Nottingham Lakeside Arts

Lakeside, the University of Nottingham’s public arts centre, has established an enviable reputation for its year round programme of high quality exhibitions, music, theatre, dance, comedy and participatory events, appealing to audiences from across the region. In addition, Lakeside hosts a number of annual events including Chinese New Year celebrations, the International Children’s Theatre and Dance Festival, and LUSTRE - the Midlands premier contemporary craft makers’ market. Conveniently located on the University Park campus Lakeside houses two excellent cafes, the Gallery Café which serves homemade sandwiches, cakes, hot food and drink and Pavilion Café, a bistro and deli-bar serving speciality coffees, flavoured teas, wines and beers as well as sandwiches and paninis. Lakeside is the ideal place to take time out, wind down and experience the very best visual and performing arts.