Arts Festivals

Nottingham is home to some amazing Arts Festivals. In June and July communities across the city will be leading a celebration of all things creative and hosting a variety of fun-filled activities including art, music, dance, film, poetry, workshops and family fun. Everyone is welcome to get involved so come along and join the fun. Click on a festival below to find out more.

This year all of the community Arts Festivals have come together to celebrate the theme of ‘More In Common’. We believe that our neighbourhoods are great places to live with vibrant and diverse communities. We are proud of this diversity and the spirit of our communities. We believe that we have more in common than what divides us and that our differences are to be celebrated as a strength.

Together we take a stand to reject division and hatred. Instead we celebrate kindness, community, respect and all that unites us. Join the conversation on social media using #MoreInCommon and #NottinghamTogether.

Head to Wollaton Arts Festival for lots of fun workshops and activities with community events across Wollaton from Saturday 20 – Sunday 28 June. Whether you're 9 or 90, Wollaton Art Festival has got art workshops for both adults and children, community events, local tours, drama, music, singing and much more for you to enjoy!  At Bilborough Arts Festival you can join in on more Arts Festival fun as an amazing group of volunteers, artists, residents, schools and community groups come together to organise creative opportunities in venues across Bilborough from Saturday 27 June – Saturday 4 July. If you’re anywhere in the Bulwell area, don’t forget to take a look at the Bulwell Arts Festival which takes place from Saturday 4 – Saturday 11 July. Celebrate creativity within the community as they host a varied program of activities including art, music, dance, film, poetry, workshops and family fun across the Bulwell area. Interested in displaying your own artwork, or finding the perfect piece to display in your own home? At Sherwood Art Week, Saturday 20 June – Sunday 28 June, they provide a platform for local artists and crafters in the Sherwood area of Nottingham. During this special week in June, Sherwood is transformed into a giant Art Gallery as art of all kinds is displayed in the shops on Mansfield Road and Haydn Road. Join in on more fun arts and cultural activities at Bestwood Cultural Festival at Bestwood Park Church from Saturday 13 - Friday 19 June. Lastly, if you're anywhere in the Basford Area, be sure to check out Basfest, Wednesday 10 - Monday 15 June, for their annual celebration of arts and culture.