15 upcoming art events
Hokusai: Thirty-six views of Mt. Fuji from the Iuchi Collection
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 at 11:00
Dulwich Picture Gallery
Explore Hokusai's Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji from the Iuchi Collection at Dulwich Picture Gallery. This focused exhibition reunites the complete series, inviting visitors to study Fuji’s changing moods, the precision of line, and the drama of seasonal landscapes in a world-class display.
Anish Kapoor
Sun, 18 Oct 2026
Hayward Gallery
Anish Kapoor's imposing, velvet-dark forms fill the Hayward Gallery's luminous spaces in London, turning color and scale into a meditative, awe-filled encounter with contemporary sculpture.
Queer Diary: Zine-Making Evening
Thu, 5 Nov 2026 at 18:00
London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
Join the Queer Diary team for an evening of nostalgia and hands-on crafting at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. Create your own personal zine—collage, letters, drawings, and a coming-of-age theme—while a friendly queer crowd shares a throwback soundtrack. No prior experience needed; all supplies provided.
Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Fox, the Mole, the Horse... And You
Tue, 3 Nov 2026 at 10:00
Dulwich Picture Gallery
Explore Charlie Mackesy's magical drawings in a dedicated one-room exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery. This intimate display brings together iconic scenes from his books and invites reflection on kindness and courage, included with standard gallery admission.
The Land Carries
Sat, 7 Nov 2026
University College London (UCL)
Explore landscape, memory, and material traces in a major UCL Museums and Collections exhibition. The Land Carries runs from 7 November 2026 to 16 May 2027, presenting works across sculpture, photography, and installation media in the university’s museum spaces.
Vanessa Bell & Duncan Grant
Thu, 12 Nov 2026
Tate Britain
Vanessa Bell & Duncan Grant spark Tate Britain with a Bloomsbury duet show, a vivid exploration of color, pattern, and intimate dialogue between two artists from the famed group.
Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan
Thu, 3 Dec 2026
The Kensington
Hyakkō lands in Kensington, a vibrant celebration of contemporary Japanese craft, where clay, glass, wood, leather, metal and bamboo converge in a living mosaic from 120+ artists, craftspeople and designers, in a Kensington gallery glowing with warm spotlights and tactile install
See The Glorious Gloriana at St Katharine Docks
Thu, 31 Dec 2026
St Katharine Docks, E1WPrices: Free
View the ceremonial royal barge Gloriana moored at St Katharine Docks, a Jubilee-era icon now open for public viewing. This free, dockside glimpse lets Londoners admire the historic vessel and enjoy the marina setting near the Tower of London.
Historical Highlights Tours at Somerset House
Mon, 21 Dec 2026
Temple
Step into London's hidden past with Historical Highlights Tours at Somerset House—an upgraded one-hour journey through grand arches, intimate courtyards and surprising histories, guided by expert storytellers who bring the building to life.
Aquarium
Sat, 26 Dec 2026 at 10:30
Horniman Museum and Gardens
Explore the Horniman's Aquarium exhibit inside the museum's halls, where vivid tanks showcase diverse marine life and interactive displays spark curiosity for visitors of all ages. A family-friendly, immersive outing that blends science and wonder in a welcoming London venue.
Monet: Painting Time
Thu, 25 Feb 2027
Tate Modern
Monet: Painting Time at Tate Modern offers a focused look at Claude Monet’s masterpieces, tracing his evolving brushwork and light across iconic canvases. Housed in Tate Modern’s dramatic spaces, the exhibition invites visitors to immerse themselves in the painter’s late-19th to early-20th century vision.
Sonia Boyce
Wed, 24 Mar 2027
Tate Britain
Explore the powerful and playful works of Sonia Boyce at Tate Britain. This exhibition surveys the groundbreaking British artist's contributions to contemporary art, inviting reflection on race, identity, and collaboration within the gallery's historic spaces.
Wednesdays Pop-Up Displays: Amongst Visions
Thu, 14 Jan 2027
University College London (UCL)
The Wednesdays Pop-Up Displays program showcases visual art in a rotating, pop-up format at UCL's Museums & Collections. 'Amongst Visions' gathers contemporary works installed across university spaces, running from 14 January to 1 April, inviting students, staff and visitors to experience evolving displays each week.
Two Centuries Here: The UCL200 exhibition
Thu, 18 Feb 2027
University College London (UCL)
A university-curated exhibition at UCL marking two centuries of the institution (UCL200). Explore historical artifacts, milestones, and scholarly displays spanning 18 Feb–31 Jul.
Thomas Gainsborough
Thu, 20 May 2027
Tate Britain
Explore Thomas Gainsborough's refined portraiture at Tate Britain in an exhibition that traces the painter's glamorous society portraits and elegant salon scenes in a London setting.