Culture & Entertainment
A home of creativity
Mansfield’s home to a vibrant mix of cultural attractions and entertainment venues, with a jam-packed calendar of live music, theatre, festivals and family-friendly events all year round.
Our culture
Explore the cultural spots and events locals love – and that keep visitors coming back for more.
Mansfield Palace Theatre
Built in 1910, the Mansfield Palace Theatre is a popular touring venue for major productions from pantomimes and comedy shows to opera and ballet. This historic site attracts more than 140,000 visitors each year from Nottinghamshire and beyond.
Mansfield Museum
A vibrant hub dedicated to celebrating our town’s story and rich industrial heritage. Recognised by the Arts Council as a National Portfolio Holder Organisation, the museum’s diverse programme reflects its cultural importance.
Mansfield Carnival
An annual midsummer celebration bringing together local musicians, artists and dancers for a spectacular day of vibrant parades and performances, and great food and company.
OneFest
A brilliant week-long festival spotlighting learning disabled and neurodiverse artists in music, theatre, comedy and live performance. With a lively mix of creative performances and community events, OneFest invites everyone to connect and celebrate our diversity and inclusivity.
Mansfield 10K
An action-packed race that brings together runners of all abilities on a fast-paced route through our town centre in support of John Eastwood Hospice – a brilliant local palliative care unit providing end-of-life services to those in need.
Fire Garden
An annual art festival showcasing handcrafted sculptures made from natural elements – from fiery begonias to softly glowing bulrushes.
And there’s more to do
Become an Ambassador
Love Mansfield? Let’s shout about it. We’re looking for proud local people to help us champion everything that makes our town special. From flying the flag at local events to building a buzz online, you’ll be right at the heart of our mission to show the world what we’re made of.
