What's on
From events including issues-focused free exhibitions and stimulating free workshops, join the discussions, gain valuable insights and enjoy a fun and memorable experience. We also have regular daily performances - click here to find out more.
Use our filter-by-type section to help you choose from events, creative workshops, and current exhibitions.
Want to be the first to hear about new events, workshops, and exhibitions? Sign up for our newsletter to get updates.
Exhibition:
From Monday 28 July 2025 - March 2026
30 Objects Representing…
Chosen by staff and the communities they work with, 30 Objects Representing Justice invites you to explore what justice looks like through a powerful selection of artefacts from the National Justice…
Project Lab
Exhibition:
Wednesday 8 October until May 2026
Project Lab - Professor…
To celebrate Black History Month, we are honoured to profile Professor Veronica Pickering MBS HAC in our Project Lab.
Workshop, Event:
Monday 30 March - Friday 10 April 2026, various times
Easter Half Term Activities
Join us over Easter half-term for a range of family-friendly and exciting creative workshops!
Murder Mystery
Event:
Saturday 2 May 2026, 7pm
Murder Mystery: Death by…
Miss Crackle is on the hunt for a husband. Perhaps the best way is to hold a party at the newly rebuilt Shire Hall and show off her wealth to the whole county? With a pineapple!
Crime Club
Crime talk
Event:
Thursday 28 May 2026, 6pm
Crime Club: Georgian Female…
Uncover the stories of women who committed crimes in Georgian Nottingham and were imprisoned within Nottingham County Gaol.
Christmas
Murder Mystery
Event:
Saturday 28 November - Saturday 19 December 2026, 6pm
Ding Dong Merrily and Die: A…
It’s December of 1953, and you’ve been invited to a Christmas murder mystery dinner at the Shire Hall, which the Broadmarsh Players AmDram Society* will perform.