London Gallery Weekend 2026 brings together an exceptional programme of artist talks and live performances across the city. Here is our pick of artist talks and performances not to miss…
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June sees the return of several summer staples, such as the Serpentine Pavilion and the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, alongside Meltdown Festival at the Southbank Centre, curated this year by Harry Styles. London Gallery Weekend also returns, with more than 120 galleries across the city taking part…
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London will welcome a major new destination for electronic music this October as Ironworks launches at Thames Wharf, a historic riverside site reimagined as a large-scale warehouse venue…
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June in London traditionally marks the opening of the much-loved Serpentine Pavilion, and this year is no exception, with the 2026 edition celebrating the programme’s 25th anniversary and designed by LANZA atelier. June also sees the return of the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition…
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A guide to the key London art school degree shows in 2026, with confirmed dates to help you plan visits between May and July…
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A major exhibition at the National Gallery in London brings together over 50 works by Spanish Baroque master Francisco de Zurbarán, showcasing his striking range from intimate still lifes to powerful, large-scale altarpieces. Including his iconic Agnus Dei (c. 1635–40)…
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London’s public art scene has never been more ambitious, and the best part is that some of the capital’s most talked-about installations are completely free to experience right now. From monumental earthworks at the Barbican to rooftop sculpture trails in Peckham. Here is our guide to the art installations not to miss…
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Dr Miwako Tezuka is the director of Dib Bangkok, a new contemporary art museum in Thailand that opened in 2025. Originally from New York, she moved to Bangkok to help build the museum and shape its programme and vision…
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London's outdoor festival season is officially underway and this year we’re truly spoiled for choice. Global headliners are gracing our local parks most weekends from early May through to September, catering for music lovers of all tastes, from electronic, rock, jazz and hip hop…
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Sofia Akel is an Associate Lecturer at UAL: London College of Fashion, an award-winning historian, creative consultant, writer, host and lecturer of Black British history…
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May is arguably one of the best months in London, with two bank holidays to look forward to, the weather starting to warm up, and the feeling that a full summer of outdoor living, music festivals and long evenings is just around the corner…
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May will see the end of several impactful exhibitions that opened in London since the start of 2026, from a landmark survey of modern Nigerian art at Tate Modern to the British Museum’s Samurai, which reconsiders Japan’s warrior culture through armour, objects and popular culture. At the Barbican, two of its exhibitions will also come to a close, alongside experimental shows…
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This week in London sees the return of several festivals, new exhibition openings and major live shows across the city, including the Little Venice Film Festival and Brick Lane Jazz Festival. Tate Modern Lates also takes place, alongside theatre and dance at Sadler’s Wells East and the National Theatre, and…
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London in the summer is packed with major events that bring together art, sport, music, and outdoor culture. From long-standing traditions like Wimbledon and the Chelsea Flower Show to large exhibitions and evening cultural programmes, the city offers a wide range of experiences across different neighbourhoods. Below is a more detailed guide to key events in 2026…
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Delcy Morelos’ Origo at the Barbican transforms the Sculpture Court with earth, clay and scent, while the Design Museum stages a major survey of NIGO’s influence on global streetwear and design. Francisco de Zurbarán receives a landmark presentation at the National Gallery, and Tate Britain turns to James McNeill Whistler for a major retrospective of his work…
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London’s cultural scene this week (13–20 April) features a range of festivals, exhibitions and live events. These include experimental film at the Open City Documentary Festival, cross-disciplinary performances at Multitudes, and the opening of the V&A East Museum…
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London’s cinema scene thrives with independent venues, festivals and outdoor screenings. Here is our guide to where to get your film fix this summer…
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Discover what’s on in London from 6–12 April 2026, including the much-anticipated opening of the V&A East Museum, the London Soundtrack Festival, the Alternative Book Fair, and late-night jazz at Ronnie Scott’s…
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This is probably one of Dulwich Picture Gallery’s best exhibitions in recent years. The partnerships with Estonia’s core repositories of Konrad Mägi’s works have resulted in a retrospective featuring his finest paintings in terms of quality and historical importance…
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Easter Weekend 2026 in London is from Friday 3rd to Monday 6th April, offering the perfect long weekend to make the most of the capital. Fancy mastering your own hot cross buns, enjoying a moving Easter concert, or discovering Soho’s newest underground jazz club? Here is our guide to the best things to do over Easter Weekend 2026…
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