29/07/2026
AUGUST: Quiet London, Refined Summer
When much of the city departs, London becomes softer, more spacious and unexpectedly intimate.
Throughout August
Quiet London Season, Belgravia and the Royal Parks
Garden squares, unhurried museum mornings and the rare pleasure of having London almost to oneself.
Until 2 August
RHS Botanical Art & Photography Show, Saatchi Gallery
An intricate study of the natural world through contemporary botanical art and photography.
Until 16 August
Palace Bowl Presents, Crystal Palace Bowl
Open-air performances in one of London’s most distinctive music settings.
Until 23 August
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, Royal Academy of Arts
The final weeks of the world’s longest-running open-submission exhibition.
Until 23 August
David Hockney, Serpentine North
Recent works by one of Britain’s most influential living artists.
Throughout August
Serpentine Pavilion 2026, Kensington Gardens
LANZA atelier’s architectural response to the landscape and traditions of the English garden.
Throughout August
BBC Proms, Royal Albert Hall
London’s classical music season continues with August highlights spanning Mahler, Miles Davis, Marvin Gaye and Bond.
7 August to 11 September
The Raw & The Cooked, Saatchi Gallery
Eleven contemporary artists consider material, instinct and transformation.
21 to 30 August
All Points East, Victoria Park
Jorja Smith, Tems, Lorde, Tyler, the Creator and Twenty One Pilots lead this year’s programme.
Until 31 August
Tracey Emin: A Second Life, Tate Modern
The largest survey of Emin’s work to date, tracing four decades of uncompromising practice.
30 to 31 August
Notting Hill Carnival, Notting Hill
London at full pulse, marking its 60th anniversary with steelpan, sound systems and two days of processions.
Until 27 September
Buckingham Palace Summer Opening
The State Rooms open for their annual summer season, a short walk through the royal heart of London.
Discover the quieter privileges of summer in London.
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