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Marking 100 years of The Three Dancers—Picasso’s 1925 masterpiece of conflict, desire, and motion—this exhibition transforms the gallery into a stage.
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View 45+ works—paintings, sculptures, textiles, and rare pieces from European collections—some never seen in the UK, staged in a theatrical setting.
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See how performers inspired Picasso to shape a mythic artistic persona, blending roleplay, spectacle, and the idea of identity as performance.
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Staged by artist-filmmaker Wu Tsang and writer-curator Enrique Fuenteblanca in the George Economou Gallery. Supported by the Huo Family Foundation.
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After your visit, explore Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall, sculpture galleries, and the Blavatnik viewing level with stunning views across the Thames.
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- Entry tickets to the Tate Modern
- Access to the Theatre Picasso exhibition (from 17 September 2025 to 12 April 2026)
- Entry to other paid exhibitions at the Tate Modern
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Step into Theatre Picasso at Tate Modern and uncover a lesser-known side of Picasso—his fascination with theatre, movement, and transformation. Marking the 100th anniversary of The Three Dancers, this immersive exhibition is staged by contemporary artist Wu Tsang and curator Enrique Fuenteblanca. Over 45 works—including paintings, sculptures, textiles, and rarely seen pieces from European collections—are presented in a theatrical setting supported by the Huo Family Foundation.
Getting started
Arrive at Tate Modern and show your ticket at the main entrance. Theatre Picasso is located in the George Economou Gallery—follow signs for special exhibitions. Bag checks may be in place, and you may be asked to present ID for ticket verification.
What to expect
Theatre Picasso Exhibition
Designed like a stage set, this exhibition reveals how Picasso turned to theatrical figures—dancers, clowns, bullfighters—to construct a public persona that blended myth, performance, and artistic invention. It offers fresh insight into how he blurred the line between life and art through the idea of ‘performativity’—how identity can be shaped through action.
Features:
- Ballets Russes costumes and set designs: Original stage elements Picasso created for Diaghilev’s iconic company, where cubist forms met choreographed movement.
- The Three Dancers (1925): See this intense, emotionally charged painting in a centenary setting that deepens its theatrical roots.
- Rarely seen works from across Europe: Paintings, sculptures, and works on paper borrowed from leading European collections, many shown in the UK for the first time.
- Themes of identity and performance: Explore how Picasso's artistic identity was crafted through roleplay, spectacle, and self-staging.
- A fully immersive design: The exhibition space itself is transformed into a theatrical environment to heighten your experience.
What to bring
- Have your entry tickets ready for a seamless experience.
What’s not allowed
- Bags and items larger than 55cm x 40cm x 20cm, potentially dangerous objects, electric skateboards, scooters, and folding bikes are not allowed on this experience.
Accessibility
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional information
- Please note: The Theatre Picasso exhibition takes place in the George Economou Gallery at the Tate Modern.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket redemption point
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Show your ticket at Tate Modern.
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Address: Bankside, London SE1 9TG, United Kingdom.
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