About The City Brief Carlton
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Carlton
Carlton has a rich history and a lively community. From the tales linked to Sherwood Forest to local events in neighbourhoods like St Ann's and Wilford, there's plenty to discover. The City Brief helps people in Carlton stay informed about what’s happening each week. We cover the events and activities that bring people together, from seasonal festivals to community sessions and regular markets. We focus on giving you clear information so you can make the most of your time. We follow events throughout the year, like the Sherwood Forest Folk Festival and the Robin Hood Festival. We also highlight community initiatives and markets such as Market Kitchen, which appear week after week. This ensures you’re updated on what’s happening in Carlton Hill and other residential areas, so you’re always aware of local gatherings and seasonal celebrations. Carlton Hill Recreation Ground is one of the spaces where community life happens, and there are always events worth attending, centred on wellbeing, culture, food, or simply connecting with neighbours. We cover the full range of Carlton's activity, from small neighbourhood events to larger festivals that attract people from the surrounding region. We believe local knowledge is valuable. Knowing what’s on helps you plan, explore new interests, and feel connected to where you live. The City Brief aims to make this easier, delivering an honest picture of Carlton’s event landscape each week, keeping you informed about what matters.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Carlton – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
The City Brief is a global network of local newsletters. We succeed in sending the best of local information to local people. To learn more, visit our main website.
About the editor
The City Brief Carlton is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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