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Considered to be one of the most creative cities in the UK, you're never far from an art exhibition, installation or gallery in Nottingham. Rich in culture, the city is a hub for the arts and you can enjoy a huge range of events here - from national touring shows to local artist performances.

Galleries in Nottingham

In the city centre, you can enjoy world-class modern art at Nottingham Contemporary. Designed by the award-winning architects Caruso St John, this unique building is situated in the heart of city centre. One of the largest galleries of its kind in the UK, this beautiful space hosts a diverse range of exhibitions by international artists. It is free to enter and is one of our top recommendations for visitors to Nottingham.

Located in Hyson Green, New Art Exchange is the largest art centre in the UK dedicated to culturally diverse arts. This modern gallery welcomes an ever-changing series of exhibitions, showcasing the work of both British and international artists. Alongside the exhibitions, the gallery also hosts a popular programme of events with film screenings, festivals, workshops and live performances taking place throughout the year. And the best part? Entry to exhibitions and events is free!

Based in the idyllic grounds of Highfields Park, Lakeside Arts is the University of Nottingham's public arts centre and museum. This unique venue hosts an eclectic events programme, featuring live music, art exhibitions, dance shows and theatre performances. There are two excellent cafés on-site, and a gallery shop selling original works by leading craftmakers.

Founded in 1969, Bonington Gallery has been at the forefront of Nottingham’s visual arts community for over fifty years. Situated at the heart of Nottingham Trent University’s (NTU) School of Art & Design, the gallery's exhibitions and events are completely free to access, and open to the public. Past exhibitions have featured local, national and international artists, including Hetain Patel, Frank Stella, Permindar Kaur, Steve McQueen and Andrew Logan.

Situated just a stone's throw from the historic Lace Market in Nottingham, the Fletcher Gate Art Gallery is the centre for original fine art in Nottingham. This established gallery stocks a wide variety of original art, including work by local artists. Whether you're a keen collector or just looking for a special piece for your home, you will find plenty of beautiful artwork here.

Art galleries in Nottinghamshire

If you want to get creative yourself, Patchings Art Centre offers a year-round programme of classes and workshops to suit a range of skill levels and ages. Located in Calverton, this art school and gallery also host monthly exhibitions and events, including a prestigious and nationally renowned Art Festival in July. If you want to pick up some supplies, there is an art shop on-site, as well as a gift shop, framing centre and café.

Situated on the historic Welbeck estate, the award-winning Harley Gallery hosts a range of contemporary exhibitions by leading artists. Featuring everything from ceramics to photography, exhibitions change five times a year, so there is always something new to see. Just next door, the Portland Collection displays treasures from Welbeck’s significant historic collection, built over 400 years by the Dukes of Portland. This elegant gallery features an extraordinary array of oil paintings, miniatures, ceramics, silverware and furniture.

Established in 1992, Thoresby Gallery was originally built to house the Pierrepont Collection. Now welcoming over 80,000 visitors a year, the gallery has evolved to host an eclectic programme of exhibitions throughout the year. For local artists, there are regular open exhibitions where both professionals and amateurs have the chance to showcase their work.

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Teeth - An exhibition by Lucy Stevens at Creswell Crags

Teeth - An exhibition by Lucy Stevens at Creswell Crags

Worksop

A vibrant exhibition of colourful mixed media paintings inspired by the mammal teeth collection at Creswell Crags.

Venue

Creswell Crags, Worksop

Dates

From:

12 Oct 2025to28 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet

Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet

Nottingham

Nottingham will host two spectacular immersive art experiences in 2026: Beyond Monet and Beyond Van Gogh – two unforgettable experiences under one roof.

Dates

From:

18 July 2026to7 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
ALEXIS CHABALA The Beat Beneath Us

ALEXIS CHABALA The Beat Beneath Us

Nottingham

An exhibition celebrating the pioneers and torchbearers of Funk, Soul, R&B, Hip Hop, Dancehall, and Afrobeat(s). Captured over several years by London-based photographer Alexis Chabala, the work honours artists whose influence shaped global music…

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:

24 Jan 2026to19 Apr 2026
Spring Season Welcome Walkthrough: Amelia Diaz

Spring Season Welcome Walkthrough: Amelia Diaz

nottingham

Wednesday 11 February 2026 | 1pm - 2pm Nottingham Contemporary Free event (booking is required due to limited capacity)
Join Nottingham Contemporary in welcoming their latest exhibitions with this special guided walkthrough led by one of their…

Venue

Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

Dates

From:
11 Feb 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00
Exhibition LI QINGYU

Exhibition LI QINGYU

Nottingham

Lakeside Arts, Wallner Gallery Tuesday 20 January – Friday 27 February 2026 Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 4pm Free admission
This exhibition showcases the exquisite scroll paintings of Li Qingyu, a nationally…

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:

20 Jan 2026to27 Feb 2026Various Opening Times
Naeem Mohaiemen: THROUGH A MIRROR DARKLY

Naeem Mohaiemen: THROUGH A MIRROR DARKLY

Dryden Street, Nottingham

Naeem Mohaiemen: THROUGH A MIRROR DARKLY

Venue

Bonington Gallery, Nottingham

Dates

From:

21 Mar 2026to9 May 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
The Anglo-Saxon Cemetery at Broughton Lodge, Willoughby-on-the-Wolds

The Anglo-Saxon Cemetery at Broughton Lodge, Willoughby-on-the-Wolds

Nottingham

Friday 30 January – Sunday 12 July 2026 Open Thursday - Sunday, 12noon - 4pm University of Nottingham Museum Free admission
The cemetery discovered at Broughton Lodge, Willoughby-on-the-Wolds, in Nottinghamshire was a pioneering community…

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:

30 Jan 2026to12 July 2026Various Opening Times
Project Lab - Professor Veronica Pickering: First Black Female High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire

Project Lab - Professor Veronica Pickering: First Black Female High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire

Nottingham

To celebrate Black History Month, we are honoured to profile Professor Veronica Pickering MBS HAC in our Project Lab.

Venue

National Justice Museum, Nottingham

Dates

From:

8 Oct 2025to31 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Ibiye Camp: layt de kam

Ibiye Camp: layt de kam

Dryden Street, Nottingham

Ibiye Camp: layt de kam

Venue

Bonington Gallery, Nottingham

Dates

From:

17 Jan 2026to7 Mar 2026Various Opening Times
WE THE PEOPLE America's Fight for Freedom and Beyond

WE THE PEOPLE America's Fight for Freedom and Beyond

University Park, Nottingham

The United States of America was founded upon an idea of freedom. As a place of refuge from religious persecution and the birthplace of a new political system, the American colonists who rebelled against British rule saw themselves as the founders…

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:

1 Apr 2026to13 Sep 2026Various Opening Times
30 Objects Representing Justice Exhibition

30 Objects Representing Justice Exhibition

Nottingham

This exhibition explores justice through legal, social, and cultural lenses, showing how its meaning has continually evolved and remains contested today. Stories of marginalised voices, inequality, and resilience sit beside symbols of state control…

Venue

National Justice Museum, Nottingham

Dates

From:

28 July 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Free Lunchtime Walkthrough: layt de kam (BSL interpreted)

Free Lunchtime Walkthrough: layt de kam (BSL interpreted)

Dryden Street, Nottingham

Free Lunchtime Walkthrough: layt de kam (BSL interpreted)

Venue

Bonington Gallery, Nottingham

Dates

From:
28 Jan 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00
Spring 2026 Exhibition Launch Party

Spring 2026 Exhibition Launch Party

nottingham

Friday 6 February 2026 | 6.30pm - 9pm Nottingham Contemporary Free admission (donations encouraged)
Join Nottingham Contemporary to celebrate the launch of two new spring season exhibitions, Shahana Rajani: Lines that World a River لکیروں سے…

Venue

Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

Dates

From:
6 Feb 2026Open 18:30 - 23:00
The Norton Disney Dodecahedron – Its Discovery and Excavation

The Norton Disney Dodecahedron – Its Discovery and Excavation

University Park, Nottingham

An exhibition looking at the last two years of excavations at Norton Disney and the current understanding of dodecahedra.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:

25 July 2025to18 Jan 2026
Nottingham Light Night

Nottingham Light Night

Nottingham

Light Night returns to Nottingham! Do something different on a Friday or Saturday night and enjoy FREE cultural events in Nottingham after dark.

Venue

Old Market Square, Nottingham

William Booth Birthplace Museum, Nottingham

Dates

From:

6 Feb 2026to7 Feb 2026Open 17:00 - 22:00
The Wombles of Wimbledon at The Heights of Abraham

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The Wombles of Wimbledon at The Heights of Abraham

Great Uncle Bulgaria and litter-picking expert Orinoco are heading to the Heights of Abraham this year and looking forward to meeting young and old visitors alike

Venue

Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre, South Yorkshire

Bolsover Castle, Nottinghamshire

Silverhill, Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire

Heights of Abraham, Nottinghamshire

Dates

From:

24 May 2026to2 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30

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Exhibition Exhibition Launch – Naeem Mohaiemen: THROUGH A MIRROR, DARKLY & Bonington Vitrines #30: A Semester in Nottingham, 1976

Exhibition Exhibition Launch – Naeem Mohaiemen: THROUGH A MIRROR, DARKLY & Bonington Vitrines #30: A Semester in Nottingham, 1976

Dryden Street, Nottingham

Exhibition Exhibition Launch – Naeem Mohaiemen: THROUGH A MIRROR, DARKLY & Bonington Vitrines #30: A Semester in Nottingham, 1976

Venue

Bonington Gallery, Nottingham

Dates

From:
20 Mar 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
Exhibition launch: layt de lam / Bonington Vitrines #29 Through Our Eyes, In Our Words

Exhibition launch: layt de lam / Bonington Vitrines #29 Through Our Eyes, In Our Words

Dryden Street, Nottingham

Exhibition launch: layt de lam / Bonington Vitrines #29 Through Our Eyes, In Our Words

Venue

Bonington Gallery, Nottingham

Dates

From:
16 Jan 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00
THE LEEN: Nottingham's River

THE LEEN: Nottingham's River

Nottingham

From its source in the Robin Hood Hills above Newstead Abbey to the River Trent at the Meadows, the River Leen connects places and communities. This exhibition puts the Leen at the centre of the story of modern Nottingham.

Dates

From:

9 Oct 2025to16 Mar 2026Open 12:00 - 16:00
Simeon Barclay: In Place of Fear

Simeon Barclay: In Place of Fear

Nottingham

In this new exhibition Simeon Barclay draws upon a rich vein of pop cultural sources, producing works that activate complex cultural histories, whilst exploring the ways in which we navigate identity, both imposed or self-curated.

Venue

New Art Exchange, Nottingham

Dates

From:

11 Oct 2025to31 Jan 2026Various Opening Times