Art Exhibitions in London

Leonardo's 'Paragone'

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 · All day

The National Gallery

Art

Join a curator-led tour of Leonardo's Paragone at the National Gallery, limited to House Members. This indoor walkthrough offers exclusive context on the painting-vs-sculpture debate, guiding you through the exhibition's highlights and enabling close looking at masterworks.

Broken, Burnt, Buried: Ritual Lives of Objects in Ancient Egypt

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 · All day

University College London (UCL)

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Explore how ritual objects illuminate life, death, and belief in ancient Egypt at UCL's Museums and Collections. The exhibition traces votive offerings, vessels, and other artifacts through hands-on context and expert interpretation, offering fresh perspectives on material culture.

The life and times of William Hogarth

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 · All day

The National Gallery

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Explore the life and times of William Hogarth at the National Gallery with a dedicated members-only tour. This exhibition delves into Hogarth's 18th-century satirical painting and portraiture in a refined gallery setting.

Venice unmasked: Canaletto and the portrait of a city

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 · All day

The National Gallery

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Join a focused talk at the National Gallery exploring Canaletto’s view of Venice and how the city is portrayed in 18th-century painting. The session features expert-led conversations from curators and historians, revealing hidden details of cityscapes, light, and civic life in this celebrated exhibition.

Titanic Exhibition London

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 · All day

Olympia London

Art

Titanic Exhibition London at Olympia London offers a rich, immersive journey through the famed voyage. View meticulously curated artifacts, reconstructed scenes, and interactive displays that bring maritime history to life for adults and families alike in an iconic West London venue.

Hurvin Anderson

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 · All day

Tate Britain

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Experience Hurvin Anderson's intensely colourful paintings at Tate Britain. This exhibition surveys his vibrant explorations of memory and identity, blending bold palettes with nuanced landscapes in a striking gallery setting.

Paulo Nimer Pjota: Encantados

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 · All day

South London Gallery

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Free contemporary art exhibition Encantados by Paulo Nimer Pjota at South London Gallery. The indoor show features immersive installations and sculptural works blending magical realism with contemporary practice, opening Aug 23, 2026.

Paper & Tissue Show

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 · All day

ExCeL London

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Experience the Paper & Tissue Show at ExCeL London, a design-forward art exhibition highlighting innovative paper crafts, tissue art, and packaging ideas. Discover immersive installations, live demonstrations, and designer talks that celebrate material versatility within a bright, modern expo hall.

Cleopatra: The Experience

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 · All day

ExCeL London

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An immersive Cleopatra experience at ExCeL London that transports visitors to ancient Egypt with interactive displays, atmospheric rooms, and storyteller-led scenes. A cinematic, photo-friendly exhibit celebrating Cleopatra's history and allure.

The Jewellery Show

Wed, 2 Sept 2026 · All day

Olympia London

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The Jewellery Show arrives at Olympia London on 2 September 2026, opening at 9:00, a premier trade exhibition for jewelry designers, retailers, and makers. Explore hundreds of collections, meet suppliers, and gain industry insights in this dynamic indoor venue.

Acton Depot Open Weekend

Fri, 18 Sept 2026 · All day

Acton, London

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Not normally open to the public, Acton Depot Open Weekend invites visitors behind the scenes of a working museum storehouse, revealing hundreds of thousands of treasures tucked away in the depot’s sprawling archive.

Marie Antoinette Style at the V&A

Sun, 20 Sept 2026 · All day

South Kensington

Art

Sweep into the V&A South Kensington for the UKs first Marie Antoinette exhibition, tracing origins and revivals of the queen style through opulent gowns, shimmering silks, and dazzling period rooms.

The 90s

Thu, 8 Oct 2026 · All day

Tate Britain

Art

The 90s at Tate Britain invites you into a decade of bold creativity and rebellious spirit, weaving provocative art with Tate’s grand spaces into a tactile, time-traveling stroll.

Anish Kapoor

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 · All day

Hayward Gallery

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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.

Hokusai: Thirty-six views of Mt. Fuji from the Iuchi Collection

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 · All day

Dulwich Picture Gallery

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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.

The Land Carries

Sat, 7 Nov 2026 · Time TBD

University College London (UCL)

Art

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 · All day

Tate Britain

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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 · All day

The Kensington

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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

Historical Highlights Tours at Somerset House

Mon, 21 Dec 2026 · All day

Temple

Art

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 · All day

Horniman Museum and Gardens

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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.

See The Glorious Gloriana at St Katharine Docks

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 · Time TBD

St Katharine Docks, E1WPrices: Free

Art

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.

Wednesdays Pop-Up Displays: Amongst Visions

Thu, 14 Jan 2027 · Time TBD

University College London (UCL)

Art

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.

Monet: Painting Time

Thu, 25 Feb 2027 · Time TBD

Tate Modern

Art

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 · Time TBD

Tate Britain

Art

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.

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