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On the first Thursday of every month, Whitechapel Gallery celebrates the vibrancy of East London’s art community with curated recommendations for free exhibitions, music events, book launches, and more.

Explore galleries, artist-run spaces, and studios in our local area using our First Thursdays online listings to guide you. Alternatively, pick up a printed copy of the recommended programme from the Gallery foyer.

Get inspired – check out our latest Top 5 galleries and exhibitions, or follow one of our recommended Walking Routes to make the most out of your First Thursday.

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Palm* Photo Prize Winners 2024 (RSVP)

Photo Prize exhibition opens on the 5th of September at 1014 Gallery in London. Exhibition continues till 3rd of October by appointment only!

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hygrosummons (iter.01)

hygrosummons (iter.01) marks the first UK solo exhibition by South African, Amsterdam-based artist Simnikiwe Buhlungu.

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A Place (Closing Party)

The two part exhibition that should be on everyone’s radar this summer!

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John Stezaker, Spell

Spell brings together two new bodies of work, the Spell and Life Room series, alongside Stezaker’s ongoing Mask series (1982 – Present).


Walking Routes

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September

First Thursdays is finally back with an exciting series of free events scheduled from 6 to 9 pm in East London. The walking route will be approximately one hour and fifty minutes long. The first stop will be at Chisenhale...
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August

First Thursdays is back! Today, we return with four exciting opening recommendations for a summer walk around the East End. The walking route will take approximately one hour and forty minutes and includes visits to three galleries. The walking route...
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June

A new month means fresh First Thursdays picks, so don’t miss tonight’s highlights! The walking route will be approximately one hour and forty minutes long and comprise three galleries. The first stop will be at Gallery 46 for The Garden...

Exhibitions

Explore the current exhibitions at East London’s galleries, studios and artist run spaces.


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