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Join our Business and Gallery Circle

Our Business and Gallery Circles are a group of leading businesses and commercial galleries who enjoy an association with an internationally recognised public gallery, while supporting local educational programmes and community outreach projects.

By joining you will ga...

Embrace Angels Event
Tue 22 Jul, 4pm-6.30pm & Wed 23 Jul, 3pm-7.30pm, half-hour slots
two people hugging with robotic parts around them.

Click here to book tickets for 22nd July

1525: Technical Skills Young People
Wed 18 Jun, 4pm–6pm
Two people surrounded by glowing laptops, a TV and various cables.

Are you curious about how our exhibitions come together?

Learn about the behind the scenes of running so...

Early Years Sensory Workshops: We are Wonderlings Family Activities
Mon 2 Jun – Mon 15 Sep, Mondays 2 Jun, 7 Jul & 15 Sep
Photo: Dee Kalakoti


If you have booked a ticket and can no longer make it, please email info@nottinghamcontemporary.org so we can allocate your ticket to someone else, thank you.

Join our experienced Play & Learn Facilitator...

May Half Term Family Activities: Play and Playback Past, Family Activities, Workshop
Tue 27 May – Thu 29 May, 10am - 12pm & 1 - 3pm
A small child playing on homemade DJ decks, wearing headphones. They are looking up and behind them is a black curtain and fairy lights hanging.

Our popular family activities are back for May Half Term!

Our new

Candlelight: Rings and Dragons Past, Music
Fri 9 May, 8.30pm–9.30pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi Past, Music
Fri 9 May, 6pm–7pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlel...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele Past, Music
Sat 3 May, 6pm–7pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Adele at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons Past, Music
Sat 3 May, 8.30pm–9.30pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.<...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele Past, Music
Sat 26 Apr, 8.30pm–9.30pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Adele at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: Rings and Dragons Past, Music
Sat 26 Apr, 6pm–7pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Jazz Night at Blend at Contemporary Past, Music
Fri 11 Apr, 7pm–10pm
A band in a cafe

Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music and delicious food at Blend at Contemporary!

On Fri 11 Apr, we’re hosting a Jazz Night featuring the incredible Lucas Walters, Jack Benjamin & Jami...

Easter Family Activities: Spaces of Belonging Past, Family Activities
Tue 8 Apr – Thu 17 Apr, 10am-12pm & 1pm-3 pm, Tues, Weds & Thurs
a child looking through a large cardboard tube

Our popular Easter holiday family activities are back! Join in to create and play in our large space.

Our fantastic Play & Learn Facilitators are on hand to guide you through the activities, with lots of materials for you to have fun with! As always, we'l...

Early Years Sensory Workshops: We are Wonderlings Past, Family Activities
Mon 17 Mar – Mon 28 Apr, Mondays 17, 24 & 31 Mar & 28 Apr
a toddler playing in an early years workshop, surrounded by cushions, books and lights

These sessions are fully booked. Click here to join the waitlist.
If you have booked a ticket and can no longer make it, please email info@nottinghamconte...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele Past, Music
Sat 8 Mar, 6pm–7pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Adele at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons Past, Music
Sat 8 Mar, 8.30pm–9.30pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.<...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Pink Floyd Past, Music
Fri 7 Mar, 6pm–7pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Pink Floyd at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

...

Candlelight: Rings and Dragons Past, Music
Fri 7 Mar, 8.30pm–9.30pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: A Tribute to Céline Dion Past, Music
Sat 22 Feb, 8.30pm–9.30pm
a cello in candlelight with text over the image reading "fever presents candlelight"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Céline Dion at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: The Best of Bollywood and Tollywood on Strings Past, Music
Sat 22 Feb, 6pm–7pm
outstretched hands in candlelight with text over the image reading "fever presents candlelight"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Bollywood and Tollywood on Strings at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow o...

Candlelight: Ed Sheeran meets Coldplay Past, Music
Fri 21 Feb, 8.30pm–9.30pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Ed Sheeran meets Coldplay at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlel...

Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons Past, Music
Fri 21 Feb, 6pm–7pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.<...

February Half Term Family Activities: Tall Tales Past, Family Activities, Workshop
Tue 18 Feb – Thu 20 Feb, 10am - 12pm & 1 - 3pm
families playing in a workshop space

Bring your memories to life through sculpture!

Exploring the themes in our new exhibitions, join in to create, construct and deconstruct. Mix and match to weave a tale of stories greater than t...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele Past, Music
Sat 15 Feb, 6pm–7pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Adele at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: Rings and Dragons Past, Music
Sat 15 Feb, 8.30pm–9.30pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special Past, Music
Fri 14 Feb, 6pm-7pm and 8.30pm-9.30pm
red rose petals with text over the image reading "fever presents candlelight"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Valentine's Day Special at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow ...

Palestinian Film Festival Past, Film
Sun 2 Feb, 10am-6pm, 15+
a green and white poster with text reading "nottingham Palestine film festival 02.02.2025"

The Nottingham Palestinian Film Festival is here to showcase the rich culture and stories of Palestine through the lens of talented filmmakers. Join us for a festival featuring thought-provoking contemporary films that explore the everyday challenges Palestinians face due to t...

1-2-1 DIALOGUES Sessions for Practitioners Past, Event
Sat 1 Feb – Fri 28 Feb, various slots throughout February
A surreal painting depicts two people in a room with various sculptures and a strange object in a glass case, surrounded by green tones.

DIALOGUES is a rolling programme, offering free online 1-2-1 sessions. These informal sessions with Nottingham Contemporary staff are aimed at early-career artists based in the Midlands region.

These sessions will last up to 30 minutes and give participants the chance ...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Oasis Past, Music
Fri 31 Jan, 6pm–7pm
a union jack with the words "fever presents candlelight"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Oasis at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Progr...

Candlelight: Ed Sheeran meets Coldplay Past, Music
Fri 31 Jan, 8.30pm–9.30pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Ed Sheeran meets Coldplay at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlel...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele Past, Music
Thu 30 Jan, 6pm–7pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Adele at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: Rings and Dragons Past, Music
Thu 30 Jan, 8.30pm–9.30pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: A Tribute to Pink Floyd Past, Music
Sat 11 Jan, 8.30pm–9.30pm
a cello with text over the top saying "fever presents candlelight"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Pink Floyd at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

...

Candlelight: Ed Sheeran meets Coldplay Past, Music
Sat 11 Jan, 6pm–7pm
an abstract colourful image with text "fever presents candlelight"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Ed Sheeran meets Coldplay at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlel...

Candlelight: Rings and Dragons Past, Music
Fri 10 Jan, 8.30pm–9.30pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer Past, Music
Fri 10 Jan, 6pm–7pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele Past, Music
Fri 3 Jan, 8.30pm–9.30pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Adele at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: Rings and Dragons Past, Music
Fri 3 Jan, 6pm–7pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks Past, Music
Sat 21 Dec, 8.30pm–9.30pm
A Violing amongst festive foliage and candles. over the image white text reads "fever presents candlelight"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Movie Soundtracks at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candl...

Candlelight: Christmas Pop Hits On Strings Past, Music
Sat 21 Dec, 6pm–7pm
candles on a gold tray overlaid with white text "fever presents candlelight"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Pop Hits On Strings at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of can...

Candlelight: Rings and Dragons Past, Music
Fri 20 Dec, 6pm–7pm
an image of red dragon scales overlaid with white text reading "fever presents Candlelight"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer Past, Music
Fri 20 Dec, 8.30pm–9.30pm
an abstract blue image overlaid with white text reading "candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele Past, Music
Sat 14 Dec, 6pm–7pm
a violinist playing in a candlelit room. Text over the top of the image reads "candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Adele at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: Rings and Dragons Past, Music
Sat 14 Dec, 8.30pm–9.30pm
an image of dragon scales overlaid with text reading "fever presents candlelight"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

LGBTQ+ Festive Family Meet Up Past, Family Activities
Sat 7 Dec, 2pm–4pm
LGBTQ+ Family Festive Meet-Up Graphic

A chance for LGBTQ+ parents and their kids to get together for some festive fun!

Get stuck into family–friendly crafts, explore the books and sensory toys in the cosy corner, tuck into a mince pie or simply chill out and soak up the festive spirit.

Tickets ar...

PSC Palestinian Cultural Day Past, Music, Dance
Sun 24 Nov, 12pm–4pm
a red poster featuring a white dove on top of a watermelon slice. Text reads "Palestinian culture day 24th nov 12-4pm" "Dabke performance and workshop with the habibi dabke troop" "cooking demo Palestinian recipes with Serena araj" "live music with saied silbak" "all profits to PALMED"

Join us at this family friendly fundraising event in collaboration with Nottingham Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (PSC) celebrating the rich culture of Palestine through food, dance and music.

The event will feature a cooking demonstration of traditional Palestinian r...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele Past, Music
Fri 15 Nov, 6pm–7pm
an image of a violin in front of candles overlaid with white text reading "candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Adele at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: A Tribute to David Bowie Past, Music
Fri 15 Nov, 8.30pm–9.30pm
a violin in candlelight with text over the image reading "Candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of David Bowie at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

...

October Half Term Family Activities: Kindectivity! Past, Family Activities, Workshop
Tue 22 Oct – Thu 31 Oct, 10am - 12noon & 1 - 3pm, each Tue, Wed & Thu
A father kissing the top of his child's head. Just in front of them is another child with headphones on in our workshop space

It's time for some Kindectivity! We're celebrating the themes in our current exhibition showing the work of Donald Rodney one of Britain's leading Black artists. Join us as we explore ...

Reclaim the Night 2024 Banner Making and Print Workshop Past, Event
Sat 19 Oct, 1pm–4pm
women holding a banner which reads "woman life freedom"

Please join us at Nottingham Contemporary before the Reclaim The Night march for a free print and banner making workshop. Make your own shirts, bags and placards as well as contributing to the collective banner that will be taken on the march. This is a wonderful opportunity t...

1-2-1 DIALOGUES Sessions for Practitioners Past, Event
Thu 10 Oct – Wed 18 Dec
Green painting of a gallery room

DIALOGUES is a rolling programme, offering free online 1-2-1 sessions. These informal sessions with Nottingham Contemporary staff are aimed at early-career artists based in the Midlands region.

These sessions will last up to 30 minutes and give participants the chance ...

Early Years Sensory Workshops: We are Wonderlings Past, Family Activities
Mon 7 Oct – Mon 9 Dec, Mondays 7 Oct, 4 & 18 Nov, 9 Dec
a group of children with face paint on standing around a Lightbox filled with wooden shapes

Join our experienced Play & Learn Facilitators and book your FREE place on our We are Wonderlings workshops.

You and your little one can explore the world through sensory free play, in a safe and stimulating environment. Each s...

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer Past, Music
Sat 14 Sep, 6pm–7pm

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of...

Candlelight: Rings and Dragons Past, Music
Sat 14 Sep, 8.30pm–9.30pm
dragon scales with text over the image reading "fever presents candelight"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

The Screen at Contemporary - SLOW. FAST. STRANGE: Night on Earth Past, Film
Fri 6 Sep, 6.30pm–8.45pm
a driver of a taxi leans over the seat to light the cigarette of her passenger behind

The Screen at Contemporary presents SLOW. FAST. STRANGE.  A collection of films where the soundtrack is the main character.

The Screen at Contemporary - SLOW. FAST. STRANGE: King Creole Past, Film
Fri 23 Aug, 6.30pm–8.30pm
Elvis standing with a guitar in a bar

The Screen at Contemporary presents SLOW. FAST. STRANGE.  A collection of films where the soundtrack is the main character.

The Screen at Contemporary - SLOW. FAST. STRANGE: The Holy Mountain with live score by Bo Ningen Past, Film, Music
Fri 16 Aug, 7.30pm–10.15pm
people sitting around a circular table with their arms outstretched. In the centre of the table is a flaming fire pit

The Screen at Contemporary presents SLOW. FAST. STRANGE.  A collection of films where the soundtrack is the main character.

The Screen at Contemporary - SLOW. FAST. STRANGE: Lift to the Scaffold Past, Film
Fri 9 Aug, 6.30pm–8.15pm
a woman standing in the rain with raindrops glistening on her face. Her expression suggests she's not very happy.

The Screen at Contemporary presents SLOW. FAST. STRANGE.  A collection of films where the soundtrack is the main character.

The Screen at Contemporary - SLOW. FAST. STRANGE: In the Mood for Love Past, Film
Fri 2 Aug, 6.30pm–8.15pm
a view of a woman sitting on the edge of a bed looking pensive. To the left of the bed, a man is visible reflected in a mirror watching the woman with a similarly pensive expression.

The Screen at Contemporary presents SLOW. FAST. STRANGE.  A collection of films where the soundtrack is the main character.

Summer Family Activities: Cattywampus! Past, Family Activities
Tue 30 Jul – Thu 22 Aug
a busy room full of families playing. Collages are stuck to the walls

Join in with our fun sensory soundscapes to make and play. Explore analogue and digital techniques to find the beat and create the rhythm.

Bring all your bruhaha, hullabaloo, and rumpus to add to the mix.

A happenstance of collaboration where our families take ...

Feedback Loop: Dead Cat Bounce by Waste Paper Opera Past, Music, Feedback Loop
Thu 25 Jul – Sun 28 Jul, Performance Thu 25 Jul, 6.30pm-8pm.
a cast standing on a stage

Installation Open Fri 26 - Sun 28 Jul.

Dead Cat Bounce – an oratorio about finance and catastrophe


Dead Cat Bounce is a collaboration between Gary Zhexi Zhang and Waste Paper Opera (Klara Kofen and James Oldham) exploring financial alchemy and the unma...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele Past, Music
Sat 29 Jun, 6pm–7pm
a musician playing by candlelight

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Adele at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen Past, Music
Sat 29 Jun, 8.30pm–9.30pm
a picture of a crown with text overhead reading "candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at the Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of c...

May Half Term Family Activities: Here, there, and everywhere! Past, Family Activities
Tue 28 May – Thu 30 May, 10am-12noon and 1pm-3pm
children playing in a craft space

Here, there, and everywhere!

Be absorbed in this creative activity as you take over our Space to decorate every surface...

Exhibition Launch Party Past, Event
Fri 24 May, 6.30pm-11pm + After-Party at Little Bricks until 2am
people dancing

Click here to book Free tickets for the Exhibition Launch and Party at Nottingham Contemporary

Click here to book tickets for the...

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer Past, Music
Fri 3 May, 8.30pm–9.30pm
an abstract blue image with text reading "candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelig...

Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons Past, Music
Fri 3 May, 6pm–7pm
a musician playing by candlelight

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.<...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay Past, Music
Sat 27 Apr, 6pm–7pm
a musician playing a double bass

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight....

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA Past, Music
Sat 27 Apr, 8.30pm–9.30pm
a musician playing by candlelight

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and ABBA at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

...
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen Past, Music
Sat 20 Apr, 6pm–7pm
a crown on velvet. overlaid with text reading "candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at the Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Past, Music
Sat 20 Apr, 8.30pm–9.30pm
an abstract pink and blue image overlaid with text reading "candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candleli...

Easter Family Activities 2024: Traces in Spaces Past, Family Activities
Tue 2 Apr – Thu 11 Apr, 10am - 12 noon & 1 - 3 pm, Tues, Weds & Thurs
Child holding a large tube and looking through to the camera

Join in for a fun-filled workshop exploring hidden traces in different places.

Create, listen, and follow directions as you meander through our space. Weave between, squeeze under, dance around and pose!

Leave a play trail for others to follow and add to, again...

Light After Dark Film Festival: Sleep Walk With Me Past, Film
Sat 16 Mar, 8pm-Midnight, 18+
a person seen from behind with a hand on their back

If you're having any trouble booking online, please phone 0115 948 9750 and our team will be able to take payment over the phone to book your tickets. Alternatively, pop into our building and book at our reception desk!

Light After Dark Film Festiv...

Light After Dark Film Festival: The Blind Man Past, Film
Thu 14 Mar, 6.30pm & 8pm
a gun pointed at a door

Click here to book for 6.30pm

Light After Dark Film Festival: The Little Lumieres & The Magic Lantern Past, Film
Sat 9 Mar, 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm
magic lantern slides

Click here to book for 11am (for those with under 5s)

1pm (for those with under 11s)...

Candlelight: A Tribute to David Bowie Past, Music
Sat 2 Mar, 6pm & 8.30pm
a violin with text over the image reading "candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of David Bowie at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

...

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer Past, Music
Thu 29 Feb, 6pm-7pm and 8.30pm-9.30pm
an abstract blue background with text reading "candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelig...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay Past, Music
Sat 24 Feb, 6pm-7pm and 8.30pm-9.30pm
a double bass

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight....

February Half Term Family Activities: Points of View Past, Family Activities
Tue 13 Feb – Thu 15 Feb, 10am-12noon & 1pm-3pm
children playing with craft materials

Can we see over it, can we see under it? Oh, we can see through it!

Join in to make a sculpture that changes our viewpoint. Take a peek, have a look, go round or go through.

Play between as the sculptures grow, connect, and occupy the space. Oh, and don’t for...

Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA Past, Music
Sat 10 Feb, 6pm–7pm
sequins overlaid with text reading "candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover music of ABBA at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Past, Music
Sat 10 Feb, 8.30pm–9.30pm
an abstract blue and pink graphic with "candlelight fever original event" written in white

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candleli...

Light Night 2024 - Tom Dale Company presents UBX: SUCCESSION Past, Music, Dance
Fri 2 Feb – Sat 3 Feb, 6pm, 7pm and 8pm
a photo of a dancer with text over the top reading "UBX: SUCCESSION"

Presale tickets are sold out, but walk-ups are more than welcome. We may refuse entry if capacities are reached.

“Mesmerising” ★★★★ THE GUARDIAN

Urban Explorers’ SUCCESSION is an audio-visual, genre-breaking immersive performance from TOM DALE COM...

No Shadow Between the Thighs: Eccentric & Bizarre.. rare and unknown films presented with our Youth Programmer and local creatives Past, Film
Sat 6 Jan, 1pm–8pm
a person holding up a gun

No Shadow Between the Thighs: A Ridykeulous Film Programme

A delicious meander through classic, cult and unknown films of Queer Cinema

This season of The Screen we conspired with our exhibiting artist-curators Ridykeulous (Nicole Eisenman & A.L. Steiner, ...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay Past, Music
Fri 5 Jan, 6pm–7pm
a cello

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight....

Candlelight: A Tribute to David Bowie Past, Music
Fri 5 Jan, 8.30pm–9.30pm
a violin

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of David Bowie at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

...

Candlelight Christmas: Love Actually, Home Alone & More Past, Music
Sat 23 Dec, 4pm-5pm, 6pm-7pm & 8.30pm-9.30pm
candles amongst festive foliage with writing reading "candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Love Actually, Home Alone & more at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow...

Candlelight Christmas: Love Actually, Home Alone & More Past, Music
Wed 20 Dec, 6pm-7pm & 8.30pm-9.30pm
candles amongst festive foliage with writing reading "candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Love Actually, Home Alone & more at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow...

No Shadow Between the Thighs: A Ridykeulous Triple Bill - Inspirers, conspirators and collaborators of Ridykeulous Past, Film
Sat 9 Dec, 2pm
A woman sitting in a car with dolls

No Shadow Between the Thighs: A Ridykeulous Film Programme

A delicious meander through classic, cult and unknown films of Queer Cinema

This season of The Screen we conspired with our exhibiting artist-curators Ridykeulous (Nicole Eisenman & A.L. Steiner, ...

Writing Queer Autofiction Past, Event
Sun 19 Nov – Tue 28 Nov, 5.30pm–7pm
A black and white photo of people carrying a 'Queer Nation Banner'

This 5 session writing workshop and performance will explore the many different ways of expressing identity and trauma through autofiction, a form of writing that is situated between the autobiographical and the fictional, a genre that has been favoured by queer writers.

...
No Shadow Between the Thighs: NOWHERE with THE YO-YO GANG Past, Film
Thu 9 Nov, 6.30pm
a woman standing next to a sign saying "god help me" in front of a whale mural

No Shadow Between the Thighs: A Ridykeulous Film Programme

A delicious meander through classic, cult and unknown films of Queer Cinema

This season of The Screen we conspired with our exhibiting artist-curators Ridykeulous (Nicole Eisenman & A.L. Steiner, ...

Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA Past, Music
Fri 3 Nov, 6pm–7pm
sequins overlaid with text reading "candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover music of ABBA at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay Past, Music
Fri 3 Nov, 8.30pm–9.30pm
musicians playing an instrument by candlelight

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight....

No Shadow Between the Thighs: DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS Past, Film
Tue 31 Oct, 6.30pm
a film still showing an elegant blonde woman with long red nails and a silver sequin dress reaching past another woman to caress the head of a man who is kissing her.

No Shadow Between the Thighs: A Ridykeulous Film Programme

A delicious meander through classic, cult and unknown films of Queer Cinema

This season of The Screen we conspired with our exhibiting artist-curators Ridykeulous (Nicole Eisenman & A.L. Steiner, ...

October Half Term Family Activities: Absolute Fabulosity! Past, Family Activities, Workshop
Tue 24 Oct – Thu 2 Nov, 10am - 12noon & 1 - 3pm, each Tue, Wed & Thu
Child with mask and shadow prop

Let’s embrace who we are and celebrate our own and others’ fabulosity!

Let’s create a community of togetherness.

Expect a lot of fun and a little silliness, as you create life size paper silhouettes to dress and transform. Mix & match and swap, unti...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen Past, Music
Fri 6 Oct, 6pm–7pm
a crown with text over it saying "candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at the Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Past, Music
Fri 6 Oct, 8.30pm–9.30pm
the words "Candelight fever original event" on an abstract pink and blue background

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candleli...

Candlelight: 100 Years of Warner Bros Past, Music
Sat 9 Sep, 6pm-7.05pm and 8.30pm-9.35pm
a cello surrounded by candles

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Nottingham. Get your tickets now to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Warner Bros. and discover astonishing cinema, music, and iconic magical ...

Monstrous Flesh x The Screen at Contemporary: The Lure Past, Film
Wed 23 Aug, 6.30pm–8.10pm
two naked women stand on a club balcony wearing red hats with their hair covering their breasts

Monstrous Flesh x The Screen at Contemporary present Hideous Thing Inside

Delving into fairy tales and folklore to explore the wild feral, forbidden, feminine.

Help us come ashore, there's no need to fear, we won't eat you, my dear, eat yo...

Monstrous Flesh x The Screen at Contemporary: Cat People Past, Film
Wed 16 Aug, 6.30pm–7.50pm
a film still from Cat People showing a woman with cat claws lying down looking up

Monstrous Flesh x The Screen at Contemporary present Hideous Thing Inside

Delving into fairy tales and folklore to explore the wild feral, forbidden, feminine.

She was marked with a curse of those who slink and court and kill by night!

...
Monstrous Flesh x The Screen at Contemporary: Haxan with live score Past, Film
Fri 4 Aug, 7.30pm–9.20pm
a film still fro Hasan showing a satanic ritual

Monstrous Flesh x The Screen at Contemporary present Hideous Thing Inside

Delving into fairy tales and folklore to explore the wild feral, forbidden, feminine.

And the little woman, whom we call hysterical, alone and unhappy, isn't she sti...

Monstrous Flesh x The Screen at Contemporary: Onibaba Past, Film
Wed 2 Aug, 6.30pm–8.20pm

Monstrous Flesh x The Screen at Contemporary present Hideous Thing Inside

Delving into fairy tales and folklore to explore the wild feral, forbidden, feminine.

People are both the devil and god—and are truly mysterious

In medieva...

Monstrous Flesh x The Screen at Contemporary: Medusa Past, Film
Wed 19 Jul, 6.30pm–8.45pm
a film still from Medusa showing 6 people walking down a street in white masks

Monstrous Flesh x The Screen at Contemporary present Hideous Thing Inside

Delving into fairy tales and folklore to explore the wild feral, forbidden, feminine.

Jezebel! Slut! Sinner! Satan’s Child! Delilah!

Lifelong friends Mari and Michel...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen Past, Music
Fri 14 Jul, 8.30pm–9.30pm
a beam of light shining through darkness overlaid with text reading "candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at the Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Whitney Houston Past, Music
Fri 14 Jul, 6pm–7pm
a musician playing a violin in candlelight overlaid with text reading "candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at the Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight...

Monstrous Flesh x The Screen at Contemporary: Blood on Satan's Claw Past, Film
Wed 12 Jul, 6.30pm–8.15pm
a still from blood on satan's claw showing two women in a crowd staring upwards in an alarmed fashion. both have flower garlands on their heads.

Monstrous Flesh x The Screen at Contemporary present Hideous Thing Inside

Delving into fairy tales and folklore to explore the wild feral, forbidden, feminine.

A living nightmare of black magic... and unspeakable evil!

Part of the ...

All the Birds Sing Bass Past, Event
Mon 19 Jun – Sun 25 Jun
a graphic with text reading "all the birds sing bass"

on (in)audibility, silenced and vulnerable archives and the politics of futurity

Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA Past, Music
Sat 17 Jun, 6pm–7pm
a cello surrounded by candles overlaid with text reading "candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at the Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight...

Candlelight: The Best of the Beatles Past, Music
Sat 17 Jun, 8.30pm–9.30pm
a double bass surrounded by candles overlaid with text reading "candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at the Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Past, Music
Fri 16 Jun, 6pm-7pm and 8.30pm-9.30pm
a violin surrounded by candles overlaid with text reading "candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at the Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen Past, Music
Thu 18 May, 6pm-7pm and 8.30pm-9.30pm
the words "Candlelight fever original event" in white over a dark background with a shaft of light running diagonally down from the top left corner

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at the Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight...

Candlelight Special Edition: A Tribute to Coldplay Past, Music
Fri 12 May, 6pm-7pm and 8.30pm-9.30pm
a close up of a musician playing a double bass in a candlelit space

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight....

Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Past, Music
Sat 29 Apr, 6pm–7pm
text reading "candlelight fever original event: on an abstract pink and blue background

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candleli...

Candlelight Special Edition: A Tribute to Coldplay Past, Music
Sat 29 Apr, 8.30pm–9.30pm
text reads "candlelight fever original event" over an image of a musician

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight....

The Screen: She's going to break your heart in two Past, Film
Sat 15 Apr, 2pm–12am
A black and white film Noir-style close up image of a woman with dark wavy hair. She gazes to the left of the picture. In her right hand is a cigarette.

A playlist of Film Noir in devotion to Her.

B movies, shorts, and newsreels played on a loop, cinema was once a place to move in and out of with fluidity. You might enter a film halfway through, or you might stay all day in the dark seeing the same recurring images.<...

Candlelight Special Edition: A Tribute to Coldplay Past, Music
Sun 26 Mar, 6pm and 8.30pm
text reads "candlelight fever original event" over an image of a musician

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of ca...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Past, Music
Thu 23 Mar, 6pm and 8.30pm
text reading "candlelight fever original event: on an abstract pink and blue background

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candleli...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen Past, Music
Fri 24 Feb, 8.30pm–9.30pm
text reads "candlelight fever original event" over a dark background

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at the Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight...

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer Past, Music
Fri 24 Feb, 6pm–7pm
text reads "candlelight fever original event" on a blue background

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelig...

Free Teacher CPD: Creative Learning Across the Curriculum Past, Workshop
Thu 23 Feb, 4pm–6pm
a man stands in a gallery speaking to a group of people who are sitting down

“Was hoping to leave inspired and I did!”

Join us for our teacher CPD and a special preview of our new exhibition.

Suitable for all educators, including Early Years Practitioners and SEN/D practitioners, teachers of all Key Stages, tutors at FE an...

How can Notts youth tackle climate justice in Nottingham? Past, Young People
Thu 23 Feb, 5.30pm–7pm

A Nottingham Youth Climate Assembly event series in partnership with Nottingham Contemporary

When?

1. Thursday 23rd February – 5.30-7pm in the Studio (Tickets limited so please book ahead)

2. Saturday 11th March – 11am-1pm at the Space (...

Candlelight: Mozart's Requiem Past, Music
Sat 18 Feb, 6pm and 8.30pm
musicians playing violins with text overlaid reading "candlelight fever original event"

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Mozart's Requiem at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of cand...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Past, Music
Fri 17 Feb, 6pm–7pm
text reading "candlelight fever original event: on an abstract pink and blue background

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candleli...

Candlelight Special Edition: A Tribute to Coldplay Past, Music
Fri 17 Feb, 8.30pm–9.30pm
text reads "candlelight fever original event" over an image of a musician

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight....

Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special Past, Music
Tue 14 Feb, 6pm and 8.30pm
text reads "candlelight fever original event" over an image of red rose petals

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of romantic classical and pop favourites at Nottingham Contemporary under th...

Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Past, Music
Fri 27 Jan, 6pm and 8.30pm
text reading "candlelight fever original event: on an abstract pink and blue background

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candleli...

Candlelight : Vivaldi's Four Seasons Past, Music
Fri 20 Jan, 6pm and 8.30pm
a musician performing in front of candles

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of can...

The Screen: Into the Shadows - Nosferatu with live score by Minima Past, Film
Sat 14 Jan, 3pm and 7pm
a man with his arms raised in the air in front of scratched drawings on the wall

Please note the 3pm showing of Nosferatu is sold out.

Click to book for 7pm

The Screen: Into the Shadows - Marnie Past, Film
Wed 11 Jan, 6.30pm–8.40pm
a couple sat side by side in a car

This season we delve into the dark and explore psychoanalyst Carl Jung's concept of "the shadow". These films span the last century and probe those ignored or repressed parts of our collective unconscious. What happens when they surface?

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer Past, Music
Fri 6 Jan, 6pm and 8.30pm
a musician performing in front of candles

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of...

The Screen: Into the Shadows - Faces Past, Film
Wed 4 Jan, 6.30pm–8.45pm
a black and white image of a woman's face. The back of a man's head is visible at the edge of the shot

This season we delve into the dark and explore psychoanalyst Carl Jung's concept of "the shadow". These films span the last century and probe those ignored or repressed parts of our collective unconscious. What happens when they surface?

Candlelight Christmas: Love Actually, Home Alone & More Past, Music
Wed 21 Dec, 6pm and 8.30pm
a musician performing in front of candles

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of festive film soundtracks at Nottingham Contemporary under the g...

Candlelight : Vivaldi's Four Seasons Past, Music
Sat 17 Dec, 6pm and 8.30pm
a musician playing in front of candles

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of can...

The Screen: Into the Shadows - Persona Past, Film
Wed 7 Dec, 6.30pm–8pm
a person holding their hand up against a projection of a woman's face

This season we delve into the dark and explore psychoanalyst Carl Jung's concept of "the shadow". These films span the last century and probe those ignored or repressed parts of our collective unconscious. What happens when they surface?

The Screen: Into the Shadows - Blue Velvet Past, Film
Wed 30 Nov, 6.30pm–8.30pm
a singer in front of a microphone

This season we delve into the dark and explore psychoanalyst Carl Jung's concept of "the shadow". These films span the last century and probe those ignored or repressed parts of our collective unconscious. What happens when they surface?

Candlelight: Mozart's Requiem Past, Music, Performance
Thu 17 Nov, 6pm and 8.30pm
a person playing violin

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Mozart's Requiem at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of cand...

The Screen: Into the Shadows - Parasite Past, Film
Wed 16 Nov, 6.30pm–8.45pm
4 people in a garden with black lines covering their eyes

This season we delve into the dark and explore psychoanalyst Carl Jung's concept of "the shadow". These films span the last century and probe those ignored or repressed parts of our collective unconscious. What happens when they surface?

Channelling Queer Depths: An Evening with Poet Shivanee Ramlochan Past, Event
Tue 15 Nov, 6.30pm–8pm

To correspond with Hollow Earth: Art, Caves & The Subterranean Imaginary all are warmly invited to Channelling Queer Depths: An Evening with Poet Shiva...

Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons Past, Music, Performance
Sat 12 Nov, 6pm and 8.30pm
a person playing a cello in front of candles

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Nottingham. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi at Nottingham Contemporary under the gentle glow of candlelight.<...

The Screen: Into the Shadows - Us Past, Film
Wed 2 Nov, 6.30pm–8.30pm
four people in front of a fireplace wearing red suits. One of them is wearing a white mask

This season we delve into the dark and explore psychoanalyst Carl Jung's concept of "the shadow". These films span the last century and probe those ignored or repressed parts of our collective unconscious. What happens when they surface?

Reclaim The Night creative workshop Past, Workshop
Sat 22 Oct, 1pm–5pm

Join this collaborative group workshop as we create larger-than-life banners of protest.

Inspired by ideas of safe underground community spaces in our Hollow Earth exhibition, we’ll be guided by artist Charlotte Tupper experimenting with fabric and stitch, sharing st...

Nottdance 2022 – Clara Furey: Dog Rising Past, Dance
Sat 8 Oct, 7pm–8.30pm
Three figures moving in front of a black background. They are wearing white blue and red clothes and are jumping, moving their arms quickly.

**Due to a technical problem this event has moved to:

Dance4 iC4C - Studio 2
2 Daekeyne Street, Nottingham, NG3 2AR
Tel: 0115 924 2016.
Click here for details on how to find iC4C.

Nottdance 2022 – Julie Cleves and Robbie Synge: To Earth Past, Dance
Wed 5 Oct – Thu 6 Oct, 5 Oct: 7pm–8.30pm & 6 Oct: 5.45pm–7.15pm
A photo of Julie Cleves and Robbie Synge outside under a bright blue sky. They are side-by-side, Julie is in her wheelchair and Robbie is standing and carrying a large flat piece of wood. They are heading down a path and away from the camera towards hills in the distance.

As part of Nottdance 2022, Nottingham Contemporary will host To Earth, an intimate performance by Julie Cleves and Robbie Synge that invites the audience on a journey exploring friendship, cooperation, time and space.

Together, Julie and Robbie weave...

Gig: The Soundcarriers Past, Music
Sat 24 Sep, 7.30pm
a turquoise poster showing an outdoor square with people and buildings, and text reading "The Soundcarriers playing live + DJs 24/09/22 Nottingham Contemporary NG1 2GB Tickets £10 adv £12 on the door via see tickets"

Off the back of their latest album "Wilds", Nottingham's finest, The Soundcarriers, are giving a rare live performance at Nottingham Contemporary on the 24th September 2022 alongside DJs spinning library cuts, Eastern Bloc nuggets and World psych.

Tickets available fro...

Capoeira Collective x Wahad: Nova Geração 2022 Past, Young People
Sat 30 Apr – Sun 1 May
three people doing capoeira in an outdoor space

Book a free ticket for Saturday evening's social

The Screen - A Subversive Art: Jules et Jim Past, The Screen
Wed 13 Apr, 6.30pm
three people running along a bridge


A SUBVERSIVE ART

Raiding the archives of Amos Vogel’s legendary film club, Cinema 16

Jules et Jim (1962) François Truffaut, 106 mins. Cert 12A. BFI

The Screen at Co...

The Screen - A Subversive Art: Gimme Shelter Past, The Screen
Wed 6 Apr, 6.30pm
a photo of The Rolling Stones on stage with a crowd behind them

A SUBVERSIVE ART

Raiding the archives of Amos Vogel’s legendary film club, Cinema 16

Gimme Shelter (1970) Albert & David Maysles, 91 mins. Cert 12A.

The Screen at Contemporary returns. This season w...

Light After Dark Film Festival : Conjuring the Cinematic Past, The Screen
Sun 27 Mar, 2pm–4pm
a black and white image of people below a ceiling of eyes

Light After Dark Film Festival: Cinema of Dreams and Shadows

25-27 March 2022 across the city of Nottingham

A festival that combines film with performance, music, and technology to give you an immersive, intim...

Light After Dark Film Festival: A Night at the End of the World Past, The Screen
Sat 26 Mar, 8pm-Midnight
black and white photo of a veiled head with a mask over the eyes

Light After Dark Film Festival: Cinema of Dreams and Shadows

25-27 March 2022 across the city of Nottingham

The Screen - A Subversive Art: Woman of the Dunes Past, The Screen
Wed 16 Mar, 6.30pm
a woman lying on her back with her hand around the neck of a person on top of her

A SUBVERSIVE ART

Raiding the archives of Amos Vogel’s legendary film club, Cinema 16

Woman of the Dunes (1964) Hiroshi Teshigahara, 147 mins. Cert 15. BFI

The Screen at Contemporary returns. This season we celebrate the act of peopl...

Cancelled: The Screen - A Subversive Art: King Kong Past, The Screen
Wed 9 Mar, 6.30pm
a still of King Kong atop a skyscraper with planes in the sky around

Please note that this screening is cancelled.

A SUBVERSIVE ART

Raiding the archives of Amos Vogel’s legendary film club, Cinema 16

King Kong (1933) Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, 100 mins. Cert U. BFI.

The Screen...

The Screen - A Subversive Art: The Last Pictureshow Past, The Screen
Wed 2 Mar, 6.30pm
three people sat in a row, the woman in the middle is touching up her lipstick in a mirror

A SUBVERSIVE ART

Raiding the archives of Amos Vogel’s legendary film club, Cinema 16

The Last Pictureshow (1971) Peter Bogdanovich, 118mins. Cert 15.

The Screen at Contemporary returns. This season we celebrate the act of people gat...

The Screen - A Subversive Art: Modern Times Past, The Screen
Wed 23 Feb, 6.30pm
Charlie Chaplin lying on a giant cog as if he is inside a watch or machine

A SUBVERSIVE ART

Raiding the archives of Amos Vogel’s legendary film club, Cinema 16

Modern Times (1936) Charlie Chaplin, 87 mins. Cert U. BFI.

The Screen at Contemporary returns. This season we celebrate the act of people...

Nordic Giants at Nottingham Contemporary Past, Gig
Sat 19 Feb, 7pm (Doors)

Tickets: £14.85 (inc booking fee).

Post rock pairing Loki and Rôka are Nordic Giants. The band was formed in 2010 and they are developing into an impressive live and recording act.

Seeing Nordic Giants has been described as akin to a religious experience...

Foundations: Andrew Logan and Zandra Rhodes Past, Event
Fri 3 Dec, 7pm–8.30pm
Andrew Logan wearing a magenta suit and hat with large jewels stands next to Zandra Rhodes wearing a ruffled Dress with pink hair against a graffitied wall

Click here to Join the Livestream

Watch this event in person at Nottingham Trent University’s City Campus, or tune into the livestream...

Art Walk: Refugee Week 2021 Past, Workshop
Sun 20 Jun, 12pm–2.30pm

The theme of Refugee Week 2021 is 'We Cannot Walk Alone' so lets ‘walk, talk, listen and do’ together.

Join local artist Chris for a stroll around Nottingham city centre whilst creating art and discussing the histories of the streets and h...

Yoga Sound Movement: Grounding Past, Event
Sat 29 Feb, 11.30am–12.30pm

Join us for an uplifting and calming morning gathering that focuses on yoga, breathwork, sound and relaxation.

The Yoga Sound Movement series travels upwards through the seven chakras using breathwork, simple movement, and body postures that can take place st...

Cancelled - The Screen at Contemporary: 24 Frames Past, The Screen, Film
Wed 12 Feb – Wed 29 Apr, Select Wednesdays

This season, our film programme, The Screen at Contemporary, presents 24 Frames: the films and influences of Martin Scorsese.

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Wed 12 Feb, 6.30pm
Shutter Island
Martin Sc...

DirtyFilthySexy Presents: New Queer’s Eve Past, Event
Tue 31 Dec – Tue 1 Jan, 8.30pm–3am

Nottingham’s biggest alternative LGBTQ+ club-night ends 2019 at Nottingham Contemporary with a huge line-up of drag artists and alternative music. Dirtyfilthysexy invite you to a special night of entertainment, featuring a midnight countdown with all our performers. Express ...

Christmas at Contemporary 2019 Past, Event
Tue 3 Dec – Fri 20 Dec, 7pm–12am

Join Nottingham Contemporary for your Festive Party this year. We can accommodate groups between 80-400 for a festive party with a twist. Enjoy a curated night of music, delicious locally sourced food, treats, drinks a...

Symposium: InDialogue 2019 Past, Event
Thu 21 Nov, 11am–9pm
ockOmania created by Zoe Robertson with Natalie Garrett Brown and Amy Voris at Nottingham Contemporary for Indialogue. Image by Christian Kipp

InDialogue is a platform for artistic research where artists, academics, performers and cultural organisations examine and explore the role of dialogue in contemporary practices. InDialogue is a three-day interdisciplinary symposium, 19th -21st November, taking place in 3 citi...

SparkAR Instagram Face Filter Workshop Past, Young People, Workshop
Sun 10 Nov, 3pm

Free!

Open to all 15-25 year olds

Wheelchair Accessible

Booking Essential (Tickets are very limited for this free workshop. Please only book if you can attend.)

Explore virtual role-play by making a Bauhaus-inspired face filter for Ins...

Conference & Workshops: Architectures of Education Past, Talk, Workshop
Fri 8 Nov – Sat 9 Nov
Nottinghamshire Consortium of Local Authorities Special Programme (CLASP) infants school at the Milan Triennale, 1960.

Architectures of Education is a two-day programme with presentations, screenings, keynotes and workshops seeking to reflect on cultures and architectures of education today, and speculate about what futures may lay on the horizons of knowledge production.

Thro...

Nottdance 2019 Past, Dance
Wed 9 Oct – Sun 13 Oct
Photo: Ian Douglas with Malik Nashad

Nottdance 2019, produced by Dance4, is back with a new edition taking place between Wednesday 9 -Sunday 13 October.

Nottdance is Nottingham's festival of choreographic ideas foregrounding new works, discourse and research with art activating public discussion arou...

The Screen at Contemporary: SWAY Past, Film
Wed 25 Sep – Wed 4 Dec, 6.30pm. Select Wednesdays.

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Sex, Politics, Love & Hate told through music, song and dance.

This season of The Screen at Contemporary we look to the often overlooked, sometimes controversial and frequently subversive world of musicals where love, hate,...

10th Birthday Party Past, Event
Sat 21 Sep, 10am–9pm

Join us to celebrate ten years of Nottingham Contemporary, with a vibrant family-friendly day of activities.

10am – 6pm
Illumaphonium
Play with our colourful interactive musical sculpture. The Illumaphonium responds to your touch and creates an ever-chang...

DirtyFilthySexy presents: ‘The Underground' the Alternative Pride Party Past, Event
Sat 27 Jul – Sun 28 Jul, 9pm–3am

We are proud to host our friends DIRTY FILTHY SEXY for their Alternative Pride After- Party for the second year! With the biggest line-up of drag queens, kings, dancers and DJ’s that we have ever had.

Last year's sell-out event was so incredible that even Sharon...

Notts Queer Pride x 1525 Presents: Happy Birthday Marsha! Past, Film, Young People, Talk
Fri 26 Jul, 7pm–10pm
Image courtesy Fatvegfemme

In collaboration with Notts Activist Wellbeing for Notts Queer Pride, 1525 Collective will be screening the incredible independent film Happy Birthday, Marsha! with an intersectional queer panel to follow, where we will be discussing the film, the origins of Pride and the impo...

The Screen: Radical Delusions Past, Film, The Screen
Wed 27 Feb – Wed 1 May

Cults, prophets, devotion and hysteria in eight classic films.

This season of The Screen at Contemporary we explore the world of unbound worship, blind faith, dangerous ideas and violent reverence. Join us.

£5 per ticket or any five tickets for £20

W...

The Screen at Contemporary: Europa, Mon Amore Past, The Screen
Wed 20 Jul – Wed 31 Aug

Join us this season for Europa, Mon Amore: classic love films set in the summer heat of Europe. See Rome, Paris, Venice, Vienna and the Mediterranean through the eyes of some of cinemas greatest visionaries.

Tickets available online or at reception £5. Wednesday ev...

Big Room Free Family Films
a flyer for big room family films showing a cinema seat with animated popcorn and tickets on it

With the impact on families of rising costs we wanted to make sure we were opening our doors wide for winter. Since January 2023 we’ve been running a series of special family film hubs, showing favourite movies, serving free hot chocs and popcorn, and we’ve met lots of new...

The Screen presents: Sonic Textures, Shattered Scenes
a montage of 6 film stills with text in the middle reading "sonic textures shattered scenes 06.11.24 -11.12.24 . a selection of landmark films by black artists working in independent cinema in the 1970s-90s" film stills clockwise from top left show: 1. a man in a suit walking away from a building 2. a woman in a pink dress and silk scarf looking away from the camera. 3. a man sitting in front of a sideboard with photos and ornaments on it. 4. a man playing a trumpet with a woman standing behind him. 5. a woman and child huddled together. 6. a person taking a polaroid picture.

The Screen Presents: Sonic Textures, Shattered Scenes - A selection of landmark films by Black artists working in independent cinema in the 1970s-90s.

No Shadow Between the Thighs: A Ridykeulous Film Programme

No Shadow Between the Thighs: A Ridykeulous Film Programme

A delicious meander through classic, cult and unknown films of Queer Cinema

This season of The Screen we conspired with our exhibiting artist-curators Ridykeulous (Nicole Eisenman & A.L. Steiner, ...

BIG Room Family Films
a family cinema room

With the impact on families of rising costs we wanted to make sure we were opening our doors wide for winter. Since January 2023 we’ve been running a series of special family film hubs, showing favourite movies, serving free hot choc and popcorn, and we’ve met lots of new ...

BIG Room Family Films

With the impact on families of rising costs we wanted to make sure we were opening our doors wide for winter. Since January 2023 we’ve been running a series of special family film hubs, showing favourite movies, serving free hot choc and popcorn, and we’ve met lots of new ...

Learning Highlights 2022 (for use with Access tools)

This document is available on our website alongside the UserWay Accessibility tool.

It has a screen reader and allows adjustments to be made to colours, links, fonts, text size and spacing

Summer for Families
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Hello Families

It’s so nice to have you back in real life with us at Nottingham Contemporary.

We've realised how much time has passed since we last saw you as we've noticed many of our regular faces are quite a bit taller than before (some even ta...

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