Art Car Boot Fair Returns to London with 100 Artists and £100 Artworks
On Saturday, 5th September 2026, the Art Car Boot Fair will make its return to London, taking place at Coal Drops Yard from 12PM until 6PM. This year's theme is PLAY FREE and will showcase 100 artists, including notable figures such as Jim Moir (Vic Reeves), Rankin, Helen Beard, Mr Bingo, Margo in Margate, and GG the Illustrator. Exclusive artworks priced at £100 will be available, with Jim Moir presenting bird paintings and Rankin featuring portraits. Joining the event are GG the Illustrator, recognized for his depictions of council estates, along with Helen Beard and Mr Bingo. Previous fairs have highlighted talents like Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin. Vogue has praised it as "the most stylish car boot sale imaginable," focusing on the direct connection between artists and collectors.
Key facts
- The Art Car Boot Fair returns to London on Saturday 5th September 2026.
- The fair takes place at Coal Drops Yard from 12PM to 6PM.
- The theme for 2026 is PLAY FREE.
- 100 artists will participate, each creating an exclusive artwork to be sold for £100.
- Jim Moir (AKA Vic Reeves) will bring his paintings of birds.
- Rankin will offer visitors the opportunity to have their own portrait taken.
- GG the Illustrator is making her debut at the fair.
- Previous participants include Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, Gavin Turk, and Sir Peter Blake.
Entities
Artists
- Jim Moir
- Vic Reeves
- Rankin
- Helen Beard
- Mr Bingo
- Margo in Margate
- GG the Illustrator
- Damien Hirst
- Tracey Emin
- Gavin Turk
- Sir Peter Blake
- Jude Law
- Vivienne Westwood
- David Bowie
- Kate Moss
- Queen Elizabeth II
- Central Cee
- Unknown T
- Jonathan Jones
- Björk
- Madonna
Institutions
- Art Car Boot Fair
- Coal Drops Yard
- Vogue
- Guardian
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- King's Cross
- Paris
- France
- Coal Drops Yard