London-bound this week for business or a cooler change of scene? Make sure Mount Street in Mayfair is on your radar. Its summer festival kicks off mid-June, bringing art, food and style to the heart of the city.
The festival offers a curation of art exhibitions, cultural events, and alfresco dining – an invitation that is hard to resist for any art enthusiast.
The festivities begin with a three-day launch from 12 to 14 June, 2025.
It makes for the perfect time to explore London's premier luxury destination, with key events like the Royal College of Art Summer Exhibition and Wimbledon also taking place around the same time.
If you are yet to visit the Mount Street neighbourhood, it is one of the most famous streets in the world, where fashion and art meet.
Top art and culture highlights this summer
The summer art calendar is full of exciting moments. Mount Street has partnered with leading galleries and creatives for an incredible seasonal art programme.
Hamilton's Gallery will show a special exhibition by Isaac Mizrahi. It includes a screening of his famous fashion film, Unzipped.
Lindsey Ingram will host a fun felt art display by Lucy Sparrow. Her bright pieces will turn into a British fish and chip shop scene.
For art collectors, Phillips will hold a key modern and contemporary art auction.
Also, a charming flower stall by Burnt Fen Farm will appear outside Apparatus. It will offer fresh seasonal blooms from Norfolk, adding natural beauty to the street.
Summer fun at Mount Street
While art is central, Mount Street offers other top British summer experiences too, like alfresco dining.
Guests can enjoy special treats. Think soft-serve ice cream with custom macarons from Ladurée. Try unique matcha drinks by Tease, or fresh gelato from The Connaught.
Classic British customs also get a fresh twist. A special Afternoon Tea Trail invites guests on a special journey. Visit popular spots like The Connaught, Jean-Georges, Marchesi, and Ladurée.
A custom map by artist Sainte Maria will guide your way.
During Wimbledon week in July, The Audley Public House will show live matches. Here visitors can enjoy classic strawberries and cream, Pimm’s, and Wimbledon Martinis.
Evangeline Elsa is a Dubai-based journalist with 15 years of experience. She enjoys telling success stories and writing on lifestyle, arts, interiors, F&B, and Korean culture. A homebody at heart, she paints, sings, reads Substacks, and dotes on her rescue dog, Pepper.
