Best art galleries in London
London is one of the great art cities, and its galleries never stand still. Openings, late nights, artist talks and new commissions roll through spaces large and small, from established institutions to project rooms that turn over a show every few weeks. The galleries that stay in the conversation are the ones with a steady stream of events to walk into.
The galleries below are ordered by how active they are, counted from the art events each has coming up. It is a measure of activity rather than a curator's ranking, so the spaces near the top are simply the ones putting on the most that you can visit in person.
25 places ranked right now
- Sadler's Wells East E20 3AB 63 upcoming events
- Royal Court Theatre SW1W 8AS 39 upcoming events
- Sadler's Wells Theatre EC1R 4TN 19 upcoming events
- Blackheath Halls SE13 6LF 17 upcoming events
- Sydenham Library SE13 6LF 8 upcoming events
- Deptford Lounge SE13 6LF 7 upcoming events
- The Albany SE13 6LF 7 upcoming events
- Lyric Hammersmith W6 0QL 7 upcoming events
- Cockpit Deptford SE13 6LF 6 upcoming events
- 5 Hare and Billet Road SE13 6LF 5 upcoming events
- The Photographers' Gallery W1F 7LW 5 upcoming events
- Forest Hill Library SE13 6LF 4 upcoming events
- Brockley Rise Adult Education Centre SE13 6LF 4 upcoming events
- The National Gallery WC2N 5DN 4 upcoming events
- Polka Theatre SW19 1SB 3 upcoming events
- Blackhorse Workshop E17 6BX 3 upcoming events
- Dugdale Arts Centre EN2 6DS 3 upcoming events
- Corbett Community Library SE13 6LF 3 upcoming events
- The Library at Deptford Lounge SE13 6LF 3 upcoming events
- Catford Library SE13 6LF 3 upcoming events
- Sydenham Centre SE13 6LF 3 upcoming events
- Ropekeepers Studio SE18 6HD 3 upcoming events
- Fireworks Factory SE18 6HD 3 upcoming events
- Lilian Baylis Studio EC1R 4TN 3 upcoming events
- Greenwich Theatre SE10 8ES 3 upcoming events
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Frequently asked questions
How are these ranked?
They are ordered by the number of upcoming art events each gallery has listed. The ranking shows how active a space is rather than a review score, so a gallery near the top is one with a lot on in the days ahead.
Are these events in person?
Yes. OnlyHere only lists events you can physically attend in London, so every opening and talk here is one you visit in person, never an online viewing room.
How many best art galleries in london are ranked right now?
There are 25 places ranked on this page right now. It updates daily.