A Serpentine Designed by Lanza Atelier
Throughout the summer and until October, the Pavilion will host Serpentine’s vibrant public programme
The Serpentine Pavilion 2026, a serpentine, designed by Mexican architecture studio LANZA atelier, founded by Isabel Abascal and Alessandro Arienzo, will open to the public on Friday 6 June 2026.
The 2026 Pavilion is supported by Goldman Sachs for the 12th consecutive year. In addition, we are pleased to announce Rolex as the Official Timepiece of the Serpentine Pavilions as of this year.
The National Gallery Extends Opening Hours until 7pm daily for New Summertime Season
This summer, the National Gallery launches National Gallery Summertime, extending opening hours and inviting visitors to experience the Gallery in a new way during the warmer months.
From 3 July until 31 August, the Gallery will remain open until 7pm daily, with late opening on Fridays until 9pm, giving visitors more time to enjoy one of the greatest collections of paintings under one roof.
Art Now: Mohammed Z Rahman
This summer, Tate Britain will present Never the Same, a new exhibition by Mohammed Z Rahman. Presented within two timber pavilions inspired by Bengali wedding canopies, Never the Same will premiere a new body of paintings that continue Rahman’s exploration of notions of home and love. The exhibition is the latest instalment in Art Now, Tate Britian’s long-running programme of free contemporary exhibitions showcasing emerging talent and new developments in the British art scene.
Frida: The Making of an Icon
This summer, Tate Modern will present the first major exhibition to explore how Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) became a global icon and a key influence on a generation of artists. Through the lens of the artists she impacted and her own extraordinary work, Frida: The Making of an Icon will trace Kahlo’s extraordinary rise from a relatively unknown painter to a worldwide cultural phenomenon.
Tracey Emin: a Second Life
Tate Modern presents the largest ever survey exhibition celebrating the groundbreaking work of world-renowned artist Dame Tracey Emin (b.1963). Emin’s commitment to unapologetic self-expression has transformed our understanding of what art can be and continues to influence contemporary art today, using the female body to explore passion, pain and healing.