Open House Festival 2026
Explore some of Piccadilly & Jermyn Street’s most fascinating buildings and discover the stories behind the West End neighbourhood.
Saturday 12 September – Sunday 20 September 2026
This weekend, Open House Festival returns for nine days of discovery across London. This year, HOLBA’s Art of London is delighted to partner with the festival and bring the first-ever Piccadilly & Jermyn Street neighbourhood to the programme.
From historic societies and scientific institutions to iconic businesses and places of worship, Open House offers a chance to step inside buildings you may have passed countless times and discover a different side of the West End.
The Piccadilly & Jermyn Street area is home to an extraordinary mix of institutions, businesses and cultural landmarks, many of which have played a part in London’s history for generations. Bringing them together as part of Open House is a fantastic way to showcase the character of the neighbourhood and invite people to see this characterful part of the West End with fresh eyes.
Kirsty Tullett-Jones, Director of Marketing & Communications, Heart of London Business Alliance
Discover the West End behind the doors
Open House Festival is London’s annual celebration of architecture, design and the city’s built environment. Across all 33 boroughs, buildings and spaces open their doors, with tours, talks, exhibitions and special events revealing the stories, people and ideas that have shaped the capital.
This year, more than 700 buildings and events are taking part across London, including a fantastic line-up of
HOLBA members in the Piccadilly & Jermyn Street area:
- Burlington House: The Linnean Society of London
- Burlington House: Royal Astronomical Society
- Burlington House: Royal Society of Chemistry
- Burlington House: Geological Society of London
- Burlington House: Society of Antiquaries
- John Lobb
- St James’s Piccadilly
Together, they offer a rare opportunity to explore some of the West End’s most fascinating spaces and uncover stories that are usually hidden from view.
Explore the Open House Festival programme →
Some events are drop-in, while others require advance booking. Check the programme and register for ticketed activities through the the Open House Festival website.
Open House Festival is run by Open City, a charity dedicated to making London’s architecture, special sites and neighbourhoods more open, accessible and equitable.