From legendary artists and independent musicians, to cinema and light installations, this week brings a wide assortment of events to the Notts creative scene. Here are our picks of this week...
Billy’s Pool Parties - Free Entry Pool Tournament & Games
When: Monday 2 Feb
Where: Billy Bootleggers
How much: Free (booking advised)
Come and join the big fun as Billy Bootleggers offers free to enter pool tournaments and games every Monday night. Loads of Killer pool games, Bowlliards pool games. and more. There might even be some daft prizes and free drinks knocking about from time to time...
James Arthur: The Pisces World Tour
When: Tuesday 3 Feb
Where: Motorpoint Arena
How much: from £56.63
Following the success of his Bitter Sweet Love album and sold-out arena tour across the UK and Europe, the contemporary pop and soul artist returns to perform for fans in the city.
With over 38 million monthly Spotify listeners and eleven UK Platinum singles including Impossible, Can I Be Him, and Say You Won't Let Go, Arthur continues to establish himself as a significant figure in modern music. His recent collaboration with Kelly Clarkson on From the Jump demonstrates his continued reach across genres and audiences.
R.E.M x Buster Keaton’s Sherlock Jr.
When: Thursday 5 February
Where: Savoy Cinema
How much: £8.40 / concessions from £5.40
As cinematic experiences go, this will definitely be unique. Company Silents Synced have paired the music of R.E.M, with 1924 silent-film Sherlock Jr. The movie stars Buster Keaton as a film projectionist, who dreams of becoming a detective. It portrays some dangerous stunts – while completing one, Keaton reportedly broke his neck and only realised years later. The showing will be preceded by another Keaton classic – The Balloonatic – newly soundtracked by Brazilian artist, Amon Tobin.
When: Friday 6 – Saturday 7 February
Where: Across Nottingham city centre
How much: Free
It’s that time of the year again – this beloved family-friendly event, funded by ‘It’s In Nottingham’ and Nottingham City Council, returns to set Notts city centre ablaze with light installations. On the programme this year are Parallels, an immersive light-beam piece created by studio, Architecture Social Club (read our interview with them on p.23), The Cat That Slept For A Thousand Years (which is, yes, a giant inflatable cat), created by Air Giants, and many other displays.
When: Saturday 7 February
Where: Fisher Gate Point
How much: £5
Nottingham-based artist DEKUNA marks the release of his debut album with this headline show at Fisher Gate Point. Titled In The Here And Now, the record sees him delve into a rock sound that lies at his musical roots, with further inspiration coming from his love for the Sonic game franchise and Japanese rock group Crush 40. Support comes from two other local, self-starter acts – hip-hop artist Danny Riggs, and R&B artist Aaleyah Brown – guaranteeing a night of artistically excellent local talent.
When: Sunday 8 Feb
Where: Rescue Rooms
How much: £18.25
Faetooth takes the stage at Rescue Rooms on Sunday 8 February 2026 at 18:30, offering an evening of live performance in Nottingham's vibrant music venue. The event features support from Coltaine, providing audiences with an engaging musical programme. Rescue Rooms continues its reputation as a dynamic cultural space, hosting emerging and established artists across diverse genres. This performance promises an opportunity for attendees to experience live music in an intimate setting within the city centre.
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