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About The Rescue Rooms

The Rescue Rooms is a beloved live music venue and bar in the heart of Nottingham. Since opening in 2003, it has hosted a wide range of artists and performances across its two intimate spaces: the Main Room (approximately 450 seats) and the Red Room (approximately 100 seats). While seating is not always shown on a public chart, seating can be arranged on request for events. We’ve got you covered with straightforward ticketing, reliable access tips, and nearby options for parking, transit, and stays.

Whether you’re catching a headline show in the Main Room or a more intimate set in the Red Room, The Rescue Rooms remains a trusted venue with a proven track record of great gigs and a friendly, no-fuss experience.

Practical details to help you plan your night: secure parking at Q-Park Talbot Street (Talbot Street Car Park, NG1 5GG) and blue badge parking nearby. For drop-offs, use Stanley Place. The Royal Centre tram stop is about 3 minutes on foot, with multiple bus routes stopping outside Rock City. Nottingham Station is a comfortable 15–20 minute walk away. For a place to stay, Premier Inn Nottingham City Centre (Goldsmith Street) sits practically on the doorstep, with other city-centre hotels within easy reach. If you’re looking for food before or after the gig, there are numerous nearby restaurants and bars—ideal for wrapping up a memorable night.

Notable performers who’ve graced The Rescue Rooms include The Killers, Kaiser Chiefs, Jake Bugg, The Libertines, Mumford & Sons, Ellie Goulding, Four Tet, and Bloc Party. If you’re booking for an event, contact access@alttickets.com or the Rescue reception in advance to arrange seating where available.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Masonic Place, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham NG1 5JT, UK.
  • Venue type: live music venue and bar with two performance spaces (Main Room and Red Room).
  • Capacity: Main Room 450 seats; Red Room 100 seats (total commonly cited as 550; configurations may vary).
  • Seating: no public seating chart; seating can be provided on request for events; contact access@alttickets.com or rescue reception in advance.
  • Parking: nearest car park is Q-Park Talbot Street (Talbot Street Car Park, NG1 5GG); blue badge parking nearby; drop-off point at Stanley Place.
  • Transit: nearest tram stop is Royal Centre (3 minutes on foot); several bus routes stop outside Rock City; ~15-20 minute walk from Nottingham Station.
  • Nearby hotels: Premier Inn Nottingham City Centre (Goldsmith Street) is on the doorstep; other city-centre hotels are nearby.
  • Notable events: has hosted acts such as The Killers, Kaiser Chiefs, Jake Bugg, The Libertines, Mumford & Sons, Ellie Goulding, Four Tet, Bloc Party; venue history notes include 450-capacity since opening in 2003.
  • Renamed/demolished: Rescue Rooms remains open under the same name and operator; no official renaming or demolition is recorded.