What's On

Our cultural programme includes exhibitions, tours, art fairs, talks, screenings, festivals and more.

The fountains in the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court are currently switched on daily from 10am–6pm.

Please note, the fountains will be switched off for the day on Thu 1 Oct.

The Courtauld Gallery

The Courtauld Gallery is home to one of the world’s great art collections, and is located in the North Wing of Somerset House.

There Are No Honest Poems About Dead Women: Jemma Desai

A new body of work by Somerset House Studios artist Jemma Desai, presented as an installation in G31.

30 Jul–1 Nov 2026

Fleurs de Villes DIANA in Support of The Diana Award

The world premiere of Fleurs de Villes DIANA in support of The Diana Award.

16 Sep–6 Oct 2026

Reviving Craft: Reflection of the Mind

Featuring more than 60 artists, a landmark exhibition that traces China’s living craft heritage, exploring objects of art and design as mirrors of the mind.

16–27 Sep 2026

Jenkin van Zyl: Enclosure

A newly commissioned film and installation by Somerset House Studios artist Jenkin van Zyl.

24 Sep - 29 Nov 2026

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair 2026

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair returns to Somerset House for its fourteenth edition.

15–18 Oct 2026

Enclosure: Jenkin van Zyl in conversation with Adam Alston

An in conversation between Jenkin van Zyl and Adam Alston exploring the themes and making of Van Zyl’s new exhibition Enclosure.

Thu 29 Oct 2026

Through Our Eyes: Sámi Art and Culture

Step into a completely different world this winter. Through Our Eyes is the very first group exhibition in the UK to celebrate the vibrant art and culture of the Sámi people.

6 Nov 2026–7 Feb 2027

WONDER: Why We Believe in Magic

Our major new exhibition explores why humans continually return to magic, wonder and belief to make sense of a world we can never fully explain.

4 Feb–18 Apr 2027

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