--- title: "Nottingham, get ready — the city’s streets are about to burst into colour again this September!" date: 2025-08-01T00:00:00+01:00 author: "rhys@weareabstrakt.com" canonical_url: "https://www.itsinnottingham.com/news/art-fest-2025" section: News --- [IIN News](/news/) / [Promoted City](https://www.itsinnottingham.com/news/categories/promoted-city) # Nottingham, get ready — the city’s streets are about to burst into colour again this September! ![375eb440877185dd02ec80ec20508015a6689ebc 1920x1080 q75fitclipautoformat](/uploads/generic/_1225x690_crop_center-center_none/1134/375eb440877185dd02ec80ec20508015a6689ebc-1920x1080-q75fitclipautoformat.jpg) Art Fest Nottingham is returning for its second edition, transforming the city into an open-air art gallery for a full day of creativity, connection, and community spirit. **Posted:** Aug 2025 --- 📅 **Save the date** – 20 September 2025 📍 **Where** – From Victoria Centre to Hockley and Sneinton Market 💷 **Cost** – Free! On Saturday 20 September 2025, from 10am to 6pm, the route will stretch from the iconic Victoria Centre, through the bustling streets of Hockley, and into the vibrant Sneinton Market. And the best part? It’s completely free! This year’s theme, **‘Art is the Heart’**, is all about the power of creativity to bring people together. You’ll see that in every brushstroke – from huge murals appearing on city walls to live paint jams, pop-up pieces, and workshops where you can unleash your artistic side. ### What’s happening on the day Here’s just a taste of what’s in store: 🎨 **Live street art** – Watch more than **50 artists** create giant murals before your eyes 🌏 **International & local talent** – From Hong Kong’s Xeme to Birmingham’s Annatomix, plus Nottingham favourites like Anna Wheelhouse, Dilk, Emily Catherine, and Elroy 🤝 **Paint jams** – Artist crews collaborating in real time across the city 🖼 **Pop-up mini-murals** – Sneinton Market will be hiding some tiny treasures for you to discover 🎭 **Creative workshops** – Hands-on fun for all ages 🛍 **Art market** – Browse and buy work directly from Midlands-based artists 🚶 **Guided art tours** – Explore the route with an expert guide and hear the stories behind the art ### Why you shouldn’t miss it Last year, Art Fest made Nottingham’s streets sing with colour and conversation. This year? It’s bigger, bolder, and more vibrant than ever. Whether you’re an art lover, a curious wanderer, or just looking for an inspiring day out, this is a chance to see the city in a completely new way. **Benjamin Kay, festival director, says:** *“The festival is my way of encouraging the people of Nottingham to see, experience and interact with the power of our artistic culture in an accessible way – on the street. Art is the Heart!”* ### Sponsored by It's in Nottingham – and open to new supporters This grassroots festival is powered by Nottingham’s creative community – and proudly supported by *It's in Nottingham* as headline sponsor. **CEO Alex Flint says:** *“Art Fest Nottingham is a shining example of how creativity can animate our streets, connect our communities, and attract visitors to experience everything our city has to offer. Nottingham BID is proud to be headline sponsor for an event that not only celebrates artistic talent from around the world, but also champions our incredible local artists.”* Want to be part of it? Sponsorship opportunities are now open for businesses, organisations, and individuals who want to help make Nottingham’s streets an even more colourful, welcoming place. Find out more at [Art Fest Nottingham ](https://www.artfestnottingham.com/)and follow the festival build-up as artists start transforming walls in the days before the big event. 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