Kensington + Chelsea Art Week

Kensington + Chelsea Art Week KCAW
25 - 28 June 2026
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Deadline 20 June

Kensington + Chelsea Art Week was founded in 2018 with a public consultation by a group of volunteering arts industry professionals. We are an independent, not-for-profit cultural festival and a placemaking organisation. Since its inception, the festival continues to shine a spotlight on the area's unexpected and unique cultural variety across a multitude of studios and galleries, museums, exhibit

ion spaces and businesses. It attracts local and international audiences to 150+ events and installations throughout the borough. ART WEEK and the summer-long temporary ART TRAIL celebrate the rich heritage of the borough by opening doors to local creative spaces along with leading organisations in the area to facilitate further public engagement in the local culture.​ Over 1 million visitors engage with ART TRAIL weekly. The festival activities are a collective endeavour, delivered every year thanks to our advisory board and participating organisations, from small practices to major cultural institutions. The borough of Kensington and Chelsea has an artistic heritage that encompasses some of the best and brightest creative names. From South Kensington’s Museum Quarter to the bustle of King’s Road; from the urban bohemia of Notting Hill to the modern elegance of the Design Museum, a journey through Kensington and Chelsea is a journey through history.

What a week. 💙Kensington + Chelsea Art Week 2026 has come to a close, and we’re feeling incredibly grateful to everyone ...
29/06/2026

What a week. 💙

Kensington + Chelsea Art Week 2026 has come to a close, and we’re feeling incredibly grateful to everyone who made this year’s festival so special.

Together, we welcomed 4,300+ visitors to Kindred Studios, celebrated the work of 400 artists, brought our sold-out Art Bus Tour to life, explored 10 Art Trail locations, hosted four guided tours, enjoyed performances from 20 incredible performers, and welcomed the Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea to celebrate the creativity thriving across the borough.

But the numbers only tell part of the story. What we’ll remember most are the conversations sparked, the new connections formed, and the joy of seeing our communities come together through art.

To every artist, volunteer, performer, partner and visitor—thank you. Your energy, creativity and generosity are what make Kensington + Chelsea Art Week so special.

Special thanks to Kindred Studios (Kindred Studios), The Gallery Association (), Morley College London (Morley College London), Peter Morris (Peter Roger Morris), Annie Trevorah (Annie Trevorah), Maya Sanbar (Maya Sanbar), Muse Gallery (The Muse Gallery), Portobello Radio (ᴘᴏʀᴛᴏʙᴇʟʟᴏ ʀᴀᴅɪᴏ), Chelsea Theatre (Chelsea Theatre), Notting Dale Campus (), Saira Jamiesom (Saira • سائرہ), Junior Tomlin (Junior Tomlin), and our principal sponsor, The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (), whose generosity, creativity and collaboration made this year’s festival possible.

Until next year. 💙

28/06/2026

Thank you so much everyone who joined us for the Art Bus tour! Huge gratitude to everyone involved!

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Don’t miss the last day of Kensington + Chelsea Art Week! Discover what is on today here 👉Tap the link in bio for the fu...
28/06/2026

Don’t miss the last day of Kensington + Chelsea Art Week! Discover what is on today here 👉

Tap the link in bio for the full program!

Don't miss the last day of Kensington + Chelsea Art Week! Discover what is on today here 👉Tap the link in bio for the fu...
28/06/2026

Don't miss the last day of Kensington + Chelsea Art Week! Discover what is on today here 👉

Tap the link in bio for the full program!

27/06/2026

A look inside Kindred Open Studios. ✨

As part of Kensington + Chelsea Art Week, visitors explored artist studios, discovered new work, met the makers and celebrated West London’s creative community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. 💛

Day 2: Discover what is on near you this Friday for Kensington + Chelsea Art Week! Tap the link in bio for the full prog...
26/06/2026

Day 2: Discover what is on near you this Friday for Kensington + Chelsea Art Week! Tap the link in bio for the full programme!

⚠️ Event Update – Friday 26 JuneDue to the amber extreme heat warning and forecast temperatures of up to 34°C, today’s o...
26/06/2026

⚠️ Event Update – Friday 26 June

Due to the amber extreme heat warning and forecast temperatures of up to 34°C, today’s outdoor activities at Chelsea Theatre have been affected. The outdoor market has been cancelled, and all other planned activities have been moved inside the theatre where possible.

Join us from 12–5pm for:
🎨 Free arts activities with Delusiodoodle and JK Arts
🥁 Short drumming performances in the foyer
🖼️ An exhibition featuring J King’s portrait of Chad alongside work by local young artists, with the opportunity to nominate local heroes for future portraits.

Unfortunately, tonight’s Art-Themed Quiz has also been cancelled, as the quiz host is unable to travel safely while the amber heat warning remains in place.

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you inside for an afternoon of art and creativity.

Discover what's on today 👉Tap the link in bio for the full programme!
25/06/2026

Discover what's on today 👉

Tap the link in bio for the full programme!

The wait is over... Kensington + Chelsea Art Week 2026 has officially begun.Yesterday we gathered with artists, students...
25/06/2026

The wait is over... Kensington + Chelsea Art Week 2026 has officially begun.

Yesterday we gathered with artists, students, partners, volunteers and our local community on Freston Road to unveil More Joyful Cities – a vibrant new public mural by Peter Morris, created in collaboration with students from Morley College London. We were honoured to welcome the Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea, who joined us to celebrate the opening of this year’s festival and the extraordinary creativity that thrives across the borough.

Inspired by our 2026 theme, Web of Life, the mural celebrates the power of creativity to connect people, transform places and strengthen communities.

A special thank you to Notting Dale Campus for providing the hoarding that made this ambitious artwork possible, and to the many KCAW volunteers whose dedication helped bring the project to life.

More Joyful Cities is part of the KCAW Public Art Trail, running 20 June – 20 July across Kensington + Chelsea and generously sponsored by RBKC. Visit our website to discover the trail map and find the mural on Freston Road.

Now it’s your turn to explore.

From 25–28 June, experience more than 70 events across the borough, including:

🎨 Open studios & exhibitions
🚌 The iconic Art Bus Tour
🎭 Performances & talks
🖼️ The KCAW Public Art Trail
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family activities & community events

A huge thank you to every artist, volunteer, partner and community member whose passion has brought this year’s festival to life. We can’t wait to welcome you to KCAW 2026.

📍KCAW Fringe, 25–28 June
📍KCAW Public Art Trail, 20 June – 20 July

Plan your visit and explore the full programme via the link in our bio.

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