Nottingham · Thu 20 May · Price not listed
The Fabulous Thunderbirds at Metronome, Nottingham
Metronome
Thursday 20 May 2027. Starts 19:00. Price not listed.
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Thu 20 MayThursday
| Date | Thursday, 20 May 2027 |
| Starts | 19:00 |
| Ends | 23:00 |
| Entry | Price not listed |
| Ages | Not listed |
| Listing | Being verified |
01 — The gig
BluesAbout the gig
The Fabulous Thunderbirds plays Metronome in Nottingham on Thursday, 20 May 2027.
For over 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American Blues band.
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02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts| Venue | Metronome |
| Area | Castle NG1 1AP |
| Genre | Blues |
| Status | Being verified |
03 — Find Metronome
CastleGetting there
The nearest station is Lace Market (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away.
04 — Planning
NottinghamYour night out
Smaller live music rooms in Nottingham often put you close to the stage, and support acts can be worth arriving early for.
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Travelling? The map shows exactly where Metronome is, and the Nottingham live music hub has what else is on around the same night.
The Fabulous Thunderbirds at Metronome, Nottingham
Thursday, 20 May 2027 · starts 19:00 · Metronome, Nottingham
Last updated: 5 October 2026
The Fabulous Thunderbirds — Quick Facts
For over 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American Blues band.
The Fabulous Thunderbirds are playing Metronome in Nottingham on Thursday, 20 May 2027. It starts at 19:00 and is listed to finish around 23:00. Expect Blues. This listing is part of the Nottingham grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Nottingham gigs there.
Nottingham has 203 upcoming gigs in the GigXchange directory, across 16 venues — 20 of them this week. Saturday is the city's busiest night for live music, and the average listed start time is 18:43. Metronome is number 6 among Nottingham's busiest rooms, with 3 gigs listed in the next 30 days.
Source: the GigXchange gig directory, refreshed nightly.What’s on in Nottingham this week — or see what’s on across the UK.
About this gig
For over 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American Blues band.
The artist — The Fabulous Thunderbirds
The Fabulous Thunderbirds headlines this Nottingham gig on Thursday, 20 May 2027. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste — expect Blues across the set.
The venue — Metronome
Metronome is in the Nottingham gig directory on GigXchange. Age policy and prices can change from night to night, so check the details here against the venue's own listing closer to the date.
Find Metronome
Castle, Nottingham, NG1 1AP
The nearest station is Lace Market (tram stop), about 5 minutes' walk away. Metronome is in Castle, Nottingham — use NG1 1AP for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue’s own site for parking and step-free access before you set off, and aim to arrive a little before 19:00.
Pure Reason Revolution at Rescue Rooms., Moon Walker at The Bodega, Deaf Havana at Rock City and Breed 77 at Rock City.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning your Nottingham night
Smaller live music rooms in Nottingham often put you close to the stage, and support acts can be worth arriving early for.
A price isn’t listed with us yet — check the venue’s own listing or socials before you go.
Travelling? The map on this page shows where Metronome is, and the Nottingham live music hub has what else is on around the same time.
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The Fabulous Thunderbirds at Metronome. The Fabulous Thunderbirds plays Metronome on Thursday 20 May from 19:00. Also on in Nottingham: Pure Reason Revolution at Rescue Rooms., Moon Walker at The Bodega and Deaf Havana at Rock City. Every upcoming show is in the Nottingham gig directory. Thinking past one night? The UK music festivals we have date-checked are on one festival timeline, clashes flagged.
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08 — At Metronome
8 more datesAlso on here
Dates here| The Skids, Theatre of Hate | Fri 20 Nov |
| Skids + Theatre Of Hate | Fri 20 Nov |
| The Bracknall | Wed 25 Nov |
| The Specials Ltd | Fri 22 Jan |
| Fabulous Thunderbirds | Wed 3 Feb |
| Tom Browne & The Brit Funk Association | Wed 10 Feb |
| Tom Browne, Brit Funk Association | Wed 10 Feb |
| Scientist | Wed 24 Feb |
09 — Coming up in Nottingham
Next in the cityWhat else is on
Coming up| Pure Reason RevolutionRescue Rooms. | Mon 2 Nov |
| Moon WalkerThe Bodega | Tue 3 Nov |
| Deaf HavanaRock City | Tue 3 Nov |
| Breed 77Rock City | Thu 5 Nov |
| Holy FawnThe Bodega | Thu 5 Nov |
| Messa, The Night EternalNottingham Rescue Rooms | Thu 5 Nov |
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