Exhibitions in London — October 2026

Exhibitions on in London during October 2026. This page narrows our full exhibitions programme down to what's running in October 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.