Visitors attending the renowned Leicestershire festival are encouraged to discover The Rutland Gallery and Uppingham’s thriving contemporary art scene The internationally acclaimed Nevill Holt Festival returns from 29 May to 21 June 2026, bringing an exciting programme of opera, live music, comedy, literature and cultural events to the stunning Leicestershire countryside, just six miles from the historic market town of Uppingham in Rutland.

Rutland is set to welcome an exciting new chapter in its cultural calendar this summer with the arrival of the first-ever British Antique Dealers’ Association (BADA) art and antiques fair to be held outside of London. Taking place from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 June 2026, at the elegant Rutland Hall Hotel the BADA Art & Antiques Fair Rutland, The Rutland Gallery warmly encourage visitors to make the most of their time in Rutland by including a visit to the gallery in their itinera

A new exhibition of paintings inspired by Peter Kettle's journeys across some of the world’s most dramatic landscapes. Of Coast & Summit brings together work developed from Peter Kettle’s expeditions to remote regions and mountain environments.

In the Rutland town of Uppingham, where history meets contemporary creativity, The Rutland Gallery has stood as a vibrant space to visit for art lovers near and far. Known for its eclectic mix of contemporary artwork — the gallery now enters a bold new chapter in digital engagement. Today, art browsing just got a whole lot more intuitive, and personalised with the launch of Fiona — The Rutland Gallery’s AI online gallery assistant.

Amander Meade, well known local arts writer and commentator, recently visited The Rutland Gallery to explore its latest exhibition and meet with the team behind its growing reputation. Impressed by the quality of work and the gallery’s commitment to showcasing stunning artwork, Amander produced a two page feature on the gallery.