22 unmissable art fairs and events in London for 2025

This year, London will host an array of art fairs, art weeks, and design festivals, showcasing everything from photography and contemporary art to ceramics, antiques, sculpture, and innovative design. The 2025 art scene will be as vibrant as ever, featuring long-established events like Frieze, LAPADA, and the London Design Festival, as well as exciting newcomers such as Fresh: Art Fair and the return of the London Design Biennale. With various art weeks, including Clerkenwell Design Week, also on the calendar, here’s a guide to twenty-two unmissable art fairs, events, and festivals in 2025.

Art + Design Fairs

Frieze London & Masters

Frieze London 2023 Photo by Lyndon Douglas. Courtesy Frieze. Lyndon Douglas Photography.

#FLODown: Frieze London and Masters are among the most sought-after international contemporary art fairs and a highlight of London’s art calendar, taking place annually in October alongside Frieze Sculpture. Launched in 2003, the fair has earned a reputation for propelling emerging talents into prominence and attracting influential collectors. Each year, it serves as a central hub for emerging art movements, coinciding with major contemporary sales by auction houses, other art fairs, and events during Frieze Week.

Date: 15 -19 October 2025. Website: frieze.com Instagram: @friezeofficial

PAD London

The Bryan O’Sullivan stand at PAD London 2024. Image credit: James McDonald.

#FLODown: Founded in 2007 by Parisian antique dealer Patrick Perrin, PAD London is the UK’s exclusive fair dedicated to 20th-century and contemporary design. Taking place every October in Berkeley Square, this week-long event showcases the best in modern and historical design. With a reputation for connoisseurship, exquisite taste, and flair, PAD London has become a key fixture in the capital during Frieze Week.

Date: 14 -19 October 2025. Website: padesignart.com Instagram: @padesignart

LAPADA Berkeley Square

LAPADA return to Berkley Square in October 2025.

#FLODown: The LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair, established in 2009, is renowned for its international showcase of art and antiques. Held annually in Mayfair’s Berkeley Square, the fair hosts around 100 exhibitors presenting a range of items, from jewellery to fine art. LAPADA ensures authenticity through a rigorous pre-vetting process. With prices ranging from £500 to £500,000+, the fair caters to both seasoned collectors and first-time buyers.

Date: 28 October – 2 November 2025. Website: lapadalondon.com Instagram: @lapada_association

1-54 London

Slawn, installation view of Transition, 2024, at 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, 2024. Photo by Jim Winslet. Courtesy of 1-54.

#FLODown: Conceived in London in 2013, 1-54 is an art fair exclusively dedicated to contemporary African and diaspora art. Its name pays homage to the continent’s 54 nations, offering a comprehensive exploration of diverse artistic expressions. Traditionally aligning with Frieze London and Masters during Frieze Week, the 1-54 London fair has firmly established itself as a significant highlight in the art calendar.

Date: TBC, excepted in October 2025. Website: 1-54.com Instagram: @154artfair

Collect Art Fair

From left to right: Seed Pods (2023, cotton, linen and jute) by Rachna Garodia (represented by Ruup & Form; England); Muluvenice 3 (2023, walnut wood) by Marco Bellini (represented by Maud & Mabel; England); UNTITLED #15 (2023, ash and copper wire) by Heechan Kim (represented by Charles Burnand Gallery, England)

#FLODown: Collect Art Fair, the leading event for contemporary craft and design, returns to Somerset House for its 21st edition in 2025. Featuring 40 galleries and over 400 international artists, the fair highlights exceptional craftsmanship and innovative design. This year, eight new galleries from regions including Taiwan, Switzerland, and Cyprus join the lineup, presenting boundary-pushing works. Also returning is Collect Open, a platform showcasing groundbreaking installations by individual artists and collectives.

Date: 28 February - 2 March 2025 (previews 26 & 27 February). Website: craftscouncil.org.uk Instagram: @collectartfair

 
Photo London

Photo London will return to Somerset House in 2025 to mark its milestone 10th edition.

#FLODown: Celebrating its 10th edition, Photo London returns to Somerset House in May 2025. This renowned photography fair brings together historic, vintage, and contemporary works, featuring leading dealers, emerging talent, and an engaging public programme with special exhibitions and awards. The 2025 edition will honour the fair’s legacy while exploring photography’s evolving boundaries with other art forms.

Date: 15-18 May 2025 (Preview Day 14 May). Website: photolondon.org Instagram: @photolondonfair

The Other Art Fair

#FLODown: The Other Art Fair is an artist-led fair providing a platform for emerging talent. The fair features interactive installations, guest artist installations, workshops, and much more. The 2025 edition will take place at The Old Truman Brewery in March and October during Frieze Week.

Date: 6 – 9 March 2025 and October 2025 (exact dates TBC). Website: theotherartfair.com Instagram: @theotherartfair

Ceramic Art London Fair

Ceramic Art London returns to London in April 2024. Photo by Tom Crew.

#FLODown: Ceramic Art London celebrates its 21st year in 2025, returning to a larger venue at Olympia. Organised by The Craft Potters Association, it is Europe’s largest ceramics fair featuring 120 makers. The fair attracts a strong international presence with a range of prices from £50 to £10,000.

Date: 9 - 11 May 2025. Website: ceramicartlondon.com Instagram: @ceramicartlondon

Affordable Art Fair

Affordable Art Fair. Image courtesy of Affordable Art Fair.

#FLODown: The Affordable Art Fair, with its mission to democratise the art world, will host two editions in London: one at Battersea in March and another at Hampstead in May. The fair features a blend of local, national, and international galleries, presenting affordable artworks by established artists and rising stars, along with artist performances, talks, workshops, and family-friendly activities.

Date: Battersea Spring, 12 - 16 March 2025; Hampstead, 7-11 May 2025.Website: affordableartfair.com Instagram: @affordableartfairuk

Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair

Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair returns for its 10th edition in November 2025.

#FLODown: The Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair celebrates its 10th edition in 2025, showcasing highly collectible contemporary prints from leading galleries and renowned artists, including Tracey Emin, David Hockney, and Grayson Perry. Held at the historic Royal Arsenal in Woolwich, the fair is easily accessible via the Elizabeth Line.

Date: 13 November 2025 - 16 November 2025. Website: woolwichprintfair.com. Instagram: @woolwichcontemporaryprintfair.

Eye of the Collector

Installation view of Eye of the Collector 2023. Photo: Linda Nylind.

#FLODown: Eye of the Collector offers a distinctive art fair experience, where artworks are presented in the context of a private collector’s collection. Founded by Nazy Vassegh, the fair will return in 2025 for its 5th anniversary at the historic Two Temple Place.

Date: 25-28 June 2025. Website: eyeofthecollector.com Instagram: @eyeofthecollectorlondon.

British Art Fair

The British Art Fair returns to Saatchi Gallery in September 2025.

#FLODown: The British Art Fair, formerly known as the 20th Century British Art Fair, showcases Modern and Contemporary British Art. Featuring works by renowned artists such as Barbara Hepworth and contemporary figures like Tracey Emin, it will return to Saatchi Gallery in September 2025.

Date: 25 - 28 September 2025. Website: britishartfair.co.uk. Instagram: @britishartfair

London Art Fair

London Art Fair returns in January 2025.

#FLODown: The London Art Fair, founded in 1989, offers a platform for exceptional Modern and Contemporary Art, featuring over 100 galleries that showcase both emerging talent and established names. Held annually in January, the 2025 edition will feature curated spaces such as Encounters, Photo50, and Platform.

Date: 22 – 26 January 2025. Website: londonartfair.co.uk Instagram: @londonartfair

Women in Art Fair

Women in Art Fair 2023 at Mall Galleries.

#FLODown: The Women in Art Fair is dedicated to addressing gender imbalances in the art world, offering a global platform for female artists, curators, and gallerists. The fair fosters dialogue around gender, sexuality, and culture, featuring international galleries, a curated exhibition, and a space for artists selected through an open call. The date for the 2025 edition has yet to be confirmed.

Date: TBC. Website: womeninartfair.com Instagram: @womeninartfairofficial

Fresh: Art Fair

Fresh: Art Fair launches at Alexander Place in January 2025.

#FLODown: After 10 successful fairs in Cheltenham and Ascot, Fresh: Art Fair is new to London in 2025 and will open at Alexandra Palace. The event will feature 75 leading UK and international galleries showcasing over 7,000 original prints, paintings, sculptures, glass, and ceramics by 700 artists. The fair will present works from exciting new talents to iconic names like Picasso, Hockney, Matisse, and Miro. Art will be available from as little as £50, offering a variety of styles, from contemporary and modern to classical and edgy—perfect for completing a room, building a collection, or making an investment.

Date: 30 January – 2 February 2025. Website: freshartfair.net Instagram: @freshartfair.

Art + Design Weeks

Kensington + Chelsea Art Week and Public Art Trail

Chelsea + Kensington Art Week. Photo by Katie Edwards.

#FLODown: Kensington + Chelsea Art Week (KCAW), a notable fixture on London's arts calendar since 2018, has become a summer highlight, aiming to promote Kensington and Chelsea as a vibrant cultural hub. The event draws local and international audiences with numerous free cultural events, including a public art trail, unique installations, and engaging murals.

Date: TBC, expected in June 2025. Website: kcaw.co.uk Instagram: @kcawlondon

London Craft Week

Design-Nation and Future Icons members exhibiting at The Future of Craft, Oxo Tower Wharf. Photo: Yeshen Venema.

#FLODown: London Craft Week, established in 2015, has become a global celebration of exceptional craftsmanship. The 2025 edition, taking place in May, will feature over 1,000 established and emerging makers, designers, brands, and galleries from around the world. The curated programme highlights the stories of creativity and process, focusing on substance and the magic that elevates great work above the ordinary.

Date: 12 - 18 May 2025. Website: londoncraftweek.com Instagram: @londoncraftweek

Clerkenwell Design Week

Steve Messam's inflatable textile installations at Clerkenwell Design Week 2023.

#FLODown: Clerkenwell, home to the world’s highest concentration of creative businesses and architects, is a key design hub. Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) celebrates this vibrant community by showcasing leading interiors brands. The 2025 edition, returning in May, will continue to highlight the best in design with over 600 showroom events and 11 curated exhibitions, making CDW an essential festival for design enthusiasts.

Date: 20 - 22 May 2025. Website: clerkenwelldesignweek.com Instagram: @clerkenwelldesignweek.

London Sculpture Week

Samson Kambalu, Antelope (2022) The Fourth Plinth. Photo credit: James Jenkins. 

#FLODown: London Sculpture Week is a weeklong celebration of public art in the capital. In collaboration with Sculpture in the City, Frieze Sculpture, The Line, and the Mayor of London’s Fourth Plinth Programme, the week highlights sculptures in key locations such as The Regent’s Park, Trafalgar Square, East London’s The Line, and the City of London.bThe aim is to enhance London's public art scene and make contemporary sculpture accessible to a broad audience. Sculpture in the City achieves this by offering free guided walking tours led by City of London guides, along with family workshops and performances throughout the week.

Sculptures from the 2024/25 Sculpture in the City exhibition are currently on display across the city until spring 2025. Stay tuned for the dates of the 2024/25 London Sculpture Week; it's anticipated to take place in September.

Website: sculptureinthecity.org.uk Instagram: @sculptureinthecity

Festivals

London Design Festival

Duo by Melek Zeynep at the Royal Naval College’s Painted Hall, part of London Design Festival 2024. Image credit: Courtesy Melek Zeynep and London Design Festival.

#FLODown: The London Design Festival, established in 2003 by Sir John Sorrell CBE and Ben Evans CBE, plays a crucial role in positioning London as a global design capital. Serving as a platform for numerous design narratives through talks, workshops, and exhibitions, the festival highlights London's creativity, featuring new designs, installations, and emerging trends. The upcoming 2025 edition is scheduled to take place in September, continuing its tradition of celebrating and promoting design excellence.

Date: 13–21 September 2025. Website: londondesignfestival.com. Instagram: @l_d_f_official.

London Design Biennale

The 5th edition of London Design Biennale returns from 5 - 29 June 2025. Image courtesy of London Design Biennale.

#FLODown: The London Design Biennale is a prestigious international event that unites the world’s leading designers and innovators. After a break in 2024, it will return in 2025 for its 5th edition at Somerset House, showcasing the best in contemporary design. The event will highlight cutting-edge global trends, technological advancements, and visionary installations.

Date: 5 - 29 June 2025. Website: londondesignbiennale.com Instagram: @londondesignbiennale