Hello weekend. How we’ve missed you!
Whether you’re after food festivals, outdoor adventures, family days out or live music, there’s plenty happening across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire over the next few days…
⭐ Editor’s Choice
East Midlands Food Festival, Melton Mowbray
One of the region’s biggest food weekends returns with around 200 stalls, chef demonstrations, street food, workshops and artisan producers from across the Midlands. Perfect for foodies and families alike. [MORE DETAILS]
📍 Nottinghamshire
Candlelight Concerts at Nottingham Contemporary
Experience Vivaldi’s Four Seasons or a tribute to Michael Jackson performed by candlelight in one of Nottingham’s most atmospheric venues this weekend. [DETAILS & TICKETS]
We Are Scientists at Rock City
The indie-rock favourites roll into Nottingham for a lively night of guitars, singalongs and nostalgia. [TICKETS]
Ravenshead Theatre Group presents The Girl on the Train
A gripping stage adaptation of the bestselling thriller running in Ravenshead. [TICKETS]
Explore Nottingham’s Creative Quarter
Spend the afternoon browsing Hockley, independent shops, cafés and bars before checking out the latest exhibitions at Nottingham Contemporary
📍 Derbyshire
Party 101 with DJ Matt Bennett
Party 101 is the world’s biggest throwback party experience, created by actor, musician, and DJ Matt Bennett. Bringing fans back to the era of iconic Disney Channel and Nickelodeon soundtracks at Vaillant Live [TICKETS]
House of Stories Exhibition
Final weekend to enjoy Chatsworth’s major exhibition celebrating rare books, archives and centuries of storytelling. [chatsworth.org]
Peak District Autumn Walks
October is arguably the Peak District at its finest. Head for Bakewell, Mam Tor or the Hope Valley and enjoy the changing colours before winter arrives.
Laid – James tribute band
Laid are the country’s #1 tribute to James. Playing all the hits like “Sit Down”, “She’s a Star” and “Laid” with official blessing from Tim and the band. See them at The Flowerpot this Saturday [TICKETS]
📍 Leicestershire
East Midlands Food Festival
Melton Mowbray becomes the centre of the region’s food scene for a weekend packed with local producers, street food, demonstrations and family entertainment.
Sylvia at Curve
The acclaimed musical wraps up its run at Leicester’s Curve Theatre this weekend. [TICKETS]
Autumn Steam Gala
Vintage railway enthusiasts can enjoy classic locomotives in action at the Great Central Railway. [Info and Tickets]
Leicester Comedy & Culture
The city is packed with comedy nights, cinema screenings and Black History Month events throughout the weekend.
📍 Lincolnshire
Defying Gravity: West End Women
A celebration of iconic musical theatre songs at Lincoln’s New Theatre Royal. TICKETS
Lincoln Castle Weekend
Explore one of England’s finest Norman castles, walk the medieval walls and enjoy the historic quarter while the autumn colours arrive across the city. [lincolncastle.com]
Lincoln Independent Food & Drink Scene
Make a day of it with Steep Hill, the Cathedral Quarter and some of the county’s best independent cafés, pubs and restaurants.
🎵 Gig of the Weekend
We Are Scientists – Rock City, Nottingham
The long-running indie favourites bring their infectious catalogue to one of the UK’s best live music venues. Expect plenty of singalongs.
👨👩👧👦 Family Pick
East Midlands Food Festival
With kids free, live demonstrations, food theatre and plenty to taste, this is one of the region’s best family days out. [discovermelton.com]
🌳 Outdoors Pick
Autumn at Chatsworth
Crisp air, golden trees and some of the finest scenery in the Peak District. If you’re only doing one outdoor activity this weekend, make it this.
Have a brilliant weekend, wherever you’re heading across the East Midlands.
