Exhibitions in London — December 2026
Exhibitions on in London during December 2026. This page narrows our full exhibitions programme down to what's running in December 2026, so you can plan ahead — dates, venues and booking, all in one place.
London's exhibition calendar is one of the richest in the world, and it changes constantly. From the blockbuster shows at Tate Modern, the National Gallery and the British Museum to sharp, experimental programmes at smaller spaces like the Whitechapel Gallery and the Photographers' Gallery, there is always something new to see — and a good deal of it is free.
This page tracks the exhibitions currently on across the city, updated day by day. We list opening and closing dates, the venue and its neighbourhood, and whether entry is ticketed or free, so you can plan a visit that fits your afternoon. Shows about to close are flagged, because the best exhibitions have a habit of selling out their final weekends.
Exhibitions · December 2026
Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style
10/04/2026 - 18/04/2027
Check website
King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Tim Walker's Fairyland: Love and Legends - FREE
08/10/2026 - 07/02/2027
Daily 10:30-18:00; Fri-Sat until 21:00
National Portrait Gallery
Sabine Moritz
07/10/2026 - 20/12/2026
Generally daily 10:00-17:00, but check for closures
Garden MuseumJean ProuvéMaison Démontable
16/05/2026 - 31/12/2026
Tue-Sat: 10:00-18:00; Sun: 11:00-17:00
Carpenters Workshop Gallery London
Healing Spaces: Healthcare Design Past, Present and Future
18/11/2025 - 31/12/2026
Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00
Florence Nightingale MuseumHokusai: Thirty-six views of Mt. Fuji from the Iuchi Collection
20/10/2026 - 17/01/2027
Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00
Dulwich Picture GalleryPainting the French Riviera
02/10/2026 - 31/01/2027
Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (Fri 21:00)
Royal Academy of ArtsShonibare and Gainsborough: A Conversation - FREE
15/10/2026 - 07/02/2027
Daily 10:00-18:00; Fri until 21:00
National GalleryCharlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Fox, the Mole, the Horse... And You
03/11/2026 - 07/02/2027
Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00
Dulwich Picture GalleryLight and Magic The Birth of Art Photography
08/10/2026 - 14/02/2027
Daily 10:00-18:00 (Fri & Sat 22:00)
Tate ModernPeggy Guggenheim in London
21/11/2026 - 14/03/2027
Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (Fri 21:00)
Royal Academy of ArtsGoavve-Geabbil: Hyundai Commission 2026
26/10/2026 - 27/03/2027
Daily 10:00-18:00 (Fri, Sat 22:00)
Tate Modern
Agatha Christie
30/10/2026 - 20/06/2027
Mon-Sat 09:30-20:00 (Fri 18:30, Sat 17:00); Sun 11:00-17:00
British LibraryFrequently asked questions
What exhibitions are on in London in December 2026?
The list above shows exhibitions running in London during December 2026, updated day by day with our picks first. Each entry links to dates, venue and booking.
Are there free exhibitions in London?
Yes — many of London's greatest collections are free, including the British Museum, the National Gallery, Tate Britain, Tate Modern and the V&A. See our free things to do page for everything on this week with no ticket required.
How do I find out when an exhibition closes?
Every exhibition on this page shows its run dates, and shows ending within three weeks are marked as closing soon. Click through to any exhibition for its full schedule and to book before it ends.
How often is this page updated?
Listings are refreshed continuously as venues confirm dates, so the exhibitions shown are always current for this week in London.