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Pots And Pints: Hanging Planters!

Pots And Pints: Hanging Planters!

2 Apr 2026 - 2 Apr 2026

Join Heather & Emma on Thursday 2nd April at Rough Trade Nottingham, as you sculpt your own Hanging Planter. Enjoy a free drink, fun icebreaker, games, music, and full step-by-step guidance-no experience needed. Use spare clay to add 3D features and texture, and finish by adding holes along the edge of your planter for rope to hang! All tools and materials are provided. Want to keep your pieces? A £4 fee covers kiln firing, glazing, and return for collection. 18+ Doors open 6pm, event starts 6:30, event ends 9:30pm. Presented by The Kilnhouse, Nottingham This is an 18+ event.
Pots And Pints: Carved Tumblers!

Pots And Pints: Carved Tumblers!

3 May 2026 - 3 May 2026

Join Heather & Emma on Sunday 3rd May at Rough Trade Nottingham, as you sculpt your own pair of carved tumblers. Enjoy a free drink, fun icebreaker, games, music, and full step-by-step guidance-no experience needed. Use our specialist tools to carve in your patterns, add texture & more! All tools and materials are provided. Want to keep your pieces? A £4 fee covers kiln firing, glazing, and return for collection. 18+ Doors open 1pm, event starts 1:30, event ends 4:30pm. Presented by The Kilnhouse, Nottingham This is an 18+ event.
Pride Special, Affirmation Plates & Drag Acts!
Celebrate Pride with Heather & Emma on Sunday 7th May at Rough Trade Nottingham! We are collaborating with Ziggy Hayter, there will be Drag models for your game and we shall be making Affirmation Plates! Enjoy a free drink, fun icebreaker, games, music, and full step-by-step guidance-no experience needed. Use spare clay to add 3D features and texture, letter stamps to stamp in your affirmation and more! This event also includes PAINT. All tools and materials are provided. Want to keep your pieces? A £5 fee covers kiln firing, glazing, and return for collection. 18+ Doors open 1pm, event starts 1:30, event ends 4:30pm. Presented by The Kilnhouse, Nottingham This is an 18+ event.
Open Mike Eagle

Open Mike Eagle

24 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

A member of California's Project Blowed collective with a whip-smart sense of humor, rapper Open Mike Eagle was born Michael Eagle II in Chicago. It was at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale that the aspiring MC became an RA, and after he met Hannibal Buress, the resident advisor and student became fast friends. Grad school took him to the West Coast, where he joined the Project Blowed collective along with the group Thirsty Fish. In 2010, he went solo on Mush Records with Unapologetic Art Rap, an album that featured college bud Buress along with left-field MCs like Busdriver and Serengeti. Rappers Will Die of Natural Causes followed a year later on the Hellfyre label; then he collaborated with producer Awkward and issued 4NML HSPTL on Fake Four in 2012. The Mello Music group released the aptly titled Dark Comedy in 2014, the same year that Eagle submitted a track to The Ron and Fez Show, which the satellite radio talk show duo soon picked up as their theme song. He stuck with Mello for 2016's Hella Personal Film Festival, an album recorded with U.K. producer Paul White. Solo effort Brick Body Kids Still Daydream followed a year later, with EP What Happens When I Try to Relax arriving in 2018.
Dews Pegahorn

Dews Pegahorn

3 Apr 2026 - 3 Apr 2026

Gotobeat Presents Dews Pegahorn At Rough Trade Nottingham Dews Pegahorn describes his authentic artistic voice and expression in three words: ”danceable manic depression.“ Dews, born in Stuttgart, is a German-African rock musician with roots in Madagascar and Angola, whose musical journey began early in life, inspired by legends like Michael Jackson and shaped by the music of 2Pac. After receiving classical vocal training at a music boarding school and gaining initial experience as the frontman of a rock band, he developed his unique style - marked by melancholic guitars, wild drums, and atmospheric vocals. Dews Pegahorn embodies raw energy, radical authenticity, and the courage to push boundaries. With a mix of deep emotion and explosive stage presence, he creates a one-of-a-kind connection with his audience. Gotobeat 14+ (under 16s with adult)
Mimi Barks

Mimi Barks

1 Apr 2026 - 18 Sept 2026

London-based doom-trap and trap-metal artist blending industrial, metal and hip-hop influences into fiercely intense, genre-defying music.
Lace Thief - Inheritance Album Release Show
To celebrate the release of her debut album ‘Inheritance’, Lace Thief will be performing the album live with her full band for a hometown headline show on 25th April at Rough Trade, Nottingham. Emerging from a story of loss, Inheritance holds onto the memories of loved ones and follows the reverberating impact they have even after parting ways. The album explores the parts of ourselves we inherit from the people around us and how in a beautifully circular way they continue to live through us and us through them. Lace Thief's work has previously been described as ‘dreamy-alt rock’ with ‘pure folk’ undertones and ‘layers of instrumentation and harmonies’ with a voice that's ‘crisp intensity demands attention’. Presented by Rough Trade. 14+ (Under 16s with Adult)
Alastair Clark: On The Record

Alastair Clark: On The Record

1 May 2026 - 26 Sept 2026

High fidelity stand-up comedy. After almost a decade of shifting vinyl in an independent record shop, Alastair brings you a show about the stark reality of living your dreams. A show that waxes lyrical about crate digging, needle dropping and arguing with children about Fred Durst. After a sensational run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025, Alastair Clark is hitting the road and bringing his standup comedy show about working in an independent record shop to independent record shops across the country. Rough Trade 14+ (Under 16s with Adult)
I’m Not From London Records Presents Dusty 4 Track Album Launch!
I’m Not From London Records are proud to present ‘Dusty 4 Track’s ‘How Did I Get Here’ the long awaited album launch. Dusty 4 Track is a band forever chasing connection the old fashioned way through sweat, song, and the open road. Their album is a collection of songs amalgamated from two different side projects. Will’s songs, most written or inspired by ideas found on an old four track and Ben’s, a collection of songs written a while ago and gathering dust whilst he was trying to form a band to play them. Whilst drinking and chatting about their projects the idea of forming a band together was born! 'How Did I Get Here' the lead track and album name describes literally ‘waking up on the wrong side of someone else's bed’. Singles; The Garden about leaving a toxic relationship. Paper To The Flame about the power and destructive seduction of lust. In short the album is a visceral nostalgic ode to the swan song of debauched youth. Support comes from Ronnietoldus refreshing take on conscious observational Uk hiphop and incredibly accomplished original blues from Jinda Biant, Notts answer to BB King! Doors at 7:30pm Presented by Rough Trade. This is an 18+ event
The Mouse Outfit

The Mouse Outfit

15 Oct 2026 - 6 Nov 2026

Manchester’s nine-­piece hip hop collective ​The Mouse Outfit ​are the future of contemporary hip ­hop. With their unique crossover sound of hip hop, soul, jazz, funk and reggae layered with some of the finest bars from insanely talented MCs.
As It Is: Live + Signing

As It Is: Live + Signing

22 Jul 2026 - 22 Jul 2026

Rough Trade Nottingham is very excited to present an in-store live performance and signing from As It Is. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album self titled released via FLG. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Nottingham on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/as-it-is/as-it-is Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
City Flowers

City Flowers

6 Jun 2026 - 6 Jun 2026

Nottingham’s own City Flowers are an alt rock four piece who, after playing their first show at Rescue Rooms for Beat The Streets Festival 2025, quickly became a fixture on the local scene. They have since gone on to play Splendour Festival, Hockley Hustle and Camden’s Dublin Castle, alongside regular airplay on BBC Introducing East Midlands and supporting the likes of Dead Posey and Grandmas House. They released their Debut EP 'The City Flowers' in January 2026. Doors: 6:00 doors Set Times: order for supports tbc, 19:00 + 20:00 + 21:00 Ticket price: £10 Presented by Rough Trade. This is an 18+ event
Gareth

Gareth

17 May 2026 - 20 May 2026

C2C Presents Gareth With Special Guests At Rough Trade Nottingham Monday 18th May 2026 C2C 14+ (Under 16s with Adult)
Gladrags: Clubnight & Drag Shows

Gladrags: Clubnight & Drag Shows

11 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

Get ready for a night of camp, drag, cabaret & and high-drama... Gladrags is back on Saturday 11 April and this one is for you to get your gorgeousness on! It’s disco inferno time. Sequins... metallics... rhinestones.... glitter... put some extra sparkle and shine in your looks! We will have two jaw-dropping shows starring: Nat Funni - Carrot - Robyn Banks - Dani Magic Plus your hosts Marilyn Sane & Nana Arthole will also perform and host for you. Baby Tap & Boz will be playing euphoric pop, disco divas & thumping electro until the lights come up. Cheaper to buy in advance, guarantees entry & supports queer events. Admission on the door will be available if there are tickets remaining. Strictly 18+ event - ID may be required No refunds unless event is cancelled or rescheduled. Gladrags 18+
Eric Steckel

Eric Steckel

2 Oct 2026 - 5 Oct 2026

Internationally acclaimed blues-rock musician and outstanding guitarist Eric Steckel returns to Europe in Fall 2026, touring in the release year of his new album Sandstorm. With a rapidly growing international following in the rock and blues-rock scene, Steckel is known for his distinctive guitar tone and a powerful, dynamic live show that consistently wins over new audiences. Ahead of the album, two singles have already been released via OPEN / SPV Recordings: “When It Rains, It Pours” and the latest “Back To Life”—both showcasing Steckel’s signature mix of blues-rooted intensity and hard rock, driven by big riffs and hooky, memorable melodies.
Girli: Live + Signing

Girli: Live + Signing

14 May 2026 - 14 May 2026

Rough Trade Nottingham is very excited to present an in-store performance and signing from girli. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'it's just my opinion ' released via Believe Recordings. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Nottingham on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/girli/its-just-my-opinion Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Drew Thomas Live At Rough Trade

Drew Thomas Live At Rough Trade

16 May 2026 - 16 May 2026

Coming-of-age stories told through a modern gaze, DREW THOMAS grew up on music channels, scratched CDs, and the glow of a TV left on too late. Inspired by the turn of the millennium. A grit-pop revolution lives in that in-between space. Drew's songs unpack sexuality, hiding your feelings, and the familiar moment of falling out with the bathroom mirror. Rock music shaped by early-noughties honesty, written for anyone who grew up feeling out of place, still learning how to love themselves and the journey that comes with it. After moving to the capital and cutting his teeth in tiny UK bars, Drew now owns festival stages, previously appearing at Reading & Leeds, The Great Escape, Y Not Festival, and Sweden’s Future Echoes, alongside sell-out shows in Nottingham and London respectively. Following 2025’s acclaimed Watershed EP, Drew steps into his next era with confidence, cementing his place as a modern LGBTQ+ artist. Breakout single “Girls Like Girls” went viral, pulling in over 2 million Instagram views alone, while “Do They Even Know You” earned BBC Radio 1 plays, along with spins across Amazing Radio, Total Rock and various online radios around the world, and named one of Dean Jackson’s BBC Introducing Most Played Artists of 2025. With Support to be announced. Presented by Rough Trade. This is an 18+ event
Fink: Live + Signing

Fink: Live + Signing

10 Jun 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

Rough Trade Nottingham is very excited to present a live performance and signing from Fink. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'The City Coming To Erase it All' released via R'Coup'd. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Nottingham on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://shop.roughtrade.com/products/the-city-coming-to-erase-it-all Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Rosa Walton: Live + Signing

Rosa Walton: Live + Signing

4 Jun 2026 - 4 Jun 2026

Rough Trade Nottigham is very excited to present a live performance and signing from Rosa Walton. This unique event celebrates the release of her new album 'Tell Me It's A Dream' released via Transgressive. All CD/LP purchases will be shipped at release from date via Second Class Mail. Please note we can only ship to the UK so sales for this event are strictly restricted to this territory. Ticket transfer will be off for this event to avoid any shipping issues. Please purchase separate tickets if you're not planning to attend together. More product information can be found HERE >> https://shop.roughtrade.com/products/tell-me-its-a-dream Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Little Barrie: Live + Signing

Little Barrie: Live + Signing

20 May 2026 - 20 May 2026

Rough Trade Nottingham is very excited to present a live performance and signing from Little Barrie. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'Gravity Freeze' released via Easy Eye Sound. All CD/LP purchases will be shipped at release from 22nd May via Second Class Mail. Please note we can only ship to the UK so sales for this event are strictly restricted to this territory. Ticket transfer will be off for this event to avoid any shipping issues. Please purchase separate tickets if you're not planning to attend together. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/little-barrie/gravity-freeze Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Baest

Baest

29 Sept 2026 - 9 Oct 2026

Baest is a Danish death metal band formed in 2015 in Aarhus. Their name was initially spelled Bæst, the Danish word for "beast" or "brute". Since signing to Century Media Records in March 2018, the band has released four studio albums: Danse Macabre, Venenum, Necro Sapiens, and Colossal.
Dermot Kennedy: 'the Weight Of The Woods' Album Signing
Rough Trade Nottingham is very excited to present an album signing from Dermot Kennedy. This unique event celebrates the release of his new album 'The Weight of the Woods' released via Island. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Nottingham on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/dermot-kennedy/the-weight-of-the-woods Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Yonaka: Live + Signing

Yonaka: Live + Signing

24 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2026

Rough Trade Nottingham is very excited to present an in-store live performance and signing from Yonaka. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'Until You're Satisfied' released via Distiller Music. CD/LP purchases will be shipped at release from 11th March via Second Class Mail. Please bring your record to get it signed after the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/yonaka/until-youre-satisfied Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Tvod: Live + Signing

Tvod: Live + Signing

8 Jul 2026 - 8 Jul 2026

Rough Trade Nottingham is very excited to present a live performance and signing from TVOD. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'Psrty Time' released via Mothland. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Nottingham on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/tvod/party-time-gj Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Zayn: ‘konnakol’ Listening Event

Zayn: ‘konnakol’ Listening Event

11 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

Rough Trade Nottingham is very excited to present a pre-release listening party to celebrate ‘Konnakol’ the latest album from Zayn, released via Island The band will NOT be present at this event. RSVP tickets do NOT come with an album. This event will include an early playback of ‘Konnakol’, Posters, Tote Bags, Keyrings while stock lasts. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/zayn/konnakol Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Mary In The Junkyard: Live + Signing
Rough Trade Nottingham is very excited to present a live performance and signing from mary in the junkyard. This unique event celebrates the release of their anticipated debut album Role Model Hermit released via AMF Records. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Nottingham on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://shop.roughtrade.com/products/role-model-hermit Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Split Dogs: Live + Signing

Split Dogs: Live + Signing

30 Sept 2026 - 30 Sept 2026

Rough Trade Nottingham is very excited to present an in-store live performance and signing from Split Dogs. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'Nice N' Rough' released via Venn Records. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Nottingham on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/split-dogs/nice-n-rough Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages
Drag Bingo: Power Pop Girls!

Drag Bingo: Power Pop Girls!

30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026

Sugar, spice, and suspicious smelling tights - these were the ingredients chosen to create the perfect Drag Queen... At Rough Trade Nottingham this month we're adding extra ingredients - bingo balls and your favourite divas! Thursday 30th April / doors open 8pm / first game 8.30 Join us at Rough Trade Nottingham for fun and games with your besties NANA ARTHOLE and MARILYN SANE! Expect nonstop power pop anthems from your favourite divas to queen out to along with games, prizes, and live comedy! Prizes include: POP ICON MEET & GREET! (likely a cardboard cutout...) Drinks tokens Crochet originals from mama arthole & more! Live performances (and who knows what else) between games! The lolz kick off at 8PM and first game at 8.30PM. Free admission but pay to play! All three for seven quid! Bargain! Floor one at rough trade Nottingham is lift accessible Presented by Rough Trade. This is an 18+ event
Marmozets: Live + Signing

Marmozets: Live + Signing

26 May 2026 - 26 May 2026

Rough Trade Nottingham is very excited to present an in-store performance and signing from Marmozets. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'CO.WAR.DICE.' released via Nettwerk. Tickets for this event also include a physical copy of the fantastic new album on your format of choice to be collected from Rough Trade Nottingham on the day of the show. More product information can be found HERE >> https://www.roughtrade.com/product/marmozets/co-war-dice Accessibility: For accessible tickets, free PA/Carer tickets and other accessibility requests please go to dice.fm/contact. Rough Trade is wheelchair accessible with step free access. Presented by Rough Trade. All ages

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