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Nottingham has seen its fair share of touring musicians in its city with plenty of live music venues providing a rich history of live music.

Rock City

One venue that is packed with decades of history hosting some of the greatest names in rock is the aptly named ‘Rock City’. Looking back David Bowie, The Smiths, Iron Maiden, Guns and Roses, Nirvana and Oasis have all taken stage at the venue firmly placing it as the place to go. With a reputation of providing upcoming bands as well as iconic club nights, live music is firmly alive here. In a rare video interview David Bowie explains why he enjoys playing concerts in smaller venues like the Rock City, describing how the stage dynamics change when playing to a small audience.

The Bodega

Take the word of locals and students, if you want to catch a glimpse of talent before they become stadium performers and festival headliners - ‘The Bodega’ is the venue to hang. Back in the day many lucky gig goers caught Arctic Monkeys, Kate Nash and The Libertines here. A variety of genres are rife in the scene here, ensuring there is something for everyone, offering different genres each night ranging from metal/rock, ska, country and goth.

Rock City Gigs

07/10/2024 - Louis Dunford
08/10/2024 - Cardinal Black
10/10/2024 - JET
11/10/2024 - Samantha Fish
12/10/2024 - Punk Rock Factory
16/10/2024 - Starset
18/10/2024 - Peter Hook & the Light
20/10/2024 - Caravan Palace
21/10/2024 - The Libertines
22/10/2024 - Public Service Broadcasting
23/10/2024 - Blossoms
24/10/2024 - Lacuna Coil
25/10/2024 - Gorilla Riot
25/10/2024 - Cast
29/10/2024 - Soft Play
01/11/2024 - Royal Republic
02/11/2024 - Y&T - 50th Anniversary
03/11/2024 - Cradle of Filth
05/11/2024 - Bob Vylan
08/11/2024 - Wednesday 13 Performing Murderdolls

The Bodega Gigs

07/10/2024 - Tusks
08/10/2024 - China Bears
10/10/2024 - SNAYX
11/10/2024 - Blanket
12/10/2024 - Walls of Dada
13/10/2024 - Mimi Barks
14/10/2024 - Humanist
15/10/2024 - Bodega
15/10/2024 - Pearl Charles
16/10/2024 - The Undercover Hippy
17/10/2024 - Dan Croll
18/10/2024 - NOISY
19/10/2024 - Bôa
21/10/2024 - Tom Rasmussen
22/10/2024 - Rã­Oghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet
24/10/2024 - BERRIES
25/10/2024 - Stick In the Wheel
27/10/2024 - The Dream Machine
29/10/2024 - Leddra Chapman
30/10/2024 - Uncle Lucius