Things to Enjoy
What’s On in Nottingham There is so much happening in Nottingham city centre this Easter time, so we’ve put together some of the highlights that are taking place as we don’t want you missing out on some of the best gigs, concerts, family events and fun this Spring! MAKE-UP TUTORIALS
Fun with Prosthetic Make-up Nottingham Playhouse Wellington Circus NG1 5AF Saturday 4 April 2020, 10am-12.30pm, 1.30-4pm and 5-6.30pm
From bruises to zombie bites and werewolf scratches, highly experienced SFX Makeup Artist Jayne Hyman will share her skills before giving you a chance to have a go at creating your own gory injury! Suitable for age 14+ £20 per person
COMEDY
Real Deal Comedy Jam Easter Special Pryzm, Lower Parliament Street NG1 3BB Friday 10 April 2020
The UK’s longest running urban stand-up comedy tour hits the road again this Easter 2020 with another world-class line-up of comedians from the USA and UK. Over 18’s only. Tickets £12-£20
Nick Offerman: All Rise Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square NG1 5ND Monday 27 April 2020, 8:00pm
An evening of deliberative talking and light dance that will compel you to chuckle whilst enjoining you to brandish a better side of humanity than the one to which we have grown accustomed. Genuflection optional: in my church, you kneel as you please! Tickets £30.00 to £35.00
Matt Forde : Brexit, Pursued by a Bear Spiegeltent at The Old Market Square Wednesday 13 May Catch Nottingham's own Matt Forde at the Magnificent Spiegeltent in the Old Market Square this May, with his 'Brexit, Pursued by a Bear' performance.
FAMILY FUN
Spring Rave Café Sobar, Friar Lane NG1 6DQ Friday 27 March 2020, 8pm – 12 midnight Join Café Sobar for their sober fancy dress Spring Rave. Suitable for 14 + Tickets: £6, payable on the door.
4 / IT’S IN NOTTINGHAM
intu Victoria Centre
intu bring together colour psychologists, light artists and designers to help boost the mood and wellbeing of the people of Nottingham, by creating three glowing ‘light houses’. These feature colour combinations proven to make visitors feel happier, calmer or more energised. Visit the Happy, Calm and Energise houses for FREE. Experience three different emotions. Feel happy when walking into a rainbow. Calm when sitting in a silent soft blue-lit room. Or gain an energy boost when walking through a glowing, neon-orange charged room. The light houses are at intu Victoria Centre until 11th April
Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever Theatre Royal, Theatre Square NG1 5ND Saturday 4 - Sunday 5 April 2020
Early Bird Cinema Cineworld, The Cornerhouse, Forman Street NG1 4AA Easter Holidays
Catch a movie every morning before 10.30am in the junior screenings. Prices from £2.50pp for a select number of films.
Unicorn Sparkle Package Beauty Temple, 4 Queen Street NG1 2BL Monday 6 April – Friday 17 April 2020
Have a magical Easter holiday with Beauty Temple’s popular children's Unicorn Sparkle package. The 30 minute session includes hair braid, glitter face make-up, paint pot to the fingers or toes, mocktail and cupcake. £25 per child. To book call the city centre salon on 0333 313 4003.
Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more! Tickets £16.00 to £21.00. Family ticket: £64 for four people (maximum 2 adults). Available on all performances
Easter Bunny Piercing Party Claire’s, intu Victoria Centre Monday 6 April – Friday 17 April 2020
Curious Constructions Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross NG1 2GB Saturday 4 - Sunday 19 April 2020, 11am - 3pm (closed Monday 6 April)
Free Junior Nail Polish Rawr Beauty within Primark, Long Row Monday 6 April – Sunday 12 April 2020
This Easter holiday, get creative as a family with Nottingham Contemporary’s making activities and explore the world from different angles to change our view of the everyday. Suitable for all ages. Free. No need to book. Just drop in and stay as long as you like.
Easter Family Fest Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus NG1 5AF Monday 6 April - Thursday 9 April 2020
Join Nottingham Playhouse for a week of fun events to enjoy with your little ones this Easter! There are games and activities, messy play, theatre experiences and much more, they've something for all ages. Tickets for each event are £6 per child unless specified otherwise. For every paying child, one adult accompanies for free and a second adult pays just £2. To book a second adult at £2 call Box Office on 0115 941 9419.
This Easter holiday hop along to Claire’s in the Victoria Centre to receive a free Easter Bunny makeover with every piercing. Enjoy hair glitter, face painting, face gems and glitter as well as 20% off any purchase in store with your piercing. Terms and conditions apply.
Free junior nail polish for the first 25 customers when booking an adult nail treatment. Customers must quote “EASTERBIRD” when booking to claim the free junior polish. Available for children under the age of 12 years. Terms and conditions apply.
Easter Competition Sharps, Lister Gate Friday 10 April – Monday 13 April 2020
Live Music
Curious Tavern, George Street NG1 3BE
Every Saturday between 3pm and 5pm During April enjoy family-friendly live music
FOOD AND DRINK
Bottomless Brunch Pieminster, 57 Long Row West NG1 6JB Every Saturday from 28 March until September 2020
Book Pieminster’s 90 minute Bottomless Brunch to enjoy brunch pies washed down with unlimited prosecco, mimosas, Aperol Spritz or Pie.P.A. £20 per person. Places fill up fast so booking is recommended.
Heritage Gin Tasting Malt Cross, St James's Street NG1 6FG Saturday 4 April 2020 | Saturday 11 April 2020 | Saturday 2 May 2020 7pm - 8.30pm
Explore the depths of the historic Malt Cross sandstone caves for an atmospheric gin tasting experience. £25 per person To book please call 0115 941 1048
Live Music & Drink Offers Faradays, Victoria Street /Pelham Street NG1 2EW Friday 10 April 2020, 8.30pm – 1.30am
Celebrate the long Easter weekend in style with prosecco for just £15 a bottle and enjoy live music.
Sunday 12 April 2020, 4pm til late
On Easter Sunday enjoy 2-4-1 on Easter Martini’s (£10.50 each) with live acoustic music. 18+ with valid ID
Tea Blending & Tea Tasting Classes Bird & Blend Tea Co, Victoria Street NG1 2EW Thursday 14 May,
Enter the free prize draw to win a Thornton’s Easter Egg and get an extra £100 off a Sharp’s fitted bedroom or Home office, when booking a design appointment. And for the kids… find the two bunnies that are hiding in Sharp’s showroom over the Easter weekend to be in with a chance of winning an Easter Egg.
Join Bird & Blend Tea Co. for an evening of tea tasting and learn all about the art of tea blending. £10.00 per person Call in-store for more info.
Easter Themed Colouring Competition Ed’s Diner, intu Victoria Centre Friday 10 April – Monday 13 April 2020
Take your little noodlers along to Wagamama’s to enjoy some new flavours with their tofu challenge.Free – just ask your server to try a piece of protein-packed tofu and get a sticker too!
Fun, games and competitions for the whole family to enjoy this Easter at Ed’s Diner.
Tofu Challenge Wagamama, The Cornerhouse, Burton Street NG1 4DB Easter Holidays
