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Upcoming 2026 Festival Weekend
17th & 17th May 2026
Wonderful work created by over 80 artists, designers, makers and performers from across the East Midlands
Art in 28 venues including homes, studios, gardens, the school, the church and public spaces
A vibrant community event that offers adult guides, discovery maps for youngsters, workshops, demonstrations, and more
Fantastic food & drinks from local cafés and pubs
There is something to inspire everyone!
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About Lady Bay Arts
Lady Bay Arts is a not-for-profit community organisation, committed to delivering a range of arts and creative activities across the community of Lady Bay, Nottingham and beyond, culminating with our annual ‘Festival Weekend’ which takes place in May.
Lady Bay Arts became a Community Interest Company (CIC) in 2024, this embedded a not-for-profit framework throughout all our activities, including events, creativity grants and more.
To find out more please go to the About Lady Bay Arts page
Our Activities
The annual ‘Festival Weekend’
Our ‘Festival Weekend’ takes place annually in May and is a celebration of the arts in the public buildings, houses, studios, local businesses, and gardens of Lady Bay.
The event runs from 11am - 5pm both days.
The Lady Bay Arts Creativity Fund
The Creativity Fund is designed to support young and emerging artists through commissions, projects and placements.
Our Annual Community Project
Our community project is a chance for our residents to get involved in themed workshops and activities, for example the 2024 Community Quilt and the 2025 Hands on Heart.
Creativity Workshops
We have received a grant from Rushcliffe Borough Council to run a series of creativity workshops across 2025 and 2026. Find out more
Sponsorship
As a CIC Lady Bay Arts relies on the support of our funders, sponsors and donors. If you would like to sponsor one of our activities please get in touch by email info@ladybayarts.org.uk
Lady Bay Arts sponsors
Sponsorship by FHP Living
We are We are grateful to FHP Living, who kindly sponsored our 2025 Festival Weekend and our Creativity Fund in 2024.
The sponsorship enabled us to enhance awareness of Lady Bay Arts, the Festival Weekend, and our amazing hosts who open their homes, businesses, and public spaces.
Sponsorship of the Creativity Fund 2024
Our evolving Creativity Fund offers opportunities for us to fund meaningful opportunities for people to develop their skills and to showcase their work during the Festival Weekend. We are very grateful for FHP Living's contribution to making the Creativity Fund a success.
In 2024 we created opportunities for young photographer, Kassidy-Ann Jex, and for Ieva Vaiti, a sound artist. They both showcased their work at the 2025 Festival Weekend.
Nottingham Rugby Club are kindly providing FREE parking to our visitors over the Festival Weekend.
Head to 1 Holme Road, NG2 5AA on the day.
Visit their website Nottingham Rugby Club to find out more!
Find us
Parking in Lady Bay is limited, avoid driving if you can.
Arriving by bus
From the City Centre
The number 11 bus from the City Centre will take you to Lady Bay, for a full timetable please click here.