Kensington and Chelsea, London

27 March – 6 September 2026 · Kensington Gardens

Cecily Brown's first major UK painting show since 2005 is a homecoming for the British artist after three decades in New York. Picture Making gathers new work inspired by Kensington Gardens — amorous couples, woodland walks, uncanny park life — shown with key paintings dating back to 2001, plus recent monotypes and drawings. Free to visit at Serpentine South until 6 September; book a timed slot if you can, as walk-ups may queue.

5 June – 8 September 2026 · Chelsea

Saatchi Gallery's summer blockbuster fills two floors and nine galleries with art, installations and objects inspired by the Sun and the Moon. The journey follows a 24-hour cycle from dawn to night, with Luke Jerram's monumental Helios sculpture and teamLab's immersive Massless Suns and Dark Suns among the highlights. Tickets from £13; Saatchi Lates run on selected Fridays. Also on (free, until 11 September): The Raw & The Cooked, a contemporary take on medieval craft, and the Royal Photographic Society's International Photography Exhibition.

17 July – 12 September 2026 · South Kensington

The world's largest classical music festival is in full swing at the Royal Albert Hall through 12 September, with more than 80 concerts. Remaining highlights include Gautier Capuçon in Dvořák's Cello Concerto (23 August), Bond and Beyond (25 August), the Met Orchestra's Proms debut (26–27 August), and the Last Night on 12 September with pianist Yuja Wang, tenor Nicky Spence, and Sakari Oramo conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Some concerts still offer cheap standing 'Prommer' tickets on the day.