Undergraduate | Graduate Shows 2026

<p>At Arts University Plymouth we believe higher education is a catalyst for personal, professional and cultural transformation, and now more than ever, creative innovation plays a vital role in a globalised society.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>You're invited to see our graduates showcase their creative perspectives for a changing world in this year's Private View opening evening of </strong><strong>Arts University Plymouth's </strong><strong>Graduate Show</strong><strong> on Thursday 18 June 2026, 5pm - 8pm.</strong><strong> </strong>The show will then be open to the public until Thursday 25 June, taking place across our main campus at Tavistock Place and at Studio 11.</p> <p dir="ltr">We explore new horizons and push the boundaries of creative practice, encouraging students to think of themselves as professionals from their first day on campus. Each year our annual showcase offers students the opportunity to celebrate the culmination of their hard work whilst propelling them into the creative industries.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Are you an employer in the South West?</strong> Our NXT.GEN event on Wednesday 24 June is a unique opportunity for you to meet the city's new wave of creative talent, from photographers and filmmakers to animators and designers. Please email <a href="mailto:brand@aup.ac.uk">brand@aup.ac.uk</a> to enquire about receiving an invitation.</p> <p>---</p> <p><strong>Arts University Plymouth Undergraduate Graduate Show</strong><strong>s 2026</strong></p><table><tbody><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Thurs 18 June</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Open: 5pm-8pm </p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Private View</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Fri 19 June</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Open: 10am-6pm</p></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Sat 20 June</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Open: 10am-4pm</p></td><td><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/events/open-day-ug-june26" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Open Day</a> 10am-3pm</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Sun 21 June</p></td><td><p dir="ltr"><em>Closed</em></p></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Mon 22 June</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Open: 10am-7pm</p></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Tues 23 June</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Open: 10am-7pm</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Pre Degree Students &amp; Parents Event 5pm-6:30pm</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Wed 24 June</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Open: 10am-7:30pm</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">NXT.GEN Business &amp; Industry Event<strong> [INVITE ONLY]</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Thur 25 June</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Open: 10am-7pm</p></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table> <p><br /></p>