Skateboarding in the City III festival
A 4-day celebration of skateboarding culture, in Nottingham from 25th - 28th September
We’re stoked to be working with friends from the local scene and all over the UK to host our third edition of ‘Skateboarding in the City’, following two previous multi-venue festivals in 2019 & 2021. Listed below are all of the days & times for the skate jams, new skateable obstacles, creative workshops, panel talks, exhibitions, makers’ market, heritage walk, pub quiz, and more!
Dates: Thursday 25th - Sunday 28th September
Cost: Everything is free to attend & participate in!
Venues: The majority of the festival will take place within Nottingham city centre - easily walkable from train & bus stations. Activities will be at:
- People’s Hall, Heathcoat Street, NG1 3AA
- Broadway Gallery, 17 Heathcoat Street, NG1 3AL
- Tram Line Spot, Sussex Street, NG1 7EZ
- Sneinton Market, Gedling Street, NG1 1DS
- King Eddie’s skatepark, Carlton Road, NG3 2AR
- The King Billy pub, aka King William IV, 6 Eyre Street, NG2 4RG
- Joshua Dale skatepark, Rectory Playing Field, Mile End Road, NG4 2DW (cycle, bus or drive to get here)
Tickets: Only two events require the booking of free tickets - the principle speech by Léo Valls, and the skateboard coaching session. Book these via the link below. For everything else - just be there!
Thursday 25th September
11:00 - 18:00
Exhibition: History of Lady Bay skatepark
People’s Hall
A retrospective of one of Nottingham’s most loved skateparks through the decades.
From 11:00
Skate: New obstacle
Tram Line Spot
A newly-constructed concrete form will have a new home at Tram Line Spot, to be skated at all hours!
14:00 - 18:00
Workshop: Skate obstacle construction
People‘s Hall
Help build a new skate obstacle from wood & metal, and give it a test skate outside!
16:00 - 18:00
Skate Hive women & girls’ skate coaching session
King Edward Park skatepark
The thriving female skate scene takes over King Eddie’s for an informal session & get together!
19:00 - 20:30
Skate video night
People’s Hall
We round off our first day of the festival back at People’s Hall for a selection of skate films.
Friday 26th September
11:00 - 18:00
Skate: New obstacle
Outside People’s Hall
The new obstacle created in Thursday’s workshop will be placed on Heathcoat Street to be skated!
11:00 - 18:00
Exhibition: History of Lady Bay skatepark
People’s Hall
A retrospective of one of Nottingham’s most loved skateparks through the decades.
12:00 - 18:00
Exhibition: Supereight’s 10th Year
Broadway Gallery
A celebration of Supereight’s first decade of skateboarding & retail in Nottingham.
12:30 - 13:30
Book launch: Jono Coote
People’s Hall
A book reading and Q&A with author Jono Coote, for the release of his second book, ‘Threatend by the Bell Tolls of Time’.
16:00 - 18:00
Skate Hive women & girls’ skate coaching session
King Edward Park skatepark
The thriving female skate scene takes over King Eddie’s for an informal session & get together!
14:00 - 15:30
Panel talk: ‘First light’
People’s Hall
In collaboration with Bylines, fresh voices from skate journalism, film, photography, and brand design interact with themes generated by you, the audience.
16:00 - 18:00
Skate: TLS jam
Tram Line Spot
Rain or shine, head down to TLS for the first jam of the festival, with prizes and guest MC Lucy Adams!
18:30 - 20:00
Principal speech: Léo Valls
People’s Hall
Léo Valls, pro skater and driving force in Bordeaux, will speak about his work to Nottingham’s decision makers and skaters.
Saturday 27th September
11:00 - 12:00
Yoga for skaters
People’s Hall
Lauren Mahan Valls brings Namaskate, a unique yoga session tailored to skateboarders, back to Notts!
11:00 - 18:00
Skate: New obstacle
Outside People’s Hall
The new obstacle created in Thursday’s workshop will be placed on Heathcoat Street to be skated!
11:00 - 18:00
Exhibition: History of Lady Bay skatepark
People’s Hall
A retrospective of one of Nottingham’s most loved skateparks through the decades.
12:00 - 18:00
Exhibition: Supereight’s 10th Year
Broadway Gallery
A celebration of Supereight’s first decade of skateboarding & retail in Nottingham.
12:00 - 17:00
Skate Makers’ Market
People’s Hall
A selection of UK skate creatives are in town to sell their prints, zines, clothing, skateboards, jewellery, stickers, pins, comics, and more!
12:30 - 14:00
Panel talk: ‘Building sustainable skate festivals’
People’s Hall
A selection of speakers explore how skate festivals, from grassroots meetups to global mega events, can grow while staying authentic.
15:00 - 17:00
Skate: Sneinton Market jam
Sneinton Market
An informal Snenno gathering, with MC Nay Symes challenging you to some best tricks, games of SKATE, and challenges for prizes!
19:00 - 20:00
Pub quiz
The King Billy
Quiz master Dan O’Neill hosts the triumphant return of the ‘Who wants to be a Melon-air’ skate quiz!
20:00 - late
Afterparty
The King Billy
Hang out at a local favourite skate pub, with a pool table and our mates spinning some records.
Sunday 28th September
11:00 - 13:00
Skate heritage walk
Start at People’s Hall
A walk around town geeking out on skate history & spots with the legends Ben Powell & Andy Horsley.
11:00 - 13:00
Skateboard coaching session
King Edward Park skatepark
A classic skateboard coaching session for all ages 7+, with skateboards & helmets available to borrow. Book free tickets here.
11:00 - 17:00
Exhibition: Supereight’s 10th Year
Broadway Gallery
A celebration of Supereight’s first decade of skateboarding & retail in Nottingham.
14:00 - 17:00
Supereight 10th anniversary jam
Joshua Dale skatepark, Colwick
An 80s-inspired, Supereight 10th anniversary jam with curbs, fly-offs and a high ollie contest. Expect awesome prizes for the finest skateboarding shenanigans!
A huge thanks to partners Supereight, Nottingham Heritage Building Trust, Nottingham City Council & Skate Bylines for their help organising this festival; kind funders The National Lottery Community Fund, It’s In Nottingham & Forever Notts; and sponsors DC Shoes, Heathen Skateboards, Magenta Skateboards, FP Insoles, Chocolate Skateboards, Form Distribution & Rock Solid Distribution.