London Art AlertHow to plan a London exhibition visit
Plan a London exhibition visit around confirmed opening hours, entry requirements, access information and a realistic route.
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London art guides for better visits.
Find an exhibition, understand a gallery opening or prepare an event others can discover. Practical answers for visitors, artists and organisers.
Browse current listings by date and format, then use these guides for the booking, access and planning questions that a title alone cannot answer.
Plan a visit
Free art exhibitions in London: how to find and plan a visit
Find free London art exhibitions, check booking and opening hours, and distinguish free admission from paid workshops or special events.
Art in London this weekend: how to build a workable plan
Plan a London art weekend with current exhibition and event listings, realistic journeys, confirmed opening hours and a flexible second stop.
Accessible gallery visits in London: what to check before you go
Plan a London gallery visit around your access needs, from visitor entrances and lifts to seating, sensory information and accessible travel.
Art events in East London: planning by neighbourhood and address
Explore submitted art events in Shoreditch, Hackney, Bethnal Green, Dalston, Whitechapel and Stratford, then plan a route from actual visitor addresses.
Find your format
Exhibition, talk or open studio: choosing your London art visit
Compare exhibitions, talks and open studios, then choose a London area using actual addresses, available time and the experience you want.
Contemporary art in London: a first-visit guide
Explore contemporary art exhibitions in London with a simple approach to choosing a show, looking at unfamiliar work and using gallery information.
Photography exhibitions in London: finding a show and looking closely
Discover photography exhibitions in London, read beyond the event title and plan a visit around prints, image sequences and the organiser's programme.
London gallery openings and private views: a visitor's guide
Understand gallery openings and private views in London, including invitations, RSVP, public exhibition dates and what to check before attending.
Artist talks in London: choosing a talk and planning your visit
Find London artist talks and panel discussions, compare their formats, check bookings and prepare questions without needing specialist art knowledge.
Open studios in London: how to plan a studio visit
Find London open studios and prepare for a working-space visit: appointments, participating rooms, photography, conversations and purchasing enquiries.
Art workshops in London: choosing the right creative session
Compare London art workshops by medium, experience level, materials and booking requirements before choosing a hands-on creative session.
For artists and organisers
How to write an accurate art event listing
Write a useful London art event listing with clear descriptions, complete addresses, correct dates and images that meet the submission limits.
How to promote an art exhibition in London with a useful listing
Prepare a clear exhibition listing, share its direct event link and use London Art Alert's promotion tools without confusing visibility with ticket sales.
Art event posters and photos: preparing images for a clear listing
Prepare art event posters and gallery photos for London Art Alert, including the 5MB limit, 1600 x 2000 recommendation, crop, adjust and preview.
Useful information, not invented rankings.
These guides are practical editorial guidance, not reviews or claims of first-hand visits. Confirm opening hours, admission, access and programme changes with each organiser. The current-event directories use approved visible listings submitted to London Art Alert.