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: 11am - 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
Children & Families
Workshop
Multibuy
Visual Arts Studio
Gallery Art Group
Saturdays 11 January - 29 March
Let you creative expression flourish in our Gallery Art Group.
Theatre & Dance
Multibuy
Djanogly Theatre
The Animator
Thu 27 Feb 2025
A high energy physical theatre biopic with dark political themes, holding an unsettling mirror to events today.
Highlights
See all our events
Exhibition
Cosmic Titans: Art, Science and the Quantum Universe
Sat 25 Jan – Sun 27 Apr 2025
This exhibition brings together art and science in a fascinating exploration of the quantum universe.
Music
CAVATINA
Multibuy
Djanogly Recital Hall
László Rózsa, John Butt & Jonathan Manson
Thu 30 Jan 2025
Bringing together a recorder, harpsichord and cello for an eclectic programme of classical music.
Theatre & Dance
Multibuy
Djanogly Theatre
Boy on the Roof
Sat 15 Feb 2025
A story of an unlikely friendship, acceptance, understanding and love.
Talk
Exhibition
Multibuy
Arts Lecture Theatre
Cosmic Titans: Opening Talk
Fri 24 Jan 2025
Join us to launch our new exhibition, with an introductory talk by co-curator Dr Ulrike Kuchner and a panel of participating artists.
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.
