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  1. Shahana Rajani: Lines That World a River لکیروں سے دریا تھامنا

    Nottingham

    Nottingham Contemporary are excited to be sharing the first European solo exhibition by multi-disciplinary artist Shahana Rajani (b.1987, Pakistan).

    Venue

    Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

    Dates

    From:
    7 Feb 2026to10 May 2026Various Opening Times

    Indicative Availability

    Book Shahana Rajani: Lines That World a River لکیروں سے دریا تھامنا Online (opens in a new window)

  2. 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
  3. 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

    Indicative Availability

    Book The Anglo-Saxon Cemetery at Broughton Lodge, Willoughby-on-the-Wolds Online (opens in a new window)

  4. Talk: Andy Warhol And Photography

    Nottingham

    This talk by Dr Mark Rawlinson, Associate Professor in History of Art, explores photography as central to Andy Warhol's artistic practice, both as raw material for his iconic silkscreens and as a creative medium in its own right. It makes the case…

    Venue

    Lakeside Arts, Beeston

    Dates

    From:
    18 Mar 2026Open 18:00 - 19:00

    Indicative Availability

    Book Talk: Andy Warhol And Photography Online (opens in a new window)

  5. 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

    Indicative Availability

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  6. 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
  7. Dala Nasser: Cemetery of Martyrs

    Nottingham

    By using the process of frottage (the technique of taking a rubbing from an uneven surface), Nasser will transform the gallery space into a symbolic graveyard, creating a collection of charcoal rubbings collected from the graves of seminal artists,…

    Venue

    Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

    Dates

    From:
    7 Feb 2026to10 May 2026Various Opening Times
  8. Wednesday Walkthrough with Syma Tariq

    nottingham

    In this Wednesday Walkthrough, researcher, writer and sound practitioner Syma Tariq will guide visitors through Lines That World a River لکیروں سے دریا تھامنا, the first European solo exhibition by multi-disciplinary artist Shahana Rajani (b.1987,…

    Venue

    Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

    Dates

    From:
    4 Mar 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00

    Indicative Availability

    Book Wednesday Walkthrough with Syma Tariq Online (opens in a new window)

  9. Ritual and Remembrance Workshop with Winter Síofra Beaumont

    nottingham

    This workshop is a continuation of an aspect of Winter's practice dedicated to preserving the memories of those buried in the countless untended graves in cemeteries across Nottingham, by performing simple symbolic acts of kindness and respect.

    Venue

    Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

    Dates

    From:
    15 Apr 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00

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    Book Ritual and Remembrance Workshop with Winter Síofra Beaumont Online (opens in a new window)

  10. Artist Talk: Dala Nasser

    nottingham

    Join Dala Nasser for an Artist Talk and audience Q&A to learn more about her work on display at Nottingham Contemporary.

    Venue

    Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30

    Indicative Availability

    Book Artist Talk: Dala Nasser Online (opens in a new window)

  11. 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
  12. Curators' Walkthrough

    nottingham

    Join Nottingham Contemporary's Senior Curator Katie Simpson and Curator Niall Ó Faircheallaigh to discuss the key concepts and ideas presented in our two new exhibitions.

    Venue

    Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

    Dates

    From:
    25 Feb 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00

    Indicative Availability

    Book Curators' Walkthrough Online (opens in a new window)

  13. 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

    Indicative Availability

    Book Exhibition Exhibition Launch – Naeem Mohaiemen: THROUGH A MIRROR, DARKLY & Bonington Vitrines #30: A Semester in Nottingham, 1976 Online (opens in a new window)

  14. Andy Warhol: Pop Icon

    Nottingham

    Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was an American Pop artist who reimagined what art could be at a time of great social, political and technological change. This survey of works from across his career includes early drawings, painted screenprints and…

    Venue

    Lakeside Arts, Beeston

    Dates

    From:
    24 Jan 2026to19 Apr 2026Various Opening Times

    Indicative Availability

    Book Andy Warhol: Pop Icon Online (opens in a new window)

  15. Wednesday Walkthrough with Reuben Hutchinson-Wong

    nottingham

    Join ancient historian Reuben Hutchinson-Wong for a walkthrough of Cemetery of Martyrs - the first solo exhibition in a major cultural institution in the UK by artist Dala Nasser (b.1990, Lebanon).

    Venue

    Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

    Dates

    From:
    29 Apr 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00

    Indicative Availability

    Book Wednesday Walkthrough with Reuben Hutchinson-Wong Online (opens in a new window)

  16. 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

    Indicative Availability

    Book Exhibition LI QINGYU Online (opens in a new window)

  17. 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

    Indicative Availability

    Book THE LEEN: Nottingham's River Online (opens in a new window)

  18. 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

    Indicative Availability

    Book Spring Season Welcome Walkthrough: Amelia Diaz Online (opens in a new window)

  19. 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

    Indicative Availability

    Book The Wombles of Wimbledon at The Heights of Abraham Online (opens in a new window)

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  20. Bonington Vitrines #29: Through Our Eyes, In Our Words

    Dryden Street, Nottingham

    Bonington Vitrines #29: Through Our Eyes, In Our Words

    Venue

    Bonington Gallery, Nottingham

    Dates

    From:
    17 Jan 2026to7 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
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