London's April 2026 Cultural Calendar: Exhibitions, Performances, and Festivals

London's cultural scene for April 2026 features numerous exhibitions, theatrical productions, and festivals. At Duke of York's Theatre, a 50th anniversary revival of David Hare's play 'Teeth 'n' Smiles' runs until June 6, starring musician Rebecca Lucy Taylor as Maggie Frisby. The Dominion Theatre hosts 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour' on April 19, featuring original cast members Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell, and Patricia Quinn. The Warburg Institute presents 'Conspiracies,' an exhibition exploring conspiracy theories through works by Hannah Black, Caspar Heinemann, Sam Keogh, and Shenece Oretha, on view until May 1. The Society of Portrait Sculptors' annual exhibition 'FACE 2026' takes place at Garrison Chapel, Chelsea Barracks from April 13 to 26, showcasing around 100 works including Nicola Hicks' 'Head of Aesop.' Atlas Gallery marks photography's bicentennial with 'Legacy of Light: 200 Years of Photography,' tracing the medium's history from Joseph Nicéphore Niépce's 1826 heliograph to contemporary works, until May 30. Raven Row examines conceptual artist Christine Kozlov's practice from the 1960s to 1970s, including collaborations with The Red Krayola and Art & Language, until April 26. The London Soundtrack Festival, dedicated to film, television, and game music, occurs at various venues from April 9 to 12, featuring the debut of the London Soundtrack Festival Orchestra. The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and acrobatic ensemble Circa perform 'The Art of Fugue' at Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank on April 24-25. Notable stage performances include Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner in 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' at Lyttelton Theatre, and Hugh Bonneville and Maggie Siff in 'Shadowlands' at Aldwych Theatre. The Cambridge Literary Festival runs from April 22 to 26 across Cambridge venues, with authors including Andrew Miller, Dame Margaret Drabble, and Deborah Levy.