Lightroom
12, Lewis Cubitt Square, London, England
Lightroom is one of London’s most modern and boundary-pushing art destinations. Located in Coal Drops Yard near King’s Cross Station, the exhibition space specializes in multimedia, artist-led exhibitions. Thanks to its larger-than-life scale and immersive audio and video capabilities, Lightroom invites visitors to step right inside the art, and has partnered with luminaries including David Hockney and Tom Hanks.
The basics
Conveniently located near King’s Cross—one of London’s major transit hubs and shopping destinations—Lightroom has become an essential stop for local and visiting culture lovers. Its temporary exhibitions and performances cover diverse subjects related to art, music, film, fashion, science, and more, while its immersive format helps make the future-minded shows accessible to visitors of all stripes.
To avoid disappointment, be sure to book tickets to Lightroom in advance of your visit online. It’s best to consult its calendar for more on its ever-changing event roster and check for periods of closure between shows.
Things to know before you go
Lightroom is fully accessible to wheelchair users and offers a calm space and ear protection for visitors of all ages.
Most shows at Lightroom last for around 50 minutes; it’s best to arrive a little early ahead of your start time.
There is an on-site café-bar for refreshments.
Children are welcome at Lightroom events, but strollers are not permitted in the main exhibition area.
There is no cloakroom at Lightroom; avoid bringing luggage or bulky items with you.
How to get there
Lightroom is located at 12 Lewis Cubitt Square, part of the Coal Drops Yard development. It is around 15 minutes on foot north from King’s Cross station, which is served by national and international mainline trains, numerous bus lines, as well as the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria tube lines.
When to get there
When its events are being held, Lightroom is typically open daily, from mid-morning until evening. It’s strongly recommended to book your tickets in advance online, as the art shows are popular and do sell out. Note that the venue can close for periods between shows.
What to do in Coal Drops Yard
Lightroom is one of many key attractions in and around the architecturally daring Coal Drops Yard development. In addition to its more than 100 shops, bars, and restaurants, the development also features a cinema (Everyman King’s Cross), markets and pop-ups, a music venue (Lafayette), a waterside nature reserve, canalfront walking trails, and more.
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