Best art galleries in London
London is one of the great art cities, and its galleries never stand still. Openings, late nights, artist talks and new commissions roll through spaces large and small, from established institutions to project rooms that turn over a show every few weeks. The galleries that stay in the conversation are the ones with a steady stream of events to walk into.
The galleries below are ordered by how active they are, counted from the art events each has coming up. It is a measure of activity rather than a curator's ranking, so the spaces near the top are simply the ones putting on the most that you can visit in person.
25 places ranked right now
- Sadler's Wells East E20 3AB 63 upcoming events
- 19-21 Lee Road SE3 9RQ 46 upcoming events
- Royal Court Theatre SW1W 8AS 39 upcoming events
- Sadler's Wells Theatre EC1R 4TN 26 upcoming events
- Lyric Hammersmith W6 0QL 26 upcoming events
- The Albany SE13 6LF 16 upcoming events
- The National Gallery WC2N 5DN 15 upcoming events
- Cockpit Deptford SE13 6LF 12 upcoming events
- Deptford Lounge SE13 6LF 12 upcoming events
- Sydenham Library SE13 6LF 12 upcoming events
- British Library NW1 2DB 10 upcoming events
- People's Park Tavern E9 7BT 9 upcoming events
- 1st Floor SE13 6LF 8 upcoming events
- Forest Hill Library SE13 6LF 8 upcoming events
- St George's Hospital Blackshaw Road London Map SW17 0QT 6 upcoming events
- Corbett Community Library SE13 6LF 6 upcoming events
- Banker EC4R 3TE 5 upcoming events
- The Library at Deptford Lounge SE13 6LF 5 upcoming events
- Catford Library SE13 6LF 5 upcoming events
- Greenwich Peninsula SE10 0SQ 5 upcoming events
- EartH N16 8BH 5 upcoming events
- Phoenix Cinema N2 9PJ 4 upcoming events
- Sip Paint & Bite! N20 9HE 4 upcoming events
- 5 Hare and Billet Road SE13 6LF 4 upcoming events
- St James’ SE13 6LF 4 upcoming events
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Frequently asked questions
How are these ranked?
They are ordered by the number of upcoming art events each gallery has listed. The ranking shows how active a space is rather than a review score, so a gallery near the top is one with a lot on in the days ahead.
Are these events in person?
Yes. OnlyHere only lists events you can physically attend in London, so every opening and talk here is one you visit in person, never an online viewing room.
How many best art galleries in london are ranked right now?
There are 25 places ranked on this page right now. It updates daily.