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Located along the banks of the River Thames in the former Bankside Power Station, originally designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1947, the architect of Battersea Power Station, Tate Modern opened to great acclaim in 2000. Since then it has welcomed millions of visitors through its imposing doors. If you are visiting for the first time, you should approach from Blackfriars Station, crossing Norman Foster's 'Blade of Light' Millennium Bridge footbridge, walking towards this spectacular modernist masterpiece with the dome of St Paul's Cathedral behind you. The gallery pays homage to art from 1900 to the present day while the awesome Turbine Hall creates a stunning entrance and a vast space, used to display temporary installations on a grand scale. There are three levels of galleries enclosed by a spectacular two-storey glass roof that provides fantastic views of London and a great caf. Full of the jokey eccentricities of contemporary art, it's one of the few art galleries that children and teenagers will enjoy, but it also offers the full set of iconic twentieth century artists, from Matisse to Moore, Dali to Picasso. Justifiably the most popular art gallery in Europe.
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event > Concerts > Classical
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DATES Running from Wednesday 6th September 2017untilWednesday 6th September 2017
A first, this specially-curated Prom is performed in the industrial surroundings of The Tanks at Tate Modern. Join BBC Radio 3 presenter Sara Mohr-Pietsch and the London Contemporary Orchestra, electronic artist Actress and Rodrigo Constanzo whose performances with light and sound add another dimension to this night of new music.... More about this event
Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black PowerSoul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black PowerTate Modern hosts landmark exhibition Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power, shining a bright light on the vital contributions of black artists to a dramatic period in American art and history. A rare opportunity to see era-defining artworks, the show hopes to represent America's ethical, conscious and moral spirit by showcasing how artis2017-07-23T00:00:00+01002017-10-22T00:00:00+0100
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions
PRICING Adult £16.50, concession £14.50, under 12 Free
DATES 12th July to 22nd October 2017
Tate Modern hosts landmark exhibition Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power, shining a bright light on the vital contributions of black artists to a dramatic period in American art and history. A rare opportunity to see era-defining artworks, the show hopes to represent America's ethical, conscious and moral spirit by showcasing how artis... More about this event
Fahrelnissa ZeidFahrelnissa ZeidOne of the first female artists to exhibit at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in London in the late 1950s, influential Turkish artist Fahrelnissa Zeid, is best known for her large-scale abstract paintings. These works are shown with her figurative paintings at Tate Modern from June 2017, exploring her obsession with geometrical details. One2017-07-23T00:00:00+01002017-10-08T00:00:00+0100
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Modern and Contemporary Art
PRICING Adult £12.50, concession £11, under 12s Free
DATES 13th June to 8th October 2017
One of the first female artists to exhibit at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in London in the late 1950s, influential Turkish artist Fahrelnissa Zeid, is best known for her large-scale abstract paintings. These works are shown with her figurative paintings at Tate Modern from June 2017, exploring her obsession with geometrical details. One... More about this event
Alberto GiacomettiAlberto GiacomettiSwiss artist Alberto Giacometti, "one of the most highly regarded and distinctive artists of the last century" (The Guardian) "wowed visitors" at an acclaimed exhibition of his portraits at the National Portrait Gallery in 2015. Two short years on, Tate Modern has been given unparalleled access to the Fondation Alberto et Annette Giacometti's colle2017-07-23T00:00:00+01002017-09-10T00:00:00+0100
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions
PRICING Adult £18.50, senior £17.50, concession £16.50, under 12s Free
DATES 10th May to 10th September 2017
Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti, "one of the most highly regarded and distinctive artists of the last century" (The Guardian) "wowed visitors" at an acclaimed exhibition of his portraits at the National Portrait Gallery in 2015. Two short years on, Tate Modern has been given unparalleled access to the Fondation Alberto et Annette Giacometti's colle... More about this event
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Multimedia | PRICING Free
DATES 24th July 2017 to 24th July 2018
Multimedia, installations and sculpture spanning the career of the influential American artist, who's work focuses on perception, spatial relationships, human psychology and mortality.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Modern and Contemporary Art | PRICING Free
DATES 3rd October 2017 to 2nd April 2018
Danish collective Superflex has been chosen to create this year's Hyundai Commission for Tate Modern's massive Turbine Hall. In the past they have flooded a recreation of a McDonald's and their filming of it was shown at the South London Gallery. More recently, in 2014 they created Hospital Equipment, an installation of surgical equipment dispatche... More about this event
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions
DATES 18th October 2017 to 28th January 2018
Russian-born conceptual artists Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, known for their pioneering large-scale environments and installations, are the subject of a retrospective at Tate Modern this October. The major exhibition will explore the theme of failed utopia, touching on the artists' experience of Soviet society. It will trace a line from Ilya Kabakov's ... More about this event
Picasso 1932: Love, Fame, TragedyPicasso 1932: Love, Fame, TragedyDescribed by the gallery as one of the most significant shows it has ever staged, Tate Modern hosts Picasso 1932 - Love, Fame, Tragedy in 2017. The landmark exhibition takes visitors on a month-by-month journey through 1932 - known as Picasso's 'year of wonders' - through a display if 100 paintings, sculptures and works on paper, including the fam2018-03-08T10:00:00+00002018-09-09T00:00:00+0100
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Painting
PRICING Adult £19.50, concession £17.50
DATES 8th March to 9th September 2018
Described by the gallery as one of the most significant shows it has ever staged, Tate Modern hosts Picasso 1932 - Love, Fame, Tragedy in 2017. The landmark exhibition takes visitors on a month-by-month journey through 1932 - known as Picasso's 'year of wonders' - through a display if 100 paintings, sculptures and works on paper, including the fam... More about this event
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103-109 Southwark Street, SE1 | 3 minutes from Tate Modern
Located in the bustling heart of London's arts scene, with the capital's finest theatres, concert halls and cinemas just a short stroll away, this is a ... More
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20 Lavington S, SE1 | 3 minutes from Tate Modern
From comfy king sized beds and an international plug system to free movies and complimentary WiFi, the citizen London Bankside hotel promises to offer its guests ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £98 35% off
2-8 Great Suffolk Street, SE1 | 3 minutes from Tate Modern
The Hilton London Bankside is a purpose built hotel with a four-storey glass atrium, 292 rooms and fitness centre, complete with swimming pool, and an opulent ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Tate Modern, Bankside Power Station, Bankside, London SE1 | Same location as Tate Modern
A dramatic new development at Tate Modern, we got our first glimpse inside The Tanks in summer 2012 - revealed as part of ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
48 Hopton Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Tate Modern
Bankside Gallery is the home of the Royal Watercolour Society and the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers - the oldest societies of their kind in the world. ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
65a Hopton Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Tate Modern
Dr Jules Wright, founder and owner of The Wapping Project, has opened up a second gallery space - the Wapping Project Bankside. Located next to Tate ... More
Sights and Attractions near Tate Modern
London > Attractions > Sights
1-16 Blackfriars Road, Bankside, London SE1 | 3 minutes from Tate Modern
Shortlisted for the 2015 World Architecture Festival Awards before it was even completed, One Blackfriars is a 170 metre high tower on London's Southbank where homes ... More
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
River Thames, City, London SE1 | 3 minutes from Tate Modern
This sleek, £18.2million 325m steel footbridge designed by Sir Norman Foster spans the River Thames between St Paul's Cathedral in the City and the Tate Modern ... More
London > Attractions >
68 Union Street, SE1 | 6 minutes from Tate Modern
The Flat Iron Square project is an exciting piece of town planning and urban renewal. This Bankside development has ... More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 12th July to 20th August 2017 - Various Times
Tate Modern, Bankside Power Station, 25 Sumner Street, SE1 | Same location as Tate Modern
An audio sculpture, originally shown as a Turbine Hall commission in 2004, comprising of 21 written or spoken texts from the artist's past works, woven together ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 18th May to 5th August 2017
Tate Modern, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, SE1 | 3 minutes from Tate Modern
With her short-lived time as artistic director coming to an end, Emma Rice directs one of her final productions at Shakespeare's Globe this May, taking on ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 22nd May to 26th August 2017 - Various Times
Tate Modern, 171 Union Street, SE1 | 5 minutes from Tate Modern
Chemically unfixed photographic prints by the Swansea-based artist, exploring the analogue medium as a means of investigating themes of fragility and uncertainty....More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | 3 minutes from Tate Modern
This replica of the Shakespeare's 16th century theatre, reconstructed just 200 yards from its original site, is the brainchild of American actor and director Sam Wanamaker. ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
New Globe Walk, Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | 3 minutes from Tate Modern
For the first time since it opened in 1997, Shakespeare's Globe has the facilities to present plays throughout the year at The Sam Wanamaker Theatre, a ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
229 Union Street, SE1 | 5 minutes from Tate Modern
The Union Theatre was set up by actor/producer Sacha Regan in 1998 in an old paper warehouse and with the help of a Prince's Youth Business ... More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
Flat Iron Square, 68 Union Street, SE1 | 6 minutes from Tate Modern
Founded by chef and baker Matthew Dryden in early 2016, Burnt Lemon Bakery is serious about sourdough breads, made exclusively with organic flours milled in the ... More
London > Shopping > Wine Merchants
3 Archie Street, SE1 | 6 minutes from Tate Modern
Specialists in fine German wine, this shop has moved to larger premises and taken its customers with it - they have a deserved reputation for excellence ... More
London > Shopping > Arts and Crafts
Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Tate Modern
As you stare across the river at this bustling, stylish, multi-faceted venue, it’s hard to believe that this riverside warehouse was once a reprocessing plant for ... More
London > Restaurants > Brasseries
Second floor, Tate Modern, Sumner Street, Bankside, London SE1 | Same location as Tate Modern
A brasserie at Tate Modern. It's really good! No really, given the lack of choice around here you might expect average to good food at extortionate ... More
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 | Same location as Tate Modern
Extremely swish International Cuisine in a magnificent setting looking out over the Blade of Light bridge, the Thames and the centre of town. This superior eaterie ... More
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | Same location as Tate Modern
With one of the best views over London, an eclectic menu based around carefully sourced, seasonal food together with an innovative wine list, the restaurant on ... More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 15 minutes from Tate Modern
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ... More
London > Education > Career Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 16 minutes from Tate Modern
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 17 minutes from Tate Modern
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More
Leisure near Tate Modern
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Mondrian London, 20 Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 | 6 minutes from Tate Modern
Six private treatment rooms, including a couples' suite and a private thermal suite, make up agua Bathhouse and Spa within Mondrian London at Sea Containers. Bringing ... More
London > Leisure > Martial Arts
Topnotch Health Club, 3 Tudor Street, City, London EC4Y | 8 minutes from Tate Modern
Grandmaster Gedo Chang's Hapkido martial arts schools emphasises practical self-defence, confidence, balance and fitness. The ancient Korean martial art of Hapkido is made up of three components: ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Upper Ground, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from Tate Modern
Located between Oxo Tower Wharf and Gabriel's Wharf, Bernie Spain Gardens is a pleasant green space to stop off on a riverside walk along the South ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
160 Union Street, SE1 | 5 minutes from Tate Modern
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
62 Stamford Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 6 minutes from Tate Modern
If you're the kind of drinker who gets thirsty, very thirsty, and you don't have the time or patience to queue for at a very busy ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
36 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from Tate Modern
The Anchor & Hope is a gastropub that takes both parts of its name seriously, and you can certainly have a good evening just popping in ... More
Nightlife near Tate Modern
London > Nightlife > Bars
Hilton London Bankside, 2-8 Great Suffolk Street, SE1 | 3 minutes from Tate Modern
Cocktails incorporating homemade aromatics hark back to the heritage of the site of The Distillery , the ... More
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Stew Lane, High Timber Street, City, London EC4V | 5 minutes from Tate Modern
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | Same location as Tate Modern
Located along the banks of the River Thames in the former Bankside Power Station, originally designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1947, the architect of ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
The Mermaid, Puddledock, City, London EC4V | 6 minutes from Tate Modern
The self-proclaimed best kept events secret in the City, the newly refurbished Mermaid events and conference centre in Blackfriars boasts a 600-seat theatre-style auditorium and numerous ... More
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The fresh interpretation sees the ...More Jerwood Makers Open 2017 Exhibitions | Until 27th August 2017 Jerwood Space 5 minutes walk from Tate Modern Mixed-media sculpture and installations by Sam Bakewell, Marcin Rusak, Laura Youngson Coll, Juli Bolanos-Durman and Jessica Harrison....More Project Space: Ryan L Moule: Vessels And Vestiges Exhibitions | Until 26th August 2017 Jerwood Space 5 minutes walk from Tate Modern Chemically unfixed photographic prints by the Swansea-based artist, exploring the analogue medium as a means of investigating themes of fragility ...More The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 Theatre | Until 9th September 2017 Menier Chocolate Factory 6 minutes walk from Tate Modern Luke Sheppard directs the London debut of Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary's musical version of the popular young adult novel ...More  The Art of the Brick: DC Super Heroes Exhibitions | Until 15th October 2017 Doon Street Car Park 8 minutes walk from Tate Modern A life-size Batmobile, built from half a million LEGO bricks, is just one of the 120 models on display in ...More  Borough Talks Foodie Events | Until 12th September 2017 Borough Market 9 minutes walk from Tate Modern Borough Market launches a new series of talks and debates in 2017, inviting some of the most well respected names ...More Bill Viola: Mary Exhibitions | Until 31st December 2018 St Paul's Cathedral 9 minutes walk from Tate Modern Mary, the second permanent large-scale video installation by Bill Viola for St Paul's Cathedral is inaugurated in the North Quire ...More Orchestral Masses 2017: Celebrating Franz Josef Haydn Concerts | Until 23rd July 2017 St Paul's Cathedral 9 minutes walk from Tate Modern Live Music, Choir....More Richard Q Miller Exhibitions | Until 1st September 2017 Southwark Cathedral 9 minutes walk from Tate Modern ...More William Shakespeare's Hamlet Theatre | On 23rd July 2017 Middle Temple Hall 11 minutes walk from Tate Modern ...More New on LondonTown  Minnow Dining Sseasonal, modern European dishes, with a nod to the flavours of the Indian Ocean from ...More  Sub Cult Dining Street food sandwiches by Sub Cult, famed for its USA deli-style sub rolls, are served ...More  Fantastic Mr Fox Theatre | From 28th July A playful re-telling of Roald Dahl's popular tale, Fantastic Mr Fox, by Maria Aberg who ...More  Lorde Concerts | On 27th September Fresh from her storming Glastonbury performance, Lorde comes to Alexandra Palace promoting long-awaited new album ...More  Ultimate Aqua Splash Sporting Events | From 24th July Slide from the diving platforms used in the 2012 Olympics, take on the floating assault ...More  Best Things to do in London for an Adventure Article Kidult thrill seekers looking for an adrenaline ...More  Wonderland Theatre | From 7th August This is the last chance you have to see the critically acclaimed Wonderland, as Frank ...More  Dino Snores For Grown-ups Exhibitions | On 4th August Usually aimed at children, the Natural History Museum extends its late night Dino Snores event ...More  Wanderlust 108 Exhibitions | On 23rd September Producers of the largest yoga lifestyle events in the world, Wanderlust present the world's only ...More Hamburg On Tour In London Concerts | From 20th October Exporting the very best Hamburg has to offer, Hamburg on Tour is coming to London this October. 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