The countdown is on to the arrival of two breathtaking immersive experiences which promise to transport and enchant Nottingham audiences this summer.
Beyond Monet and Beyond Van Gogh open at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on Saturday, 18 July. And today it is announced that the run for the unmissable experiences is set to be extended by an additional weekend due to overwhelming demand. Art lovers now have until Sunday, 9 August to enjoy the Annerin Productions spectaculars, with Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience being staged on Saturday, 8 August and Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience bringing the Nottingham residency to a colourful end on 9 August.
Special Beyond Yoga sessions will also take place at 9am on both additional days, giving participants the unique experience of practicing movements amid the artists’ mesmerising masterpieces. Tickets for the new extended dates are now on sale. Timed entry tickets feature a range of additional entry options including special family tickets which offer great savings on individual prices.
Beyond Monet and Beyond Van Gogh are produced by Annerin Productions and Paquin Entertainment Group. Seven million people worldwide have enjoyed the immersive experiences so far – including more than 250,000 in the UK since Annerin Productions premiered Beyond Van Gogh in Liverpool in 2024. Over the past two years, tens of thousands of visitors from Aberdeen to Exeter have been captivated and moved by the stunning shows. This year marks the centenary of the death of Claude Monet, hailed as the ‘Father of Impressionism’, who passed away at his beloved home in the Normandy village of Giverny on 5 December 1926 at the age of 86.
Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience – the only show of its kind dedicated to the artist currently in the UK - celebrates his groundbreaking work in bewitching style, with cutting-edge technology breathing new life into more than 400 of the legendary French painter’s canvases, taking visitors on a spectacular and unforgettable audio-visual journey through his captivating and colourful world. Beyond Monet brings together some of the artist’s most famous paintings – including Poppies, Impression: Sunrise and his exquisite Water Lilies series – with lesser-known works which all swirl around the space, offering a fresh and exciting new look at much-loved masterpieces and a deeper connection with Monet, his subjects and his innovative technique.
Taking inspiration from Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris, the designated home of Monet’s works, visitors can freely roam the Infinity Room where they are transported inside the paintings themselves to the accompaniment of a moving original score. Meanwhile Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience brings together more than 300 of the post-Impressionist icon’s paintings blended with cutting-edge technology and a specially curated musical soundtrack to tell the story of one of history’s most influential artists, with people able to wander through iconic works - including The Starry Night, Sunflowers and Terrace of a Café at Night - as they came alive around them. And alongside the main immersive gallery, visitors at both exhibitions will exit through a beautifully designed reflection space.
Annerin needs the UK’s biggest exhibition halls to show its experiences, with the main immersive room being 10,000sq ft in size. Motorpoint Arena Nottingham is a world-class entertainment venue located in the heart of the city centre. Part of the National Ice Centre complex, over the past quarter-of-a-century it has become a cultural landmark and hub for live entertainment in the East Midlands.
The visit of Beyond Monet and Beyond Van Gogh will be the longest-running event ever staged at the Lace Market venue. Anna Parry, UK Business Development at Annerin Productions, said today: “I’m absolutely delighted to be able to announce we are extending the run for both Beyond Monet and Beyond Van Gogh, giving even more Nottingham art lovers the opportunity to see these two stunning immersive experiences.
“The decision was made due to demand for tickets at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham. Our residency, which opens in just four weeks’ time, coincides with the summer holidays, making it the perfect day out for families looking to create special and lasting memories together. And we’re working closely with the enthusiastic and dedicated team at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham to ensure all our visitors enjoy an unforgettable and transformative experience, whether it’s amid Van Gogh’s sunflowers and irises or surrounded by Monet’s poppies and waterlilies.”
Martin Ingham, Motorpoint Arena Nottingham CEO, said: “We’re really excited to welcome Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet to Motorpoint Arena Nottingham.
“In just a few weeks, audiences will be able to step inside the work of two of the world’s most celebrated artists, experiencing their masterpieces in a completely new and immersive way. This is also a very special moment for us as a venue, as we host our first immersive exhibition and bring a major new cultural experience to the city. Nottingham has such a rich creative spirit, and we’re proud to be able to offer something of this scale and ambition alongside all of the other brilliant art that everyone can experience when they visit the city.
“With the opening date fast approaching we have already sold many thousands of tickets, and we’d encourage people to book their preferred sessions soon. It promises to be a wonderful and memorable experience for all ages.”
Listings Information:
Beyond Monet/ Beyond Van Gogh
Venue: Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, Bolero Square, The Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1LA
Date: Saturday, 18 July - Sunday, 9 August 2026
Time: Starting from 10am
Price: From £14
Yoga Classes: £36.62 including fees - Family Ticket and VIP Experience tickets available
(Booking fees not included). Flexible entry ticket types available
Entry is by timed ticket. No change of date or time is permitted unless you have purchased flexible ticket add on. Please arrive 15 minutes before your entrance time. VIP Experience includes flexibility to arrive two hours before or after your scheduled time, fast track entry and choice of selected merchandise package.
