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
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.
Children & Families
Music
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Theatre
Cinderella Ice Cream Seller
Sun 19 Apr 2026
A musical retelling of a fairy tale classic with storytelling, stunning live music, and theatrical magic. For ages 5+.
Highlights
See all our eventsTheatre & Dance
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Theatre
Macbeth
Fri 27 – Sat 28 Mar 2026
In this classic tale of greed and guilt, Flabbergast’s Macbeth fuses a rigorous and respectful approach to text and storytelling to bring a magical, lucid interpretation of Shakespeare’s blood-soaked tragedy to life.
Children & Families
Workshop
Multibuy Scheme
Performing Arts Studio
Collage Still Life
Thu 9 Apr 2026
Explore the Andy Warhol exhibition and then create your own bold, stencilled, and collaged artworks. For ages 8-14.
Music
£5 UoN Student
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Recital Hall
Brodsky Quartet & William Barton, Didgeridoo
Thu 16 Apr 2026
An exciting opportunity to hear the didgeridoo ('yidaki') playing alongside a classical string quartet.
Theatre & Dance
£5 UoN Student
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Theatre
A Night of Hip Hop Theatre
Fri 17 Apr 2026
Led by Joseph Toonga, Just Us Dance Theatre presents the inaugural performance of the UK's first paid Hip Hop Apprenticeship Company.
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.
