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Whitechapel Gallery

Bringing world famous art to the East End of London

Founded in 1901 with the aim to bring ‘the finest art of the world to the people of East London’ the Gallery has been responsible for bringing some of the most radical, innovative and influential artists of our times to its East End home.

From the outset it pushed the boundaries of what a locally embedded cultural institution could do: giving voice and platform to local, national and international artists at all stages of their careers; presenting diverse practices, forms and ideas; exemplifying sector-leading learning and community outreach programmes; and being at the forefront of the global cultural scene.

Note, Whitechapel Gallery is just outside the City boundary, but is only a short walk from Aldgate Square.

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Green Stripes, Mango, Eja Kika, and Chili in the City by Lorenzo Vitturi
Encounter a striking new public artwork by artist Lorenzo Vitturi at 100 Bishopsgate 
28.07.2025 31.07.2026
Building the Bank – 100 years on
Step inside the story of one of London’s most iconic buildings.
17.09.2025 31.03.2027
Jock McFadyen with Jem Finer: Underground (and Surface) Exhibition
Step into the sensory world of London’s Tube in Guildhall Art Gallery's immersive exhibition by Jock McFadyen RA and Jem Finer of The Pogues.
27.02.2026 20.09.2026
Exhibition – Londoners on Trial: Crime, Courts and the Public 1244-1924
Explore the history of law and order in London, its criminals, victims and law enforcers from the medieval period to modern times.
09.03.2026 25.02.2027
Glasshouse Stories – an installation by artist Claudia Fontes
'Glasshouse Stories' transforms the reception of 100 Bishopsgate into a contemporary glasshouse inspired by the Victorian Palm House at Kew Gardens.
16.03.2026 15.01.2027
(Extra)ordinary: an exhibition by Darcey Fleming
Darcey Fleming presents (Extra)ordinary, her first solo exhibition and a newly commissioned installation for the reception at 99 Bishopsgate.
30.03.2026 31.07.2026
Dome Sundays at St Paul’s Cathedral
Explore the Dome of St Paul's via three iconic galleries every Sunday this summer: the Whispering Gallery, Stone Gallery and Golden Gallery.
12.04.2026 25.10.2026
Heritage Gallery Exhibition: America and London
A free exhibition exploring historic links between America and the City of London, to mark 250 years since the Declaration of Independence
02.05.2026 29.10.2026
Broadsides: Speaking to the People – Guildhall Library Exhibition
This exhibition explores the history of broadsides and how they were used to speak to the general public, high and low alike.
05.05.2026 29.10.2026
The Londoners: Outdoor Exhibition from The London Archives
Explore this free outdoor exhibition of photographs, prints and drawings highlighting the lives of everyday Londoners.
29.06.2026 26.07.2026
Reimagining Londinium
Discover a new art trail in the City of London and find six new artworks inspired By Roman London from 26 July – 01 September.
07.07.2026 31.08.2026
Whitechapel Gallery’s Backyard Biennial: East
Backyard Biennial: East is a new, free summer arts festival, taking place over 8 weeks across a range of East London venues.
15.07.2026 06.09.2026
Tower Bridge celebrate 50 years since ‘the switch’
This summer, celebrate 50 years since Tower Bridge switched from steam power to electricity with free, hands-on family activities
21.07.2026 25.08.2026
Second Saturday – Family activities at Guildhall Art Gallery in August
A revolving programme of family activities may have you heading into the Roman Amphitheatre and hearing tales of Roman conquests, or creating crafts from the Victorian paintings surrounding you.
08.08.2026
Carnival Make Space – The Art of Mas at the Barbican
Get stuck into a range of craft workshops from making masks to accessories and headpieces before Sunday's carnival performance.
15.08.2026
Barbican Outdoor Cinema 2026
The Barbican’s Outdoor Cinema returns in August with a specially curated programme of films to enjoy under the City lights.
19.08.2026 30.08.2026
Gladiators to centurions, uncovering the archaeology of north-west Londinium
Starting in London's Roman Amphitheatre, explore this once little understood part of the Roman city with archaeologist Dr Andrew Lane. The tour also visits part of the Roman city wall, before finishing in the rarely accessible remains of the Roman Fort Gate.
22.08.2026
Mudlarking Exhibition and Talks
Dive into the finds of the many Thames mudlarkers and discover what lies just beneath the surface of London's mighty river.
05.09.2026 06.09.2026
Open House Festival 2026
Get ready to explore the City of London’s rich array of ancient and modern buildings for free during Open House Festival 2026.
12.09.2026 20.09.2026
In Concert: Exhibition in Barbican’s The Curve
Yuko Mohri will transform The Curve with 'In Concert', staging dynamic installations in dialogue with spaces and their atmospheric conditions.
01.10.2026 24.01.2027