For exhibitions, art shows from fine art to installations, the southwest has a huge amount to offer. You may have to hop in the car or on a train, but the local art and design scene is thriving. There are galleries with the hottest national exhibitions to pop-ups with the best local talent.
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Jonny Hannah - BATHTOWN DARKTOWN
29 Aug - 31 Oct
Palette, Bath
Floating Weeds by James John Midwinter
7 Sep - 5 Oct
Serchia Gallery, Bristol
173 Annual Open Exhibition
12 Sep 2026 - 3 Jan 2027
Royal West of England Academy, Bristol
Exhibition: Journeys - Asafo flags from the Karun Thakar col...
15 Sep - 1 Nov
Dyrham Park, Bath
Bath Society of Artists 121st Open Exhibition
19 Sep - 7 Nov
Victoria Art Gallery, Bath
Moments of Light
1 Oct - 31 Dec
Dorothy House Hospice, Bradford-on-Avon
Circus of Curiosities: An Exhibition of Moving Marvels
5 Oct, 10am - 5pm
The American Museum, Bath
Photology: John Herschel, Henry Talbot and Early Photography
6 Oct, 10am - 5pm
Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Bath
Shut Up & Cut Up Dada Workshop
7 Oct, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Kongs of King Street, Bristol
The Bath Independent Market
10 Oct, 10am - 3pm
Julian House Corn Street, Bath
Along the Nile: Eight artists in Egypt
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Summerleaze Wiltshire, East Knoyle
Printing with Leaves Workshop
14 Oct, 1 - 4am
No.1 Royal Crescent Bath, Bath
The Island Open Studios 2026
17 Oct - 18 Oct
The Island, Bristol
Create Your Own Halloween Bloom Broom
21 Oct, 7 - 9pm
Velo Lounge Bath, Bath
Good Morning Spike Island! Coffee morning and Tour
22 Oct, 10 - 11:30am
Spike Island, Bristol
The Postmen, live!
23 Oct, 6 - 8:30pm
Palette, Bath
