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
The Snowy Day
Sat 22 – Sun 23 Nov 2025
Step into a world blanketed in wonder with this new dance adaptation of Ezra Jack Keats’ classic, heart-warming tale. For ages 1-4.
Highlights
See all our eventsTheatre & Dance
£5 UoN Student
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Theatre
Bird
Tue 18 Nov 2025
Featuring high-energy Kathak dance and a specially commissioned live music score, award-winning dance comes to Lakeside.
Theatre & Dance
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Theatre
Ordinary Decent Criminal
Thu 20 Nov 2025
Returning to Lakeside Arts, Mark Thomas tells a tale of freedom, revolution and messy love.
Music
£5 UoN Student
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Recital Hall
Quatuor Agate
Thu 27 Nov 2025
Quatuor Agate's debut concert at Lakeside Arts, Nottingham, as these rising stars perform pieces by Mozart, Korngold and Beethoven.
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+.
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.
