Tate announced its 2026 program, promising a lively year of exhibitions across all Tates with an emphasis on women artists. The exhibitions will highlight key moments in the past and present history and development of art, as well as share new insights on artists who are recognized worldwide, and their wider artistic practice.
Tate Modern’s upcoming exhibitions will begin with a landmark show tracing 40 years of Tracey Emin’s career. The exhibition will feature a powerful collection of her most iconic works—paintings, sculptures, videos, textiles, and neon art—alongside never-before-seen materials. Known for her raw, confessional style, Emin’s exhibition offers an intimate look into her personal journey through art, including the famous My Bed.
Summer will bring two major exhibitions to Tate Modern. The first will honor the visionary Frida Kahlo, showcasing over 130 works—including paintings, photographs, and memorabilia—offering an in-depth exploration of Kahlo’s evolution as both an artist and cultural icon. The second exhibition will focus on the powerful works of Ana Mendieta, examining her contributions to environmental art with a focus on sculptures, paintings, and films. Mendieta’s work delves into themes of identity, displacement, and humanity’s connection to the natural world.
Tate Modern will present its annual commissions, including immersive installations in the Tanks and Turbine Hall.
Hurvin Anderson’s first major museum exhibition will be on view at Tate Britain from March 26 to August 23. This vibrant showcase will feature over 60 of his works, exploring themes of belonging and diaspora through his Caribbean and UK roots.
Also at Tate Britain, a significant retrospective of James McNeill Whistler will be presented—the first in Europe in 30 years—featuring his renowned paintings, portraits, and lesser-known sketches. In addition, The 90s, a cultural exploration of British art and life during the 1990s curated by Edward Enninful, will highlight works by Damien Hirst, Yinka Shonibare, Gillian Wearing, along with iconic photography and fashion of the era.
Tate St Ives will host two standout exhibitions. A Wilhelmina Barns-Graham retrospective, running from October 2026 to April 2027, will display over 170 works tracing the evolution of her practice, from early studies to pieces created in Cornwall and Scotland. The second exhibition will celebrate the collaborative creativity of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, key figures in the Bloomsbury Group, and will include a reconstruction of their cherished Charleston studio.
Tate Liverpool is undergoing renovations and is set to reopen in 2027 with expanded exhibition spaces for large contemporary art installations, enhancing its offerings.
