Throughout the year permanent and temporary stages across Nottinghamshire play host to intimate gigs, open air concerts, theatrical and operatic productions, choirs and brass bands. Every summer Nottingham's Arboretum welcomes performances of all types of music. Wollaton Park provides a dramatic backdrop to the music festival 'Splendour', in July. There's always something going on.

Here’s our pick of upcoming music events

Trent FM Arena Nottingham proudly presents

Cliff Richard & The Shadows - 30 September, £55 - £60

Pink - Funhouse World Tour - 3 November, £35

James Morrison, support by One Republic - 1 December, £27.50

The Music of Queen (a rock & symphonic spectacular) - 4 December, £27.50 - £35

Lily Allen - 10 December, £23

UB40 supported by Eddy Grant - 16 December, £32.50

Status Quo - 20 December, £31.50

 ...plus you'll find more live music events, stand up comedy, family shows and sporting events at www.nottingham-arena.com

Nottingham Classics 2009/10 season

Performances at the Royal Concert Hall Nottingham, to book tickets call the box office on 0115 989 5555 or visit www.nottinghamclassics.org.uk

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