Nottingham City Council’s brand-new event, Drone Show: Nottingham City of Legends, is taking place at the Forest Recreation Ground next week on Thursday 5 November 2026, offering a unique way to celebrate Bonfire Night.
City residents can get tickets for just £2 (adults 17+) and £1 for children (16 and under) by clicking ‘Resident Discount’ and entering their council tax number and postcode when booking here.
Residents can find their 8-digit council tax number on their most recent paper or electronic tax bill, or by logging in to the online account portal.
Tickets for non-city residents are priced at £10 for adults and £5 for children, ensuring the event remains affordable to visitors from across the region.
There will be two evening shows at 6.30pm and 9pm, alongside a range of food and drink options. The 20-minute production will use 250 synchronised drones to bring Nottingham’s rich history, legendary characters and iconic stories to life in the night sky. Accompanied by a bespoke soundtrack, the show promises a memorable visual experience for audiences of all ages.
Delivered in partnership with Nottinghamshire-based drone manufacturers Light Dynamix, Drone Show: Nottingham City of Legends will offer residents and visitors a unique way to get together with friends and family.
From its base in Nottinghamshire, Light Dynamix designs and manufactures professional drone technology for the live entertainment industry, and supplies advanced drone systems to operators and production teams delivering large-scale shows around the world.
Nottingham City of Legends has been commissioned by the Council as a part of the city’s annual programme of free and low-cost events. The event has been funded through the Council’s £25 million additional investment package, announced earlier this year to transform frontline services, support families, and boost pride in Nottingham.
Councillor David Mellen, Executive Member for Leisure, Culture and Tourism at Nottingham City Council, said: “Drone Show: Nottingham City of Legends will be a spectacular evening that brings people together to celebrate our city’s history and stories in a truly unique way.
“We’re especially pleased to be offering £2 tickets for city residents, helping to make this exciting event affordable and accessible so that as many people as possible can enjoy an unforgettable night.”
Ben Pickard, Managing Director of Light Dynamix, said: “We’re extremely proud to be supporting a major drone show so close to home. Bringing together locally developed technology with Nottingham’s history and culture makes this a particularly exciting project for Light Dynamix.”
Event artwork captures the spirit of the show. Final visuals may vary.
More information
Tickets are inclusive of VAT and booking fees.
Due to safety regulations, the event is ticketed as drone shows require a significant sterile area below where drones are flying. The audience experience has also been considered to ensure that ticket holders can enjoy the full effect of the show with accompanied sound and lighting effects.
Non-ticket holders will not be able to experience all elements of the show from outside the event area.
Tickets can be booked via whatsonnottingham.com.
Travelling to the Forest Recreation Ground
There is no public car parking available on site. The Forest Park & Ride site is available for tram users only – your vehicle will be at risk of being clamped if you are not using the tram.
Parking on nearby residential streets is not permitted and will be enforced.
Please use public transport such as NET tram, NCT or trentbarton bus services to travel to and from the event.
Limited Blue Badge car parking is available on a first come first served basis (accessed via Forest Road East) at £10 per car (cash and contactless payments accepted).