London Festival of Architecture 2026

The London Festival of Architecture (LFA) is now on for a month-long celebration of architecture and city-making, 1 June – 30 June 2026. With activity happening across across 11 major districts, including South Bank and Waterloo, Fitzrovia, Wood Green and Alexandra Palace, the City of London, Royal Victoria, London, and Wandsworth Town, a new LFA neighbourhood for 2026. Wandsworth Town stands on the edge of transformation and is part of the strategically important Wandsworth Growth Corridor linking to central London via Clapham Junction and Nine Elms, delivering much needed homes, infrastructure and economic growth. 

Highlights for Wandsworth Town Include:

• River Wandle industrial heritage walk 
  Friday 12 June, 12noon-1.40pm 
• Revisiting ‘The Dinner’ – celebrating heritage with public art 
  Wednesday 17 June, 6.30-8pm, Sambrooks Brewery 
• Belonging In Practice: Chapel Yard takeover 
  Saturday 20 June, 1–5pm, Chapel Yard 
• Building Community: Morocco Bound 
  Sunday 28 June, 3-5pm, Morocco Bound Bookshop 

Now in its twentieth year and with hundreds of events on its register, this year's LFA iteration, themed around the notion of 'Belonging', (a theme that addresses how people connect with places, communities, and the built environment), and is bigger and better than ever. Some 100+ workshops, 100+ tours, 80+ exhibitions and installations, 70+ talks, and 10+ performances are all on offer. For the first time, the London Centre serves as the central hub for the London Festival of Architecture 2026, acting as a key anchor for the festival, bringing together a range of activities under one roof. 

Highlights Include:-

• Murray Lecture – a flagship architectural talk
• Young Voices – creative presentations blending poetry and design
• Summer Pavilion (“Colour Field”) – a temporary structure made from reclaimed stone
• Thamesmead Tapestry – a community-driven exhibition exploring local history
• Lego Challenge – hands-on design activity for all ages
• Open Studios and Mentoring Sessions with architecture practices

The London Festival of Architecture 2026 is a public conversation about how cities work for people. Through its theme of “Belonging,” the festival invites participants to rethink their relationship with urban spaces and to imagine more inclusive, connected environments. With its program, community focus, and global relevance, LFA 2026 continues to set the benchmark for architecture festivals worldwide.

Date: 1 June - 30 June 2026

Full Programme: London Festival of Architecture