Peggy's Skylight
BEST FOR
Ages 0+
ENTRY
Free
WHERE
Nottingham
What it’s like
Live jazz and world music in a small Lace Market venue that welcomes families at the right sessions.
This is a proper live jazz room, not a soft play with speakers, so the deal with kids is about timing your visit right. Under-18s are allowed in and family groups are welcome, as long as children aren't disruptive once the music starts. For anyone with kids under 13, the venue itself steers you towards the Twilight session (5 to 7:30pm) or a weekend lunch slot (Saturdays and Sundays, 12 to 4pm), which makes sense: a late Friday "Later" show with a well stocked bar isn't really the one for a nine-year-old.
Babies and toddlers who'll sit on a lap or in a pram don't need a ticket at all, which is a nice touch if you've got a little one who naps through anything. Saturday afternoons are free on the door, while standing for a normal show is £18 and a seat is £25. Dining shows come with the full a la carte Middle Eastern inspired menu and run longer, the Later shows are shorter and cheaper with lighter bites and desserts if you're not after a whole evening out.
There's no baby changing on site, which is worth knowing before you commit to a nappy-aged toddler and a two-hour set. Parking round Hockley is tight and mostly paid until 8pm, so the tram is the easier call: the venue's about 100 metres from the Lace Market stop, and the train station's a 15-minute walk if you're coming from further out.
You won't get the full band-and-bar Friday night experience with kids in tow, but the daytime and early sessions genuinely seem built for it. It's the kind of gig where the music's the whole point, so a fidgety toddler mid-solo is going to test everyone's patience, yours included.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Babies in a pram through to under-13s at the right session
- Parking
- On-street parking very limited
- Food
- Middle Eastern inspired menu. Full a la carte menu at dining shows, lighter bites and desserts at later shows
- Getting there by bus or train
- Less than a mile from Nottingham Train Station (15 minute walk), 100 metres from Nottingham tram (Lace Market stop), near multiple bus stops
- Parties
- Interested in booking for your group? Email bookings@peggysskylight.co.uk to discuss further
- No baby changing facilities, so plan accordingly with a young toddler
- The tram (Lace Market stop) is a lot easier than trying to park
- Standing tickets are cheaper than seated if you don't mind being on your feet
- Concessionary tickets exist for under-26s, Universal Credit or NUS card holders on selected shows
Plan your visit
Are children actually allowed in?
Yes, under-18s and family groups are welcome, as long as kids aren't disruptive during the performance.
What's the best time to bring younger kids?
The Twilight session (5 to 7:30pm) or the weekend lunch slot, Saturdays and Sundays 12 to 4pm. Those are the ones the venue itself points families towards.
How much does it cost?
Saturday afternoons are free on the door. Otherwise it's £18 to stand or £25 for a seat, with concessions for under-26s, Universal Credit or NUS card holders on some shows.
Do babies need a ticket?
Not if they're still in a pram or sitting on your lap.
Do we need to book ahead?
Booking isn't required, though there's a link online if you want a seated ticket with table service sorted in advance.
What's the food like?
Middle Eastern inspired menu. Dining shows get the full a la carte version, Later shows stick to lighter bites and desserts.
Is there parking nearby?
On-street parking round Hockley is very limited and mostly paid until 8pm. The tram stop at Lace Market is about 100 metres away, which is the easier option.
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