The spectacular New Year’s Eve event and fireworks display sponsored by Purico, will return to Nottingham Castle on Thursday 31 December.
The Castle grounds will host live music and entertainment from 8pm, with a bar and food and drinks stalls serving inside the grounds.
The Bandstand will feature live music from 8pm to 11:50pm, with performances by:
- Wholesome Fish, 8pm -9.15pm
- Tristram Shandy, 9.40pm – 11.50pm
Entry to this event is free from 8pm. The event has limited capacity so visitors will be admitted to the Castle grounds via the Gatehouse on a first come first served basis, one in one out
The children’s fireworks display starts at 9:15pm and will be set to a Disney-themed musical soundtrack designed for a younger audience.
The main fireworks display will take place at midnight and will be accompanied by a spectacular soundtrack including popular chart hits and special effects, providing the perfect way to see in the New Year.
Those unable to attend this event will still be able to enjoy the fireworks display which will be visible across the city.
The Gatehouse area of the Castle grounds will feature fire jugglers and performers who will provide entertainment from 8pm onwards and the rockery will be illuminated with coloured lights to add to the experience.
Cllr David Trimble, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture at Nottingham City Council, said: “This free New Year’s Eve event will be a truly memorable way for families and friends in Nottingham to celebrate the last night of 2015 and welcome in 2016. We would like to thank our sponsor, Purico Group, for helping us to make this event even bigger and better, and also Pains Fireworks for providing the spectacular fireworks.”