What's On at Rock City, Nottingham
Explore 173 concerts at Rock City in Nottingham, United Kingdom.
About Rock City
Rock City is a live music venue in Nottingham. Gigvault tracks every show that has happened here — setlists, attended bands and the fans who were there. Browse the venue's full concert history, see who recently played and find friends who were at the same show.
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Rock City on record
Gigvault documents 173 concerts at Rock City, spanning 1985 to 2026. The busiest year on record is 2026, with 40 shows. 141 different acts have played here, and Evil Scarecrow has come back most often (6 times).
Rock City — Venue information
Bathed in the pulsating orange glow of its iconic neon sign, Rock City Nottingham isn't just a venue; it's a rite of passage. Stepping inside, the air crackles with decades of spent energy, a tangible buzz emanating from the worn wooden floors and the sweat-stained walls that have witnessed countless legendary performances across rock, indie, electronic, and metal genres. Here, the crowd isn't just watching; they're an integral part of the visceral experience, a swirling, singing mass amplifying every power chord and bass drop. This isn't a sterile concert hall; it's a vital, living entity, the beating heart of Nottingham's music scene, where new legends are forged and old anthems echo into the night. Expect your eardrums to vibrate and your soul to be thoroughly stirred.
Recent bands at Rock City
- Supergrass
- Overpass
- The House & Garage Orchestra
- Ministry
- Arthur Hill
- The Dead Daisies
- Editors
- Florence Black
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Concerts at Rock City
- Yungblud · 2021-08-06
- Yellowcard · 2016-12-17
- Turnstile · 2022-01-29
- Trivium · 2023-08-25
- The Waterboys · 1985-10-02
- The Snuts · 2024-12-02
- The Snuts · 2022-10-21
- The Sisters of Mercy · 2026-09-19
- The Sisters of Mercy · 2026-09-18
- The Lathums · 2023-03-16
- The K's · 2024-04-27
- The Distillers · 2003-11-15
- Suede · 2021-11-05
- Soulfly · 2006-02-01
- Soft Play · 2024-10-29
Concerts at Rock City by month
When Rock City was busiest, and who was on stage.
- June 2026 — 4 concerts: Bodyweb, Sovereign, Knocked Loose, Blue October
- May 2026 — 5 concerts: DMA’s, The Wonder Stuff, Dark Divine, Smash Into Pieces
- April 2026 — 7 concerts: The Charlatans, The Macc Lads, Tyketto, Clone Roses, Echo & the Bunnymen
- March 2026 — 12 concerts: The Cribs, Fit for a King, Memphis May Fire, Precious Pepala, VENUS GRRRLS, Thrice
- February 2026 — 8 concerts: Sleaford Mods, Alyssa Bonagura, Mogwai, Royal Republic, Magdalena Bay, Allie X
- December 2025 — 6 concerts: Evil Scarecrow, New Model Army, Million Dead, Babyshambles, Déyyess, Lime Garden
- November 2025 — 9 concerts: The Almighty, Inspiral Carpets, Drowning Pool, Spineshank, Faux Real, hard life
- October 2025 — 4 concerts: And So I Watch You From Afar, Spacey Jane, New Found Glory, The Pigeon Detectives
- July 2025 — 2 concerts: Nothing But Thieves, bby
- April 2025 — 2 concerts: Clone Roses, The Zutons
- March 2025 — 7 concerts: You Me at Six, The Wildhearts, Dirt Box Disco, Stiff Little Fingers, Mallory Knox
- January 2025 — 2 concerts: The Publics, Evil Scarecrow
- December 2024 — 3 concerts: While She Sleeps, Shed Seven, The Snuts
- November 2024 — 5 concerts: Devin Townsend, The Publics, The Nocturnal Affair, Hardcore Superstar, Hyphen
- October 2024 — 5 concerts: SOFT PLAY, Panic Shack, Blind Channel, Caravan Palace, Wolves of Glendale
- September 2024 — 2 concerts: Tyketto, The Dead Daisies
- April 2024 — 3 concerts: The Clause, The K’s, Kris Barras Band
- November 2023 — 7 concerts: Against the Current, LostAlone, The Publics, D3LTA, Poets of the Fall, Save Face
Concerts at Rock City with setlists
The most recent shows here for which Gigvault holds a full song list.
- Primal Scream — 2026-09-09, 18 songs played
- Bodyweb — 2026-06-30, 8 songs played
- Sovereign — 2026-06-30, 5 songs played
- Knocked Loose — 2026-06-30, 16 songs played
- Blue October — 2026-06-03, 22 songs played
- DMA’s — 2026-05-21, 18 songs played
- DMA’s — 2026-05-20, 18 songs played
- The Wonder Stuff — 2026-05-07, 21 songs played
- Dark Divine — 2026-05-02, 7 songs played
- Smash Into Pieces — 2026-05-02, 17 songs played
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Frequently asked questions
What concerts are coming up at Rock City?
All upcoming shows at Rock City in Nottingham, United Kingdom are listed live at the top of this page – including tour dates, headliners and support acts.
Who has played at Rock City?
The full concert history of Rock City – from setlists to past headliners – is in the "Past Shows" section. Setlists are pulled automatically from setlist.fm and the Gigvault community.
How do I track which shows I've been to at Rock City?
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Where do I find the setlist of my show at Rock City?
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