Get ready for Green Hustle

This year, Green Hustle is proudly headlined by It’s in Nottingham, showing our continued support for making Nottingham a greener, more vibrant place to live, study, work, and play. The festival's theme is Growing Together, celebrating community, sustainability, and the power of collective action.

What’s on?

Expect a lively lineup of music and entertainment from Cultural Vibrations, alongside dancers, circus acts, and a makers market featuring local producers. Dive into the Community Garden showcase, chat over a cuppa at the Action Cafe, or discover the latest Nottingham-led research on nature and the environment at the new listening hub.

Feeling peckish? Himmah Community Kitchen is back with their 'pay what you feel' hot meals (they served up 550 last year!), plus tasty bites from local legends Veggies and Abeyo Ethiopia. Whether you fancy getting your hands dirty with some planting, getting creative, or simply relaxing and enjoying the vibes, there’s something for everyone.

Last year saw more than 10,000 people join the festivities, with 95% of attendees saying they left inspired to make a change - from volunteering to supporting local businesses and embracing greener habits.

Festival co-director Adam Pickering sums it up perfectly:

"Green Hustle is a much-needed opportunity to come together, no matter your age or background. Times are tough for many, but we’re determined to show that everyone has the power to make a difference. Like any great festival, there's something for everyone — and where else can you find it all for free? Whether it’s music, fashion, learning a new skill, or enjoying some freshly made food, everyone can join in and enjoy a great day without spending a penny."

Alex Flint, CEO of It’s in Nottingham, shared his enthusiasm for the partnership:

"At It’s in Nottingham, we believe in the power of community-driven initiatives to create lasting positive change. Green Hustle is a shining example of how creativity and collaboration can come together to make Nottingham a more sustainable city, and we're proud to be part of that journey."

More than a festival, Green Hustle is about leaving a lasting impact. From planting permanent beds in Old Market Square to donating pop-up gardens to local schools, the festival keeps on giving long after the music fades. This winter, Green Hustle celebrated planting its 10,000th tree in partnership with Trees for Cities, connecting communities with nature and creating greener spaces across Nottingham.

Community at its heart, the festival wouldn’t be possible without its incredible partners and supporters. In addition to It’s in Nottingham, the event is backed by Experian, Nottingham College, and Savoy Systems.

Helen Emmett, Chief Financial Officer at Experian UK&I, shares her excitement:

“Experian is delighted to support Green Hustle, knowing it means so much to Nottingham’s citizens, including many Experian colleagues. Many of my colleagues, like me, recognise the importance of collectively improving the local environment and ensuring Nottingham is seen as a vibrant, inclusive city.”

Matthew Bunn, Sustainability Lead at Nottingham College, echoes this sentiment:

“Nottingham College understands the importance of this festival and is delighted to support it. As a collective, we can strive for a cleaner and more livable city, and this festival goes a long way in helping us all to achieve that goal.”

Green Hustle is delivered with the help of more than 100 partners, community groups and organisations, with hundreds of volunteer hours given last year to help bring it to life.

Don’t miss out — head to greenhustle.co.uk to learn more and join the movement.