Kensington and Chelsea, London

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.

17–20 September 2026 · Chelsea

An annual four-day cultural festival spanning literature, music, art, film, food, comedy, poetry, and theatre across Chelsea's most iconic venues. The 2026 edition takes place 17–20 September, with free performances in Duke of York Square, Sloane Square, and along the King's Road. Highlights include author panels, literary salons, live music, film screenings, and debates — and 2026's programme includes special celebrations marking 50 years of punk. Cadogan Hall, the Saatchi Gallery, and the Royal Court Theatre are among the key venues.