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Panthers chase comeback in playoff quarter-final

Nottingham Panthers return home tonight trailing Manchester Storm 2–1 on aggregate, with the second leg of the EIHL playoff quarter-final deciding who advances. The Panthers, already winners of this season’s Challenge Cup and Continental Cup, look to keep their British Championship hopes alive.

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Stapleford's skatepark officially opens with free coaching sessions

Skate Nottingham has secured funding for free coaching lessons until the end of Summer at new Stapleford skatepark.

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Nottingham Greenpeace opens Natural Discourse exhibition

Events begin tonight at Surface Gallery with art, music and workshops running all week, as Nottingham Greenpeace aims to spark local engagement on climate issues amid rising temperatures.

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Sherwood Observatory opens space exhibition with NASA artefacts

A new exhibition at Sherwood Observatory features flown space artefacts and artwork inspired by NASA missions, as the centre expands its STEM outreach amid a national skills shortage.

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Sneinton: Free science workshop at Green's Windmill today

Green's Windmill remains closed for repairs, but families can still visit for a free drop-in science workshop this Easter, alongside other hands-on activities at the site’s science centre.

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Nottingham Contemporary hosts free Easter family events

Free family activity days at Nottingham Contemporary this week, alongside two exhibitions exploring Middle Eastern and Pakistani communities, with guided talks and SEND-friendly sessions available.

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Family water safety day held at Colwick Park today

Fire crews host a free Colwick Country Park event with demos and hands-on lessons to help families stay safe around open water.

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Papplewick Pumping Station fires up for 2026 season

Victorian steam engines return to life at Papplewick Pumping Station this weekend, with tours, live music, family activities, and Easter events alongside the historic machinery.

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Nottingham sound system culture explored at New Art Exchange

An exhibition at Nottingham’s New Art Exchange explores Caribbean migration through sound system culture, bringing together archive, music, and personal stories.

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Affordable original art on display in Nottingham this weekend

Original pieces by Nottingham artists are on display this weekend, offering affordable entry points for new collectors alongside proven wellbeing benefits.

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Fringe hit Star Wars improv show lands today

Jon Hipkiss brings his sell-out Edinburgh Fringe improv show to Nottingham Arts Theatre today, creating a brand new Star Wars story live on stage with audience suggestions.

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National Ice Centre hosts Easter family fun day

A day of Easter activities at Nottingham's Ice Centre includes free family entertainment off the ice and taster skating sessions.