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The Courtauld Gallery reopened its doors to the public in November 2021 following the most significant modernisation project in its history.
16 Jun - 25 Sep 2022
This summer, Somerset House presents Eternally Yours, a free exhibition exploring ideas around repair, care and healing.
FREE
29 Jul - 20 Nov 2022 | Daily 10.00 – 18.00
Curated by Taylor LeMelle and featuring Mani Kambo, Comuzi Lab (Yaa Addae and Saffi Mackenzie) and Tai Shani.
FREE
03-29 Aug 2022
Change-makers and community collectives share critical thoughts on representation, connection and disrupting the status quo at This Bright Land.
01-29 Aug 2022
Stunning sensory experiences for both mind and body from world-leading beauty and wellness brands.
01-29 Aug 2022
This Bright Land offers a rolling programme of free weekday activities throughout August.
FREE
01 - 29 Aug | 12.00-22.30 daily
A summer celebration of community and culture
Tue & Sat from 05 Jul 2022 | £5.00
In this one hour experience, you'll take a walk through the varied and surprising history of Somerset House.
Fri 19 Aug 2022 | 19.30-22.30
Performances, DJ sets and art from ESEA Sisters.
05, 12, 19 & 26 Aug 2022 | 19.30-22.30
Music and performance from community collectives takes centre stage. The perfect start to your Friday night.
06, 13, 20 & 27 Aug 2022 | 18.00-22.30
Bringing Ballroom culture to This Bright Land every Saturday night.
Sat 20 Aug | 18.00-22.30
Vogue Rites invites you to the Butterfly Mini Vogue Ball, a night honouring transformation and joy.
07, 14, 21 & 28 Aug 2022 | Pay What You Can
Guest-curated day-to-night parties of live art, performance and games as part of This Bright Land.
Sun 21 Aug | 12.00-22.30
Figs in Wigs, aficionados of deadpan dancing and pointless party games, land in our courtyard.
Mon 22 Aug 2022 | 18.00 - 20.00
Come behind the camera for this month’s Upgrade Yourself Live with Ashley Verse, renowned capturer of the UK music scene.
FREE
Thu 25 Aug 2022 | 18.30 - 20.00
Join knitwear designer Amy Goacher to learn how to breathe new life into your knitwear.
Fri 26 Aug 2022 | 19.30-22.30
Daytimers present a night of music and dance spotlighting the South Asian underground scene.
Sat 27 Aug | 17.00-22.30
An open-air vogue ball, honouring and paying tribute to Queer Icons past and present this August bank holiday.
Sun 28 Aug | 12.00-22.30
For the final party of the month, Newcastle-based choreographer Patrick Ziza evokes the style of Congolese Sapeurs.
Wed 31 Aug 2022 | 18.30 - 19.30
A talk on kintsugi, the traditional material urushi, and a demonstration of a pottery repair.
FREE