LONDON ART WEEK - EXTENDED PROGRAM - ALL-ACCESS-Pass

What to expect: 

The London art scene is an endless paradise of history and imagination, offering a wealth of experiences for both seasoned connoisseurs and first-time visitors. During London Art Week, the city comes alive with international fairs, gallery openings, auctions, museum exhibitions, theatre, and performance programming that expand the cultural journey. 

Don't miss once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience an expertly curated itinerary of the best of London art week. Holders of the London Art Week All-Access Pass will enjoy full access to Tuesday event, as well as: 

• VIP tours of Frieze London and 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair
• Renoir & Love at the National Gallery, including Bal au Moulin de la Galette on loan from the Musée d'Orsay.
• Elsa Schiaparelli at the Victoria & Albert Museum, celebrating one of fashion's most visionary designers.
• Anish Kapoor at the Hayward Gallery, an immersive exhibition of monumental sculptures and installations.
• Exclusive VIP events, private gallery visits, and curated dining experiences.
• Plus much, much more...

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Where to Stay: 

For your convenience, we have secured a special rate at St. Pancras London:

DATES: October 12–18, 2026 (book as many nights as you'd like)

RATE: £390/night, including Full English Breakfast (regularly ~£480/night)

*This hotel is also ideally located for those continuing on to Paris for Art Basel.

LINK TO BOOK HOTEL

Availability is extremely limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

2:00 PM - St. Pancras London (NW1 2AR) - From Lover to Buyer
Please join us for an afternoon program exploring the collector’s journey, followed by a reception in one of London’s most iconic hotels. Please check the main program for the latest program and confirmed speakers. 

10:00 AM – Victoria & Albert Museum (SW7 2RL)

• Cartier: The Exhibition (Self-Guided)
  More than 350 objects—including jewels, gemstones, and iconic watches—celebrating Cartier’s artistry and craftsmanship from the early 20th century to today.
• Marie Antoinette Style (Guided Tour)
  Discover the lasting influence of the ill-fated queen, a complex fashion icon whose youth, notoriety, and style defined an era. Featuring over 250 years of design, fashion, film, and art.

4:00 PM – Fitzrovia Chapel, MoN Art Foundation (W1T 6BE)

• Maria Kreyn: Hyperobject (Tour with the Artist)
  A luminous exhibition within the Byzantine architecture of Fitzrovia Chapel. Kreyn’s majestic  paintings transform the sacred space into a site of awe, geometry, and contemplation. Whilst in London, don’t miss Maria’s monumental Shakespearean cycle commissioned by Andrew Lloyd Webber, permanently on view at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane (WC2B 5JF).

5:00–9:00 PM – Affordable Art Fair, Battersea Park (SW11 4NJ)

• VIP & Press Day Opening (Self-Guided)
  Discover the joy of collecting with thousands of original works, priced from £100 upwards. This vibrant autumn edition features over 100 international galleries and a world of art to explore.

10:00 AM – Tate Modern (SE1 9TG)

• Emily Kam Kngwarray (Curated Tour)
  Monumental Aboriginal works presented in Europe for the first time. Beginning her career in her seventies, Kngwarray created a body of art that vibrantly depicts ancestral knowledge, desert ecosystems, and layered motifs of vines, seeds, lizards, and emus.

12:00 PM – Level 6 Restaurant, Tate Modern (SE1 9TG)

• Lunch with Picasso (included)
  A two-course lunch with panoramic views across the River Thames and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
• Picasso: Theatre Exhibition
  Marking the centenary of The Three Dancers, this exhibition celebrates Picasso’s fascination with performers. Curated by Wu Tsang and Enrique Fuenteblanca, it features 45 works—including paintings, sculpture, textiles, and works on paper, some never before seen in the UK.

Following Lunch – Tate Modern (SE1 9TG)

• Do Ho Suh: The Genesis Exhibition (Self-Guided)
  Ethereal installations by Korean-born, London-based artist Do Ho Suh, reimagining the concept of home and identity through textiles, immersive environments, and large-scale works that invite reflection on space, memory, and belonging.

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM – Somerset House (WC2R 1LA)

• 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, VIP & Press Day (self-guided)
  The leading international fair dedicated to contemporary African art and its diaspora. This exclusive day offers early access for VIPs and accredited press to explore works from galleries across the globe, spanning painting, sculpture, photography, performance, and installation. The fair’s name references the fifty-four countries of the African continent.

FRIEZE – Regent’s Park (NW1 4NR)

Experience the grand dame of contemporary art fairs. Founded in 2003, Frieze London is one of the world’s most influential art events, showcasing works by leading international galleries and living artists. Alongside it, Frieze Masters presents masterpieces from antiquity through to the modern era. Each year, the fair attracts over 60,000 visitors, including artists, collectors, and curators, and features acclaimed programming such as Frieze Projects (site-specific installations) and Frieze Talks (conversations with artists and curators).

11:00 AM – Frieze London - The Collector’s Tour (Guided Tour)

• A two-hour guided experience with an independent advisor, offering market insights, introductions to galleries, and tailored curatorial advice.

2:00 PM – Frieze Masters (Guided Tour)

• Explore highlights spanning centuries of art history, presented alongside Frieze London’s contemporary showcase.

5:00 PM – Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (WC2E 9DD)

• Behind-the-Scenes Tour (Guided Tour)
• A rare glimpse inside one of the UK’s only fully working theatres. Witness prop makers, costume restoration, and rehearsals in progress.

7:00 PM – Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (WC2E 9DD) (Tickets are Additional) )

• Mozart’s The Magic Flute
  David McVicar’s enchanting production, conducted by Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut. *A limited number of tickets is reserved for L2B guests in Grand Tier Boxes at £179 each (paid separately) 

10:00 AM – The Wolseley, Mayfair (W1J 9EB)

• Farewell Breakfast (included)
  Once a prestigious showroom for Wolseley Motors, The Wolseley is now one of London’s most iconic café-restaurants. Renowned as a London institution, it boasts grand Venetian and Florentine-inspired interiors, marble pillars, and arches, and has long attracted a distinguished clientele.

12:00 PM – Royal Academy of Arts (W1J 0BD) (Optional / Self-Guided)

• Kerry James Marshall
  Monumental paintings placing Black American life at the center of art history.
• Vincent van Gogh & Anselm Kiefer
  A compelling dialogue between Van Gogh’s final works and Kiefer’s epic artistic responses to his enduring legacy.

Availability is extremely limited, first come first served. 

Please do not hesitate us to contact us on info@artassetclass.com if you have any questions.

Artfully Yours, 

AAC Team

*Schedule is subject to change and revision.