their show at the 02 Academy in April

Beloved British film comedy The Full Monty is celebrating 30 years since its release with a new stage tour in 2027 - and its coming to...

Slow down, stretch out and switch off...

Leicester's legendary Chinese New Year celebrations will be wowing the crowds in the city centre once again this weekend.

The Fall-Off Tour is J. Cole’s first solo headline tour in five years

Expect sweat, smiles and a crowd that forgets what time it is meant to be.

The Britpop Show unpicks the rivalries, hype, absurd personalities and unforgettable music that defined the 90s

Steam fans now have the unforgettable chance to travel behind the world famous Flying Scotsman

That unforgettable theme...goosebumps!

Get me back in those fields.

Things to do over the final weekend of January - hooray!

There will be nearly 200 different genre boxes of vinyl to dig through on the day

The team comes to Leicester on March 11

The Manchester artist, real name Harrison James Armstrong, is considered as one of the UK’s biggest rap stars

We’ve chosen a few of the highlights for another edition of our weekly weekend guide.

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The popular family-friendly light festival is back for its 18th year

The best way to shake off the January blues is by making the most of all the things going on

The free event takes place over three days

To Boldly Game is a weekend-long celebration of board and roleplaying games

An afternoon of indie belters are promised

She's best known for her role in hit US series The OC

"This old dyke can only go on so long."

Castle Beer Fest is coming back to Nottingham - here's how to get your hands on a ticket

The original broadcast reached an estimated audience of 1.5 billion people worldwide

Kym Marsh and Lisa Faulkner are to star in the stage premiere of a reimagined 90s thriller at Nottingham's Theatre Royal

Mog, the nation’s favourite cat (Hold on, what about 'Vienna' in 70's sitcom Rising Damp?! - Ed), will be causing merry mayhem in Victoria...

The Bard of Salford will be playing Leicester's De Montfort Hall in November 2026

The End of the World tour sees the UK's angriest newsreader heading to Nottingham and Leicester to share his guide to surviving the impending apocalypse

The famous festive steam trains have become an essential part of Christmas for many families in the East Midlands

Michael Ball is heading to the region on his latest UK tour to promote his latest long player Glow with a UK tour

On Christmas Eve, 1965, the skies over Barwell were illuminated by a meteorite

Joel Sanders, the charismatic star of Channel 4’s ‘Narrow Escapes’, is bringing his stand-up show to the town next Wednesday (26).

Nottingham Poetry Festival celebrates its tenth anniversary with events taking place this weekend

Highcross Leicester has welcomed its first-ever Festive Food Fayre, transforming St. Peter’s Square into a winter foodie hotspot

Record Store Day’s sister event, Black Friday, returns to independent record stores in the East Midlands on Friday, November 28

The classic teen horror starring Devon Sawa and Tony Todd celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

Dubbed the “future of Scottish stand-up”, Connor Burns' burgeoning reputation as “one to watch” was cemented at the 2023 Fringe when he sold out...

The annual electronic music festival is set to return to its spectacular site in Barkestone Woods, just outside Grantham

Nottingham Light Night will be returning to the city centre on Friday, February 28 and Saturday, March 1.

A dedicated day of ultimate relaxation and zen is being offered at Nottingham’s Upstairs at Cleaver & Wake

He has announced extra dates at a number of venues across the East Midlands

Pure Club Classical is a fusion of dance, trance and club anthems performed by a 50-piece orchestra, dynamic vocalists, and stage performers.

The getaway resort giant has now included even more in the price of a Big Weekender in 2025

When the film finishes you can also take to the stage for a film score karaoke.

It's January - and surprisingly there's a lot going on across the East Midlands - despite everyone being skint

The festival, now in its 18th year, is back on July 31 to August 3

Vinyl enthusiasts will be busily hunting for bargains and also get a chance to discover new albums.

Auditions for Friends: The Musical Parody will take place this month before the production tours the UK and Ireland

Independent record shops across the East Midlands will now be gearing up for their biggest celebration of vinyl releases, in-store parties and independent record store culture.

Three recreate each scene and perform every character (including the dinosaurs) between just the three of them.

David Bowie is about to be celebrated in a new multi-sensory stage experience around his life and music - and three dates in the East Midlands have been announced

The 41-date tour will feature hits from Barlow’s time with Take That as well as his solo career.

Derby's Bustler Market is to be transformed into a winter wonderland for a two-day indoor street food festival

Open water swimming is to be trialled for the very first time at Carsington Water in Derbyshire.A session is being organised by owner Severn...

Here's hoping that sunnier days are well and truly on their way because that means one of Nottingham's favourite folk music festival and one...

It’s will soon be time for tens of thousands of people to flock to Barkestone Woods, just outside Grantham, for this year’s Noisily Festival,...

A musical based on the 1994 comedy film Muriel’s Wedding will have its UK premiere at Leicester’s Curve next April.Based on the international cult...

Nottingham's Rock City will be transforming into the city's largest fan park for England's UEFA Euro 2024 matches this summer.Fans will be able to...

Plastic spoons at the ready, this is one not to miss…This May East Midlands film fans will be able to attend an extra-special screening...

Smash-hit musical Kinky Boots is heading out on a tour of the UK next year, and the talented cast will be stopping off at...