As London prepares to host an impressive array of photography exhibitions in 2025 and 2026, art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike will have numerous opportunities to explore visual storytelling across the capital’s premier venues.
The photographic landscape will feature diverse perspectives, from portraits to wildlife imagery, spanning various locations throughout the city.
London’s visual tapestry unfolds through diverse photographic lenses, showcasing humanity and nature across the city’s celebrated exhibition spaces.
The Photographers’ Gallery will present “Portrait of a City: A Century of American Photography” from March 6 to June 7, 2026, offering visitors a thorough look at urban American life through the camera lens for a £10 admission fee. Prior to this, the gallery will showcase “Dennis Morris: Music + Life” through September 28, 2025, capturing influential musical moments with extended viewing hours on Thursdays and Fridays.
At the Natural History Museum, the 61st edition of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will run from October 17, 2025, until July 12, 2026, featuring 100 remarkable images celebrating natural world diversity, with tickets starting at £15.50. The exhibition will present photographs in a newly redesigned space that enhances the visitor experience.
Meanwhile, Tate Britain will host a significant Lee Miller retrospective from October 2, 2025, to February 15, 2026, examining this pioneering female photographer’s influential career for a £20 entry fee. Photo London 2026 will introduce an innovative section called Source for solo presentations, featuring works by renowned photographers like Lindsay Perryman and Ewen Spencer.
Photography enthusiasts should note the Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize at the National Portrait Gallery, running from November 13, 2025, to February 8, 2026, with extended weekend hours until 9pm and an accessible price point of £9.50. The gallery’s upcoming Catherine Opie exhibition will showcase her powerful work that examines queer communities and representation in portraiture.
The gallery’s 2026 program also includes “Lucian Freud: Drawing Into Painting” and additional portrait-focused exhibitions.
The photography calendar will culminate with Photo London 2026 at the redeveloped Olympia venue from May 14-17, with a VIP preview on May 13. This eleventh edition of the UK’s leading international photography fair will feature expanded gallery spaces, enhanced visitor flow, and dedicated areas for talks and screenings, showcasing both established photographers and emerging talent.
London’s photography exhibitions span multiple locations, including The Photographers’ Gallery in Ramillies Street, the National Portrait Gallery at St. Martin’s Place, and Autograph in Rivington Place, which offers free pre-booked tickets for its programming.
