1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair 2025
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is returning to Somerset House for its thirteenth edition from 16–19 October 2025 (Press & VIP Preview on 16 October).
Early Bird tickets available now, save 20%
| Dates | 16–19 Oct 2025 |
| Times | Thu–Sat 10am–7pm Sun 10am–6pm |
| Space | East, West & South Wings |
| Price | £32/£18 concessions £100 VIP (Thursday only) |
Since its inception, 1-54 has established itself as a leading voice in the global discussion on contemporary African art and has been at the forefront of the African art market with annual editions across three continents.
For 1-54 London 2025, more than 50 new and returning exhibitors will showcase the work of over 100 established and emerging artists from Africa and its diaspora in a variety of media from painting, photography and sculpture, performance to mixed media, textile and ceramics. The Fair will be accompanied by special curated events, a rich VIP and Public programme. 1-54 will once again stage a monumental installation in the imposing backdrop of Somerset House's Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, providing an artist with the unprecedented opportunity to present a large-scale installation in a historic public setting during the fair.
Ticket Prices
Book before 12 Aug and save 20% by unlocking our Early Bird offer
Early Bird Standard £25.60
Early Bird Concession (Disabled, Job Seeker, Senior 60+, Student with ID) £14.40
Early Bird VIP Preview (Thursday only) £80
Full Price Standard £32
Full Price Concession Disabled, Job Seeker, Senior 60+, Student with ID) £18
Full Price VIP Preview (Thursday only) £100
Disabled Companion FREE
Child (12 and Under) FREE
1-54 Tours
Tour Bookings: Individuals (available on Fri, Sat and Sun)
Individual bookings are available as an add-on at £30 per person when you purchase a standard ticket.
Each tour follows a highlighted route through the fair, curated to spotlight key works, galleries, and themes.
Tour tickets can be added to your basket during the booking process, subject to availability.
Tour Group Bookings: (available on Fri, Sat and Sun)
£250 for a group of up to 10 people. A maximum of 5 additional participants can be added at £30 per person.
This does not include entry to the fair, tickets must be purchased separately.
For Tour Group bookings (10+), please contact the Visitor Experience team visitor@somersethouse.org.uk
Alternatively, please call our ticketing line on 0333 320 2836
Please note: These tours are intended for non-corporate groups, educational institutions, and independent organisations. Corporate bookings should contact us directly to arrange a tailored experience.
Partners
Header image: Souad Abdelrasoul, Fig Tree, 2022-2023, Acrylic on canvas, 315 x 185 cm. Courtesy of Gallery Misr