Get creative, explore ancient history, eat Korean or groove to 2000s indie classics this week in Notts...
The Norton Disney Dodecahedron
Where: University of Nottingham Museum, Lakeside Arts
When: Until Sun 18 Jan 2026
How much: Free
Just a couple of weeks remain to delve into the history of the Norton Disney Dodecahedron. This exhibition looks at the last two years of excavations at the Roman excavation site in Lincolnshire where amateur archaeologists found the mysterious object in 2023.
No Room For Squares [Blue Note Jazz]
When: Thursday 8 January
Where: Peggy's Skylight
How much: From £9
Start your 2026 in style with No Room For Squares, a hard-swinging jazz quintet with drums, bass, piano, saxophone, and trumpet. If you haven't visited Peggy's Skylight this is a great chance to get fancy - you can even book for dinner and enjoy some of their inspired by Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.
When: Thursday 8 January
Where: Nottingham Contemporary
How much: Free, donation suggested
Nottingham Contemporary's 1525 Collective is a great youth programme for Nottingham’s young creatives, aimed at those aged between 15-25 years old. This week artist Woosun Choi explores movement and the expressive potential of form within animation using non-digital techniques. Read our 2025 article on the Collective to hear more about what they get up to.
When: Friday 9 January
Where: Movers
How much: Free/£5.50
Situated in Hockley, Movers have been making waves since they opened last year as a space to chill, dance and check out the crème-de-la-crème of Nottingham's DJ scene. Indie lovers might want to round off their week with a whole night dedicated to the wonderful LCD Soundsystem.... It's January, why not Dance Yrself Clean...
When: Sunday 11 January
Where: The Angel Microbrewery
How much: Free
Some might be staying out of the pub through January, but for the rest of us, what is cosier than a Sunday roast and a medley of Celtic folk sounds. Head down from 3pm, and don't forget to check out their excellent menu of meaty, veggie and vegan grub.
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