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
Material Worlds
Sat 17 May – Sun 31 Aug 2025
An ambitious, free, group exhibition exploring how contemporary artists are using textiles in surprising and radical ways.
Circus
Theatre & Dance
Multibuy
Djanogly Theatre
Gobbess
Thu 19 Jun 2025
Perfectly blending circus skills and spoken word Naomi Wood will have you captivated.
Highlights
See all our eventsMusic
Multibuy
Djanogly Theatre
Iona Lane
Wed 11 Jun 2025
Highlands-based folk singer, songwriter, storyteller Iona Lane delivers poetic songs that link unheard stories with today’s world.
Children & Families
Workshop
Multibuy
Performing Arts Studio
Puppet Play in a Week
Monday 4 – Friday 8 August
Join award-winning puppetry company Half a String for an exciting week-long workshop. For ages 8+.
Theatre & Dance
Multibuy
Djanogly Theatre
La Nuova Flora & The Pearl
Tue 15 Jul 2025
A euphoric evening, a double bill of dance, bursting with power, energy and emotion.
Theatre & Dance
Multibuy
Djanogly Theatre
BATSHIT
Fri 3 – Sat 4 Oct 2025
One of THE shows of Edinburgh 2024. A wildly theatrical, darkly comic, and deeply intimate reckoning with the myths and misconceptions of female madness.
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.
