Exhibitions in London — September 2026
Exhibitions on in London during September 2026. This page narrows our full exhibitions programme down to what's running in September 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 · September 2026
Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art
28/03/2026 - 01/11/2026
Daily 10:00-17:45
Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A)
Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style
10/04/2026 - 18/04/2027
Check website
King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait
04/06/2026 - 06/09/2026
Daily 10:30-18:00; Fri-Sat until 21:00
National Portrait GalleryIn Other Worlds / Liam Young
21/05/2026 - 06/09/2026
Tue–Wed 11am–7pm; Thu–Sat 10am–9pm; Sun 10am–7pm
Barbican Centre (Various)
Monarchy: An Exhibition of Royal Fans
09/05/2026 - 26/09/2026
Tuesday to Saturday, 11am - 5pm. Final admissions at 4:30pm each day.
Fan MuseumAnish Kapoor
16/06/2026 - 18/10/2026
Tue–Fri 10am–6pm; Sat 10am–8pm; Sun 10am–6pm; Closed Mon
Hayward Gallery (at Southbank Centre)Disruptors: Fractured Images and Migrant World
14/05/2026 - 04/09/2026
Wed-Fri 10:00-17:30
Ben Uri Gallery & MuseumProject a Black Planet / The Art and Culture of Panafrica - FREE
11/06/2026 - 06/09/2026
Gallery hours (varies)
Barbican Centre (Various)Nhu Xuan Hua: Of Walking on Fire
16/04/2026 - 19/09/2026
Wed & Fri 11:00-18:00; Thu 11:00-21:00; Sat 12:30-18:00
AutographJock McFadyen with Jem Finer: Underground (and Surface
27/02/2026 - 20/09/2026
Daily 10:00-17:00
Guildhall Art Gallery
Benton End: A Paradise of Pollen and Paint
02/06/2026 - 20/09/2026
Generally daily 10:00-17:00, but check for closures
Garden MuseumEileen Cooper RA
03/09/2025 - 03/10/2026
Mon-Sat 11:00-18:00
Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery (Tower Bridge)Hepworth and Nicholson: The Hampstead Studio Photographs
06/06/2026 - 04/10/2026
Daily 10:00-18:00
Courtauld GalleryIn Focus: Nurse Catherine Pine
06/03/2026 - 04/10/2026
Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Florence Nightingale MuseumAnish Kapoor
16/06/2026 - 18/10/2026
Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (Sat 20:00, Sun 18:00)
Hayward Gallery (at Southbank Centre)Kyotographie Kawada Kikuji x Iwane Ai
03/06/2026 - 18/10/2026
Mon–Sat 10:00–20:00; Sun & BH 12:00–18:00
Japan House LondonRichard Dadd: Beyond Bedlam
25/07/2026 - 25/10/2026
Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (Fri 21:00)
Royal Academy of ArtsHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 - FREE!
25/06/2026 - 27/10/2026
Daily 10:30-18:00 ( Fri & Sat 21:00)
National Portrait GalleryHeritage Gallery Exhibition: America and London
02/05/2026 - 29/10/2026
Daily 10:00-17:00
Guildhall Art GalleryBeauty and Destruction: Wartime London in Art - FREE
20/03/2026 - 01/11/2026
Daily 10:00-18:00
Imperial War MuseumDoes my head look BIG in this? The art of portrait caricature
23/05/2026 - 01/11/2026
Saturday 23 May 2026, 10:30 – Sunday 1 November 2026, 16:00
Cartoon MuseumVoyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures
01/06/2026 - 01/11/2026
10am – 5.30pm. Quiet Times: usually afternoons in term time.
Horniman Museum & Gardens
Healing Spaces: Healthcare Design Past, Present and Future
18/11/2025 - 31/12/2026
Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00
Florence Nightingale MuseumJean ProuvéMaison Démontable
16/05/2026 - 31/12/2026
Tue-Sat: 10:00-18:00; Sun: 11:00-17:00
Carpenters Workshop Gallery LondonFrequently asked questions
What exhibitions are on in London in September 2026?
The list above shows exhibitions running in London during September 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.