There's an art fair for everyone in London: you can browse and buy antiques, oil paintings, contemporary prints, ceramics and even robotic art. Whether you're an experienced collector, or simply looking for an affordable piece of art for your home, you'll love these top London art fairs.
London Art Fair
Business Design Centre
19-23 Jan
Now in its 23rd year, the
London Art Fair hosts more than 100 galleries selling work by leading 20th-century and contemporary artists and emerging talents.
Watercolours and Works on Paper Fair
Science Museum
3-6 Feb
At the
Watercolours and Works on Paper Fair, you'll find everything from watercolours to copperplate engraving and photography, dating from the 15th century to the present day.
Kinetica Art Fair
Ambika P3
3-6 Feb
Light installations, mechanical skeletons and flight simulators are just some of the exhibits at
Kinetica Art Fair, the UK's only art fair dedicated to kinetic, robotic, sound, light and time-based art.
20/21 International Art Fair
Royal College of Art
17-20 Feb
The
20/21 International Art Fair offers some of the best modern and contemporary art from around the world. Past shows have included work by Matisse, Miró, Picasso, Chagall, Moore and Hockney.
Ceramic Art London
Royal College of Art
25-27 Feb
Organised by The Craft Potters Association with Ceramic Review magazine, Ceramic Art London is the leading selling exhibition for contemporary studio ceramics, showcasing leading makers from the UK and overseas.
Affordable Art Fair
Battersea Park
10-13 Mar and 20-23 Oct
You can pick up a piece of original art from just £100 at the Affordable Art Fair in Battersea Park, where 120 galleries present work by established and up-and-coming artists.
Pick Me Up
Somerset House
17-27 March
Pick Me Up, the first contemporary graphic art fair in the UK, returns for a second year. The exciting show is a platform for some of the world's most innovative graphic artists and designers.
BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair
Duke of York Square
23-29 Mar
Organised by the British Antique Dealers' Association, the
BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair brings together 100 of the UK's leading art and antique experts, offering the best fine furniture, silver, jewellery and more.
Chelsea Antiques Fair
Chelsea Old Town Hall
23-27 Mar and 21-25 Sep
Chelsea Antiques Fair was established in 1950, making it the oldest antiques fair in Britain. With just 38 stalls, the boutique fair is the perfect place to meet antique experts and browse their wares.
London Original Print Fair
Royal Academy of Arts
19-21 Apr
The London Original Print Fair is the longest-running specialist print fair in the world, covering all periods of printmaking, from the early woodcuts of Dürer to contemporary masters such as Hockney and Hirst.
Collect
Saatchi Gallery
6-9 May
Now in its eighth year, Collect is one of Europe's most important contemporary craft fairs. You can buy ceramics, glass, jewellery, silver, fine metalwork, textiles, wood and furniture.
Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair
Olympia Exhibition Centre
9-19 Jun
The Olympia International Art & Antiques Fair celebrates its 39th anniversary in 2011. Among the items on sale are decorative arts, books, furniture, jewellery, paintings, sculpture, textiles and silver.
Art Antiques London
Kensington Gardens
9-15 Jun
Held in a marquee in Kensington Gardens, Art Antiques London includes furniture, paintings, jewellery, clocks, ceramics, rare books and more. The event incorporates the International Ceramics Fair and Seminar.
Masterpiece
South Grounds, The Royal Hospital Chelsea
30 Jun-5 Jul
Returning for a second year, Masterpiece London exhibits the "best of the best" from around the world, from fine art and antiques to contemporary design and vintage cars.
Ceramics in the City
Geffrye Museum
16-18 Sep
Whether you're after functional tableware, a funky lamp or a quirky one-off artwork, you'll find it all at Ceramics in the City, a free fair where you can buy ceramics by well-known and emerging artists.
LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair
Berkeley Square
Sep – dates to be confirmed
The LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair brings together members of the UK's largest association of antique dealers. If you're interested in medieval works of art, contemporary fine art, furniture or jewellery, don't miss this prestigious fair.
Tent London
Truman Brewery
22-25 Sep
Spot trends and buy the latest new designs at Tent London in East London. You'll find furniture, lighting and home accessories from British and overseas designers, as well as interesting mini exhibitions.
Origin
Spitalfields Market
22-28 Sep
London craft fair Origin is the UK's principal selling event for individual makers. The work on show includes ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery and furniture.
Palace Art Fair
Fulham Palace
6-9 Oct
Returning to London for the second year running, Palace Art Fair is organised by the team behind Brighton Art Fair. You can purchase work by more than 100 contemporary artists at this friendly, informal fair.
Art London
Royal Hospital Chelsea
6-10 Oct
This friendly fair features work by modern British artists such as LS Lowry, Ruskin Spear, Graham Sutherland and Vanessa Bell; big names including Picasso and Pissarro; and art from China, India, Japan, Vietnam and Australia.
Frieze Art Fair
Regent's Park
13-16 Oct
Set in the beautiful surroundings of Regent's Park, Frieze Art Fair attracts more than 150 of the most exciting contemporary art galleries in the world. After browsing the stalls, you can explore the sculpture garden and enjoy guided tours and talks.
