What’s on

Dozens of art events happen every month in cosmopolitan cities like London and Sao Paulo. It can be overwhelming to find the best ones, especially if you need to move from site to site to see WHAT’S ON in your area. We make your life easier by gathering in just one place a selection of shows, including key information like venue, date and a brief summary of each exhibition.
Here is our curated page of shows currently happening in London and São Paulo.
  • 21/06/2026

    Michaelina Wautier

    London

    Michaelina Wautier

    Royal Academy of Arts

    Until 21 June 2026

    Active in Brussels in the middle of the 17th century, Michaelina Wautier challenged the limits imposed on female artists at the time by working on an unusually varied range of subjects: from flowers and portraits to grand history paintings – a format usually reserved for her male counterparts.

  • 23/08/2026

    Hurvin Anderson

    London

    Hurvin Anderson

    Tate Britain

    Until 23 August 2026

    Hurvin Anderson’s first major solo show brings together more than 80 of his vibrant paintings, spanning the artist’s entire career, from his days as a student to new, never-before-seen paintings.

  • 23/08/2026

    David Hockney: A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts about Painting

    London

    David Hockney: A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts about Painting

    Serpentine North Gallery

    Until 23 August 2026

    One of the most influential artists of our time, David Hockney invites viewers to slow down and notice the extraordinary within the everyday in his first exhibition at Serpentine.

  • 23/08/2026

    Zurbarán

    London

    Zurbarán

    National Gallery

    Until 23 August 2026

    A peer of Murillo and Velázquez, Zurbarán stands out for his drama, mystery and vision. From the rind of a lemon to the timeless gaze of a saint, he finds an intensity in the ordinary.

  • 31/08/2026

    Tracey Emin: A Second Life

    London

    Tracey Emin: A Second Life

    Tate Modern

    Until 31 August 2026

    This landmark exhibition traces 40 years of Emin’s groundbreaking practice, showcasing career-defining sensations alongside works never exhibited before.

  • 06/09/2026

    Cecily Brown: Picture Making

    London

    Cecily Brown: Picture Making

    Serpentine South Gallery

    Until 6 September 2026

    Known for her vigorous brushwork, vivid colour and dynamic compositions, Cecily Brown presents paintings inspired by Serpentine’s unique location in Kensington Gardens, a site of personal significance to the artist.

  • 08/11/2026

    Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art

    London

    Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art

    V&A South Kensington

    Until 8 November 2026

    The UK’s first exhibition on Elsa Schiaparelli spans the 1920s to today, celebrating the innovative designer’s influence. It traces the fashion house’s groundbreaking origins and its evolution under current creative director Daniel Roseberry.

  • 10/01/2027

    Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific

    London

    Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific

    V&A South Kensington

    Until 10 January 2027

    Rising Voices offers an unparalleled view of the Asia Pacific region’s dynamic creative landscape. Foregrounding First Nations perspectives and diverse artistic approaches, the exhibition features rare works by over 40 pioneering creatives.