Nottingham: the jewel of the East Midlands

• Country: United Kingdom
• Population: 768,638
• Official Language: English
• Nearby Cities: Sheffield, Manchester.

Every year, Nottingham receives an influx of visitors from all over England and also the world. The city and its surrounding urban area constitute the largest in the East Midlands, making it an important centre for economy, culture and art. Nottingham is known as a paradise for anyone in love with history, art and literature. That’s not all the city has to offer, though! There are plenty events happening throughout the year. On StubHub, you can buy and sell Nottingham event tickets.

Get transported back to medieval England

Nottingham is one of the oldest settlements in the country, and it is a point of reference for English history and folklore. Are you familiar with the legend of Robin Hood? If so, you must know that it takes place in medieval Nottingham. In fact, the city has retained much of its medieval-style architecture! Visitors can take a stroll through Sherwood forest, go to the underground City of Caves, and visit Nottingham Castle! In 2015, UNESCO named Nottingham a "City of Literature", following cities such as Edinburgh and Dublin. In 2019, the city hosted the Nottingham Festival of Literature and the Nottingham Poetry Festival. Find out what else is happening with Nottingham events tickets, available on StubHub.

What’s on in Nottingham

Every year, the city is host to Splendour Festival, a music festival for the whole family featuring some of the best names in music, in Wollaton Park. Important music venues in the city include the Royal Concert Hall and the Nottingham Arena. Classical music fans should check out the Nottingham Symphony Orchestra as well! Head to Meadow Lane Stadium and City Ground Stadium to catch two of the world’s oldest professional football clubs in Nottingham: Notts County and Nottingham Forest FC. In 2015, the city received the title of "City of Football" and received £1.6 million in funding for the sport. Purchase Nottingham event tickets today and see for yourself!

Explore other cities nearby

If you want more after your visit to Nottingham and have some spare time, you should know that two of the biggest and most influential cities in England lie only a short distance away – you can get to Birmingham in an hour and to Manchester in two hours by car. Take this opportunity to look for tickets for theatre shows, concerts and sports events, as both cities offer countless options to keep you entertained! Are you going to miss out?