Asian Art in London 2026

Asian Art in London is an annual programme dedicated to promoting London as a centre of excellence in the arts of Asia. Each October and November, an array of specialised exhibitions, auctions, and lectures are presented by esteemed dealers, major auction houses, and leading cultural institutions in and around Central London. The 29th edition of Asian Art in London will take place from Thursday 29th October to Tuesday 10th November 2026, offering an extraordinary lineup of events and activities that celebrate the finest in Asian art. Highlights of the last edition in 2025 included: Late Night Openings: Guests joined Participants for an evening viewing of Asian art on Kensington Church Street (Saturday, 1st November), in St James's (Sunday, 2nd November), and in Mayfair (Monday, 3rd November). These evenings were drop-in and free of charge. We look forward to announcing our late night openings for 2026. Private View at the V&A: Asian Art in London hosted a Joint Private View with the V&A of Dimensions: Contemporary Chinese Studio Crafts on Tuesday 28th October 2025. Expert-Led Talks and Events: Our Participants offered a diverse range of discussions and activities offering fresh insights into Asian art and its global significance. For the 2026 programme, please check out our 2026 guidebook and events calendar, both will be released early September 2026. Throughout the year Asian Art in London is proud to promote a wide range of art events across the UK. These include a symposium, performances, gallery talks, openings, lectures, short courses and much more. London's eclectic resources make it a hub for art-world professionals and enthusiasts. For the 2025 edition of Asian Art in London, Participants presented outstanding exhibitions across central London's premier auction house locations in Mayfair. Building on the success of the 2024 programme, where 14 Participants showcased exceptional works, the exhibitions continued to offer visitors an unrivalled opportunity to explore a rich and diverse selection of Asian art, all within walking distance of each other. Leading auction houses including Bonhams Knightsbridge, Bonhams New Bond Street, Christie's, Dore & Rees, Lyon & Turnbull, Roseberys, and Sotheby's hosted an exceptional variety of Asian art auctions. The sales spanned a diverse range of categories, including Indian & Islamic Art, Modern & Contemporary Middle Eastern and South Asian Art, as well as Works of Art and Modern and Contemporary Art from Japan, China, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Full details of participating galleries and exhibitions will be announced soon.