London Gallery Weekend runs June 5–7

London Gallery Weekend will run from June 5 to June 7 in its sixth edition, with more than 120 galleries taking part across the city. Organizers say the program includes exhibitions, talks, performances and tours spread across central, south and east London, with more than 80 free events on the schedule. The weekend began in 2021 as a pandemic-era collaboration among galleries and has since become a fixed June date on London’s art calendar. This year’s edition also comes with new galleries, newly expanded spaces and a public program aimed at both collectors and general visitors. ### How big is this year’s edition? The March 19 press release for London Gallery Weekend said 120 galleries would participate in 2026, including eight first-time exhibitors. FAD Magazine, in a May 28 preview, said the edition would bring together “more than 120 galleries” and nine first-time participants, reflecting slight variation in pre-event counts as the program was finalized. (images.henry-moore.org) June 5-7 programming is spread across the capital’s main gallery districts, with each day anchored to a different area. Artlyst said Friday centers on central London, Saturday on south London and Sunday on the East End, while galleries remain open across all three days. ### What are organizers saying about the weekend? (images.henry-moore.org) Jeremy Epstein and Sarah Rustin, co-directors of London Gallery Weekend, said in the event press release that the sixth edition is “a convening moment” with both local and global reach. They said the exhibitions and free public programming reflect what they described as the “revitalisation and evolution” of London’s contemporary art scene. (artlyst.com) The same release said the public program would include live tours, talks, performances and events across three days. Organizers also pointed to curated routes designed by figures including Royal Ballet principal dancer Lauren Cuthbertson, Hayward Gallery director Sally Tallant and architect Sumayya Vally. (images.henry-moore.org) ### Which galleries and artists are in focus? Sadie Coles HQ, Maureen Paley, Modern Art, Lehmann Maupin, Annely Juda Fine Art and GRIMM were among galleries cited by organizers as having opened new spaces or expanded their London footprint ahead of the weekend. The press release also highlighted exhibitions featuring artists including Eileen Agar, Jean Dubuffet, Francis Picabia, Alvaro Barrington, Roni Horn, Rachel Maclean, Hayv Kahraman and Anne Imhof. (images.henry-moore.org) FAD’s preview pointed to rare early works by Christo at Gagosian, a solo show by Keith Piper at Niru Ratnam, new films by Helen Marten at Sadie Coles HQ, Shao Fan’s first U.K. exhibition and new work by Yinka Ilori at Cristea Roberts Gallery. Artsy also described the weekend as a cross-section of London’s gallery ecosystem, from blue-chip spaces in Mayfair to younger programs in Fitzrovia and the East End. (images.henry-moore.org) ### What events are on the schedule beyond exhibitions? More than 80 free events are planned, according to FAD Magazine. The publication listed performances by Russell Perkins at Public Gallery, Caroline Aguirre at Palmer Gallery and Yijia Wu at KRUPA, as well as artist-led tours with Dale Lewis at Edel Assanti, Patricia Piccinini at Ames Yavuz and John Riddy at Frith Street Gallery. (fadmagazine.com) FAD also listed talks including Lubaina Himid with Magda Stawarska at Lisson Gallery, Oliver Beer with Rufus Wainwright at Thaddaeus Ropac, and Ravelle Pillay in conversation with Dr. Zoé Whitley at Goodman Gallery. Observer’s preview separately highlighted Sarah Rustin and Jeremy Epstein among the named figures associated with the weekend’s programming and framing. (fadmagazine.com) ### What else is new this year? The 2026 edition includes a new partnership with the Arts Council Collection, according to the London Gallery Weekend press release. Organizers said the initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen ties across the gallery sector, alongside existing partnerships with the Government Art Collection, Art Fund, the Paul Mellon Centre, the Henry Moore Foundation and Tia Collection. (fadmagazine.com) FAD said the new LGW x Arts Council Collection Under 40 Acquisition Fund is intended to support younger collectors buying works by U.K.-based artists, with acquired works entering the national collection. That initiative sits alongside the public-facing events program that begins on Friday, June 5. June 5 opens with the central London focus day, followed by south London on June 6 and the East End on June 7. (images.henry-moore.org) Organizers’ listings and partner coverage indicate that exhibitions, tours and performances will continue across all three days, with details on participating galleries and events available through London Gallery Weekend’s official program pages. (artlyst.com) (fadmagazine.com)