Nature to Explore
If you’re a nature lover is there any better way to spend the day than outdoors surrounded by greenery, water, and wildlife?
Creative by nature
Creative by Nature
Welcome to Lakeside arts
We're the University of Nottingham’s public arts centre and the region’s leading venue for theatre and dance for children and families.
EAT & DRINK:
Pavilion Café
Mon - Fri: 8am - 4pm
Sat - Sun: 10am - 4pm
Gallery Café
Tue - Sat: 10am - 4pm
Sun: 12pm - 4pm
Mon: Closed
BOX OFFICE:
Tue - Sat: 11am - 4pm
Sun: 12pm - 4pm
Mon: Closed
Discover what's on
From towering sculptures to tiny puppets, we have arts and culture for everyone at Lakeside Arts. Check out our What's On page to find out more!
Don't miss
Exhibition
Djanogly Gallery
Kate MccGwire
Sat 20 Sep 2025 – Sun 4 Jan 2026
Returning to Djanogly Gallery with a solo exhibition, Kate MccGwire presents her extraordinary and compelling sculptures.
Children & Families
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Theatre
Christmas at Lakeside: The Littlest Yak
Sat 13 Dec 2025 – Sun 4 Jan 2026
LAStheatre’s adaptation of the award-winning book by Lu Fraser and Kate Hindley. For ages 3+.
Highlights
See all our eventsChildren & Families
Workshop
Multibuy Scheme
Visual Arts Studio
Gallery Art Group
Saturdays 10 January – 7 February & 28 February – 28 March
A weekly art group, to let teens express their creativity and help build their portfolio. For ages 11-18.
Exhibition
Djanogly Gallery
Andy Warhol: Pop Icon
Sat 24 Jan – Sun 19 Apr 2026
An exhibition covering the career of Pop artist Andy Warhol, including rare drawings, screenprints, and photographs of celebrities.
Music
£5 UoN Student
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Recital Hall
Sky with the Four Suns
Thu 5 Feb 2026
Enter a realm flooded with light and sound, as Manchester Collective return to Lakeside Arts.
Theatre & Dance
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Theatre
TWAWSI – The World As We See It
Sat 7 Feb 2026
ACE Dance and Music presents exhilarating contemporary dance: a bold double bill redefining the African diaspora through powerful, emotive physicality.
Shape Your day
Let us help make the most of your visit, with our inspirational itineraries. There is something for everyone!
Art Lovers
Enjoy a day out at Lakeside full of creativity and inspiration with free exhibitions and installations all year round.
Family Day Out
Lakeside is the perfect place to bring the whole family, there is something for every generation. We’ve picked a few (or eight) of our favourites…
PlanYour visit
Find everything you need to know about visiting Lakeside Arts. See below for our opening times, how to get to us, and access information.
Opening Times
Find the opening times for all of our wonderful spaces and buildings here.
