Browse through key FAQs with the quick links below:
When is Frieze London 2024?
Frieze London will take place in The Regent’s Park from 9-13 October 2024, with an invitation only Preview on Wednesday, 9 October.
What are fair opening and closing times?
Entry to the fair is date and time specific. You will only be allowed to enter on the specific date and time stated on your ticket or pass. If you have a combined ticket, please ensure you visit each fair according to the order listed on your ticket.
Wednesday Preview, 9 October: 11am - 7pm (invitation only)
Thursday Preview, 10 October:(Members and Invitation only preview 11am - 1pm): General admission tickets: 1pm - 5pm
Friday, 11 October: 11am - 7pm
Saturday, 12 October: 11am - 7pm
Sunday, 13 October: 11am - 6pm
Can I get a combined ticket for Frieze London and Frieze Masters?
A limited number of combined tickets for Frieze London and Frieze Masters are released every year. If you have a combined ticket, please ensure you visit each fair according to the order listed on your ticket.
I have a ticket enquiry, who shall I contact?
For any ticket related enquiries, please get in touch with us at frieze.seetickets.com/customerservice with your booking reference number for further assistance. Please note that ticketing queries can only be dealt with online via the form or through Seetickets customer support centre here.
How do I get to the fair?
Frieze London is located in the south of The Regent’s Park with the entrance off Park Square West. The postcode is NW1 4LL (Google map).
Tube: Frieze London is less than five minutes walk from Regent’s Park tube station. Baker Street and Great Portland Street tube stations are also close by.
Buses: 2, 13, 18, 27, 30, 74, 82, 88, 113, 139, 189, 205, 274, 453 & C2.
Bike: Bike racks are provided within the park. The nearest docking stations for Transport for London’s cycle hire scheme are located next the tennis courts in The Regent’s Park, towards Baker Street on Marylebone Road, next to Great Portland Street Underground station or on Albany street.
Car Parking: Public transport is very convenient for the fair and we recommend you use it where possible. There are a limited number of Pay and Display parking spaces in the park. Frieze London is outside the central London congestion charging zone. For further information about the boundaries of the zone and how it may affect your journey, please visit http://www.cclondon.com or call 0845 900 1234.
Coaches are not allowed into the park. The nearest drop-off point is Baker Street Station.
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Are there any discounts for groups?
There are no discounts available for group bookings.
Child policy
All children aged 2 and over need a valid admission ticket to enter the fair and must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Babes in arms are admitted free of charge.
What is the relationship between Frieze Masters and Frieze London?
Frieze London coincides with and is within walking distance of Frieze Masters in The Regent’s Park. Frieze London is one of the only fairs to focus only on contemporary art whilst Frieze Masters gives a unique view on the relationship between historical art and contemporary practice. Frieze Masters shows work made before the year 2000, whereas Frieze London presents work created mainly post-2000. Eva Langret is the Director of Frieze London and Nathan Clements-Gillespie is the Director for Frieze Masters.
What makes Frieze London different from other art fairs?
Frieze London is one of the few fairs to focus only on contemporary art and living artists. The fair’s exhibiting galleries represent some of the most exciting artists working today, from the emerging to the iconic; and a team of world-leading independent curators advise on feature sections, making possible performance-based work and ambitious presentations by emerging galleries. The fair focuses on living artists and innovative practice. Unlike most other fairs, Frieze takes place at the heart of its host city, forming part of London’s vibrant cultural fabric and international art scene.
How many people attend the fair and who are they?
Each year, we have over 60,000 visitors to Frieze Masters and Frieze London combined. These visitors include those with an interest in the art world, such as curators, artists, collectors, gallerists and critics, as well as the general public. Some visit as first-time collectors of art whilst others view the fair more as an exhibition, enjoying the experience as a cultural day out.
Who are the Frieze London architects?
A Studio Between have been appointed as the architectural partner for Frieze London 2024. A Studio Between are a London-based, multi-disciplinary studio working between Interiors & Architecture, Furniture & Design. With a focus on hospitality and people-focused spaces, A Studio Between are bringing a new attention to the public areas within the fair, to enliven and enrich the guest experience.
How are the galleries selected for the fair?
The selection is made by a Committee of gallerists who participate in the fair; the fair directors chair the meeting but do not vote.
Who is on the Frieze London selection committee?
The Frieze London 2024 Selection Committee is:
Stefan Benchoam, Proyectos Ultravioleta, Guatemala City
Pauline Daly, Sadie Coles HQ, London
Stephen Friedman, Stephen Friedman Gallery, London
Alexander Gray Associates, New York and Germantown, NY
Esther Schipper, Esther Schipper, Berlin
Piotr Drewko, Wschód, Warsaw
In addition to the Focus Selection Committee Members: Edouard Malingue (Edouard Malingue Gallery, Hong Kong) and Angelina Volk (Emalin, London), this year, we welcome Cedric Fauq (Chief Curator, CAPC musée d’art contemporain de Bordeaux) as curatorial advisor for Focus.
What are the sections in the Frieze London fair?
The fair includes commercial galleries of any age, representing an international programme of artists and sections: Editions, Focus, Smoke and Artist-to-Artist.
What is the Frieze Artist Award?
The Frieze Artist Award supported by Forma, provides a platform for an emerging artist to produce a new work which will premiere during Frieze London. Forma is a London-based arts organisation working with national and international artists to commission and produce contemporary art projects. The 2024 recipient of the Frieze Artist Award is Lawrence Lek.
What is Focus?
Focus is a section for galleries showing emerging artists, made up of solo and group stand proposals, specifically conceived for the fair. The section has a flexible fee and application structure taking into account the needs of emerging galleries. This year's section will include approximately 25 galleries selected by the Focus Committee.
What is Editions?
Launched in 2021, Editions is a dedicated section showcasing the world’s leading publishers of editioned works and multiples by today’s most renowned contemporary artists at an affordable price. Thursday & Friday Preview ticket holders receive a 10% discount on selected prints at Allied Editions booth at Frieze London (one purchase only). Weekend admission ticket holders receive 5% off.
What is Smoke?
This year’s new themed section Smoke is curated by Pablo José Ramirez (Curator, Hammer Museum, Los Angeles). The section explores the alchemic process between ceramics and diasporic and indigenous histories, bringing together international artists who use clay in expanded ways, to show how ceramics are one of the most impactful aesthetic traditions in contemporary art, transcending Western art history into the depths of pre-colonial times.
What is Frieze Sculpture?
Frieze Sculpture is a showcase of major outdoor works located in The Regent’s Park’s English Gardens at the south end of The Broadwalk, connecting Frieze London and Frieze Masters. Fatos Üstek, independent curator and writer, will curate this year’s display for the first time. Frieze Sculpture will open on 18 September and be on display until 27 October.
Does Frieze produce any publications to accompany the fairs?
Launched in 2015, Frieze Week magazine celebrates the richness of the fairs, as well as the simultaneous surge of cultural events that take place across the city. The magazine is available for free at Frieze London and Frieze Masters.
Accessibility
The fair is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility. Companions/carers tickets are available free of charge. After booking your ticket, please get in touch with us at frieze.seetickets.com/customerservice to arrange a free ticket for your carer. Visitors with less visible disabilities who wish to wear a Sunflower lanyard to indicate that they need a little more support from staff and other guests, can purchase these here. Alternatively, a small number of complimentary lanyards will be available at the ticket and VIP desks at the fair.
Are there any wheelchairs available at the fair?
There are a limited number of wheelchairs available at the fairs. If you need a wheelchair, please speak to a member of staff at the ticket enquiries desk or to a member of security, who will be able to assist you.
Are there any COVID-19 guidelines to follow to enter the fairs?
The UK Government has removed all COVID-19 guidelines within the UK and therefore no masks or proof of vaccination status or negative test results are required to enter the fair. As COVID-19 is still with us, we encourage visitors to take steps to reduce the risk of catching and spreading COVID-19 including optional steps such as wearing a face mask within the venue. Please note, Frieze reserves the right to modify these guidelines at any time.
Bag Size & Policy
We strongly request that you do not bring large bags to the fairs. Large bags or any large items bigger than 20cm x 20cm x 10cm are not permitted inside the fairs. Large bags can be left at the bag drop, situated outside of the fairs, space permitting. Use of the bag drop will incur a £5 charge per item and proceeds will be donated to Gallery Climate Coalition (GCC), Frieze’s chosen environmental charity.
Cloakroom Policy
Space for coats in the cloakroom is very limited, and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Coats can be checked free of charge, but we encourage a small £2 donation per item, with proceeds donated to Gallery Climate Coalition (GCC), Frieze’s chosen environmental charity. To avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend you bring minimal personal belongings to the fair. Umbrella's cannot be left at the cloakroom at either fair.
Where can I leave my bike at the fair?
All bikes, including fold-up bikes, must be locked at the designated bike racks positioned at the entrance of each fair. Unfortunately, we are unable to store any bikes (including fold-up bikes, electric scooters, etc) in the bag drops.
If I cannot travel to London is there any part of the fair that I can still enjoy?
Those who are unable to travel to the fairs, you can still experience them online on Frieze Viewing Room, which will open from 2-18 October. Additionally, frieze.com offers a selection of fair articles, videos and recordings. For updates on Frieze London and Frieze Masters 2024, follow @friezeofficial on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and sign up to the newsletter.