Music events

Broxtowe is home to a plethora of talented musicians, and we host many events to showcase just that.

Friday18

Our Friday18 series is an idea formed through an international partnership with the German Town of Gütersloh, bringing an hour of free live music to town centres weekly at 6:00pm. So far we have taken the series to Beeston Square, and venues across Kimberley and Stapleford.

Find out more on our Friday18 event page.

D.H. Lawrence Music Festival

The D.H. Lawrence Music Festival takes place in early September during the annual D.H. Lawrence Festival, with over 160 artists across some of Eastwood's best pubs and venues. 

For the past two years, the festival has been kicked off by the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum who host a stage in the museum garden. 

Find out more on the D.H. Lawrence Music Festival Facebook page (Opens in a new window).

Proms Events

New for 2026 three proms events will be taking place throughout the Borough. Providing an afternoon of live music from bands such at the Nottingham Jazz Orchestra and Nottingham Concert Band, bringing communities together to get toes tapping  and sing-alongs to classic tunes. Residents are encouraged to bring picnics, friends and family to enjoy live music.

Find out more on the Proms webpage.

Oxjam Beeston

A firm favourite among residents from Beeston, Broxtowe and beyond, Oxjam Beeston brings 12 hours of live music to the town across 20 venues, with 150 artists! Usually taking place in early October, Oxjam Beeston has raised over £250,000 for various local causes and Oxfam GB since it's inception in 2011. The Council host a stage each year in Beeston Square.

Find out more on the Oxjam Beeston Facebook page (Opens in a new window).

Hemlock Happening

Hemlock Happening sees some of Broxtowe's best musical talent perform on the biggest stage of our events programme. Find out more on the Hemlock Happening webpage.