Exhibitions Taking Place this Summer

In Other Worlds

At the heart of the season is In Other Worlds, an immersive exhibition by filmmaker and speculative architect Liam Young, taking place in The Barbican. This is his first major solo exhibition and one to definitely go and visit. Through cinematic installations, soundscapes, costumes, and imagined climate futures, the exhibition explores what humanity’s next chapter could look like. Rather than dystopian collapse, Young presents radically optimistic visions rooted in real technological possibilities.

Dates: 21^st May to 2026 to Sunday 6^th September 2026

Tate Modern Continues Its International Focus

Across the Thames, Tate Modern is continuing its run of internationally focused exhibitions with a major retrospective dedicated to kinetic and Op artist Julio Le Parc. Renowned for his immersive investigations of movement, light, mirrors, and audience participation, Le Parc’s work invites visitors to become part of the experience rather than simply observe it. Featuring suspended installations and dynamic optical environments, the exhibition promises to be one of the summer’s most visually captivating shows.

Dates: 11^th June 2026 – 3 May 2027

James McNeill Whistler at The Tate

While Tate Modern looks outward and experimental, Tate Britain is turning its attention to one of the artists who helped define London visually: James McNeill Whistler. The exhibition explores Whistler’s enduring fascination with the River Thames and the industrial landscape of nineteenth-century London, bringing together his atmospheric “Nocturnes” with etchings, portraits, and seldom-displayed works. Critics have commended the show for evoking both the dynamism and underlying melancholy of a city undergoing rapid modern transformation.

Dates: Till 27^th September 2026

Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific

A landmark collaboration between the V&A and the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), Brisbane.

At the V&A this summer the standout exhibition is Rising Voices. Created in partnership with Queensland Art Gallery’s Asia Pacific Triennial, the exhibition brings together more than 70 works by artists from 25 countries, forming one of the UK’s most significant recent presentations of contemporary Asia-Pacific art. The exhibition navigates themes of politics, spirituality, colonial legacies, and material innovation with remarkable fluidity. It also signals a wider shift across London’s cultural institutions toward more global perspectives that question and expand beyond traditional Eurocentric art histories.

Dates: till 10^th January 2027

Have you thought about hosting an event in an exhibition space?

Exhibitions offer far more than just a cultural experience, they create a dynamic and visually engaging setting for events that naturally attracts people in. Hosting an event within an exhibition space allows guests to immerse themselves in art, design, or storytelling while networking, socialising, or celebrating, making the occasion feel far more memorable than a traditional venue. Whether it’s a product launch, corporate gathering, private reception, or brand activation, exhibitions provide built-in atmosphere, conversation starters, and a sense of exclusivity that encourages attendance and engagement. By combining entertainment with experience, exhibition events draw audiences who are looking for something interactive, inspiring, and shareable, helping organisers create buzz both in person and across social media.

At SEVEN, we provide end-to-end support including creative development, logistics management, venue sourcing, production and on-site event delivery to ensure a seamless experience across every location. Get in touch with us to start the conversation.