Major events planned in the city
| Event | Light Night |
| Date | 13 February to 13 February 2009 |
| Details | After dark events and illuminations for people of all ages including the Nottingham Eye, lighting trails, tours and entertainment. |
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| Event | City Pulse |
| Date | 23 May to 25 May 2009 |
| Details | A city centre music festival will have the city buzzing with live music from soul to country, folk to jazz, Latin to pop. |
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| Event | Nottingham Castle Outdoor Theatre Season |
| Date | 13 June to 30 August 2009 |
| Details | Outstanding theatre performed in the beautiful grounds of Nottingham Castle. 13 June - Wind in the Willow 3 July - Emma 29 & 30 August - As you Like it |
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| Event | One World Festival |
| Date | 13 June to 14 June 2009 |
| Details | Nottingham City Council brings you music and performances from across the globe with international food and markets in a festival atmosphere. |
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| Event | Veteran’s Weekend |
| Date | 27 June to 28 June 2009 |
| Details | An annual weekend of family fun celebrating Veteran’s Day, including military displays, special tours and activities galore. |
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| Event | Newstead Abbey Outdoor Theatre Season |
| Date | 10 July to 22 August 2009 |
| Details | A programme of exceptional outdoor theatre takes place in the stunning grounds of Newstead Abbey. 10 July - A Midsummer Night’s Dream 16 August - The Mowgli Stories 22 August - The Three Musketeers |
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| Event | Splendour |
| Date | 18 July to 19 July 2009 |
| Details | A weekend of outdoor music at its best for music fans and festival goers in the beautiful grounds of Wollaton Park. |
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| Event | Riverside Festival |
| Date | 31 July to 2 August 2009 |
| Details | Nottingham’s largest outdoor festival returns to the beautiful Trent riverside with live music, street theatre and fairground plus fabulous fireworks. |
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| Event | Nottingham Children’s Festival |
| Date | 31 July to 16 August 2009 |
| Details | A festival just for children filled with fun packed activities that will keep them busy during the summer months. |
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| Event | Goose Fair |
| Date | 30 September to 3 October 2009 |
| Details | One of Europe’s largest travelling fairs with over 500 attractions makes its annual stop in Nottingham |
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| Event | Robin Hood Pageant |
| Date | 24 October to 25 October 2009 |
| Details | Celebrate the world’s most famous outlaw, Robin Hood, in a pageant for all the family to enjoy. |
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| Event | Festival Events |
| Date | 18 November to 23 December 2009 |
| Details | Experience the magic of Christmas in Nottingham. Enjoy a glass of Gluhwein at the German Christmas Market as you soak up the sights, sounds and smells that add festive flavour to the Square. |
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