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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.
All Events
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
31 Oct 2019 – 23 Feb 2020 | £14.00 / £11.00 concessions
A major exhibition exploring the non-stop nature of modern lives.
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
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
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
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.
13 Nov 2019 – 12 Jan 2020 | Adult tickets from £11.00
With Fortnum & Mason. Celebrating 20 years of ice skating at Somerset House.
07 Dec 2019 – 05 Jan 2020
Sign up for our festive family workshops taking place every day during the exhibition.
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.
Fri 03 Jan 2020 | Sessions from 20.00
Collective of London-based breakers, visual artists, DJs, producers and musicians who hold inclusive parties and events throughout London.
Thu 09 Jan 2020 | Sessions from 20.00
DJ Yoda is no typical club DJ – his interests lie in in finding fresh and unique ways to bring turntables out of the club and getting involved in bespoke collaborations.
Fri 10 Jan 2020 | Sessions from 20.00
DJs from Shoreditch's bangin' club night Night Dreams help us close the Skate Lates season in style, headlined by its host London-based DJ and promoter Oh Annie Oh.