WHAT'S ON AT THE ROCK CITY, NOTTINGHAM
What's On at the Rock City, Nottingham
Most Popular Shows and Events at Rock City, Nottingham
What's On at the Rock City, Nottingham
Kingfishr
Friday 28 November 2025
Three unassuming young lads from Ireland have stories to tell, and they know how to tell them well. Meet Kingfishr, the folk-rock band rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about and in-demand acts for 2025. As society frets and fights ov...
The Almighty
Saturday 29 November 2025
Formed in 1988 by Glasgow school friends, Scottish hard-hitting rock and metal act The Almighty shifted to a sound, in the 1990s, more informed by the punk that had initially inspired them, scoring UK Top 30 hits with "Wrench," "Jonestown M...
Everything Everything
Monday 1 December 2025
Twice Mercury Prize nominated, 5 time Ivor Novello nominated and critically acclaimed off-kilter indie rockers Everything Everything set about revolutionising modern pop music, pushing the ribbon on melody & rhythm with a heavy helping of e...
Alessi Rose
Wednesday 3 December 2025
Described by NME as the "Derbyshire Olivia Rodrigo", Derby indie pop rocker Alessi Rose began uploading videos to YouTube when she was 13 and has gone on to support Tate McRae and Noah Kahan. ...
Noble Jacks
Thursday 4 December 2025
With the fiddle leading the charge, Noble Jacks are out to take no prisoners with their high-energy footstompin' rhythms, which have taken crowds by storm across the UK. A fiddle driven thrill ride, the band's notoriously hectic live shows ...
The Undertones
Friday 5 December 2025
Formed in Derry, Northern Ireland in 1975, The Undertones became renowned for combining lyrical invention and musical flair with intelligent simplicity. Their anthemic Teenage Kicks, much loved by John Peel, is one of the most influential s...
The Rasmus
Saturday 6 December 2025
One of the greatest rock bands ever to come out of Finland, The Rasmus, with their new line-up - female guitarist Emilia "Emppu" Suhonen replacing Pauli Rantasalmi in 2022 - embark on a European tour. Having topped the charts in Germany, A...
New Model Army
Friday 12 December 2025
Formed in Bradford in 1980, New Model Army's beginnings were inspired by Northern Soul, Punk Rock and the incendiary atmosphere of the times. Since then, they have had a long, creative and eventful journey. They have been massively influent...
Divorce
Saturday 13 December 2025
For Nottingham quartet Divorce, home is a feeling. Initially meeting as teenagers through the city's close-knit DIY scene, the band came together as Divorce in mid-2021, releasing a slew of genre-defiant singles that quickly caught the atte...
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Monday 15 December 2025
San Francisco alt rockers BRMC return. Best known for their early 2000's UK Top 30 hits "Stop", "Ain't No Easy Way", "Spread Your Love", their music is influenced by classic hard rock, especially Led Zeppelin, while also encompassing slo...
Sweet
Thursday 18 December 2025
By the early 70's The Sweet were arguably the hottest ticket in town with a string of top ten records in the UK and Europe including Blockbuster, Hellraiser, Ballroom Blitz, Teenage Rampage and The Sixteens. The Sweet still tour the world e...
Bad Manners
Saturday 20 December 2025
Buster Bloodvessel, one of the biggest characters in Ska, has stayed loyal to the music and has become as influential as he is entertaining with his band Bad Manners, who are best known for their biggest hits, "Lip Up Fatty" (UK No.15 in 19...
Evil Scarecrow
Sunday 21 December 2025
This fabulous, fun and as-brilliant-as-they-are-bonkers band will be bringing their unique brand of metal, mayhem and madness to several shows across the UK. With a brand-new line up, version 5.0 of Evil Scarecrow continues to captivate, de...
Limehouse Lizzy - The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
Saturday 24 January 2026
Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute into their show to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist (and world reno...
Airbourne
Friday 30 January - Tuesday 30 June 2026
All-action Aussie hard rockers Airbourne are back with music cut from the same frayed cloth as classic late-'70s recordings - from an age before technology was driving the show, when it was all about energy, spirit and on-the-spot performa...
The Fratellis
Thursday 5 February 2026
The brashly melodic BRIT Award-winning indie rock trio from Glasgow mix the tried-and-true sounds of glam rock, stripped-down acoustic-driven tracks, and Class of 1977 punk with fun, energetic 70's Cali-rock, rockabilly and glorious hints ...
Punk Rock Factory
Saturday 7 February 2026
High energy, punk rock powerhouses Punk Rock Factory make easy work of their special brand of punk covers - including a UK no.48 album consisting entirely of Disney classics - gaining an online following of over a million fans across the m...
Smith/Kotzen
Thursday 12 February 2026
The exciting partnership between guitarists & vocalists Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden, and Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs has been described by the Ultimate Classic Rock as a mix of "blues, hard rock, traditional R&B and more". Part-time LA...
Fozzy
Friday 13 February 2026
After scoring four Top 10 hits in the States, Atlanta, Georgia, powerhouse rockers Fozzy bring their kick ass, hooky heavy metal songs on a wild ride to the UK. Fozzy has always been about a heavy groove and a good time. And when you have t...
Royal Republic
Saturday 14 February 2026
Breaking all Rock'n'Roll norms since 2007, the Swedish power-disco quartet Royal Republic refuses cliches, creating a rebelliously brilliant blend of music. Established with hits like "Tommy Gun," and "Baby", which reached number 15 in the ...
Avatar
Tuesday 17 February 2026
A mix of Nu Metal, melodic Death Metal and their always expanding dark roots, Gothenburg, Sweden's AVATAR the band, featuring His Royal Highness The King ("Kungen") and his elite backing orchestra offer superior examples of how metal should...
Avatar
Tuesday 17 February 2026
A mix of Nu Metal, melodic Death Metal and their always expanding dark roots, Gothenburg, Sweden's AVATAR the band, featuring His Royal Highness The King ("Kungen") and his elite backing orchestra offer superior examples of how metal should...
Kezia Gill
Friday 20 February 2026
Derby-based multi-award-winning artist Kezia Gill has the song-writing ability of a country artist, the stage energy of a rock star, and the voice of the blues. With an impressive vocal range, multi instrumental talent and pulling influence...
Elvana - Elvis Fronted Nirvana
Saturday 21 February 2026
The world's finest Elvis fronted tribute to Nirvana! Elvana tear through Nirvana's catalogue whilst splicing in grunged up sections of the king of rock'n'roll's finest moments, culminating in an audible explosion of overdrive and old school...
Franz Ferdinand
Monday 2 March 2026
Multi-Platinum-selling Mercury Prize, NME and Brit Award-winning, chart-topping Scottish phenoms Franz Ferdinand are back showcasing the world-conquering success of their career to date. The Glasgow-based indie rocker's second single "Take...
The Feeling
Monday 9 March 2026
Having reconsidered their identity, taken control of their sound and embraced the Queen-esque theatrical elements of their DNA, chart-topping Ivor Novello award-winning Sussex soft rockers The Feeling return with a whole new perspective. Ex...
Scouting for Girls
Friday 13 March 2026
Friends since they were five, London indie pop three-piece Scouting For Girls have never changed to chase success. Success came to them; their 2007 self-titled debut went on to become triple platinum and birthed the generation-bridging anth...
Deco
Saturday 28 March 2026
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Half Man Half Biscuit
Friday 29 May 2026
Known for their satirical, sardonic, and sometimes surreal songs, Birkenhead indie rockers Half Man Half Biscuit parody popular genres, while their lyrics allude to UK popular culture and geography. Formed in 1984, their long career has se...
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