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31 Oct 2019 – 23 Feb 2020|£14.00 / £11.00 concessions
A major exhibition exploring the non-stop nature of modern lives.
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03 Oct 2019 – 05 Jan 2020
An exhibition of new and celebrated works from one of South Africa’s most prominent contemporary artists, Mary Sibande.
FREE
13 Nov 2019 – 12 Jan 2020
Visitors to Skate this year can experience a hyperreal floating ice sculpture in the courtyard around London’s most beautiful ice rink.
FREE
06 Sep 2019 - 12 Jan 2020
Bonds is the title of the first season of Gallery 31 featuring Laura Grace Ford, Anna Mikkola, Imran Perretta, Hannah Perry, Nick Ryan and Flora Yin-Wong.
FREE
13 Nov 2019 – 12 Jan 2020 | Daily at 19.45
This year, visitors to Skate will experience a new spectacular artwork on our stunning ice rink from Somerset House Studios resident artist Gaika.
FREE
13 Nov 2019 – 12 Jan 2020 | Adult tickets from £11.00
With Fortnum & Mason. Celebrating 20 years of ice skating at Somerset House.
Fri 06 Dec 2019 | Sessions from 20.00
South London based DJ Hannah Faith was inspired to embark on a carrer in music by her father who avidly collected records and played a range of 70s funk and jazz at the home.
31 Oct 2019 – 23 Feb 2020 | £14.00 / £11.00 concessions
A major exhibition exploring the non-stop nature of modern lives.
07 Dec 2019 – 05 Jan 2020 | Full Price £9.00 / Under 12s £7.00 / Under 3s Free
The Museum of Architecture brings its hugely popular Gingerbread City exhibition to Somerset House.
07 - 08 Dec 2019 | 23.00 - 08.00 (Last entry 07.00)
For the first time in Skate's 20 year history at Somerset House, London is invited to Skate into the wee hours of the morning as our glorious ice rink stays open all night long.
07 Dec 2019 – 05 Jan 2020
Sign up for our festive family workshops taking place every day during the exhibition.
First Saturday of each month | 13.15 & 15.15
From The Duchess to X-Men, find out more about film locations at Somerset House. Visit places that have been turned into sinister Victorian backstreets & a grand palace.
FREE
Select Mondays | 13.00 - 13.30
In association with 24/7, exhibiting artists speak of the life cycle of their work and workflow in the gallery on the week of the full moon.
Every Tuesday | 12.45 & 14.15
Once the home of three Catholic queens. Join us for a free guided tour exploring the history of the site before the current building existed.
FREE
Tue 10 Dec 2019 | 18.45 - 20.30
The second event in this series is a talk by multidisciplinary artist Victoria Sin, in conversation with curator Taylor Le Melle.
Wed 11 Dec 2019 | Sessions from 20.00
As part of a three-night Skates Lates takeover, Rockers LDN bring Caya Sound and Miael ‘Bigs’ Mcgeachy (Rockers LDN) to the decks.
Thu 12 Dec 2019 | Sessions from 20.00
Rockers LDN bring you Jamie Rodigan and psychedelic soul songstress Greentea Selecta behind the decks.
Every Thursday & Saturday
We offer free guided tours every Thursday and Saturday.
FREE
Fri 13 Dec 2019 | Sessions from 20.00
Rockers LDN bring you Becca D and Shotz (The Selector's Choice) behind the decks.
3rd Sat of each month | 13.15 & 15.15
Discover how we’ve transformed the New Wing of our building into a working space for creatives in the heart of the city by joining one of two Somerset House Studios tours.
FREE
Tue 31 Dec 2019 | 20.00 – 02.00
Party your way into 2020 as Somerset House teams up with House Gospel Choir to throw the ultimate New Year’s Eve party.