First Thursdays late gallery night

150+ east London galleries open free until 9pm on the first Thursday of the month.

When: Thursday, 2 July 2026 · until 9pm
Where: Whitechapel Gallery + east London, Whitechapel
Tube: Aldgate East

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On the first Thursday of every month, more than 150 galleries and museums across east London stay open late until 9pm, with free entry, private views, talks and the odd free drink. It is organised by Whitechapel Gallery, and a free art bus and walking tours run from there too. A proper low-cost night out.