Must-see art fairs in London this autumn 2025

The most wonderful time of the year returns to London this autumn, as art fair season takes over the city. Long-established events like Frieze, 1-54, and LAPADA make their annual return, alongside exciting art weeks and festivals, including London Sculpture Week and the London Design Festival. Here is our guide to the must-see art fairs, art weeks, and festivals to have on your radar this season in London.

Art + Design Fairs

Frieze London & Masters

Frieze London 2023 Photo by Lyndon Douglas. Courtesy Frieze. Lyndon Douglas Photography.

#FLODown: Frieze London and Masters are among the most sought-after international contemporary art fairs and a highlight of London’s art calendar, taking place annually in October alongside Frieze Sculpture. Launched in 2003, the fair has earned a reputation for propelling emerging talents into prominence and attracting influential collectors. Each year, it serves as a central hub for emerging art movements, coinciding with major contemporary sales by auction houses, other art fairs, and events during Frieze Week.

Date: 15 -19 October 2025.  Location: The Regent’s Park.Price: from £51.15. Website: frieze.com Instagram: @friezeofficial

PAD London

The Bryan O’Sullivan stand at PAD London 2024. Image credit: James McDonald.

#FLODown: Founded in 2007 by Parisian antique dealer Patrick Perrin, PAD London is the UK’s exclusive fair dedicated to 20th-century and contemporary design. Taking place every October in Berkeley Square, this week-long event showcases the best in modern and historical design. With a reputation for connoisseurship, exquisite taste, and flair, PAD London has become a key fixture in the capital during Frieze Week.

Date: 14 -19 October 2025. Location: Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London W1J 6BD. Price: from £30. Website: padesignart.com Instagram: @padesignart

1-54 London

Slawn, installation view of Transition, 2024, at 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, 2024. Photo by Jim Winslet. Courtesy of 1-54.

#FLODown: 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair returns to Somerset House for its 13th year, bringing together over 100 artists across painting, photography, sculpture, textiles, and more. With a strong focus on the Global South, the fair will showcase renowned names such as Hassan Hajjaj, Ibrahim El-Salahi, Lakwena Maciver, and Seydou Keita alongside rising talents including Joël Bigaignon, Zenaéca Singh, Khadija El Abyad, and Afeez Onakoya. Highlights also include a Caribbean Spotlight, a series of Special Projects, and a courtyard commission.

Date: 16–19 October 2025. Location: Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA. Price: from £32. Concessions available. Website: 1-54.com Instagram: @154artfair

Minor Attractions

Christian Jankowski, installation view of Castle in the Air/Windschief in Suprainfinit’s booth at Minor Attractions, 2024. Image credit Isabelle Tilli. Courtesy of Minor Attractions.

#FLODown: Minor Attractions will return to The Mandrake for its third edition, bringing together more than 60 international galleries in an exciting celebration of creativity. The free art fair offers a dynamic mix of contemporary art alongside a lively programme of music, film, performance, and late-night events. It is definitely a unique setup that spans the hotel.

Date: 14 - 18 October 2025. Location: The Mandrake Hotel, 20–21 Newman Street, London, W1T 1PG.  Price: Free. Register now for tickets to the 2025 edition Instagram: @minor.attractions

 LAPADA Berkeley Square

LAPADA return to Berkley Square in October 2025.

#FLODown: The LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair, established in 2009, is renowned for its international showcase of art and antiques. Held annually in Mayfair’s Berkeley Square, the fair hosts around 100 exhibitors presenting a range of items, from jewellery to fine art. LAPADA ensures authenticity through a rigorous pre-vetting process. With prices ranging from £500 to £500,000+, the fair caters to both seasoned collectors and first-time buyers.

Date: 28 October – 2 November 2025. Location: Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London W1J 6BD. Price: from £35. Website: lapadalondon.com Instagram: @lapada_association

Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair

Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair returns for its 10th edition in November 2025.

#FLODown: The Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair celebrates its 10th edition in 2025, showcasing highly collectible contemporary prints from leading galleries and renowned artists, including Tracey Emin, David Hockney, and Grayson Perry. Held at the historic Royal Arsenal in Woolwich, the fair is easily accessible via the Elizabeth Line.

Date: 13 - 16 November 2025. Location: Woolwich Works, 11 No 1 St, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6HD. Website: woolwichprintfair.com. Instagram: @woolwichcontemporaryprintfair.

British Art Fair

The British Art Fair returns to Saatchi Gallery in September 2025.

#FLODown: The British Art Fair, formerly known as the 20th Century British Art Fair, showcases Modern and Contemporary British Art. Featuring works by renowned artists such as Barbara Hepworth and contemporary figures like Tracey Emin, it will return to Saatchi Gallery in September 2025.

Date: 25 - 28 September 2025. Website: britishartfair.co.uk. Instagram: @britishartfair

Art + Design Weeks

London Sculpture Week

Samson Kambalu, Antelope (2022) The Fourth Plinth. Photo credit: James Jenkins. 

#FLODown: London Sculpture Week 2025 is a citywide celebration of public art in collaboration with Sculpture in the City, Frieze Sculpture, The Line, East Bank, and the Fourth Plinth Programme. The week showcases contemporary sculptures in key locations across London, with free guided tours, workshops, and performances. Highlights include The Line’s Madge Gill: Nature in Mind tour, a new sculpture by Rasheed Araeen at Bromley-by-Bow, a Sculpture in the City tour with art-inspired tattoos, The Sculpture Switch collaboration, and a free symposium at the Warburg Institute.

Date: 20–28 September 2025. Location: Citywide.Website: sculptureinthecity.org.uk Instagram: @sculptureinthecity

Festivals

London Design Festival

Duo by Melek Zeynep at the Royal Naval College’s Painted Hall, part of London Design Festival 2024. Image credit: Courtesy Melek Zeynep and London Design Festival.

#FLODown: London Design Festival returns for its 23rd edition in September, turning London into a hub for creativity and innovation. Highlights include Paul Cocksedge’s What Nelson Sees in Trafalgar Square, Lee Broom’s Beacon lighting installation, and a major V&A programme exploring design’s response to crisis. Exhibitions, fairs, and events across the Design Museum, Space House, and city Design Districts showcase cutting-edge ideas, sustainable materials, and cross-cultural collaborations. The Global Design Forum and London Design Medals celebrate leading voices and outstanding talent, with support from the Mayor of London and Bloomberg Philanthropies.

Date: 13–21 September 2025. Location: across London. Website: londondesignfestival.com. Instagram: @l_d_f_official.