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Christmas 2026

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Festive events at Lakeside...

Children & Families
An illustration of a girl and an owl casting spells to make snow
Multibuy Scheme

Djanogly Theatre

The Snowsmith

Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027

A festive family show full of puppetry, live music and storytelling, from Half a String. For ages 4+.

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Children & Families
Theatre & Dance
Music
On a stage circled by seated audience members, a man in a Santa hat plays a grand piano, accompanied by two string musicians.
£5 UoN Student
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Djanogly Recital Hall

Rag & Bone Christmas

Sat 12 Dec 2026

A candlelit cabaret of ghosts, songs and salvaged cheer for the whole family.

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Music
A band of musicians perform on a warmly lit stage.
£5 UoN Student
Multibuy Scheme

East Midlands Conference Centre, Theatre

Jess Gillam Band

Sun 13 Dec 2026

A show packed with energy, joy and vibrant festive music, from this award-winning saxophonist.

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Children & Families
Workshop
A photo of a crafted Brussel sprouts Christmas tree decoration with a crown and googly eyes on
Multibuy Scheme

Performing Arts Studio

Silly Christmas Decoration Workshop

Sat 12 Dec 2026

A fun, family, festive workshop creating quirky, hands-on Christmas decorations all together. Suitable for ages 6+.

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Workshop
A Christmas wreath made from fabric
Multibuy Scheme

Performing Arts Studio

Festive Wreath Making

Sat 12 Dec 2026

Unwind and get creative making a unique, modern festive wreath from fabric and recycled materials.

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Workshop
A lino printed card and block detailing a small bird sitting on a branch.
Multibuy Scheme

Performing Arts Studio

Linocut Printmaking

Sat 21 Nov 2026

Master linocut printing basics, design techniques, and press-free printing. Take your block home for Christmas card-making.

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Exhibitions to enjoy throughout the holidays

Exhibition
A black man looks straight at the camera, wearing a stitched style wrestling mask.

Djanogly Gallery

LagosPhoto: Stories of Movement and Belonging

Sat 19 Sep 2026 – Sun 10 Jan 2027

A free, thought-provoking exhibition, featuring photographic work from artists across the African continent.

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Exhibition
An image of a boy with yellow paint over his face, covered in blue petals.

Angear Visitor Centre

The Flower & The Wall: Byron Mohammad Hamzah

Sat 19 Sep 2026 – Sun 10 Jan 2027

This poignant project, and free exhibition, highlights the resilient spirit, hope, and pride of Malaysia’s marginalized, stateless youth.

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Exhibition
Artefacts from Trent Valley sit on a grey background.

University of Nottingham Museum

Prehistoric Lives in the Trent Valley

Fri 24 Jul 2026 – Sun 10 Jan 2027

This exhibition explores the prehistoric occupation of the Trent Valley and the material traces these ancient communities left behind.

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Exhibition
A historic print dating from 1606, with a lion standing on his hind legs, with a scroll of text above his head.

Weston Gallery

Secret and Sacred Libraries from East Midlands Parishes

Thu 8 Oct 2026 – Sun 28 Feb 2027

Explore rare books from historic East Midlands parish libraries, revealing the profound intellectual curiosity and daily lives of priests.

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