In which city did John Lennon first meet Yoko Ono?

John Lennon first met Yoko Ono in London. Their meeting took place at the Indica Gallery, a counterculture art space in Mason’s Yard, where Ono was preparing an exhibition of conceptual artworks in November 1966.

Lennon visited the gallery after being encouraged to attend by gallery figures connected with the Beatles’ artistic circle. He encountered Ono’s interactive pieces, including works involving hammering a nail and viewing a tiny “YES” through a magnifying glass. The encounter made a strong impression on him, and gallery owner John Dunbar introduced the two artists.

Accounts differ over the exact date—some sources give 7 November and others 9 November 1966—and some people associated with the gallery have disputed whether it was literally their first encounter. Those details do not change the city: the landmark meeting that began their relationship happened in London. Their personal and artistic partnership later produced music, films, performance art, and political activism.