Hemlock Happening

The Hemlock Happening is a much-loved annual family event packed with entertainment, activities, and community spirit.

Hemlock Happening 2024, groups sitting on the grass in front of the main stage

The Hemlock Happening is back for 2025 with a special celebration to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day!

Held in the beautiful setting of Bramcote Hills Park, this free-entry event promises a fantastic day out for all ages. Attracting approximately 9,000 visitors, the Hemlock Happening is one of the most popular events in the area.

Last year’s event saw 9,000 flock to the scenic Bramcote Hills Park for a day filled with family fun, entertainment, and community spirit.

Taking place on Saturday 7 June 2025, the event will feature community stalls, charities, arts and crafts traders, an interactive Army experience, classic vintage cars, dance performances and field activities from 1pm – 6pm, and food, fairground rides and live music from 1pm – 10:30pm, rounded off with a spectacular firework finale.

If you are interested in sponsoring the event, we offer a variety of sponsorship packages to suit all budgets, to find out more, please contact our Events Team at events@broxtowe.gov.uk or 0115 917 3745. All traders and community stall spaces have now been filled.

Parking is available on site for Blue Badge holders only. Free event parking is available at Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground, Stapleford NG9 8JL. Residents are also encouraged to walk, cycle, or use public transport to our events.

Main Stage programme

With DJ Expression keeping everyone entertained in-between performances.

The Environment Team in the Green Zone at Hemlock Happening 2024

Time

Act

1:30pm

Military Wives Choir

2:15pm

Official Opening

2:45pm

Shell’s Belles with jazz singer Jeanie Barton

3:50pm

Slow Train

4:50pm

Acoustic Soda

5:55pm

Anteloup

7:00pm

Beggar’s Belief

8.15pm

Televised

9.25pm

The Jaxx

10.25pm

Speech & Countdown to Fireworks

10.30pm

Finale Fireworks


Contact
Culture and Events
tel: 0115 917 3745