Events

The importance of mining and music in the district’s communities is to be celebrated this weekend, with a family friendly event.

Organisers celebrate the record-breaking numbers of a popular event as thousands gather to see teams race down the Trent for ‘team Newark’.

A much-loved ploughing match and show will return later this month, for a day of family-friendly rural fun.

This September, the National Civil War Centre has invited visitors to dive headfirst into the drama, mystery, and humour of Newark’s past.

Tickets have gone on sale for a screening of a Czech-language comedy-drama, celebrating a town’s twinning link.

After a change in personnel, the new-look committee behind a village gala is reassuring visitors that the event is back and better than ever before.

A popular live music venue in Newark is bringing back the spirit of the town’s long-running Blues Festival with a weekend of performances.

A festival featuring TV chefs, 150 traders, and flavours to feed your soul will take place next month — and we have tickets to give away.

The Newark Dragon Boat Festival is returning for an exciting sixth year, with a day filled with fun and fundraising.

Steam engines, falconry, and classic vehicles are to take centre stage over the bank holiday weekend, at the Belvoir Castle Steam and Country Show.

From Nottingham’s musical royalty to acclaimed jazz and folk acts, a festival is set to bring the sound of music to Southwell.

The team behind the popular Normous Newark Autojumble have organised a brand new themed event to celebrate British motoring.

Early bid tickets for a popular family-friendly festival have been released, and there are plans to make it ‘extra special’ as it celebrates 10 years.

A new trampoline fitness class designed to improve both body and mind is set to launch in Newark.

A series of free craft workshops are set to get families decked out ready for the town’s carnival procession — and there’s still places available.

Additional funding has been approved for Newark Festival to ensure that the event’s grand finale can go ahead as planned.

Gloworm Festival is returning to Thoresby Park this weekend, promising its biggest celebration yet with plenty of entertainment.

Newark’s biggest music festival is returning this year with a lineup of over 40 solo artists and bands performing in venues across the town.

Newark-on-Sea has successfully returned to the town centre, as sand and deckchairs were filled with happy families.

A weekend of super-sized entertainment is to return to Newark Showground this October.