PAD London 2026 opens in Berkeley Square today, Tuesday 13 October, with the invitation and paid Collectors Preview from 11:00 to 20:00, followed by a VIP Opening on 14 October and public days from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 October. The Mayfair fair brings together leading dealers in historical and contemporary design, decorative arts and modern art in a marquee in the centre of the square, The WP Times reports.
Adult tickets cost £30 and student tickets £15, while the Collectors Preview is priced at £100 and the VIP Opening at £75. PAD runs during Frieze week, so Mayfair will be busy all week with collectors, galleries and late openings.
PAD London 2026 dates and opening hours
| Day | Session | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 13 October | Collectors Preview | 11:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday 14 October | VIP Opening | 11:00–20:00 |
| Thursday 15 October | Public | 11:00–19:00 |
| Friday 16 October | Public | 11:00–19:00 |
| Saturday 17 October | Public | 11:00–19:00 |
| Sunday 18 October | Public, last day | 11:00–18:00 |
How much are PAD London tickets?
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Collectors Preview (13 October) | £100 |
| VIP Opening (14 October) | £75 |
| Adult, public days | £30 |
| Student | £15 |
| Cloakroom, coats and small bags | £2 |
| Cloakroom, suitcases and large backpacks | £5 |
Tickets are sold online through the PAD website; buying in advance is recommended for Saturday, traditionally the busiest day.
What is PAD London?
PAD, originally the Pavilion of Art and Design, was founded in Paris and has been held in Berkeley Square since 2007. It is smaller and more intimate than Frieze, focusing on collectible design: 20th-century furniture, contemporary studio pieces, lighting, ceramics, jewellery, tribal and decorative arts, alongside modern paintings and sculpture. Many pieces are museum quality and priced accordingly, but browsing is the main draw for most visitors, and the stands are styled like rooms rather than white-cube booths.
What to look out for
- Mid-century French and Scandinavian furniture from leading Paris and London dealers;
- contemporary collectible design, including limited-edition lighting and furniture;
- ceramics and glass, from historic pieces to contemporary studio work;
- high jewellery and objets d'art;
- modern and post-war art shown in domestic settings.
PAD and Frieze week in Mayfair
| Event | Where | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Street Arts Festival | Mount Street | 12–17 October |
| PAD London | Berkeley Square | 13–18 October |
| Frieze London and Frieze Masters | Regent's Park | 14–18 October |
| Affordable Art Fair | Battersea Park | 14–18 October |
How to get there
Green Park station (Victoria, Piccadilly and Jubilee lines) is a five-minute walk via Berkeley Street. From Pimlico, the Victoria line reaches Green Park in two stops. Bond Street (Central, Jubilee and Elizabeth lines) is around eight minutes away. Buses along Piccadilly, including the 9, 14, 19 and 38, stop near Berkeley Street.
Frequently asked questions
When does PAD London open to the public?
Thursday 15 October 2026, at 11:00.
How much is a ticket to PAD London?
£30 for adults and £15 for students on public days.
Where is PAD London held?
In a marquee in Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London W1J 6EN.
What time does PAD close on Sunday?
18:00 on Sunday 18 October.
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Materials used: PAD London: official dates and opening hours, PAD London: ticketing. Checked on 13 October 2026.
