Hemlock Happening
The Hemlock Happening returns for 2026 on Saturday 6 June, 1:00pm - 10:30pm.
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.
Taking place on Saturday 6 June 2026, the event will feature community stalls, charities, arts and crafts traders, an interactive Army experience, classic vintage cars, dance performances and field activities, food, fairground rides and live music, rounded off with a spectacular firework finale.
If you would like to exhibit a classic vehicle at the event please email events@broxtrowe.gov.uk
With thanks to our sponsors Gladstonian Mobile Bar and Events and William H Brown.
Main Stage Music Acts
| Time | Act |
| 1:15pm - 2:00pm | Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Rock Choir |
| 2:15pm - 2:30pm | Official Opening Ceremony |
| 2:45pm - 3:30pm | Nottingham Concert Band |
| 4:05pm - 4:45pm | Good Times Roll |
| 5:05pm - 5:50pm | Cranberry Flick |
| 6:10pm - 6:55pm | Slow Train |
| 7:15pm - 8:00pm | Anteloup |
| 8:20pm - 9:10pm | Money Talks |
| 9:35pm - 10:25pm | LickSquid |
| 10:30pm | Firework Finale! |
Performance Arena
| Time | Performance |
| 1:00pm | Affinity Dance School |
| 1:30pm | 1360 Stapleford and Sandiacre Squadron RAF Cadets |
| 2:00pm | Reset Dance |
| 2:30pm | Kuma Dance |
| 3:20pm | FSD Dance Academy |
| 4:10pm | Manor Arts |
| 4:30pm | 1360 Stapleford and Sandiacre Squadron RAF Cadets |
| 5:00pm | Nottingham Ukrainian Ensemble |
| 5:30pm | Louise Wright Dance School |
Green Zone
Our Green Zone returns to Hemlock Happening this year celebrating all things environment, wildlife and sustainability!
Explore beekeeping with Nottinghamshire Beekeepers Association or learn more about the wildlife around us with Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust – we’ve got plenty to keep you entertained at the Green Zone.
- Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
- Morsbags Stapleford – Rag, Bag & Bobtail.
- Broxtowe Borough Council’s Environment Team
- Nottinghamshire County Council Electric Vehicle Team
- Nottinghamshire Beekeepers Association
- ABCD Lets
- Nottingham Energy Partnership
Parking and Transport
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.
The following bus routes are available in the area:
- 18/18 x – stop at Ilkeston Road/Bembridge Court (3 mins walk to the park) view timetable (opens in a new window).
- i4 – stop at Bembridge Court (3 mins walk to the park) view timetable (opens in a new window).
- My 15 - stop at Trowell Road (19 mins walk to the park) view timetable (opens in a new window).