Nottingham itinerary

1 day in Nottingham

One day in Nottingham is enough for its centre and one real meal — here's how to spend it, plus what's genuinely on while you're there.

Your one day in Nottingham

With a single day, stay close to Nottingham's walkable centre: its best-known sights, a market or waterfront stretch, and one proper sit-down meal rather than rushing between many stops.

Check what's on below before you go — a live event on your day is the easiest way to fill an evening without extra planning.

What's on during your visit

August 2026

A sports venue.

NRD GOES NEON: ROLLER DERBY TRIPLE HEADER

Lee Westwood Sports CentreSat, Aug 1Sport

🎟️ From £6

A city venue in the evening.

PARTY BINGO WITH DJ BANESTAR

MAPPERLEY PLAINS RECREATION & SOCIAL CLUBSat, Aug 1Nightlife

🎟️ From £11

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Stiff Little Fingers

Rock CityFri, Aug 7Culture & Art

🎟️ From £35

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

The Flatliners

Rescue RoomsTue, Aug 18Culture & Art

🎟️ From £22

A city venue in the evening.

80s 90s POP PARTY with DJ Banestar

MAPPERLEY PLAINS RECREATION & SOCIAL CLUBFri, Aug 21Nightlife

🎟️ From £8

Fac51 The Haçienda at Wollaton Hall

Fac51 The Haçienda at Wollaton Hall

Wollaton ParkSat, Aug 22Music

🎟️ From £52

Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery Ensemble

Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams by Mystery Ensemble

St Mary's ChurchSat, Aug 22Music
Omar 'Brighter The Days'

Omar 'Brighter The Days'

Metronome NottinghamWed, Aug 26Music

🎟️ From £28

Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE - Home on the Range Tour 2026

Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE - Home on the Range Tour 2026

Rock CityFri, Aug 28Music

🎟️ From £35

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Nik Kershaw

Rock CitySat, Aug 22Culture & Art

🎟️ From £38

DAY FEVER FESTIVAL 2026

DAY FEVER FESTIVAL 2026

The ArboretumSat, Aug 29Music

🎟️ From £46

THE FOOLHARDY FOLK FESTIVAL 2026

THE FOOLHARDY FOLK FESTIVAL 2026

Arboretum Garden Bar & BandstandSun, Aug 30Events

🎟️ From £46

YHWH Nailgun

YHWH Nailgun

The Bodega, NottinghamMon, Aug 31Music

September 2026

Anna Von Hausswolff

Anna Von Hausswolff

Nottingham Rescue RoomsTue, Sep 1Music

🎟️ From £26

MASSIVE EGO

MASSIVE EGO

The Old Cold StoreThu, Sep 3Music

🎟️ From £18

King Prawn

King Prawn

The Bodega, NottinghamFri, Sep 4Music

🎟️ From £22

The Molotovs

The Molotovs

The PalaisFri, Sep 4Music

🎟️ From £17

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Little Grandad

The BodegaWed, Sep 2Culture & Art

🎟️ From £14

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Carson McHone

The Chapel at The AngelThu, Sep 3Culture & Art

🎟️ From £18

A live music performance.

Cody Pennington Country Show

Rock CityFri, Sep 4Music

🎟️ From £30

Altered Images

Altered Images

Nottingham Rescue RoomsMon, Sep 7Music

🎟️ From £34

Model/Actriz

Model/Actriz

Nottingham Rescue RoomsTue, Sep 8Music

🎟️ From £18

Jane McDonald - Living The Dream

Jane McDonald - Living The Dream

Motorpoint Arena NottinghamTue, Sep 8Music

🎟️ From £20

Primal Scream

Primal Scream

Rock CityWed, Sep 9Music

🎟️ From £49

FAQ

Is 1 day enough for Nottingham?
A single day covers Nottingham's walkable centre comfortably; add a second day if you also want a day trip or a slower pace.
What's the best way to get around Nottingham in 1 day?
Stick to walking and local transport for the centre; for anywhere further out, check Nottingham's local transport options before you go.