Craft Fair Contemporary at Nottingham Contemporary
Friday 4 December – Sunday 6 December 2026
Nottingham Contemporary (The Space and Studio 2), Weekday Cross, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire(NG1 2GB)
Nottingham Contemporary's green-and-gold gallery, its concrete front carrying a lace design from the 1800s, a nod to the city's lace-making past, turns into a craft and design fair for one weekend in December. Craft Fair Contemporary spreads across two floors with more than forty makers from Nottingham and further afield, selling jewellery and ceramics, textiles and homeware, candles, prints and cards. Things start on the Friday night with a free launch party: live music, something to eat and drink, the galleries open after dark, and free drinks at Blend at Contemporary for the first hundred guests. The stalls stay up through Saturday and Sunday. Entry costs nothing, donations to the gallery's charity are welcome, and the city centre shops are only minutes away on foot.
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What to expect
Date & times
Friday 4 December – Sunday 6 December 2026
Getting there
Nottingham Contemporary (The Space and Studio 2), Weekday Cross, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire (NG1 2GB for sat nav)
Dogs
Assistance dogs only
Accessibility
Available: Accessible toilets. Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible parking / blue badge parking, Accessible viewing areas.
Stalls
Stall list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when market goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when market goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when market goes live
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Accessible toilets
Not confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
There are two accessible toilets on the lowest floor, including a Changing Places toilet with a changing bed. It needs a RADAR key (a key for locked accessible toilets), which staff can provide at Reception or in the café. Hearing loops are fitted in reception and in The Space. A wheelchair can be borrowed, and portable fold-up stools are available for the galleries.
Frequently asked questions
When is Craft Fair Contemporary in 2026?
The fair runs for three days, from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December 2026.
What time does Craft Fair Contemporary open?
On Friday 4 December there is a Launch Evening from 5pm to 8pm, with the bar open until 9pm. On Saturday 5 December the fair is open from 10am to 5pm, and on Sunday 6 December from 11am to 4pm.
Is Craft Fair Contemporary free?
Yes, entry to the fair is free, and so is the Launch Evening. Nottingham Contemporary invites visitors to make a donation.
What makes Craft Fair Contemporary worth visiting?
It brings over 40 local and national makers together over two floors of Nottingham Contemporary, showing a wide selection of contemporary craft and design.
What can I buy at Craft Fair Contemporary?
The makers sell ceramics, textiles, jewellery, homeware, candles, prints and cards.
What happens at the Launch Evening?
The Launch Evening on Friday 4 December runs from 5pm to 8pm with live music, food and drink, and late-night gallery access. The bar stays open until 9pm, and the first 100 guests get free drinks at Blend at Contemporary.
How do I get to Craft Fair Contemporary by tram, train or bus?
The nearest tram stop is Lace Market, 0.1 miles and a three-minute walk from the building, and it is one stop from Nottingham Railway Station. The nearest bus stop is Fletcher Gate H1, served by the NCT green, navy and turquoise lines, and the Victoria Centre bus stops are a five to ten minute walk away.
Where can I park near Nottingham Contemporary?
The nearest council car parks are Lace Market (sat nav NG1 1QE) and Broadmarsh (sat nav NG1 7FE).
Can I bring my dog to Craft Fair Contemporary?
Appropriately trained assistance dogs are welcome throughout Nottingham Contemporary. No other animals are permitted in the gallery spaces or events, though well-behaved dogs are welcome in the shop and café.
Is Craft Fair Contemporary accessible?
There are two accessible toilets on the lowest floor, including a Changing Places toilet with a changing bed. It needs a RADAR key (a key for locked accessible toilets), which staff can provide at Reception or in the café. Hearing loops are fitted in reception and in The Space, a wheelchair can be borrowed, and portable fold-up stools are available for the galleries.
Is there food and drink at Craft Fair Contemporary?
The Launch Evening on Friday 4 December includes food and drink, and the bar is open until 9pm.
Where is Craft Fair Contemporary?
It is at Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB, in The Space and Studio 2, a few minutes' walk from the city centre shops.
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