British Art Fair 2026, 24-27 September

Taking place in the Saatchi Gallery, London: 

BLAST Fair News

British Art Fair 2026 24 - 27 September Saatchi Gallery, London Join us at British Art Fair in just three week's time to discover leading dealers presenting the finest Modern and Contemporary British Art across a wide range of price points all under one roof. The 2026 edition will also see the return of Spotlight: Contemporary, a curated section highlighting some of the UK’s most exciting contemporary artists and dealers, alongside Spotlight: Digitalism, an exhibition showcasing digital works having been created or exhibited in Britain. This year, experience a number of feature exhibitions and special events, from a presentation showcasing artists who came to their practice later in life, an exhibition supporting our charity partner, to our Friday Late Night event. Discover the programme Book tickets

Born To | In Partnership with PensionBee A feature exhibition, Born To, curated by Jo McLaughlin and in partnership with PensionBee as part of its Born to Retire campaign, will showcase five artists selected from an open call for artists aged 50 and over, which received more than 500 entries: Mike Kelly, Annie Luke Turner, Myrna Mitchell, Kas Williams and Richard Wilshire. Each artist came to their creative practice later in life, whether after raising a family, following a career in another field, or simply when time allowed, offering a timely reminder that being an emerging artist doesn't have to mean fresh out of art school. Their work will be shown alongside pieces by established modern and contemporary British artists including Maggi Hambling (Christopher Kingzett) and Dia al-Azzawi (Richard Saltoun Gallery), placing five entirely new voices in direct conversation with some of the most celebrated names in British art. Learn more Outside In | Into the Woods At British Art Fair, Outside In will be celebrating their 20th anniversary by showcasing four artists whose practice has been supported in a variety of ways during the charity’s two decades of work. Visitors will be able to find out more by talking with staff and Artist Ambassadors. Funds from art sales and ticket donations will enable new programmes of creative workshops and training opportunities and allow more artists to benefit from bursaries. Learn more Friday Late | Visit until 9pm Explore British Art Fair after hours for an evening of drinks and conversation in collaboration with Lighthouse Social.  In Spotlight: Contemporary, a special event 'Meet the Artists' provides the opportunity to meet the exhibitors and their chosen artist and discuss their work in an informal way. Enjoy complimentary drinks from the Lighthouse bar, and Whitebox Cocktails. Discover here Copyright © 2026 British Art Fair britishartfair.co.uk Read our privacy policy Registered Address British Art Fair, Chester House, Unit 2.14 Kennington Park, 1-3 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6DE, United Kingdom Artwork credits: Richard Wilshire. Exhibiting in Born To  Manuel Lança Bonifacio, Untitled 6807, 2017-2016. Pencil on paper, 37.5 x 50 cm. Courtesy Outside In Banner artwork credit:  Howard Hodgkin, Put Out More Flags, 1992, signed with initials and numbered 47/75. Etching and aquatint, edition 47 of 75, 42 x 52cm. Artwork for sale and courtesy of Portland Gallery© 2026 The Estate of Howard Hodgkin. All rights reserved, DACS.

Birmingham Literature Festival, 8-12 October 2026

Featuring Poetry events, workshops, masterclasses and more:

From live performance poetry to the inauguration of the new Birmingham Poets Laureate – we have a huge amount for poetry lovers at this year’s festival.     We’re delighted to be hosting a whole day of wonderful poetry events run by VERVE, a mix of poetry workshops, and an evening with acclaimed poet Liz Berry in the beautifully atmospheric Birmingham Cathedral, and more.   Featured Events and Workshops Working Hours with Lauren Mooney & Matthew Rice WORKSHOP Blast From The Past Writing Historical Figures into Your Poetry with Catherine Redford WALKSHOP This Wilderness with Martin Kennedy Yates VERVE Poetry Society Young Poets Takeover Incl Young Person's Open Mic! Birmingham Poet Laureate & Young Poet Laureate 2026-2028 VERVE at BLF: VERVE Debutants WORKSHOP: Portals, Time Travel and How to Slant and Disrupt Narrative with Rachel Long Writing Nature with Paul Evans, Gregory Leadbetter & Brett Westwood VERVE at BLF: Joelle Taylor VERVE Headline Event: Mona Arshi, Sarah Howe & Rachel Long VERVE presents Crate Poetry Live! Hosted by Paul Stringer & Open Mic Urban Sermon with Liz Berry BOOK TICKETS 2026 Festival Merchandise The iconic Birmingham brand Punks and Chancers have done it again and created some stunning merch for this year’s festival!  We have organic t-shirts in black/ecru and cream/brown, black tote bags, a new emerald green tote bag, two choices of notepad and some more surprises on the way! Punks and Chancers are donating £5 for every t-shirt sold towards Writing West Midlands’ Writing for Everyone Fund – providing free tickets to festival events and writing courses to those experiencing financial hardship. BOOKS BAB MERCH Voce Books Have you bought your festival books yet? You can purchase all featured books right here from our festival booksellers Voce Books. Don't forget to bring them along to be signed by the authors after events. Voce Books are a Digbeth-based, independent bookshop (well worth a visit next time you're in the city centre) and we're thrilled to be partnering with them once again. Travel Offer REQUEST A PRINTED PROGRAMME Birmingham Literature Festival | a project of Writing West Midlands Writing West Midlands is an Arts Council England NPO.

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