Saturday, 4 October 2025

The National Gallery - What's on in October

 National Gallery

Théo van Rysselberghe, Coastal Scene, 1890 © The National Gallery, London

What's on this October

This month, bathe yourself in harmonious colours and witness radical techniques as one of the world’s greatest collections of Neo-Impressionist art continues its London debut in our brand-new show. Make a ‘point’ of exploring these revolutionary artists in our dazzlingly themed course and join us for new talks and tours that delve into popular works in the collection. Plus, don’t miss our five-star Millet exhibition before he goes.

Théo van Rysselberghe, Anna Boch, about 1892, reworked by the artist after 1892 © Michele and Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts, Springfield 

Now open

Connect the dots and experience 'outstandingly beautiful' (The Observer) paintings from the Neo-Impressionists.

Become a Member today and see Radical Harmony for free, as often as you like, and enjoy unlimited access to an incredible year of exhibitions, including Wright of Derby and Zurbarán.

Courses and workshops

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Watercolour workshop

Join artist Jo Lewis for a two-day watercolour painting course, designed to encourage and develop a transition into making abstract watercolour paintings.

Friday 10 - Saturday 11 October, 11 am
Tickets £360
The Roden Centre for Creative Learning

Théo van Rysselberghe, Coastal Scene, 1890 © The National Gallery, London

Exploring Neo-Impressionism

Uncover the revolutionary ideas behind the works of Georges Seurat, Anna Boch, Vincent van Gogh, and Camille Pissarro.

Every Tuesday from 28 October - 18 November, 3.30 pm
Tickets £60
Online

Jean-François Millet, The Angelus, 1857–9, Musée d’Orsay, Paris. Bequest of Alfred Chauchard, 1910 © Musée d’Orsay, Dist. Grand Palais Rmn / Patrice Schmidt
 

Last chance to see

Don't miss your chance to experience the beauty and quiet power of Millet’s realist yet timeless paintings.

Millet: Life on the Land
Until 19 October

Tours and concerts

Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas, Miss La La at the Cirque Fernando, 1879 © The National Gallery, London

Race and representation

Explore how artworks reveal and obscure the real, complex experiences of non-Europeans during the period 1500-1900 in our series of tours.

Various dates from Sunday 12 October
11. 30 am
Free
Central Hall

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Myra Hess Festival

Join us for a two-day festival of concerts and special talks celebrating Myra Hess’s legacy of music at the Gallery.

From Friday 10 - Saturday 11 October
Various times
Free and paid events
In Gallery