The London Art Fair 2026 is one of the premier events in the UK art calendar, returning for its 38th edition from 21–25 January 2026 (with a preview evening on 20 January) at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London. This annual fair has become a key moment for both seasoned collectors and new audiences to explore the best in modern and contemporary art at the start of the year.
At the heart of the fair is the Main Fair Galleries section, where over 120 galleries from the UK and around the world present a wide range of works spanning from early twentieth-century modern masters to cutting-edge contemporary art. Highlights this year include displays of works by notable figures such as Tracey Emin, Sean Scully, Barbara Hepworth, William Kentridge and rare prints by David Hockney, alongside group and solo presentations that reflect diverse artistic voices In addition to the main exhibitions, the fair’s Platform section—curated in 2026 by Dr. Ferren Gipson under the theme The Unexpected—showcases innovative and experimental work that challenges traditional definitions of art through material, process and form. Don’t miss talks too – among them, a panel lead by TF Chan on collecting the unexpected, and a panel discussion on radial care moderated by Victoria Comstock-Kershaw, Editor of
FETCH London. With around 24,000 visitors expected, London Art Fair 2026 remains an essential destination for anyone interested in the vibrancy and diversity of today’s art world, from a distinctly London point of view. The London Art Fair 2026 is one of the premier events in the UK art calendar, returning for its 38th edition from 21–25 January 2026 (with a preview evening on 20 January) at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London. This annual fair has become a key moment for both seasoned collectors and new audiences to explore the best in modern and contemporary art at the start of the year.
With around 24,000 visitors expected, London Art Fair 2026 remains an essential destination for anyone interested in the vibrancy and diversity of today’s art world, from a distinctly London point of view.
