Art Car Boot Fair Returns to London with 100 Artists and £100 Artworks
On Saturday, 5th September 2026, the Art Car Boot Fair is set to return to Coal Drops Yard in London, running from 12 PM to 6 PM. Under the theme 'PLAY FREE', the event will showcase 100 artists, such as Jim Moir (Vic Reeves), Rankin, Helen Beard, Mr Bingo, Margo in Margate, and GG the Illustrator, each presenting unique artworks priced at £100. This fair merges elements of an art exhibition, a car boot sale, and a lively celebration, fostering direct engagement between artists and attendees. Notable past contributors include Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin. Rankin will provide portrait sessions, while GG the Illustrator focuses on documenting council estates, ensuring accessibility for collectors with affordable artwork.
Key facts
- The Art Car Boot Fair returns to London on Saturday 5th September 2026, at Coal Drops Yard, 12PM–6PM.
- The theme for 2026 is 'PLAY FREE'.
- 100 artists will participate, each creating an exclusive artwork to be sold for £100.
- Artists include Jim Moir (AKA Vic Reeves), Rankin, Helen Beard, Mr Bingo, Margo in Margate, and GG the Illustrator.
- Previous participants include Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, Gavin Turk, and Sir Peter Blake.
- Vogue described the fair as 'the most stylish car boot sale imaginable.'
- Jim Moir's bird paintings have been dubbed the 'Andy Warhol of bird painting' by Jonathan Jones.
- Rankin will offer portrait sessions; he has photographed Björk, Madonna, David Bowie, Kate Moss, and Queen Elizabeth II.
- GG the Illustrator documents London's council estates and has fans including Central Cee and Unknown T.
- The fair operates between an art fair, car boot sale, and party, with direct artist-to-visitor sales.
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
- Björk
- Madonna
- David Bowie
- Kate Moss
- Queen Elizabeth II
- Central Cee
- Unknown T
- Jonathan Jones
Institutions
- Art Car Boot Fair
- Coal Drops Yard
- Vogue
- Guardian
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Coal Drops Yard
- King's Cross