Wimbledon College of Arts Show 2026: dates, venue, and what to expect
Wimbledon College of Arts is the UAL college most associated with theatre and performance training. Important if you came here looking for a Fine Art degree show: the 2026 Wimbledon Show is theatre and performance focused, not painting and sculpture. The participating courses are Acting and Performance, Technical Arts for Theatre and Screen, Costume for Theatre and Screen, and Theatre and Performance Design. If you are after Fine Art, Camberwell, Chelsea, or CSM are the UAL shows to head to instead.
At a glance
- Show: Wimbledon College of Arts Show 2026
- Dates: 13 to 20 June 2026
- Industry Evening (public PV): Wednesday 17 June 2026, 6pm to 9pm
- Opening times: Mon to Fri 12pm to 9pm; Sat 13 June 12pm to 9pm; Sat 20 June 12pm to 5pm; Sunday closed; last entry 30 minutes before close
- Venue: Wimbledon College of Arts, Merton Hall Road, London SW19 3QA
- Admission: Free, Eventbrite RSVP
- Closest stations: Wimbledon (District line, South Western rail, Tramlink), 7 minutes walk
Confirmation status: Dates, opening times and Industry Evening all confirmed by UAL on the Wimbledon College of Arts page.
When is the Wimbledon Show 2026?
The 2026 Wimbledon Show runs Saturday 13 June to Saturday 20 June 2026.
Public hours:
- Monday to Friday: 12pm to 9pm
- Saturday 13 June: 12pm to 9pm (opening day)
- Saturday 20 June: 12pm to 5pm (closing day)
- Sunday 14 June: closed
Last entry is 30 minutes before close. The Industry Evening is on Wednesday 17 June, 6pm to 9pm.
Performance opening nights are typically Saturday 13 June and Thursday 18 June. Specific show times are programme-by-programme; check the Wimbledon page once the full schedule publishes.
Where to find it
Wimbledon College of Arts is at Merton Hall Road, London SW19 3QA. The campus sits a short walk from Wimbledon town centre.
Getting there:
- Tube: Wimbledon (District line) is around 7 minutes walk.
- Rail: Wimbledon mainline is the same station, served by South Western Railway from London Waterloo.
- Tramlink: Wimbledon is the western terminus, useful from Croydon and Mitcham.
The campus has a single main building and the show typically uses the studios, the theatre spaces, and the costume workshops.
Industry Evening
Wimbledon's equivalent of a traditional private view is its Industry Evening on Wednesday 17 June 2026, 6pm to 9pm. Free, open to all, Eventbrite RSVP. Eventbrite link from UAL: Wimbledon College of Arts Show 2026 Industry Evening.
The Industry Evening is built for theatre, screen, and performance industry professionals to meet graduating designers, costume-makers, technical artists, and performers. Casting directors, theatre producers, costume houses, and screen production buyers all attend.
Who is showing
UAL's 2026 schedule lists Wimbledon's participating courses as:
- Acting and Performance
- Technical Arts for Theatre and Screen
- Costume for Theatre and Screen
- Theatre and Performance Design
The traditional Wimbledon BA Fine Art programmes (Painting, Sculpture, Print) are not listed in the same June Show as of the published 2026 schedule. Wimbledon Fine Art students typically appear on the UAL Showcase online and may run smaller in-studio open events. If you are specifically looking for Wimbledon Fine Art student work in 2026, contact the college directly (reception@wimbledon.arts.ac.uk) before assuming they are part of the June show.
What makes Wimbledon distinctive
Wimbledon has a long reputation as a theatre-design school. Its costume workshops, technical-arts facilities, and performance training feed directly into the industry. Major theatre houses (the National, the RSC, the Globe) and screen production companies recruit graduates straight out of the Wimbledon Show.
For visitors with no theatre or performance interest, the Wimbledon Show is a less obvious recommendation than Chelsea or Camberwell. If you do work in theatre, costume, or screen production, this is one of the most useful afternoons in the UK degree-show calendar.
Tips for visiting
- Industry Evening Wednesday 17 June is the busiest and most useful single window if you work in the industry.
- Costume rooms run on a tour schedule. Check the daily timetable when you arrive.
- Performance slots are short. Some pieces are only performed once during the run. Plan around them.
- Wimbledon town centre has plenty of food. Five minutes walk from the gates.
Are you a graduating artist showing at Wimbledon?
If you are graduating from a Wimbledon course, even one that sits adjacent to traditional fine art (set design, costume, technical arts), Etch can host a clean digital portfolio for your work. Free during the show and for thirty days after.
For pricing first-time set or costume work for sale, see the Etch Exhibition Playbook on pricing your work.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Wimbledon College of Arts Show 2026? 13 to 20 June 2026.
Is the Wimbledon Show free? Yes. Free admission, free Eventbrite RSVP for the Industry Evening.
Where is Wimbledon College of Arts? Merton Hall Road, London SW19 3QA. Seven minutes walk from Wimbledon station.
What courses show at Wimbledon in 2026? Acting and Performance, Technical Arts for Theatre and Screen, Costume for Theatre and Screen, and Theatre and Performance Design.
Where can I see Wimbledon Fine Art work in 2026? The 2026 June Show schedule is theatre and performance focused. For Wimbledon BA Fine Art students, watch UAL Showcase online or contact the college directly via reception@wimbledon.arts.ac.uk.
When is Industry Evening? Wednesday 17 June 2026, 6pm to 9pm. Free Eventbrite RSVP required.
Sources
Last updated 4 May 2026. Compiled by Etch from official UAL Wimbledon listings. If you spot something out of date, email hello@etchapp.art and we will correct it within 24 hours.