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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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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
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
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
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
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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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
Basel Abbas & Ruanne Abou-Rahme

Basel Abbas & Ruanne Abou-Rahme

nottingham

Private View: Fri 26 Sep, Sat 27 Sep – Sun 11 Jan | 2025 | 10am - 5pm
Nottingham Contemporary
FREE
We are proud to present a major new commission by the Palestinian artist duo Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme who work together across…

Venue

Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

Dates

From:

27 Sep 2025to11 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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
KATE MccGWIRE Quiver

KATE MccGWIRE Quiver

University Park, Nottingham

Kate MccGwire is an internationally renowned British artist who works with natural materials – most notably ethically sourced birds' feathers – to create extraordinary and compelling sculptures.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:

20 Sep 2025to4 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
rarescale: Sounds Strangely Good, Ya?

rarescale: Sounds Strangely Good, Ya?

nottingham

Gallery 1, Nottingham Contemporary Sunday 11 January 2026 | 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm Free *Donatations appreciated
Nottingham Contemporary are delighted to be collaborating with East Midlands chamber ensemble rarescale to present a series of…

Venue

Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

Dates

From:
11 Jan 2026Various Opening Times
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
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
I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih: Feels Strangely Good, Ya?

I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih: Feels Strangely Good, Ya?

Nottingham

We are proud to be presenting the first international institutional solo exhibition of the late Balinese artist I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih "Murni".

Venue

Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

Dates

From:

27 Sep 2025to11 Jan 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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
Andy Warhol: Behind the Scenes

Andy Warhol: Behind the Scenes

Nottingham

Thursday 5 February 2026 | 1 - 2pm Djanogly Theatre Tickets £3.50 (free concessions)
Art historian, curator and critic, Dr Jean Wainwright, explores the factors that shaped Warhol's art from his childhood experiences in Pittsburgh to his move…

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
5 Feb 2026Open 13:00 - 14:00
JO FAIRFAX: Deadly Sins

JO FAIRFAX: Deadly Sins

Nottingham

For his solo exhibition, Jo Fairfax presents a series of 3D-printed sculptures exploring the emotional characteristics of the seven deadly sins.

Dates

From:

13 Sep 2025to4 Jan 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
TALK: ANDY WARHOL AND PHOTOGRAPHY

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
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