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.
Theatre & Dance
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Theatre
Mathroo Basha
Sat 1 Nov 2025
Acclaimed visual artist and filmmaker, Hetain Patel, performs as part of Nottdance, Nottingham's dance festival.
Highlights
See all our eventsChildren & Families
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Theatre
Stories in the Dust
Sat 15 – Sun 16 Nov 2025
Music and puppetry tell the tale of two travellers as they journey across a mysterious land. For ages 5-12.
Theatre & 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
Comedy
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Theatre
Trouble, Struggle, Bubble and Squeak
Thu 13 Nov 2025
Award-winning theatre maker and “Fringe legend” (Time Out), Victoria Melody, joined a historical re-enactment society…
Talk
Exhibition
Djanogly Theatre
Jo Fairfax: Heart and Mind
Wed 22 Oct 2025
This talk by artist Jo Fairfax accompanies his exhibition Deadly Sins, and will give an insight into his practice.
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.
