The Best Exhibitions in London for June 2025
Discover must-see exhibitions and art shows that are happening in London right now
By Charlie Walker | Updated Jun 10 2025
The art scene these days is growing increasingly more difficult to track, even with innovations in communication technology and marketing. Some gallery openings fly completely under the radar, and while these events are exciting, largely free, and often offering free drinks, the art world's events scene lacks the centralisation that live music has with DICE, Resident Advisor and, the frankly dreaded Ticketmaster (and no, I don't want to hear about Art Rabbit ever again, though I would recommend using Brushwrk)
This summer, London’s vibrant contemporary art scene delivers an unmissable lineup of cutting-edge exhibitions, from emerging artists to iconic masters. Dive into immersive installations that push boundaries, thought-provoking exhibitions exploring identity and technology, and blockbuster shows celebrating diverse artistic voices.
Experience interactive art displays that blend digital innovation with traditional techniques, or lose yourself in large-scale sculptures and bold paintings by internationally acclaimed artists. Many exhibitions highlight sustainability in art, featuring eco-conscious materials and themes addressing climate change, perfect for culturally curious visitors seeking meaningful experiences.
For those drawn to experimental art, discover multisensory exhibitions merging sound, light, and movement. Alternatively, explore figurative and abstract works by rising stars in the global art world, offering fresh perspectives on modern life.
Free and ticketed shows cater to all tastes, making it easy to plan an art-filled London itinerary. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a casual art lover, this summer’s lineup promises inspiration, creativity, and cultural enrichment.
So, here we bring the doings of the art world - both overground and underground - to cater to both casual and eccentric, day-tripper and deep-digger, bringing you a quality mix of entertaining and thought-provoking exhibitions across the capital.
Stay tuned, we update this weekly
Tau Lewis, “The ways of the underworld are perfect” - at Sadie Coles
Sadie Coles 3 Jun 2025 to 19 Jul 2025
Tau Lewis' first exhibition at Sadie Coles presents four sculptural masks that each embody a segment of Venus's retrograde.
Milly Thompson, “My Body Temperature is Feeling Good” - at Goldsmiths CCA
Goldsmiths CCA 5 Jun 2025 to 24 Aug 2025
Milly Thompson’s sun-drenched, defiant oeuvre celebrates middle-aged desire, lampoons luxury culture, and wields paint like a manifesto—proving art’s power to revel in glorious imperfection.
Nicole Wermers, “Tails & Fainters” - at Herald St
Herald Street 22 May 2025 to 28 Jun 2025
Wermers’ Tails & Fainters subverts sculpture’s traditions with sprawling fur coils and fainting clay figures, wryly probing class, access and the hierarchies embedded in domestic space.
Claudio Parmiggiani
Estorick Collection 28 May 2025 to 31 Aug 2025
The Estorick Collection presents the first ever institutional UK exhibition dedicated to Claudio Parmiggiani.
Classic Art London
Mayfair & St. James’s 23 Jun 2025 to 4 Jul 2025
A new event celebrating classic art from all periods with leading dealers.
Connecting Thin Black Lines
Institute of Contemporary Arts 24 Jun 2025 to 7 Sep 2025
A major group exhibition and event programme curated by Lubaina Himid at the ICA.
Richard Rogers: Talking Buildings
Sir John Soane's Museum 18 Jun 2025 to 21 Sep 2025
Sir John Soane’s Museum presents the UK’s first retrospective survey of Richard Rogers’ life and work.
Duane Linklater - akâmi
Camden Art Centre 3 Jul 2025 to 21 Sep 2025
Camden Art Centre presents akâmi-, the first major UK institutional exhibition of Duane Linklater.
Movements for Staying Alive
Modern Art Oxford 7 Jun 2025 to 1 Sep 2025
Modern Art Oxford presents a group show exploring movement.
Aaron Kasmin: Playing with Fire
Sims Reed Gallery 29 May 2025 to 14 Jun 2025
Step into a world of colour, culture & collectibles with the new by British artist Aaron Kasmin.
Victorian Treasures at Leighton House
Leighton House 24 May 2025 to 21 Sep 2025
A range of incredible Victorian treasures will be shown at Leighton House this summer combining two very different collections.
Leonardo Drew & Museo Jumex
South London Gallery 30 May 2025 to 7 Sep 2025
Coming soon to South London Gallery Leonardo Drew & Museo Jumex.
Grayson Perry: Delusions of Grandeur
The Wallace Collection 28 Mar 2025 to 26 Oct 2025
In 2025, the Wallace Collection will hold a major exhibition featuring over 40 new works by Sir Grayson Perry.
Giacometti x Huma Bhabha
![L: Alberto Giacometti, Femme debout [Standing Woman], 1957, Fondation Giacometti © Succession Alberto Giacometti / Adagp, Paris 2025
R: Huma Bhabha, Mask of Dimitrios, 2019. Image credit: Daniel Perez. Courtesy of the artist and David Zwirner Gall](https://www.culturecalling.com/images/uploads/header_images/_424x240/79ba4696-2da2-c631-dbc9-35c93a394225_%282%29742.png)
Barbican Centre 8 May 2025 to 10 Aug 2025
A major new exhibition by artist Huma Bhabha, the first in a series of three exhibitions in collaboration with Fondation Giacometti.
Watteau and circle
The British Museum 15 May 2025 to 14 Sep 2025
An outstanding collection of drawings by the French 17th-century painter, Antoine Watteau (1684–1721).
From Las Vegas to Rome
Architectural Association 16 May 2025 to 12 Jul 2025
An exhibition of photography by Iwan Baan, one of the most prolific photographers active today.
Richard Hunt: Metamorphosis – A Retrospective
White Cube Bermondsey 25 Apr 2025 to 29 Jun 2025
White Cube presents Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt’s first European retrospective.
Giuseppe Penone: Thoughts in the Roots
Serpentine South 3 Apr 2025 to 7 Sep 2025
Serpentine presents the most comprehensive institutional exhibition of Giuseppe Penone’s practice.
Edvard Munch Portraits
National Portrait Gallery 13 Mar 2025 to 15 Jun 2025
National Portrait Gallery stages its first ever exhibition of portraits by Edvard Munch, featuring works never displayed before in the UK.
IDENTITA - The Story of Czech Graphic Design
Czech Centre 28 Feb 2025 to 30 Jun 2025
A new exhibition Illustrating the power of graphic design in societal context.
War Rugs: Afghanistan’s knotted history
The British Museum 4 Oct 2024 to 29 Jun 2025
Discover how weavers in Afghanistan recorded the country's turbulent history in traditional rugs.
Victorian Treasures at Leighton House
Leighton House 24 May 2025 to 21 Sep 2025
A range of incredible Victorian treasures will be shown at Leighton House this summer combining two very different collections.