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 and families
Outdoor
Luminarium: LuminiMax
Sat 25 May – Sun 2 Jun 2024
Architects of Air are back with an amazing new luminarium!
Exhibition
Djanogly Gallery
Counter Culture
Fri 3 May – Sun 21 Jul 2024
A look at how Boots and shopping has evolved over the last 175 years.
Highlights
See all our eventsTheatre and dance
Multibuy
Djanogly Theatre
It Begins in Darkness
Sat 8 Jun 2024
A stripped-back dance performance working through emotions evoked from slavery and colonialism.
Children and families
Multibuy
Djanogly Theatre
Thingamabobas
Wed 29 May – Sun 2 Jun 2024
An interactive and playful, circus inspired, walk-through family experience.
Music
Multibuy
Djanogly Theatre
Harpland – Migration
Wed 5 Jun 2024
A new show from internationally renowned harp and electronica duo FitkinWall.
Children and families
Theatre and dance
Multibuy
Djanogly Theatre
Tom Thumb
Sun 23 Jun 2024
A classic story brought to life in a theatre show for ages 3+.
Talk
Multibuy
Djanogly Theatre
Black Women Activists
Wed 10 Jul 2024
A lunchtime talk to accompany the dear sisters exhibition.
Children and families
Talk
Multibuy
Djanogly Theatre
The Wonders of the Human Heart
Sun 30 Jun 2024
Join us to learn about the wonders of the human heart.
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.
