Degree Show 2026
Every June we celebrate the achievements of our Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology (FAST) students in the final year Degree Show.
The Degree Show is the highlight of the FAST calendar and is the culmination of the hard work of students from our Art, Design, Technology, Media, and Performance courses. It serves as a platform to exhibit the finest emerging talent, while also celebrating creativity, individuality, and innovation.
Our Degree Show presents an incredible chance for our students to interact and establish connections within the industry, providing them with a valuable head start as they embark on their professional journeys after graduation.
This year, our Degree Show includes a final exhibition of work for Art, Design, Technology, Media & Performance courses, a Fashion Show from our Fashion, Textiles, Footwear & Accessories final year students, and a series ‘Shakespeare on the Green’ performances from our Acting students. More details below.
Creative Hub exhibitions
Visitors view student architecture projects displayed on wooden stands, with drawings, models and digital screens in a studio gallery.
A fashion student modelling a red outfit on the catwalk as the audience are seated along the runway
A gallery space with student portrait photographs and mixed-media artworks
Visitors stood by colourful graphic design imagery on walls.
Two people with headphones watching a tv screen with artwork on it.
Aerial view of the fashion show catwalk for 2025
A close up of a student sketchbook and fabric samples inside.
A green architectural model beneath drawings at the 2025 Degree Show.
2026 Events and Dates
- Degree Show Launch: Thursday 18 June 2026, 6:00pm-9pm
- Exhibition opening dates and times: Friday 19 June-Tuesday 23 June, 10am-4pm. Please note the Degree Show will not be open on Sunday 21 June
- Fashion Show: Thursday 18 June, 1pm and 6:45pm
- Shakespeare on the Green: Dates to be announced
Courses showcasing at Degree Show Exhibition
- Architectural Technology BSc (Hons)
- Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production BA (Hons)
- Fashion, Textiles, Footwear & Accessories BA (Hons) @fashionuon
- Fine Art BA (Hons)
- Fine Art Painting and Drawing BA (Hons) @paintingdrawing.uon
- Games Art BA (Hons)
- Games Design BA (Hons)
- Games Programming BSc (Hons)
- Graphic Communication Design BA (Hons) @gcd.uon
- Hair, Make Up and Prosthetics for Stage and Screen BA (Hons) @uonhairmakeupprosthetics
- Illustration BA (Hons) @northamptonillustration
- Interior Architecture & Spatial Design BA (Hons) @interiorsnorthampton
- Photography BA (Hons) @uon_photography
- Popular Music BA (Hons)
- Product Design BA (Hons) @productdesignuon
Locations
The Fine Art, Fine Art Painting and Drawing and Popular Music Degree Show exhibitions are displayed at the Development Hub.
All other Degree Show exhibitions, the Fashion Show and the Acting performances will take place at the Creative Hub.
Development Hub exhibitions
Fine Art student stands inside an installation made from found objects, metal frames, wires and mechanical parts arranged throughout the gallery space.
Visitor views two large black-and-white abstract student drawings displayed side by side on a gallery wall.
Three colourful abstract student paintings hang on a white gallery wall, featuring flowing, layered shapes in pastel and deep tones.
Student installation fills a narrow gallery corridor with hanging objects, plants, soft toys and photographs attached to the walls.
Rows of different shoes are arranged on the gallery floor beneath a large student photograph mounted on the wall.
Student installation made from bags, clothing, soft toys and household items arranged in a gallery corner, with an umbrella fixed above.
Visitor stands in a white gallery space viewing student artwork displayed on the walls, including abstract monochrome pieces and mixed-media coastal scenes.
Visitors stand in a gallery viewing three vertical video screens and a small student sculpture on a white plinth.
Fashion Show
Once again, we will be turning our Learning Hub space into a catwalk with our annual Final Year Fashion Show. Final Year students will be presenting their collections on the catwalk in front of their family, friends, staff and students, and important industry connections!
On Thursday 18 June, the first show will be at 1pm. This is open to all, but we particularly invite Schools and Colleges to attend to experience the show and be inspired. The second show will be at 6:45pm.
Acting Performances
SHAKESPEARE ON THE LAWN
Once again, our Acting students will be showcasing their talents in our ‘Shakespeare on the Lawn’ series. This year, the Acting students are performing in Much Ado About Nothing and MacBeath and performances will take place on Goose Green at our Waterside Campus.
Show dates and times are to be confirmed.
Schools and College Visits
Our Schools and Colleges Liaison team are offering Schools and Colleges the opportunity to visit the Degree Show, Fashion Show and Shakespeare on the Green performances during the week.
To express interest or book your school/college a place, please email schools.liaison@northampton.ac.uk.