OUR CULTURAL
programme
The Fitzrovia Chapel is an enriching space for creative wellbeing and sanctuary in the heart of Westminster, with a cultural programme of exhibitions, concerts, performances, talks and tours. We are a charitable foundation and the money raised from our private hires and donations goes directly into our exhibitions and events, as well as caring for this beautiful building.
Since we reopened to the public in 2016, we have worked with artists, curators and institutions to develop an established programme of exhibitions, often reflecting our history as the chapel for the Middlesex Hospital or our place within the Fitzrovia and London community. Memorable past exhibitions include Tell them I’ve Gone to Papua New Guinea (2022), Lee Miller: Nurses ((2022), The Ward Revisited (2023), David Bowie: A London Day (2024) and In Attendance: Paying Attention in a Fragile World (2024).
To explore our past exhibitions, see here.
Alongside our own exhibition programme, the chapel is sometimes available for exhibition hire. Please note, space is extremely limited and we receive many requests to hold shows. To be considered, please send us an outline proposal and let us know why you particuarly would like to show your work in the chapel. We don’t have a fixed pricing structure for exhibitions and would need as much information as possible to share costs.
Visiting during exhibitions
The chapel is always free to visit during exhibitions. Opening times during these shows are usually 11am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and 12 noon to 5pm on a Sunday. During exhibitions we often have a late night until 8pm on Thursday. Opening times are subject to change and are displayed on our what’s on page. We regularly programme talks, tours and other events during our exhibitions, which are usually ticketed with a small fee. As a result of the creative process, the chapel may be darker and filled with sound or not visible in all places during shows. Please do ask us if you have questions before you visit.
Annual Curator-in-Residence Programme
2026 is the inaugural year of the Fitzrovia Chapel’s curator-in-residence programme. The annual residency invites an experienced guest curator to work closely with us to devise a programme of three stand-out exhibitions for the chapel. The programme features a range of art forms, and draws inspiration from the history of the chapel, Fitzrovia and the communities in which it is situated.
The chapel’s Curators-in-Residence for 2026 are artists and BAFTA nominated filmmakers Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard. The shows – which transform the chapel in January, March and autumn 2026 – are immersive, resonant experiences that go beyond that of a traditional ‘white box’ art gallery, referencing the chapel’s rich historical, spiritual and cultural roots.
The chapel’s curator-in-residence for 2027 is George Vasey. We will shortly be asking for applications for our 2028 residency.
PAST cultural programme exhibitions