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Lancaster Arts Where ideas, people and places connect.

Lancaster Arts makes exciting contemporary performance, art, and music happen with cutting edge artists from across the world, and you! Join us at the Nuffield Theatre, the Great Hall and the Peter Scott Gallery at Lancaster University or out and about in Lancaster and Morecambe as we explore compelling ideas and questions through the arts.

07/10/2026

Our director Jocelyn dives deeper into our upcoming theatre season, full of comedy and chaos, with our first performance of the autumn this Friday as we welcome Ontroerend Goed.

Head to our link in bio to find out more.

05/09/2026

A wonderful day at The Gregson Centre for . Now all that's left to do is party!

Join us in the Hall at the Gregson from 7-10pm nfor the finale of the festival featuring the Rebel Music DJ set from Phil Sykes and a few dissent driven surprises!

Wear orange or pick up some orange ribbon when you arrive! 🧡

Join us in this evening for a Party of Dissent, full of dancing and dissenting acts. Some of the activity from the day w...
05/09/2026

Join us in this evening for a Party of Dissent, full of dancing and dissenting acts. Some of the activity from the day will spill into the evening, alongside Rebel Music from DJ Phil Sykes.

Wear orange or pick up an orange ribbon when you arrive. All welcome!

All welcome, booking not required.

🎉 Party of Dissent!
📍 The Hall, The Gregson Centre
⏰ Sat 5 Sept, 7pm-10pm
🎟️ Free, drop in, no booking required.

https://www.lancasterarts.org/youre-invited/whats-on/festival-of-dissent

A quiet department will open for one day only at the tomorrow...Step inside and become an Agent. You’ll be issued with...
04/09/2026

A quiet department will open for one day only at the tomorrow...

Step inside and become an Agent. You’ll be issued with a confidential mission. Some missions ask you to notice differently. Others invite small acts of kindness or gentle mischief. No experience necessary. Simply report to the Agency Desk.

🥷 Agency of Small Acts
📍 The Hall, The Gregson Centre
⏰ Sat 5 Sept, 11am-5pm
🎟️ Free, drop in, no booking required.

https://www.lancasterarts.org/youre-invited/whats-on/festival-of-dissent

As part of the , come and create a personal placard with artist Andrew Quick.Explore what you believe, question or care...
03/09/2026

As part of the , come and create a personal placard with artist Andrew Quick.

Explore what you believe, question or care about through conversation, writing and making. No slogans, just curiosity, time to think, and the chance to find the words you want to stand behind.

Your placard will be photographed as part of a growing artwork created throughout the festival.

✍️ In My Own Words
📍 The Hall, The Gregson Centre
⏰ Sat 5 Sept, 1.30pm–4pm
🎟️ Free, booking preferred

Find out more and book: https://lancasterarts.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173692083

Join artist Jessica Emsley at the this Saturday, for a gentle walking workshop exploring Miss Whalley’s Field through ...
03/09/2026

Join artist Jessica Emsley at the this Saturday, for a gentle walking workshop exploring Miss Whalley’s Field through close observation, reflection and simple acts of making.

The 11.30am workshop will begin at Miss Whalley's Field, Derwent Road, LA1 3HJ and involve much less walking. The 2pm and 4pm walks will begin at the The Gregson Centre.

🚶 Walk. Wonder. Walk Again.
📍 Miss Whalley's Field
⏰ Sat 5 Sept, 11.30am, 2pm & 4pm
🎟️ Limited spaces, booking essential

Find out more and book: https://lancasterarts.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173692062

At the this Saturday, join Sara Mellen in the cafe at The Gregson Centre for a conversation about dissent and what it ...
02/09/2026

At the this Saturday, join Sara Mellen in the cafe at The Gregson Centre for a conversation about dissent and what it means to us.

What if dissent isn’t what you think it is? Through thoughtful prompts, unexpected objects and shared conversation, you’ll turn the idea over together, like a pebble in your hand.

✊ What if Dissent Isn’t What We Think It Is?
📍 Cafe Bar at The Gregson
⏰ Sat 5 Sept, 11am-12pm & 2-6pm
🎟️ Free, drop in, no booking required

https://www.lancasterarts.org/youre-invited/whats-on/festival-of-dissent

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Lancaster Arts, Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA14YW

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Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm

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