London’s cultural calendar is in full summer bloom, with exhibitions and experiences that range from intimate retrospectives to lavish, immersive storytelling. Whether you’re diving into the golden jazz age at 58th Street or revisiting David Hockney’s earliest breakthroughs, this month is rich with artistic inspiration. Here’s our curated guide to the capital’s standout shows and experiences for July 2025.
Best Immersive Experiences and Exhibitions in London this July
Hackney in London
Dates: Until 18 july
Venue: Hazlitt Holland-Hibbert
In the Mood for Love: Hockney in London, 1960–1963 presents a remarkable selection of early paintings, drawings, and prints, many of which have not been seen together since the 1960s This is the first in-depth exploration of this pivotal
three-year period, tracing Hockney’s artistic breakthroughs at the Royal College of Art and the years immediately following.
View the Hockney in London exhibition at Hazlitt Holland-Hibbert
Graduate Shows
Dates: 7 – 12 July
Venue: Chelsea College of Art
The postgraduate Fine Art Show at Chelsea College of Art features work from MA Fine Art and MA Curating and Collections, and includes specially curated exhibition walk throughs, alongside fine art work including paintings and sculpture.
See the postgraduate Fine Art Show at UAL Chelsea
Lost Estate’s 58th Street
Dates: Until 30 September
Venue: 133 Copeland Road, se15
Step through an unassuming entrance and you’re transported to the glittering, jazz-fuelled world of 1930s New York.
Audiences are swept into the story of Manhattan’s most infamous speakeasy queen, Belle Livingstone, while enjoying a six-course feast, Prohibition-era cocktails and live performances from ‘King’ Rory Simmons and the 58th Street Stompers.
Book your journey to 58th Street – Lost Estate London
Flowers- Flora in contemporary art and culture
Dates: Till 31 August
Venue: Saatchi Gallery
Following its critically acclaimed spring run, the exhibition reopens for an extended summer season. It celebrates the extraordinary breadth of flora within art and culture and explores how flowers remain a vital and relevant motif throughout history, while continuing to inspire contemporary creativity.
Visit Flowers at Saatchi Gallery London
The Legend of The titanic
Dates: From 25 July
Venue: Dock X, Unit 1 Canada Water, Surrey Quays Rd, London SE16 2XU
This award-winning immersive exhibition by Madrid Artes Digitales blends historical research with cutting-edge digital storytelling to bring the Titanic’s story to life. Visitors travel back to 1912 to witness the ship’s construction in Belfast, walk through first and third-class corridors, and explore immersive spaces featuring 360° projections, a VR tribute to the orchestra, a 5D AR Metaverse deck tour, artefacts, replicas, and an AI experience – enhanced by expert-curated historical context throughout.
Explore The Legend of the Titanic immersive exhibition
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Summer Exhibition
Dates: Till 17 August, Royal Academy
The 257th Summer Exhibition is a unique celebration of contemporary art and architecture, providing a vital platform and support for the artistic community. The majority of works are available to buy and sales directly support the exhibiting artists and the RA’s charitable work, including training the next generation of artists at the Royal Academy Schools. Internationally acclaimed architect and Royal Academician Farshid Moussavi has co-ordinated this year’s Summer Exhibition which explores the theme of Dialogues.
Browse the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition 2025
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