Tate has today unveiled its comprehensive programme of exhibitions for 2026, showcasing an impressive array of artistic talent across its museums in London and St Ives. The announcement highlights Tate’s commitment to presenting diverse artistic voices and perspectives while continuing to celebrate both established and emerging artists.

BRITISH TALENT IN THE SPOTLIGHT

The 2026 programme places significant emphasis on celebrating British artistic excellence, with major exhibitions dedicated to several prominent British figures. Tracey Emin, one of Britain’s most recognisable contemporary artists, will receive a landmark exhibition at Tate Modern tracing 40 years of her groundbreaking work, including career-defining pieces alongside previously unexhibited material.

Tate Britain will shine a light on British-Caribbean artist Hurvin Anderson with his first major museum show, bringing together over 60 vibrant paintings that reflect his experiences of belonging and diaspora. The gallery will also host “The 90s,” guest curated by Edward Enninful OBE, examining the seminal decade that transformed British culture through fashion, art, and photography.

British modernism will be celebrated with “Vanessa Bell & Duncan Grant,” featuring over 250 works and a remarkable reconstruction of Duncan Grant’s studio from Charleston. Meanwhile, Tate St Ives will present the first major exhibition of Wilhelmina Barns-Graham’s eight-decade career, recognising her significant contribution to 20th-century British art.

INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES

Alongside British talent, Tate will showcase important international figures. Tate Modern will explore Frida Kahlo as a cultural phenomenon, present the immersive works of Argentinian artist Julio Le Parc, and stage a major exhibition dedicated to Cuban-American artist Ana Mendieta, featuring works never before seen in the UK.

Tate Britain will present the largest European retrospective of American artist James McNeill Whistler in 30 years, while London-based Franco-Algerian artist Zineb Sedira will undertake the Tate Britain commission. Tate St Ives will highlight the work of Lithuanian American artist Aleksandra Kasuba in a show spanning six decades of her career.

TATE LIVERPOOL TRANSFORMATION

While Tate Liverpool undergoes an ambitious transformation, with the gallery set to reopen in 2027, the institution continues its programme of collection displays and public events at RIBA North. The transformed gallery will feature new spaces to display Tate’s collection and host world-class exhibitions, including a new art hall for larger-scale contemporary installations.

Maria Balshaw, Director of Tate, described 2026 as “a particularly exciting year for Tate,” highlighting the programme’s reflection of Tate’s commitment to offering visitors “once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to see great art brought together in Tate’s galleries.”

EXHIBITION LISTINGS 2026

Tate Modern

• Tracey Emin (26 Feb – 31 Aug 2026)
• Julio Le Parc (11 Jun 2026 – 3 May 2027)
• Frida: The Making of an Icon (25 Jun 2026 – 4 Jan 2027)
• Ana Mendieta (9 Jul 2026 – 10 Jan 2027)
• Light and Magic: The Birth of Art Photography (8 Oct 2026 – 14 Feb 2027)
• The Infinities Commission (opening June 2026)
• Hyundai Commission (opening Oct 2026)
• UNIQLO Tate Play (throughout the year)

Tate Britain

• Hurvin Anderson (26 Mar – 23 Aug 2026)
• Tate Britain Commission: Zineb Sedira (12 May 2026 – 17 Jan 2027)
• James McNeill Whistler (21 May 2026 – 27 Sep 2026)
• The 90s (1 Oct 2026 – 14 Feb 2027)
• Vanessa Bell & Duncan Grant (12 Nov 2026 – 11 Apr 2027)
• Art Now (throughout the year)

Tate St Ives

• Aleksandra Kasuba (2 May 2026 – 4 Oct 2027)
• Wilhelmina Barns-Graham (24 Oct 2026 – 11 April 2027)