Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld: 30 Years of Paul Kidby’s Illustration

Saturday 13 September 2025 – Sunday 4 January 2026 | Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum

This unique exhibition brings together a stunning selection of Paul Kidby’s paintings and drawings of Discworld characters. Paul started working with Terry Pratchett in 1993, becoming the ‘artist of choice’ for the Discworld books. He designed the Discworld book jackets from 2002 until the final volume appeared in 2015, shortly after Sir Terry’s untimely death.

The exhibition includes colourful paintings, exquisite pencil drawings, and a rogue’s gallery of favourite characters including Rincewind, Twoflower, the Librarian, Tiffany Aching, the Wee Free Men, Nanny Ogg, Conina, Baron Saturday and Errol.

This is a touring exhibition from St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery.

Exhibition admission

Tickets are required to visit this exhibition and advance booking is available online. There are a variety of ticket options to choose from. The rest of the Art Gallery and Museum is free to visit as usual.

Online booking isn’t available on the day of your visit, but you are welcome to pay in the shop when you arrive.

The exhibition is open from 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Saturday, and 10am to 3pm on Sunday. Last entry is one hour before closing.

Related events

Museum After Hours: Discworld – Friday 24 October, 6.30 – 9pm (aimed at adults, 18+).

Bite-size Talk: Illustrating Discworld with curator Claire Cheshire – Tuesday 11 November 2025, 2 – 2.30pm.

📷 ‘Great A’Tuin’, Paul Kidby.