Art After Dark
Art of London presents Art After Dark, a new arts and culture initiative for the West End which showcases free late night gallery openings, a public art trail and a selection of the best places to eat and drink when you visit.
Enjoy free public art installations by Chila Kumari Singh Burman MBE, join the Art of London Gallery HOP for access to independent art galleries shaking up the art scene, Friday Lates for after hours access to iconic art institutions and take advantage of exclusive offers.
Join us Thursday, 12 October, for the kickoff of Art After Dark with the return of West End Gallery HOP!
Art After Dark returns to London’s West End on 12-13 October 2023, offering after-hours access to top galleries and free outdoor artworks across Piccadilly and St. James’s.
Art After Dark will light up London's West End with public artworks and a tribute to iconic performance artist Marina Abramović.
On 12 -13 October, Leicester Square Gardens became an artistic wonderland, featuring an illuminated poem by MTArt artist Robert Montgomery.
Leicester Square Gardens showcased stunning light installations, including 'The Cornucopia,' an immersive inflatable sculpture by MTArt artist Claire Luxton.
As an Art After Dark attendee, enjoy exclusive dining offers to savour London's finest cuisine.
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Map out your visit to Art After Dark with our easy to use digital map. Locate the restaurants with exclusive offers, the galleries opening late, and the striking pieces of public artwork on display from 10-12 October 2024.
Get ready for two art-filled nights across London's West End on the 29 & 30 June.
Explore our seasonal late-night culture program in London’s West End, showcasing art from the Royal Academy of Arts, the National Gallery, and the soon-to-reopen National Portrait Gallery.
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Art of London, in partnership with Westminster City Council, is thrilled to announce a special project for the Summer edition of Art After Dark, featuring a stunning display by artist Amelia Kosminsky and florist Philip Corps in Piccadilly Circus.
Join us Thursday night, 29 June, for the Summer edition of Art After Dark.
Join us on Friday, 30 June, after sunset and immerse yourself in London’s vibrant art scene through indoor and outdoor galleries.
To celebrate Art After Dark, Art of London asked St James’s top galleries to share their ideal itineraries. Charlotte Tchaikovsky from Stern Pissarro Gallery discusses her perfect night of culture in the West End.
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This is a free, seasonal late night culture programme returning on 29th and 30th June which sees world class galleries keeping their doors open until 9pm.
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Coming this March we're launching Art After Dark, a seasonal art and culture programme in 2023 with world-class art institutions across London’s West End, including the National Gallery and Royal Academy of Arts.
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Discover a trail of incredible art outdoors for Art After Dark. Piccadilly Circus and St James's will be all a-glow with striking artworks lighting up the West End after the sun goes down.
Art After Dark launches this March for a double-bill of art and culture across the West End on Thursday 23 and Friday 24 March. Thursday night will see the return of the West End Gallery HOP! as independent galleries stay late and welcome everyone from art aficionados to the art curious.
Explore outdoor art, visit independent galleries, and enjoy The National Gallery and Royal Academy of Arts after dark on Friday night.
As an Art After Dark attendee, you'll gain exclusive access to an array of offers. London's culinary scene boasts an unparalleled range of cuisines, atmospheres, and locations, making it a true paradise for food lovers. With our exclusive Art After Dark offers, you'll have the chance to savour some of the city's finest eateries.