Banksy Exhibition London: What's On This Week

You've probably seen a Banksy rat stencilled on a wall in Shoreditch and wondered if it's real. London's ticketed Banksy exhibitions are a different thing entirely: touring shows that gather prints, canvases and reproductions under one roof, built for people who want context and detail rather than a chance encounter on a brick wall.

Most of these shows aren't run by Banksy himself. He's never officially authorised a major exhibition of his work, so what you're paying for is usually an independent curated collection, licensed prints, or an immersive multi-room experience with projections and audio guides. Read the listing closely so you know whether you're getting original pieces, authorised reproductions, or a more theatrical walk-through.

Central London holds most of the ticketed exhibition space, with venues near Leicester Square, Oxford Street and the South Bank turning empty units into pop-up galleries for a few months at a stretch. If you want the free version instead, Shoreditch and Brick Lane still carry genuine outdoor street art worth a wander, though Banksy's own pieces there have mostly been removed, boxed in protective glass, or painted over by other artists since.

Weekday mornings tend to be quieter if you want to read the wall text properly and take your time. Weekends bring families and larger groups, which suits the more interactive shows better. Ticket prices and running times vary a lot between venues, so check the listing below for what's actually on and when.

Below is a live list of what's currently running, pulled in daily so you're not working from a stale line-up.