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June - what a lovely month it is. We’re now in full swing of spring, revelling in those long, lovely days. We must savour every slice of sunshine that comes our way, lifting our faces from those ghastly screens, yes, even the one you’re reading this on. We want to visit every gallery humanly possible, see marvellous actors tread the boards, and, of course, get our noses into as many gardens as we can.
Now - 1st June
This June, Constellations — the debut joint exhibition from husband-and-wife duo Freyja Lee and Rollo Dunford Wood — opens at Pentreath & Hall. The show combines their gilded ceramic paintings, weaving mythical figures and creatures into a shared creative vision. Freyja, a printmaker turned ceramicist, and Rollo, a designer returning to his pottery roots, blend craft and storytelling in this intimate collaboration. Hosted at Pentreath & Hall’s new Rugby Street showroom, the collection will be on view throughout June.
The Cob Gallery presents Like Lovers Do, the UK debut solo show by American artist Katelyn Eichwald.
Featuring new paintings and collages, the exhibition explores the emotional world of girlhood—part shrine, part daydream. Eichwald captures longing as atmosphere, not identity, drawing on pop culture icons like DiCaprio and Winona Ryder as symbols of desire and projection. Her work hovers in a space between memory and fantasy, where yearning matters more than having. Rendered in soft pastels, her figures drift between icon and adolescent, always rewinding, always watching.
Miss Myrtle wants peace. But trouble keeps showing up with her grandson, his “close friend,” and a drunk using her garden wall as a toilet. As her mind begins to slip, long-buried questions about love, grief, and the past refuse to stay hidden. A warm, witty new play about memory, family, and facing life head-on: written by Danny James King. Directed by Taio Lawson (an unfinished man, Yard).
Price: £10 - £35
The London Festival of Architecture (LFA) is a month-long June celebration of architecture and city-making. It brings Londoners together to share ideas, spotlight new talent, and shape a greener, fairer city. Run by NLA, the Festival champions accessible, inclusive urban change.
Art and The Book, Now - 2nd August, 10 am - 6 pm, Warburg Institute, Woburn Square, London, WC1H 0AB
This summer, the Warburg Institute celebrates artists’ books with an exhibition, talks, a book fair, and rotating indie bookshops. Since the 1960s, artists have used books as creative tools, challenging traditional publishing with zines, mail art, and DIY methods. The display features works from Biblioteka and Bunker Basement, highlighting experimental formats and new publishing tech. A pop-up in library of exile will host independent bookshops, and on 20th - 21st June, the Biblioteka Art Book Fair will gather 50 publishers from the UK and beyond. Talks will explore the future of book arts and publishing.
Week Commencing 2nd - 8th June
Join Head Gardener Harry Hoblyn for a hands-on summer workshop at Charleston. Explore key plants in bloom, border design, and techniques for managing annuals, bulbs, and tall perennials. Includes a garden tour, Zinnia sowing, and a guided visit to Charleston’s historic home and studio. Refreshments and a locally sourced lunch provided.
Price: £150
Step into WOW!house, the award-winning show house at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. Spanning 600 square metres in the Design Avenue, it features 22 full-size rooms and outdoor spaces, each uniquely crafted by top interior designers in partnership with leading global brands. A celebration of creativity and philanthropy, WOW!house is where design dreams come to life.
Price: Tickets from £10
British Flowers Week celebrates UK-grown blooms and the country’s vibrant floral design talent. Six designers—Arthur Parkinson, Leigh Chappell, Palais London, Rollo Skinner, Wild at Heart, and Yeon Hee Lee—will transform the Garden Museum with installations inspired by the upcoming Cecil Beaton’s Garden Party exhibition. Set in the museum’s historic building, the week includes a special late event on 5th June with a panel talk on floral design and its future.
Don’t miss the TOVE Archive Sale at The Music Room in Mayfair. Enjoy up to 90% off outerwear, ready-to-wear, and accessories from the London-based brand founded by Camille Perry and Holly Wright. Known for its timeless, feminine aesthetic and commitment to sustainable luxury, TOVE offers beautifully crafted pieces designed to transition effortlessly across seasons and occasions.
Join the 2025 Chatsworth Garden and Plant Fair for a day of expert talks, nursery browsing, live music, and local food. Explore the 105-acre garden, with entry included in any ticket. Talks and tours have limited capacity, so tickets are first-come, first-served. Guest speakers include the Duke of Devonshire, Lady Burlington, author Arthur Parkinson, and more.
Save the date for the Summer Open Studios at Pullens Yards! Centre Half and friends will host alongside many talented makers, as all three yards open their doors for a weekend of art, creativity, and community. Enjoy inspiring work, meet the makers, and don’t miss the pizza and wine while you explore.
The fifth edition of London Gallery Weekend is free and open to all. It’s a unique chance to explore London’s vibrant gallery scene and discover a wide range of exhibitions and events across the city.
Pippy Houldsworth Gallery is proud to present In the House, a major exhibition of pioneering American artist Jennifer Bartlett (1941–2022), her first significant London show since her 1982 solo at Tate. It is the second in a trilogy of exhibitions centered on key themes in Bartlett’s work—following On the Water at Marianne Boesky Gallery and preceding In the Woods at Paula Cooper Gallery, both in New York.
This summer, Artisan Project Studio debuts in the UK at Mabledon, a 19th-century manor in the Kent countryside. Co-founded by Nina Mohammad and Prerna Saraff, the pop-up blends heritage, sustainability, and handmade design. Explore unique textiles, furnishings, and curated objects from Morocco and beyond, plus installations, ceramics, botanical art, and a garden café. A serene space to connect, slow down, and celebrate craft.
The Plant Heritage Group Guernsey is hosting four plant sales, offering a unique chance to purchase rare and unusual plants grown by members. These plants, typically not available for purchase, can be found on the grounds of Sausmarez Manor.
London Open Gardens is their annual event where hidden or typically closed green spaces open to the public. Explore rooftop gardens, community spaces, and historic walled enclosures. Enjoy guided walks and exclusive opportunities to meet those managing green spaces for nature, climate, and people.
Each space has its own unique qualities, reflecting the events and people that have shaped London and continue to influence its future.
Price: £26.40 Per Ticket
They’re excited to announce that Peppe Belvedere from Leo’s will join Will in the kitchen for a one-day Leo’s-on-Sea takeover. Lunch will be served from 12 pm to 4 pm, with the bar open all day.
As the sun sets, Jerry & Ruggamuffin will take over the sound system from 6 pm, and Peppe will serve up snacks in full Sargasso Sunday style.
Week Commencing 9th - 15th June
Join artist Luke Hannam for a one-day workshop focused on the art of pure drawing. Explore how line creates form, develop hand-eye coordination, and learn to infuse your work with expression and emotion through the concept of ‘lyricism.’ Guided by Luke, you’ll gain insight into 20th-century drawing styles and how to incorporate them into your own practice. The day includes time to experiment, take creative risks, and an exclusive tour of the modernist home and studio at Charleston. All materials are provided.
Price: £150
Gated Canyons, opening this summer, is Rachel Jones’ first major solo show in the Gallery’s main space. Known for bold colour and expressive mark-making, Jones presents new works alongside highlights from the past seven years. Inspired by Pieter Boel’s Head of a Hound and cartoon imagery like Looney Tunes, her paintings explore the interplay between emotion and environment.
Hampton Court Palace Festival, 11th - 21st June, Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9AU
Don’t miss a spectacular concert series at Hampton Court Palace, featuring James, Rag’n’Bone Man, Tom Jones, Bananarama, 10cc, Chaka Khan, Gary Barlow, Elbow, and a live edition of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast.
Price: Tickets from £32.50
The store will be open for three weeks, giving you plenty of time to explore all the beautiful pieces from If Only If. The full SS25 collection will be in store, along with a selection of accessories. It’s the perfect chance to find your favourite nightdress style and print—these pieces are made for more than just bedtime, doubling as effortless summer dresses and holiday cover-ups.
Hatta Byng, Editor of House & Garden, joins renowned designers Nina Campbell OBE, Veere Grenney, and Alidad Mahloudji to explore what truly defines great interior design. With decades of global experience, these design icons share insights into creating timeless, beautifully crafted spaces.
Price: £25
During this time, the gallery will host the Summer Exhibition, featuring an impressive selection of works by renowned Modern British artists, including Ivon Hitchens, John Nash, Mary Fedden, Elizabeth Blackadder, and L.S. Lowry. Complementing these will be a curated selection of pieces by a few Contemporary artists, such as Richard Ballinger.
This exhibition presents a selection of previously unseen works by Julian Trevelyan, spanning from the 1930s to the 1980s. Featuring vibrant prints and paintings, the collection explores two key themes: Tides, inspired by life on the Thames at Durham Wharf, and Travels, drawn from journeys across Europe, America, and India. Proceeds will support the redevelopment of Durham Wharf and the launch of a new artist residency programme.
Anna Boghiguian, an Egyptian-Canadian artist of Armenian descent, creates immersive installations that blend personal narrative with political and historical commentary. Using a mix of painting, sculpture, collage, and sound, her work explores themes like colonialism, migration, trade, and environmental collapse. In The Sunken Boat, Boghiguian turns to the sea as a site of conflict and connection—examining its role in labor, commerce, ecological crisis, and undersea geopolitics. Through cut-out figures, sculpture, and sound, she invites viewers to reflect on rising seas and submerged histories.
To kick off their Seoul Sessions, they’re welcoming Cardiff’s Matsudai Ramen to Bristol for one Sunday only—joined by DJ Don Leisure for a day of great food and music in Stokes Croft. Expect exclusive dishes from both Matsudai and Bokman, including ramen, fried chicken, and special edition soft serve. Seoul Sessions is a relaxed, drop-in event—your ticket time just guides your food pickup, so come early or stay late to soak up the atmosphere.
The NEAC showcases the finest in figurative painting, drawing, and printmaking. Its members include many of the UK’s leading contemporary figurative artists, exhibiting alongside a wide selection of work chosen from an open submission by non-members.
Timothy Taylor presents Wandering, a new exhibition by Los Angeles-based artist Hilary Pecis, opening in London on 12th June. In this second solo show, Pecis transforms everyday scenes—from city streets to quiet natural moments—into vibrant, pattern-rich works. She uses bold colour and flattened perspective to elevate the mundane with remarkable detail and spontaneity. Join the artist for a conversation with curator Katy Hessel at the opening reception on 12 June at 5:30 pm.
Week Commencing 16th - 22nd June
The UK’s iconic art show returns this summer. Since 1769, the Summer Exhibition has been held annually, showcasing a wide range of contemporary art, including prints, paintings, films, photography, sculpture, and architecture. The exhibition blends works from renowned artists with emerging talent.
Price: From £23.50
Raindance Film Festival, the UK’s largest independent film festival, returns for its 33rd edition in central London. Recognised by the Oscars, BAFTA, and BIFA, Raindance showcases qualifying shorts and draws over 16,000 visitors, including 500 industry professionals.
Price: Festival Pass From £120
Who is Claude Cahun? Tells the powerful story of queer artist Claude Cahun and partner Marcel Moore, who defied gender norms and resisted the Nazi occupation of Jersey through guerrilla art. Blending live performance, film, and surreal visuals, this five-actor production by DRHArts and Exchange Theatre brings their remarkable, long-overlooked story to life.
Price: Standard From £24
Barbarella - BIG MAMMA, Opening 20th June, YY Building, 30 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 5HX
Welcome to Barbarella – Big Mamma’s ‘70s-inspired Italian hideaway, tucked away in the heart of Canary Wharf’s urban jungle.
Constance has it all—until her husband’s affair threatens her perfect life. Refusing to play by the rules, she pushes back against society’s expectations with wit and resolve. Rose Leslie stars in The Constant Wife, a bold new take on Somerset Maugham’s sharp comedy, reimagined by Tamara Harvey and Laura Wade after their Olivier Award-winning Home, I’m Darling.
Price: Tickets from £5
This summer, The Courtauld Gallery presents Abstract Erotic, a major exhibition featuring groundbreaking sculptures by Louise Bourgeois, Eva Hesse, and Alice Adams. Created in 1960s New York, these bold, playful works challenged conventions with abstract forms and provocative materials. Influenced by early feminist ideas, the artists explored themes of sexuality and the body. The show includes rare loans from major collections and marks Alice Adams's UK debut in a museum setting.
Conceived by artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen, Resistance explores a century of activism in the UK and the power of photography to capture and inspire change. Featuring iconic and lesser-known photographers, the exhibition draws from archives to highlight overlooked stories and underrepresented voices from before the digital era. Organised by Turner Contemporary and adapted for National Galleries Scotland: Modern Two, Resistance is curated by Steve McQueen and Clarrie Wallis.
Price: Tickets From £4–£14
The gardens of Petersham House will be open to the public to support the local charity Vineyard Community Centre. Adjacent to Petersham Nurseries and home to its owners, Gael and Francesco Boglione, the gardens showcase vibrant spring colours, striking borders, and elegant topiary. Tea, coffee, and cake will be available to buy in the garden.
Price: £8
Week Commencing 23rd - 29th June
The Society of Women Artists returns to Mall Galleries with a vibrant exhibition of 450 original works by leading women artists from the UK and beyond. Explore a diverse mix of painting, sculpture, printmaking, and ceramics—ranging from traditional to contemporary—by artists who regularly show at top institutions like the Royal Academy and Royal Watercolour Society.
Price: £3
Girl from the North Country returns to The Old Vic for a limited nine-week run. Set in 1934 Duluth during the Great Depression, a group of drifters cross paths in a guesthouse filled with music and hope. Written by Conor McPherson and featuring Bob Dylan’s iconic songs, this award-winning production is back where it began—don’t miss your last chance to see it.
Price: from £10 (Previews)
The Treasure House Fair returns for its third edition in 2025 at the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea. For one week during London’s summer season, 70 leading dealers from around the world present exceptional art, antiques, and design—each piece carefully vetted by independent experts. Founded by Thomas Woodham-Smith and Harry Van der Hoorn, the fair offers a relaxed, elegant setting with spacious aisles, a garden terrace, and refreshments, making it a true highlight of the summer calendar.
Price: £25
Trois Crayons: ‘Tracing Time’ at Frieze, No 9 Cork Street, 26th June – 5th July, Frieze, No.9 Cork Street, London, W1S 3LL
The second edition of Trois Crayons returns to Frieze No. 9 Cork Street, celebrating drawing and works on paper. Titled Tracing Time, the exhibition features over 250 pieces from 35+ international galleries, including rare works by Klimt, Rodin, Turner, Frankenthaler, and more. Breaking from the traditional fair model, Trois Crayons presents a curated, booth-free show designed by experts, showcasing museum-quality works across centuries and styles, alongside a dynamic programme of talks and events.
Malorie Blackman’s acclaimed novel Noughts & Crosses returns to the London stage in a powerful new production at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. Set in a divided world, childhood friends Sephy and Callum meet secretly—but as tensions rise, their love is put to the ultimate test. Directed by Tinuke Craig, this gripping adaptation by Dominic Cooke explores love, identity, and injustice.
This summer, see the enduring impact of Vincent van Gogh on Anselm Kiefer in a unique side-by-side exhibition. In 1890, Van Gogh painted his final works. Over 70 years later, a young Kiefer retraced his journey through Europe, beginning a lifelong dialogue with the artist’s legacy. Spanning nearly 60 years, Kiefer’s work—rooted in history, myth, and philosophy—draws deeply from Van Gogh’s themes and techniques. Presented across three intimate galleries at the RA, this exhibition is the first to explore Van Gogh’s lasting influence on Kiefer and features new, never-before-seen works.
Price: from £17
They’re thrilled to announce the Church Street Antiques Fair. Join them for a vibrant day with top antique, vintage, and art dealers from across the UK. With 18 local shops, 90 Alfies Antique Market dealers, artisan food, live music, and entertainment, Church Street will be buzzing.
Week Commencing 30th June
Ham Restaurants (Crispin, Bar Crispin, Bistro Freddie) are launching Canal, an all-day, ground-floor restaurant at Mason & Fifth hotel in Westbourne Park. Expect seasonal, modern European dishes in a relaxed canal-side setting—perfect for locals and hotel guests alike.
They’re thrilled to announce their second opening: Luna, a neighbourhood wine bar, bottle shop, and restaurant from the team behind Legare. It will open in a beautiful historic building on Shad Thames, directly opposite Legare.
New Film Releases
Echo Valley (13th June), S/He Is Still Her/E (20th June), F1 (25th June)
Fairs & Markets
Auctions
Bonhams, Collections, Including the Roy Astley Collection of Theatrical Designs, and Selected Items from the Estates of Geoffrey Sawyer; Sir Brian Williamson; and Howard Godfrey - Now - 3rd June
Dreweatts, Fine Furniture, Sculpture, Carpets, Ceramics and Works of Art (Day One & Two) - 24th & 25th June