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
Music
£5 UoN Student
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Theatre
Miqayel Voskanyan Quartet
Fri 12 Jun 2026
An Armenian tar virtuoso leads an international quartet, blending traditional modes with contemporary jazz and grooves.
Exhibition
Djanogly Gallery
Reflections
Sat 1 – Sun 30 Aug 2026
Our first-ever Drawing Open, exhibiting selected work from UK-based artists working with drawing.
Highlights
See all our eventsExhibition
Djanogly Gallery
Drawn Through Time
Sat 9 May – Sun 26 Jul 2026
Drawing inspiration from Titian’s rare woodcut, four artists utilize meticulous, slow-process drawing to re-evaluate history.
Exhibition
Angear Visitor Centre
Fleur Patrick
Sat 9 May – Sun 19 Jul 2026
This free exhibition presents a series of oil paintings that reimagine found images in unexpected ways.
Children & Families
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Theatre
Flyaway Katie
Sun 28 Jun 2026
Based on the book by Polly Dunbar, and part of Nottingham Puppet Festival, this performance is for ages 2-7.
Talk
Exhibition
Djanogly Theatre
Discussion Through Time
Wed 24 Jun 2026
Join artists Penny McCarthy and George Shaw in conversation about the role of drawing and its relation to the past.
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.
