London's June 2026 Art Guide: Britpop, Greek Sculpture, and Celestial Inspirations

The London Art Guide for June 2026 highlights a diverse range of exhibitions and events across the city. At the Barbican Music Library, '1996: 30 Years On' celebrates Britpop and the year's cultural milestones, curated by Dominic Mohan, featuring Geri Halliwell's Union Jack boots, running until 19 September. The Hellenic Centre presents 'In Transit: Greek Artists Abroad' from 5 to 26 June, a group sculpture exhibition exploring displacement and identity by nine Greek artists. Women's Prize LIVE 2026 takes place on 10 June at Bedford Square Gardens, with authors including Candice Carty-Williams and Julia Gillard. The Flamenco Festival runs 16–29 June at Sadler's Wells and other venues, with a special performance at the National Gallery on 15 June featuring Fahmi Alqhai and Patricia Guerrero. Japan House hosts 'Kyotographie' from 3 June, showcasing photographers Kawada Kikuji and Iwane Ai. Park Theatre's 'Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 4' runs until 27 June with celebrity sheriffs like Benedict Cumberbatch. Saatchi Gallery opens 'The Sun and the Moon: Art Inspired by the Celestial' on 5 June, featuring works by Luke Jerram and teamLab. The Belfast Photo Festival, themed 'Horizons', runs 4–30 June with a participatory installation 'Camera Obsolete?'. London stages feature numerous celebrities including Lesley Manville, Aidan Turner, Rosamund Pike, Jinkx Monsoon, Catherine Tate, and Sandra Oh.