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See Tom Allen in his latest stand-up show at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall.

Stand-up fans can enjoy laughs galore with top comics at Notts venues

Ballet fans can see performances of Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty in January.

Ballet fans can enjoy fantastic double at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

See The Sweet later this year at Nottingham's Rock City.

Enjoy some Sweet sounds at Rock City with gig by glam rock legends

Diane Haslam, music director for Mansfield Choral Society.

Festive treats galore in latest concert from Mansfield Choral Society

Guest columnist Coun John Cottee is cabinet member for communities at Nottinghamshire County Council.

Column: It’s time to get your electric blanket checked at our safety events

You can see Orbital in action at Nottingham Rock City in 2024.

Orbital live date not to be missed at Nottingham Rock City in 2024

TV and singing star Jane McDonald will be performing at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall next year.

Tickets go on sale to see singing star Jane McDonald in Nottingham

Santa is settling in at his grotto as we count down the days to Christmas. Check out our guide below to things to do and places to go in your area this weekend, which is packed with festive events and activities.

Festive fever is here! 20 things to do and places to go in Worksop at weekend

See the legendary Showaddywaddy at the 2024 Rock and Bike Festival in Long Eaton.

Rock and Bike Festival tickets now on sale for 2024 edition

Bellowhead will play live dates in Nottingham and Sheffield next year.

Folk legends Bellowhead are back on the road in 2024

Tenebrae are pictured in action (Photo credit: Sim Canetty-Clarke)

​Enjoy a classical Christmas with these talented performers
​Classical music fans have a lot to look forward during December thanks to some mouthwatering events taking place at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall.

Check out Hansel and Gretel this Christmas at Nottingham Playhouse.

Family fun at Nottingham Playhouse this Christmas with Hansel And Gretel

Cllr Gillian Freeman officially opened the Babworth Arts Festival 2023 at Babworth Church

Babworth Arts Festival hailed huge success

Don't miss this Christie classic at Nottingham's Theatre Royal in January.

Christie classic will have you on edge of your seat at Nottingham Theatre Royal

Don't miss the hit chiller The Woman In Black when it comes to Nottingham Theatre Royal (Photo credit: Mark Douet)

Don't miss the chilling tale The Woman In Black when it returns to the area

Shane Richie heads the star-studded cast of Dick Whittington at Nottingham's Theatre Royal (Photo credit: Tom Platinum Morley)

Enjoy panto fun across area this Christmas with these top productions

Comedian Leigh Francis performs at venues in Nottingham and Sheffield next year.

Laughs galore with TV comic Leigh Francis at Nottingham and Sheffield venues

See popular composer Sir Karl Jenkins in concert action in Nottingham next year.

Popular classics galore when Sir Karl Jenkins tours the UK in 2024

Our weekly guide to things to do and places to go over the weekend proves that the countdown to Christmas is well and truly on. For many festive events are included in our list of 20 ideas for your area.

Countdown to Christmas is on! -- 20 things to do in Worksop area this weekend

Ex-Lioness Jill Scott is joining forces with Tetley.

You could win a year’s supply of Tetley tea in our latest fantastic competition

Geoff Norcott is coming to Mansfield in early 2024.

Comic ace Geoff Norcott will hit stage at Mansfield Palace Theatre on tour

See A Christmas Carol at Southwell Minster in early December.

See A Christmas Carol in splendid surroundings of Southwell Minster

Don't miss the adult show YeeHaw at Nottingham's Squire Performing Arts Centre.

Far Out Theatre invite you to saddle up for adult fairytale YeeHaw

Boy George is to lead the cast of Peter Pan at Nottingham Motorpoint Arena as Captain Hook on January 2.

Magical entertainment for all ages is on the way at Nottingham Motorpoint Arena

See the Christmas version of hit touring show That'll Be The Day at Retford Majestic Theatre on December 8. (Photo credit: Jessie Hawkes)

Festive cheer at Retford Majestic with That'll Be The Day's Christmas show

Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich are among the top names on the latest The Sensational 60s Experience touring show.

Hits galore as Sensational 60s Experience returns with a new show

At the going down of the sun.......The poppy is the symbol of a weekend that is dominated by Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. But after paying your respects to the fallen, there is a variety of places to go and things to do over the next few days. Check out our guide

Here comes the weekend -- 20 things to do and places to go in the Worksop area

Further details of Bruce Dickinson’s The Mandrake Project are revealed alongside tour dates.

Worksop-born Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson announces new solo album
Further details of Worksop singer Bruce Dickinson’s new solo album The Mandrake Project have been revealed alongside European tour dates.

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Join Ryton Chorale at their Christmas concert and let your voice be heard

Disney On Ice Dream Big timeless classic characters Goofy, Minnie and Donald

Disney on Ice's latest foray into fantastic family-friendly fantasy

Comedian Chris McCausland has announced dates in Sheffield and Nottingham on an extensive 2024 tour.

Star turn Chris McCausland to bring laughs galore to Nottingham and Sheffield

Mother Mother (Photo credit: Mackenzie Walker)

Rising stars Mother Mother to play Sheffield's 02 Academy on latest tour

Splendour Festival 2023

Splendour Named Along with Giants of UK Festival Scene For National Award

The highlight of this weekend for many is Bonfire Night on Sunday. Check out our guide to some of the fireworks displays and other events taking place in the Worksop, Retford, Mansfield, Ashfield and wider Nottinghamshire area over the next few days.

From Guy Fawkes to the Retford Mob -- 21 things to do in your area this weekend

Make sure you book your tickets to see The Woman In Black at Nottingham Theatre Royal (Photo credit: Mark Douet)

​Thrills and chills galore for theatregoers across county at city centre venue

Enjoy an afternoon of festive music with Nottingham Symphony Orchestra.

Festive fun for all the family in Nottingham Symphony Orchestra concert

You can see comedian Guz Khan in action at Nottingham Playhouse early next year.

Hot property Guz Khan to bring second leg of stand-up tour to area in January

Prince - Diamonds And Pearls Reissue

Remastered classic album reissue fit for Prince fans

Music legend Sting at Lytham Festival.

Sherwood Pines live concert line-up is a 'breath' of fresh air

See Miles Jupp in his new live show On I Bang.

Laughs galore when comic Miles Jupp hits the road with his new tour

See Drop The Dead Donkey when the hit TV show is revived for the stage next year.

TV classic Drop The Dead Donkey to hit the stage in Nottingham next year

The half-term holiday is in full swing and Halloween is on its way. So sit back and enjoy our guide to things to do and places to go this weekend in your area.

All roads lead to Halloween -- 25 things to do in Worksop area this weekend

With Halloween on the horizon, the two-week half-term holiday starts in schools across Nottinghamshire this weekend, so check out our guide to things to do and places to go

Pumpkin-carving, theatre week and science magic - 22 things to do this weekend

Autumn fun in Nottinghamshire

Autumn fun in Nottinghamshire - A round-up of what's going on

As Halloween creeps closer, join us on this terrifying tour of 12 of the most haunted places in Mansfield and the rest of Nottinghamshire.

Spooky! Terrifying tour of 12 haunted places in Mansfield and Nottinghamshire
Halloween is creeping ever closer, filling our imagination with spooky and scary thoughts.

Check out forthcoming Sheffield and Nottingham gigs by Bombay Bicycle Club. (Photo by Tom Oxley)

Nottingham and Sheffield dates announced for new Bombay Bicycle Club tour

Kids picking pumpkins is a surefire sign that Halloween is just around the corner, so let's whet your appetite for getting out and about with this guide to things to do and places to in your area over the coming few days.

From pumpkins and Pink Floyd to gin and Ibiza -- 17 things to do this weekend

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Physical theatre company comes to Nottingham Playhouse

See Paloma Faith performing at Nottingham and Sheffield venues in 2024

Paloma Faith to play Nottingham and Sheffield venues next year on latest tour

Top comedian Jason Manford has announced arena tour dates at Nottingham and Sheffield venues.

Arena dates in the area next year for top comic Jason Manford

Alasdair Beckett-King is to perform his latest show Nevermore in the area next year (Photo credit: Edward Moore)

Laughs galore when Alasdair Beckett-King hits the road with new tour in 2024

Within Temptation are heading for Motorpoint Arena Nottingham in 2024.

Rock aces Within Temptation announce Motorpoint Arena Nottingham tour date

Another weekend is almost upon us, so here is our usual guide to things to do and places to go across the Mansfield, Ashfield, Worksop, Retford and wider Nottinghamshire area.

From 'EastEnders' to Tina Turner - 12 things to do and places to go this weekend

Don't miss the chance to see Outlawed at Nottingham's Nonsuch Studios later this year.

Cabaret spectacular Outlawed is not to be missed at Nonsuch Studios

The annual pilgrimage to Nottingham's Goose Fair is sure to be made by many people from the Mansfield and Ashfield area this weekend. But it is only one of many places to go and things to do over the next few days, so check out our guide below.

From Goose Fair to Daleks and drag queens – 17 things to do this weekend