Dulwich Picture Gallery
Upcoming Events (19)
Four Paintings for Friday
Join Dulwich Picture Gallery for an intimate exploration of four paintings from its collection, led by Director Jennifer Scott. A focused, 50-minute gallery talk offering insights into the works and their context; priced £10 for Friends. A contemplative start to Friday.
Dulwich Festival at Dulwich Picture Gallery
Join the Dulwich Festival at the iconic Dulwich Picture Gallery for a celebration of culture with a diverse lineup of activities. Expect art talks, performances, workshops, and family-friendly experiences inside the gallery’s historic spaces as part of a vibrant, community-focused weekend.
Drop-in and Draw
Join a family-friendly, drop-in drawing session at Dulwich Picture Gallery as part of the Dulwich Festival. Create together with guided prompts and open sketching in a welcoming gallery setting—perfect for kids and adults alike.
Curtain Up
Explore how theatre portraits illuminate performance, costume, and identity across stage and gallery spaces. This exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery invites readers to interpret character and spectacle through portraits, with entry included in gallery admission.
Gemma Rolls-Bentley in Conversation
Gemma Rolls-Bentley in Conversation at Dulwich Picture Gallery offers an intimate look at how art and theatre intersect. Engaging discussion on creative process and performance in a gallery setting, hosted in a prestigious London venue with tiered pricing.
Hole-Punch Collage Workshop
Join a hands-on collage workshop at Dulwich Picture Gallery exploring hole-punched paper to create imaginative landscapes. Learn composition, layering and style in a creative session led by gallery educators; tickets £45 (Friends £40.50).
Pointillism and Anarchism with Chris Riopelle
Explore the radical links between Pointillism, Modernism, and anarchist thought in a thought-provoking lecture at Dulwich Picture Gallery. Art-historian Chris Riopelle guides you through how political ideas shaped early 20th-century art and what it meant for modernism. A compelling outing for art lovers and history buffs.
Roseberys Auction Road Show
Join the Roseberys Auction Road Show in the Dulwich Picture Gallery gardens this summer. Discover the stories behind cherished objects with expert insights in a relaxed garden setting. Booking slots are £5; walk-ups are free.
Mini Architects
At Dulwich Picture Gallery, author Joséphine Séblon and illustrator Robert Sae-Heng bring Mini Architects to life with a live reading and illustrations workshop for kids. Priced at £9 per child, this family-friendly event invites young readers to explore architecture-inspired stories in a museum setting.
Summer Family Festival
Spend a family-friendly day at Dulwich Picture Gallery for the Summer Family Festival, celebrating nature, imagination, and hands-on creativity across the galleries. Free entry, with some paid sessions, starting at 10:00 on 21 June 2026 in a historic London venue.
Friends Midsummer Pub Quiz
Test your trivia at the Friends Midsummer Pub Quiz hosted at the Dulwich Picture Gallery. A social evening of questions in a stunning gallery setting, with tickets £12 per person.
Life Drawing with 2b or not 2b
Join the 2B Or Not 2B Collective for a focused life-drawing session at Dulwich Picture Gallery, exploring the human form in dialogue with the natural world. This indoor, gallery-based art workshop invites attentive drawing with £15 standard tickets, and £10 for under-30s.
Building Bonds Through Play
Join a fun, hands-on family workshop at the Dulwich Picture Gallery as you explore what makes a place feel like home. Families will play, build and create together, discovering how the spaces around us can bring them closer.
Portrait Painting Masterclass
Join a portrait painting masterclass at Dulwich Picture Gallery with award-winning artist James Hague. Learn colour theory, bold layering, and textured portrait techniques in a focused studio session. General £75, concessions £68; indoor session in London on 4 July 2026 at 10:00.
Kristina Õllek and Kathleen Soriano in Conversation
Join curator Kathleen Soriano and artist Kristina Õllek for a thought-provoking conversation on how new technologies are reshaping the world we live in, at Dulwich Picture Gallery in London. A timely talk blending art and technology in a gallery setting.
Mini Explorers
Join Mini Explorers at Dulwich Picture Gallery for a playful outdoor exploration designed for little ones and their grown-ups. A relaxed, kid-friendly session around the gallery grounds blends nature-inspired discovery with gallery visits—perfect for families seeking a gentle morning activity.
Portrait of a City: A Century of American Photography
Step into a century of American urban life through iconic photographs at Dulwich Picture Gallery. Portrait of a City traces how photographers captured people and spaces that built modern cities, offering a vivid, immersive view of American urban life.
Hokusai: Thirty-six views of Mt. Fuji from the Iuchi Collection
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.
Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Fox, the Mole, the Horse... And You
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.