What's on
Summer starts here. From major exhibitions and artist showcases to theatre, film and unforgettable live performances, London's West End is packed with cultural highlights this June. Here's our pick of what not to miss.
🗓️ Dates: Until 23 August
Step into the dramatic and contemplative world of Francisco de Zurbarán, one of Spain's greatest Baroque painters. Bringing together more than 40 works from leading collections across Europe and the United States. This is a rare opportunity to experience the full breadth of Zurbarán's extraordinary vision.
🎟️ Tickets: Various prices | More Information
📍Venue: Royal Academy of Arts – Weston Studio
🗓️ Dates: 12–28 June
Discover the next generation of artistic talent at the annual RA Schools Show. Featuring newly created work by graduating students from the UK's longest-established postgraduate art school. A must-see for anyone interested in emerging artists and the future of British art.
🎟️ Tickets: Free | More Information
📍 Venue: Cristea Roberts Gallery
🗓️ Dates: 5 June – 11 July
Known for his vibrant public artworks and joyful use of colour, Yinka Ilori presents his first solo gallery exhibition in London. Spanning painting, printmaking, sculpture and an immersive sound installation. Expect a rich celebration of creativity, culture and collective joy.
🎟️ Tickets: Free | More Information
📍Venue: National Portrait Gallery
🗓️ Date & Time: 5 June, 7–8pm
Coinciding with the Gallery's Marilyn Monroe exhibition, this evening event brings together actor and filmmaker Rose McGowan, writer-director Joshua John Miller and screenwriter Mark Fortin. The panel will explore Monroe's enduring cultural legacy.
🎟️ Tickets: From £12 | More Information
📍Venue: National Portrait Gallery
🗓️ Dates & Times: 3, 9, 12, 13 & 14 June, 3–3.45pm
Join one of the National Portrait Gallery's expert-led tours celebrating the lives and legacies of LGBTQ+ individuals represented throughout the collection. From pioneering activists and artists to influential cultural figures, the tour explores stories of identity, creativity and social change.
🎟️ Tickets: Free | More Information
📍Venue: Trafalgar Square
🗓️ Dates: 20-21 June
One of London's most popular free cultural events returns to Trafalgar Square this June. West End Live brings together cast members from some of the capital's biggest musicals for a weekend of live performances, exclusive previews and crowd-pleasing favourites.
🎟️ Tickets: Free | More Information
📍Venue: Various West End venues
🗓️ Dates: 17–26 June
Celebrating independent filmmaking from around the world. There is a packed programme of screenings, premieres, industry talks and immersive experiences. With events across the West End, it's opportunity to hear directly from filmmakers and industry professionals.
🎟️ Tickets: Various prices | More Information
📍Venue: San Carlo Restaurants
🗓️ Date: 21 June
This year, Father's Day coincides with the Summer Solstice weekend, creating the perfect excuse to gather family and friends around the table. Celebrate the longest weekend of the year with seasonal Italian dishes, in the heart of the West End.
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The National Portrait Gallery sits seconds away from Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square, London. It was the first portrait gallery in the world when it opened in 1856 and houses the world's largest collection of personalities and faces, from the late Middle Ages to the present day.
Gallery
The National Gallery is one of London's greatest art museums located in Trafalgar Square, London. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900.
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The Royal Academy of Arts is a world-renowned art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. For over 250 years, the RA has existed to champion art and artists and offers a place where art is made, exhibited and debated. Enjoy their expanded campus with free displays, new spots to eat, drink and shop, and much more.