We're welcoming march in true Notts fashion: a week filled with live music, creative meet-ups, and a celebration of positive change...
When: Mon 2 March
Where: The Alchemist
How much: £33
Join The Paint Club once again at The Alchemist for a relaxing, yet exciting evening of 'paint and sip'. This event includes following an artist step-by-step to create your very own masterpiece, with opportunity to purchase food and drink from the venue along the way. Paint and sip experiences are perfect for catching up with mates and allowing your creativity to flow, whether or not it's your first time.
When: Tue 3 March
Where: Rescue Rooms
How much: From £34
On his first ever live music tour, actor Peter Capaldi, or you may recognise him as Doctor Who's The Doctor, is playing at Rescue Rooms following the latest release of his 2025 album Sweet Illusions. Capaldi picks up from his art school band days almost fifty years later, with the power of punk still very much alive.
Nottingham Panthers Vs Dundee Stars
When: Wed 4 March
Where: Motorpoint Arena
How much: £12
With a brilliantly electric atmosphere and that American-feel, live ice hockey at Motorpoint is not one to miss. Support our home team, the Nottingham Panthers, against the Dundee Stars in an intense game that'll have you on the very edge of your seat. With a selection of food and refreshment inside the arena and mid-game entertainments, you're sure to have a fantastic evening.
The Correction Unit + Q&A
When: Tuesday 3 March
Where: Broadway Cinema
How much: £11
Created in Nottingham and directed by Derry Shillitto, this sci-fi thriller follows a group of troubled youngsters who are taken under the influence of AI within a correctional facility. A sense of realism, with a hint of action and dystopia, opens our eyes to a very scary – yet very possible – future for humanity if AI finds itself in the wrong hands. The screening is followed by Q&A with the cast and crew, where you can find out more about the behind the scenes and making of this hypnotic and contemporary film.
When: Wednesday 4 and Sunday 8 March
Where: The Arc Cinema
How much: £18.45 (concessions: from £17.45)
This is a new production of the legendary Shakespeare story, directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris and starring David Harewood OBE as Othello – back in 1997 Harewood was the first Black actor who the National Theatre casted as their titular character. It’s an epic story of manipulation, jealousy and toxic masculinity; plus the music comes from famed musician PJ Harvey. Check it out and enjoy some top-notch theatrical storytelling at Beeston's Arc Cinema…
Only Notts: Creativity and Culture for Mental Health
When: Fri 6 March
Where: The Palais
How much: £10 - £12
Designed to bring Nottingham together and celebrate the city's creative scene, Only Notts features an all-Nottingham lineup of creatives to showcase our culture in the best way. All profits made within the event will go towards Summits Up, aiding to provide the city with the essential mental health services and support it needs.
When: Saturday 7 March
Where: Metronome
How much: £20
You’re guaranteed a laugh at Just The Tonic comedy club, home to some of the country’s best lineups. Actor, comic and writer Dan Renton Skinner appears as Angelos Epithemiou, and is joined by Olivia Lee, Aaron Wood and Darrell Martin at Nottingham’s Metronome. The Shooting Stars and Never Mind The Buzzcocks actor dabbles in an outrageous mix of sketches and jokes, all under the image of Epithemiou, an unassuming oddball.
When: Saturday 7 March
Where: The Chapel
How much: £11
Local rock-duo, Whisky Stain, have got a special appearance lined up this month at The Chapel – The Angel Microbrewery’s upstairs guitar music haven – celebrating the launch of their forthcoming single, Flicker Show. Known for their blues-influenced sound and electrifying live performances blending the sound of The Black Keys and Royal Blood, the Notts pair promise a set packed with fan-favourites, new unreleased tracks, and their latest single in full force.
Harmony at the Hall: The Nottingham Chamber Wind Ensemble
When: Sun 8 March
Where: Wollaton Hall
How much: £11
Wollaton's Great Hall is the perfect venue for a magical afternoon of classical compositions, with the Nottingham Chamber Wind Ensemble performing recognised pieces from Mozart, Beethoven and more. As well as these, the programme also includes more modern works, with music from Aladdin and Les Misérables.
There's also lots of events happening this weekend to celebrate International Women's Day - find our round up here and remember to check out our events listings for more things to do this week.
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