London Art Exhibitions Guide for April 2026 Highlights New Openings and Final Weeks

Artlyst has compiled a guide to London art exhibitions for April 2026, featuring new shows, ongoing displays, and final opportunities. Key openings include a Veronica Ryan retrospective at Whitechapel Gallery starting April 1, a Queen Elizabeth II fashion exhibition at The King's Gallery from April 10, and the inauguration of the V&A East Museum on April 18 with its first exhibition on Black British music. Several notable exhibitions are concluding on April 12, including Theatre Picasso at Tate Modern and Turner & Constable at Tate Britain. Other highlights include ongoing shows by Tracey Emin at Tate Modern, Lucian Freud at the National Portrait Gallery, and David Hockney at Serpentine North. The guide provides a comprehensive overview of cultural events across the city for the month.