Nottingham Contemporary

Cool Company Dance and Movement Workshops Workshop
Mon 21 Sep – Mon 14 Dec, select Mondays, 2pm-4pm
a group of people doing improvisational dance in an art gallery amongst an installation of hanging motorbike parts
12.30 Talks Walkthrough
Tue 20 Oct – Sun 10 Jan, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays, 12.30pm
2 people standing together and pointing at an artwork in a gallery
October Half Term Family Activities Family Activities
Tue 20 Oct – Thu 29 Oct, 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm Tue, Wed & Thu
Three children playing with beanbags in a corner of a workshop space where the floor and back wall is covered in paper that has been drawn on by children.
October Half Term: Sensory Session Family Activities
Wed 21 Oct – Wed 28 Oct, Wednesdays, 1pm-3pm
Image credit: Emma Ford
rarescale chamber music: Nocturne Music, Studio 1
Sun 25 Oct, 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm
Grow your own planet with Millie Quick Workshop
Sun 25 Oct, 2pm–4pm
A photograph of a green textured paint sheet laid down with a colourful abstract plasticine sculpture on top and two books
Worldview Machines: Speculative Design Histories Workshop by Pina and Biblioteka Workshop
Sat 31 Oct, 2pm–5pm
A close up of three people stood next to each other, only their torso's are visible in the image. The person on the left is holding a large wine glass filled with water and a magazine.
My Friend and The Forest - A Walkthrough of Sarah Cunningham: Midnight Sun with Martin Clarkson Walkthrough
Wed 4 Nov, 1pm–2pm
a painting of the major oak tree
Uncanny Knowledge: Unsettling the Architectures of Silencing Event
Sat 7 Nov – Sun 8 Nov, 11am–5pm
An artwork depicting a black and white village with an eruption of yellow in the middle and streaks of green on the sides.
1525: Pocket Altars - Ritual as Practice with Wingshan Young People
Sat 7 Nov, 2pm–4pm
A close up a persons hands opening a box positioned on the edge of two prints in a fan position with dried flowers and cards on a surface with a white patterned craft paper covering it. In the box are items to make a pocket altar..
Walkshop: Sculpting your Surroundings Contemporary Experiences
Sun 8 Nov, 11am–1pm
A group of people sitting together in a green park space in a city with buildings in the background
2026 Film London Jarman Award Touring Programme Event
Sun 8 Nov, 6pm–9pm
Composite image of four film stills.
Performance: Bar Tango by Benni Bosetto Performance
Fri 13 Nov – Sun 15 Nov, 12pm-2pm & 3pm-5pm
6 couples dancing tango in an exhibition space
Walkthrough of Sarah Cunningham: Midnight Sun with Dr. Adam Searle Walkthrough
Wed 18 Nov, 1pm–2pm
people squatting to do gardening work in an outdoor space
Unearthing: A workshop in story and clay with Ruby Daley Workshop
Sat 21 Nov, 1pm–4pm
A photo showing a woman in her studio space in a warm light atmosphere
Walkshop: Drawing Light  Contemporary Experiences
Sat 21 Nov, 3pm–5pm
A group of people with their back to the camera facing someone giving a walking tour of Nottingham Market Square, they are wearing a microphone and there are festive lights in the background.
rarescale chamber music: Nocturne Music, Studio 1
Sun 22 Nov, 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm
Early Years Sensory Workshops: We Are Wonderlings! Family Activities
Mon 23 Nov, 10am-11am, 11.30am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-2.30pm
Photo: Emma Ford
Ways of Seeing, Learning and Making: Clay Event
Wed 25 Nov, 3pm–4.30pm
An artist portrait of Irina Razumovskaya leaning on a work bench holding an artwork in her ceramic studio.
BSL Exhibition Tour of Sarah Cunningham: Midnight Sun with Jason Redwood Walkthrough
Sat 28 Nov, 1pm–2pm
Photo: Jade Vowles
Grow your own planet with Millie Quick Workshop
Sun 29 Nov, 2pm–4pm
Image courtesy of Millie Quick
Craft Fair Contemporary 2026 Event
Fri 4 Dec – Sun 6 Dec
a busy craft fair in an indoor space
Ways of Seeing, Learning and Making: I Heard the Sky is Still Blue Event
Wed 9 Dec, 3pm–4.30pm
A gallery space dimly lit with dark navy blue walls and large abstract paintings on display, in the middle of the room there is a free standing wall with a large painting in the middle of it.
rarescale chamber music: Nocturne Music, Studio 1
Sun 13 Dec, 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm
Unearthing: A workshop in story and clay with Ruby Daley Workshop
Sun 13 Dec, 1pm–4pm
Photo: Lily Whitehouse
Early Years Sensory Workshops: We Are Wonderlings! Family Activities
Mon 14 Dec, 10am-11am, 11.30am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-2.30pm
Photo: Emma Ford
On Matriarchal Lineage and Memory – A Walkthrough of Julia Isídrez: Mud is Everything with Sophia Mena Walkthrough
Wed 16 Dec, 1pm–2pm
a panel of four women siting on stage during an evening event
rarescale chamber music: Nocturne Music, Studio 1
Sun 10 Jan, 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm
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