Event Overview

Renoir and Love Dates, Tickets, Exhibitors & Guide

Dates:

3 October 2026 - 31 January 2027

Location:

National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London

The National Gallery, London will present one of its most ambitious projects: Renoir and Love. This will be the largest UK exhibition dedicated to Renoir in decades, featuring more than 50 paintings on the universal theme of love. From playful flirtations in Parisian cafes to tender portraits of mothers and children, Renoir constantly returned to the subject of affection and human connection. This exhibition brings together works from the 1 60s to his late career, showing how Renoir painted love in all its forms ? romantic, familial, and social.
Renoir and Love ? National Gallery, London
A true highlight will be the rare loan of Bal au Moulin de la Galette (1 76), one of Renoir?s most celebrated masterpieces, shown in the UK for the first time in this context.
  • Iconic loan: Bal au Moulin de la Galette on display in the UK.
  • Over 50 works covering Renoir?s career, organized by themes of affection.
  • Paintings exploring flirtation, tenderness, friendship, family bonds.
  • Curated texts that connect art history with the psychology of love.
  • Public programs: lectures, workshops, and interactive sessions.

Mission:

We see this exhibition as more than a showcase ? it?s a reminder that art?s true power lies in emotions we all share.

Organizer:

National Gallery (London), in collaboration with Musee d?Orsay (Paris) and Museum of Fine Arts (Boston)

Key Highlights of Renoir and Love

  • Iconic loan: Bal au Moulin de la Galette on display in the UK.
  • Over 50 works covering Renoir?s career, organized by themes of affection.
  • Paintings exploring flirtation, tenderness, friendship, family bonds.
  • Curated texts that connect art history with the psychology of love.
  • Public programs: lectures, workshops, and interactive sessions.

Why attend to Renoir and Love?

  • To experience Renoir?s masterpieces through a fresh emotional lens.
  • To witness one of the rarest loans in the history of the National Gallery.
  • To enjoy an exhibition that speaks to both the heart and the eye .
  • To explore love?s many faces in art ? universal, timeless, and deeply human.

Ticket Information:

? Adults: ?20?25
? Students: ?12?15
? Children under 12: Free
? Discounts: Group bookings and members? concessions

Getting There:

  • From Heathrow/Gatwick: direct train connections to central London, then Tube.
  • By Metro (Tube): Charing Cross and Embankment are the closest stations .
  • By Foot: The National Gallery is right on Trafalgar Square, easily walkable from Covent Garden or Westminster.
  • By Train: Charing Cross station is a 5-minute walk.

Gallery: Renoir and Love

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Tips for Visitors of Renoir and Love

  • Plan at least 2?3 days to explore both the Main Exhibition and Pavilions
  • Check the schedule of performances/talks early ? some are ticketed or have limited seating
  • Wear comfortable shoes (you?ll walk a lot between venues)
  • Weather in autumn can be unpredictable ? bring an umbrella or light jacket
  • Don?t forget a power bank for your phone ? lots of media artworks and maps to follow
  • Opening Hours: Typically: Tue?Sun, 10:00 ? 1 :00. Mondays closed (except during opening week & special events)

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