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Must-see exhibitions in 2025

Travel across Scotland in this exhibition that explores artistic responses to the nation’s diverse landscapes.

Embark on a Scottish adventure at V&A Dundee

Photo by: VisitBritain/Pinzutu Films/Ula Blocksage

Location: Dundee, Scotland

A woman and two girls walking by a modern museum.
A Fragile Correspondence – V&A Dundee

Put on a headset to step into our planet’s future on this innovative mixed reality experience.

Gaze into the future at Visions of Nature

Photo by: visitlondon.com

Interior of the Natural History Museum, London
Visions of Nature – Natural History Museum

The National Galleries of Scotland celebrates thousands of boundary-pushing photographs, collected over four decades.

Discover 40 years of Scottish photography

Photo by: National Galleries Scotland

Broad Daylight (Tricia Malley and Ross Gillespie), Charlie and Craig Reid 'The Proclaimers' from the series 'As Others See Us', Negative 2014, printed 2020 © broad daylight (Tricia Malley and Ross Gillespie)
40 years of Scotland’s Photography Collection

Everlyn Nicodemus – Modern One

19th October 2024 - 25th May 2025

Look back on the last 40 years of artwork created by Everlyn Nicodemus, winner of the Freelands Award 2022, through paintings, collages and textiles.

Explore the work of Everlyn Nicodemus

Photo by: Everlyn Nicodemus

Everlyn Nicodemus, Silent Strength 38, 1990
Everlyn Nicodemus – Modern One

See over 200 works from the legendary Scottish artist, including photographs, sculptures and new installations, in this major exhibition.

Immerse in the work of Andy Goldsworthy

Photo by: Andy Goldsworthy, National Galleries Scotland

Andy Goldsworthy, Cracked Clay, 2024
Andy Goldsworthy: Fifty Years – RSA

Emily Kam Kngwarray – Tate Modern

10th July 2025 - 13th January 2026

An unmissable opportunity to see the monumental paintings of indigenous Australian artist Emily Kam Kngwarray.

Experience the art of Emily Kam Kngwarray

Photo by: visitlondon.com

2 Tate Modern Daylight-2
Emily Kam Kngwarray – Tate Modern

A fascinating fusion of surrealist art and magical practice, absorb never-before-seen pieces from a radical British artist.

Visit Ithell Colquhoun: Between Worlds

Photo by: VisitBritain/Tomo Brejc

Location: Cornwall, England

A man and woman standing outside the entrance of a gallery
Ithell Colquhoun: Between Worlds – Tate St Ives

Travel across Scotland in this exhibition that explores artistic responses to the nation’s diverse landscapes.

Embark on a Scottish adventure at V&A Dundee

Photo by: VisitBritain/Pinzutu Films/Ula Blocksage

Location: Dundee, Scotland

A woman and two girls walking by a modern museum.
A Fragile Correspondence – V&A Dundee

Put on a headset to step into our planet’s future on this innovative mixed reality experience.

Gaze into the future at Visions of Nature

Photo by: visitlondon.com

Interior of the Natural History Museum, London
Visions of Nature – Natural History Museum

The National Galleries of Scotland celebrates thousands of boundary-pushing photographs, collected over four decades.

Discover 40 years of Scottish photography

Photo by: National Galleries Scotland

Broad Daylight (Tricia Malley and Ross Gillespie), Charlie and Craig Reid 'The Proclaimers' from the series 'As Others See Us', Negative 2014, printed 2020 © broad daylight (Tricia Malley and Ross Gillespie)
40 years of Scotland’s Photography Collection

Everlyn Nicodemus – Modern One

19th October 2024 - 25th May 2025

Look back on the last 40 years of artwork created by Everlyn Nicodemus, winner of the Freelands Award 2022, through paintings, collages and textiles.

Explore the work of Everlyn Nicodemus

Photo by: Everlyn Nicodemus

Everlyn Nicodemus, Silent Strength 38, 1990
Everlyn Nicodemus – Modern One

See over 200 works from the legendary Scottish artist, including photographs, sculptures and new installations, in this major exhibition.

Immerse in the work of Andy Goldsworthy

Photo by: Andy Goldsworthy, National Galleries Scotland

Andy Goldsworthy, Cracked Clay, 2024
Andy Goldsworthy: Fifty Years – RSA

Emily Kam Kngwarray – Tate Modern

10th July 2025 - 13th January 2026

An unmissable opportunity to see the monumental paintings of indigenous Australian artist Emily Kam Kngwarray.

Experience the art of Emily Kam Kngwarray

Photo by: visitlondon.com

2 Tate Modern Daylight-2
Emily Kam Kngwarray – Tate Modern

A fascinating fusion of surrealist art and magical practice, absorb never-before-seen pieces from a radical British artist.

Visit Ithell Colquhoun: Between Worlds

Photo by: VisitBritain/Tomo Brejc

Location: Cornwall, England

A man and woman standing outside the entrance of a gallery
Ithell Colquhoun: Between Worlds – Tate St Ives

L.S Lowry Collection

Free to enter, explore the L.S Lowry Collection at The Lowry, with the artist’s drawings and paintings depicting life in the industrial North West of England.   

When? Ongoing

Cartier  

Explore how the legendary house of Cartier came to be and view more than 350 pieces of jewellery at this sparkling exhibition at the V&A, from precious gemstones to elite watches.  

When? 12th April 2025 – 16th November 2025 

Barbie®: The Exhibition

Barbie is turning 65, and in celebration the Design Museum is exploring the evolution of the world’s most famous doll over the years with Barbie®: The Exhibition.

When? 5 July 2024 to 23 February 2025

Design and Disability

The Design and Disability exhibition at the V&A looks at the impact disabled people have had on the creative industries, from architecture to fashion. Disabled, d/Deaf and neurodiverse people have made radical contributions to design, in turn creating a more equal society for all. 

When? 7th June 2025 – 15th February 2026  

The World of Tim Burton 

Delve into the weird and wonderful aesthetic of legendary director Tim Burton at the Design Museum. The collection features sculptures, drawings and installations from his personal archives, embodying the distinctively eerie themes of his cinematic creations.    

When? 25th October 2024 – 26th May 2025 

Expressions in Blue: Monumental Porcelain by Felicity Aylieff 

Five-metre-tall vases feature in this exhibition by a world-renowned ceramic artist. Following her collaborations with porcelain craftspeople in Jingdezhen, China, Felicity Aylieff brings her huge ceramic creations to London’s Kew Gardens.  

When? 26th October 2024 – 23rd March 2025 

Streic! 84-85 Strike!  

40 years on, learn about the 1984 Miners’ Strike and the impact it had across communities in Wales. Listen to stories of struggle and comradeship from those who lived it at the National Museum Cardiff’s Streic!  

When? 26th October 2024 – 27th April 2025  

Unmissable theatre shows in 2025

London, England September 2021 - July 2025

Head back in time with Doc and Marty at the Adelphi Theatre and see this movie classic retold live on stage. Book your tickets via the VisitBritain Shop.

Photo by: Johan Persson/SOLT

Location: London, England

The cast of Back To The Future The Musical on stage in London
London, England October 2021 - June 2025

Set 19 years after Harry and his friends save the wizarding world, this show sees Harry's son embark on a new mission to stop mysterious forces.

Photo by: Manuel Harlan/SOLT

Location: London, England

A performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on stage in London
London, England November 2023 - February 2026

Currently the longest running comedy in the West End, can you figure out "whodunnit?" Book your tickets via the VisitBritain Shop.

Photo by: Robert Day/SOLT

Location: London, England

A performance of The Play That Goes Wrong on stage in London
London, England 24th October 2024 - 31st May 2025

A new musical with music from Elton John, head to the Dominion Theatre to see this movie adaptation about the tough world of fashion.

Photo by: SOLT

Location: London, England

A promo artwork for The Devil Wears Prada musical in London
London, England 6th June 2024 - 16th February 2025

Broadway's musical remake of the hit movie, Mean Girls, will see the Savoy theatre transform into North Shore High as ‘The Plastics’ take over. Book your tickets via the VisitBritain Shop.

Photo by: SOLT

Promo artwork for Mean Girls the Musical in London
London, England November 2023 - April 2025

Step back in time to 1959 and the town of Hawkins for this gripping new Stranger Things adventure from an award-winning creative team. Book your tickets via the VisitBritain Shop.

Photo by: SOLT

Location: London, England

A promo artwork for Stranger Things The First Shadow, a new play in London
London, England November 2023 - October 2025

Transport yourself to 1930s Berlin at London’s Playhouse Theatre for an electrifying tale of survival, love and war, starring Bridgerton's Hannah Dodd. Book your tickets via the VisitBritain Shop.

Photo by: The Playhouse Theatre

A poster for Cabaret, a show at the Playhouse Theatre
London, England November 2023 - March 2025

Renowned as the West End’s longest running musical, catch Cameron Mackintosh’s commended show at London’s Sondheim Theatre. Book your tickets via the VisitBritain Shop.

Photo by: Les Miserables, Sondheim Theatre

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London, England November 2023 - September 2025

Step into the iconic murder mystery at London’s St Martin’s Theatre – can you decipher who the killer is?

Photo by: The MouseTrap

Actors on stage from the MOUSETRAP
London, England November 2023 - September 2025

Packed with ABBA hits, Mamma Mia! is the love story that audiences love to sing along to. Book your tickets via the VisitBritain Shop.

Photo by: Brinkhoff-Moegenburg

Location: London, England

A performance of Mamma Mia! on stage in London
London, England 21st November 2023 - 29th March 2025

Experience Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical with a haunting love story and score to match; a modern classic not to be missed. Book your tickets via the VisitBritain Shop.

Photo by: Johan Persson/SOLT

Location: London, England

A performance of Phantom of the Opera on stage in London

Britain’s touring shows 2025

Hamilton 

26 November 2024 – 25 October 2025 

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical phenomenon about America’s lesser-known founding father embarks on a seven-city tour around Britain. Starting in Cardiff, the show will also visit Bradford, Southampton, Liverpool, Sunderland, Plymouth and Norwich.


 

Mamma Mia!  

24 October 2025 – 4 January 2026 

Prepare to sing your heart out to the greatest hits of ABBA in this unforgettable love story. After opening in London’s West End 25 years ago, Mamma Mia! is bringing the party to Southampton, Bristol, Oxford and Edinburgh.  

The Book of Mormon 

11 September 2024 – 30 August 2025 

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical that’s seen audiences crying with laughter is going on tour! Follow the adventures of Elder Price and Elder Cunningham as they attempt to spread the gospel in this satirical show.  

SIX 

24 September 2024 – 6 December 2025 

We all know the story of King Henry VIII, but it’s time to listen to a new perspective – from his six wives. The Tudor queens are reimagined as pop stars, retelling their histories through a feminist lens, with unforgettable song, dance and costumes.   

FRIENDS! The Musical Parody

Until 2 May 2026

More than 20 years may have passed since The Last One, but now Friends are swapping the screen for the stage in this hilarious musical. In FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, we’re back in the 1990s’ New York City with Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe, reliving some of the gang’s iconic moments. 

London’s must-visit museums and galleries