Clifton (Nottingham) Family Music Festival
A family-friendly music festival at Clifton All Whites Football Club offers fun and live music for all ages.
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Events in Beeston This Week
Celestial Sapphic Evening
Crocus Cafe hosts an evening celebrating sapphic culture and celestial themes.
Clifton (Nottingham) Family Music Festival
A family-friendly music festival featuring live acts and activities at Clifton All Whites Football Club.
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Upcoming Events by Category
Family & Kids
Beeston Summer Fete
Beeston Summer Fete returns with a carnival parade, rides, face painting, puppet shows, and local food stalls at Broadgate Park.
Food & Drink
Friends Through Change Social Group
Friends Through Change offers a supportive social group with drinks for those experiencing bereavement.
Father's Day River Cruise 2026
A scenic three-hour river cruise on the River Trent with roast lunch for Father's Day.
Nightlife & Music
Ruena, Broken Narrative, Cherry Stone And Confyde (Acoustic)
Acoustic performances by Ruena, Broken Narrative, Cherry Stone, and Confyde at The Mist Rolling Inn as part of a charity bike tour.
Ruena + More Tba, Mist Rolling Inn - Nottingham
A charity music night at The Mist Rolling Inn, part of a cycling tour supporting Metal For Good.
Collide Does Nottingham
A one-night techno event by COLLIDE returns to Nottingham at The Whistle And Flute.
Wilford Music Festival (Your Ultimate Family Day Out!)
A family-friendly music festival featuring live performances and activities at Nottingham Moderns Rugby Club.
Featured Places in Beeston
Restaurant
Bendigo LoungeBendigo Lounge is a Thai-inspired restaurant on High Road in Beeston Centre.
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The Beeston SocialThe Beeston Social sits on Station Road in Beeston and works as a central spot for locals and visitors to meet up.
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CartwheelCartwheel Beeston is a coffee shop on High Street in Beeston, part of West Yorkshire’s evolving urban area.
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L'OlivaYou can find L'Oliva on London Road in Beeston, serving Italian-inspired meals with a focus on house-made pasta and seasonal dishes.
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Somewhere Beer HouseYou can find Somewhere Beer House on Beeston’s high street, a no-frills beer hall serving craft drinks and simple food.
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Things to do in Beeston
You can find live music at local events in areas like Middle Street and Chilwell. Theatre performances by the Beeston Musical Theatre Group take place at Albert Hall in Beeston Central or Assembly Rooms Derby. Markets such as Ay-Up Market and Weekly Market happen on High Road every Saturday, offering fresh produce and crafts. Family-friendly activities include the Dinosaur Trail at Wollaton Hall during summer months and seasonal events tied to the Robin Hood Festival. Walking routes along Erewash Valley Trail are open for fitness and outdoor recreation.
In Beeston Central and Wollaton Road, you’ll find food events hosted by AM Coffee & Baker on High Road. Community theatre productions occur at Albert Hall or Assembly Rooms Derby. The Manor Farm Park is used regularly for gatherings near the village green in The Manor area. Landmarks including Wollaton Park support walking trails during festivals like Dinosaur Trail at Wollaton Hall, which runs annually from spring to autumn.
Our site lists events by category: Food & Drink, Family & Kids, Nightlife & Music, Culture & Arts, Fitness & Outdoors, and Shopping & Markets. You can explore listings filtered by venue type or neighbourhood such as Beeston Central, Wollaton Road, Chilwell, The Manor, Attenborough, Bingham Leisure Centre, High Road, or Erewash Valley Trail access points to plan what’s happening locally.
Common Beeston Questions
What kinds of events happen in Beeston during the week?
Beeston hosts a range of weekly activities across Culture & Arts, Food & Drink, Shopping & Markets, and Fitness & Outdoors. The Ay-Up Market and Weekly Market occur every Saturday on Middle Street and High Road, featuring local producers, craftspeople, and seasonal goods. Performances by the Beeston Musical Theatre Group are regularly staged at Albert Hall in Beeston Central or Assembly Rooms Derby. Outdoor events include walking routes along Erewash Valley Trail and cricket matches near Wollaton Park Golf Club. Bingham Leisure Centre hosts weekly fitness sessions and youth sports programmes.
Where do most events take place in Beeston?
Events predominantly occur within residential and mixed-use areas such as Beeston Central, Middle Street, Chilwell, and Wollaton Road. These zones include accessible venues like Albert Hall and AM Coffee & Baker on High Road. The Manor Farm Park is a recurring site for seasonal family gatherings near the village green in The Manor area. Landmarks including Wollaton Park and its surrounding trails are used frequently during festivals or walking events such as Dinosaur Trail at Wollaton Hall, which runs annually from spring to autumn.
Are there family-friendly things to do in Beeston?
Yes. Families can use open spaces like Erewash Valley Trail and Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre for nature walks and educational activities. The annual Easter-themed Build Bunny’s Bouquet event is held at IKEA Nottingham; similar sessions occur throughout the year across locations such as Baby M, Amber Valley RUFC, or Beeston Central venues. Dinosaur Trail offers interactive displays within Wollaton Hall grounds during summer months.
What nightlife and music events happen in Beeston?
Nightlife activities are hosted weekly through tribute acts at community halls near Beeston Central and on Wollaton Road. Events include themed evenings such as Pyjama Party Derby’s fancy dress editions or festivals like Delta Echo Fest 2026 with live rock and pop line-ups.
How can I find events happening this week or this weekend in Beeston?
Consult The City Brief's weekly listings for current activities across Culture & Arts, Food & Drink, Fitness & Outdoors, Nightlife & Music. Filters by date range, Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, are available on the platform. Venues include Middle Street and Wollaton Road locations where Ay-Up Market or musical performances take place during peak weeks. Updates are published each Friday for events throughout Beeston Central and surrounding neighbourhoods such as Chilwell, The Manor, High Road, Attenborough, Bingham Leisure Centre, Erewash Valley Trail access points and nearby sporting venues including Wollaton Hall Golf Club and Rushcliffe Athletic Clubs training grounds.