46 upcoming art events
SENSAS London - A Unique Multi-Sensory Experience
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 at 08:45
SENSAS
SENSAS London offers a two-hour, pitch-dark, multi-sensory immersive workshop for teams of 4–60.
David Hockney at the Serpentine
Thu, 12 Mar 2026
Kensington
David Hockney's new and recent works are exhibited at Serpentine North in London, with free admission.
Dark Secrets: The Esoteric Exhibition
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 12:00
Vaults - Leake Street
Dark Secrets: The Esoteric Exhibition invites visitors to explore 27 themed rooms of magic, occultism, science, and folklore through immersive installations and historic artifacts at Vaults - Leake Street.
Museum of Edible Earth
Wed, 18 Mar 2026
Strand
Free Strand exhibition exploring geophagy and the edible earth, linked to Somerset House's soil show.
Picture Making
Fri, 27 Mar 2026
Kensington
Serpentine hosts Picture Making, an exhibition of Cecily Brown’s paintings at Serpentine South in London.
EmpowerHER 26: Woman-Centred Art Exhibition
Tue, 31 Mar 2026
CasildART Contemporary
EmpowerHER 26: a woman-centered art exhibition celebrating creativity, courage, and magical thinking for International Women’s History Month at CasildART Contemporary in London.
Acton Depot Open Weekend
Thu, 9 Apr 2026
Acton
Open weekend at Acton Depot: explore the working museum storehouse and view hundreds of treasures during a special public weekend.
Glassy 'n' Paint
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 15:30
The Camden Bar
Paint, sip, and dance at Glassy 'n' Paint at The Camden Bar as you create your own artwork to Bhangra and RnB beats.
St Paul’s Cathedral at Night – for Free
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at 19:30
St Paul's
Enjoy a free evening visit to St Paul’s Cathedral in London and discover this iconic landmark after dark.
Sony World Photography Awards 2026 Exhibition
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Strand
Sony World Photography Awards 2026 Exhibition opens at Strand, showcasing top photography from the past year.
World Art Day: Collaborative Canvas at the Royal Hospital Chelsea
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 13:00
Chelsea
Visitors join a guided collaborative painting session on World Art Day at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, contributing panels to form a large-scale artwork inspired by the hospital.
Acton Depot Open Weekend
Fri, 3 Jul 2026
Acton
Open weekend at Acton Depot: explore the working museum storehouse and view hundreds of treasures during a special public weekend.
Sculpture in the City
Thu, 16 Jul 2026
Bank
A free walking trail of public sculpture in the City of London, showcasing 18 artworks in its 12th edition.
Acton Depot Open Weekend
Fri, 18 Sept 2026
Acton
Acton Depot opens its doors for a weekend, giving visitors rare public access to the museum's storehouse and treasures.
Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A
Sun, 20 Sept 2026
South Kensington
London's V&A hosts the UK's first major Marie Antoinette exhibition, tracing the queen's style and its enduring influence.
Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan
Thu, 3 Dec 2026
Kensington
Hyakkō presents contemporary Japanese craft from 120+ artists, showcasing works in clay, glass, wood, leather, metal and bamboo.
Historical Highlights Tours at Somerset House
Mon, 21 Dec 2026
Temple
Join a one-hour Historical Highlights Tour at Somerset House to uncover London's storied past with expert guides.
Nature’s Confetti at the Outernet
Trafalgar Square
A free collaborative nature exhibition at Trafalgar Square celebrating cherry blossom season with Outernet and the National Trust.
St Paul’s Cathedral at Night – for Free
St Paul's
Free evening access to St Paul’s Cathedral in London, offering a chance to explore its iconic architecture after dark.
BEAT 2026
Ealing
BEAT 2026 is a local art trail in Ealing showcasing artists across West London over two September weekends.
Kensington & Chelsea Art Week – Public Art Trail
Chelsea
Free outdoor Public Art Trail in Chelsea during Fringe Week, connected to Kensington & Chelsea Art Week.
Photo London 2026
Aldwych
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Chelsea
Iconic Chelsea Flower Show in London features stunning garden displays and horticultural excellence at Chelsea.
St Paul’s Cathedral at Night – for Free
St Paul's
Explore St Paul’s Cathedral at night in London with free admission and discover its history and architecture after hours.
Houses of Parliament Lates
Westminster
Experience the Palace of Westminster after dark with a special late-opening series this summer.
BSL Interpreted Tours of Expecting
Wellcome Collection
BSL-interpreted tours of the 'Expecting' exhibition at Wellcome Collection offer accessible insights into pregnancy and medical history for Deaf visitors.
Kensington & Chelsea Art Week – Public Art Trail
Chelsea
Chelsea hosts a free outdoor Public Art Trail as part of Fringe Week, spotlighting local art along the streets of Kensington & Chelsea.
BEAT 2026
Ealing
BEAT 2026 is a free local art trail in Ealing, showcasing West London artists over two September weekends.
London Art Biennale
Chelsea
Free art biennale exhibition at Chelsea Old Town Hall curated by museum and gallery professionals.
St Paul’s Cathedral at Night
St Paul's
Explore St Paul’s Cathedral in the evening for free and discover London's iconic architecture after hours.
Women in Art Fair
South Bank
Free London art fair at South Bank showcasing around 100 female artists, with a prize.
Handle with Care: Conversations Through Objects
Wellcome Collection
Explore the meanings of everyday objects in 'Handle with Care: Conversations Through Objects' at the Wellcome Collection, a thoughtful art-science exhibition about care, memory, and human connection.
BEAT 2026
Ealing
BEAT 2026 is a local art trail across multiple venues in Ealing over two September weekends.
London Art Biennale
Chelsea
The London Art Biennale presents a free award exhibition at Chelsea Old Town Hall, showcasing contemporary art curated by museum and gallery professionals.
Houses of Parliament Lates
Westminster
Experience the Palace of Westminster after hours with a special late-opening event marking the WWII end anniversary.
Photo London 2026
Aldwych
Photo London 2026 brings together vintage and modern photography from galleries worldwide for its landmark tenth edition.
Women in Art Fair
South Bank
A free art fair at South Bank featuring around 100 female artists selling works and a Women in Art Fair prize.
Kensington & Chelsea Art Week – Public Art Trail
Chelsea
Explore the Kensington & Chelsea Public Art Trail during Fringe Week in Chelsea, a free city-wide art stroll showcasing outdoor artworks.
Nature’s Confetti at the Outernet
Trafalgar Square
Free outdoor art exhibition in Trafalgar Square by Outernet and the National Trust celebrating cherry blossoms and seasonal nature.
Nature’s Confetti at the Outernet
Trafalgar Square
A free outdoor exhibition at Trafalgar Square celebrating cherry blossom and the beauty of seasonal nature, a collaboration with Outernet and the National Trust.
London Art Biennale
Chelsea
The London Art Biennale is a free, award-winning art exhibition held at Chelsea Old Town Hall, showcasing contemporary works.
Photo London 2026
Aldwych
Photo London 2026 brings vintage to modern photography to London galleries for its tenth edition.
World Art Day: Collaborative Canvas at the Royal Hospital Chelsea
Chelsea
Join a guided World Art Day painting workshop to contribute individual panels toward a large collaborative artwork honoring the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London.
World Art Day: Collaborative Canvas at the Royal Hospital Chelsea
Chelsea
Join World Art Day for a collaborative canvas session at the Royal Hospital Chelsea: visitors paint panels to form a large-scale artwork.
Women in Art Fair
South Bank
A London art fair on South Bank showcasing around 100 women artists with works for sale and a prize.
World Art Day: Collaborative Canvas at the Royal Hospital Chelsea
Chelsea
Join World Art Day at the Royal Hospital Chelsea for a guided collaborative painting session where participants contribute panels to a large-scale canvas.