What's On

Discover today’s designers and ideas that will change our world.

Sophia Al-Maria and Lydia Ourahmane’s Lancaster Place commission continues their collaborative exploration of the ‘grey areas’ of England’s narratives, focusing on the notion of the ‘right to remain’.

The Pits is a new installation by resident artists, Sophia Al-Maria and Lydia Ourahmane in G31, which sits in dialogue with their outdoor commission on Lancaster Place, 2125.

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

Bring your family and friends to Somerset House to explore its exciting history.

In this one hour experience, you'll take a walk through the varied and surprising history of Somerset House.

G31 is a project space dedicated to the work of Somerset House Studios and its residency programmes.

A collaborative artist development programme for creatives ages 19-25 to explore their potential in game making.

Join us for an exclusive screening of this documentary, followed by a Q&A with the director, Romina Osterling and Kiara Kulisic, founder of CHIQA.

Emerging Pathways will spotlight the future of design through the lens of education, access and representation. This event explores traditional and non-traditional routes into the design and cultural industries, with a focus on supporting the next generation of Black creatives.

This discussion brings together experts of different fields to explore the ways in which crafts, aesthetic considerations, and data visualisation intersect within the exhibition's themes.

Come and play a 'serious game' to find out how gaming mechanisms can be used to design public policies and services for tackling climate change.

John Darlington in Conversation with Helen Czerski, presented by World Monuments Fund & English Heritage.

In this talk, we speak to leading thinkers working at the cutting edge of the circular economy – asking ourselves how we can continue to meet the demands of fashion and design through groundbreaking science, new social and economic models and imaginative craft techniques.

The talk will shine a light on the Hong Kong pavilion, revealing how spatial experiences are used to create immersive volumes and verticality that evoke a sense of rescue and exploration, and exploring how the LDB audience have engaged with this interactive pavilion throughout the exhibition.

Join us for a panel exploring design without a designer – from shared community-based knowledge driving needs-based innovation to the role of collective intelligence in design and decision making.

This talk discusses how design – locally and globally – can be used to strengthen narratives that have been broken or undermined and to bring to the surface richer and more complete stories.

Come and play a 'serious game' to find out how gaming mechanisms can be used to design public policies and services for tackling climate change.

A powerful public artwork stampedes into Somerset House, as life-size puppet animals arrive as part of a bold climate action performance.

This event invites participants to share mate in a communal settingwhile engaging in a guided conversation about memory, tradition, and hospitality in Argentine Andean culture.

Join us for our July Upgrade Yourself Monthly as we go backstage into the fast-paced world of live events and production - where creativity meets logistics, and every second counts!

Beloved British hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks are back, and they’re ready to open the Summer Series in style.

Somerset House Summer Series with American Express returns this July for 11 nights of unmissable gigs in the iconic setting of our spectacular open-air courtyard. In celebration of Somerset House’s 25th birthday as the home of cultural innovators, this year’s festival promises to be one of the most exhilarating editions yet, with personal and powerful performances from some of the world’s most influential artists.

North London rising star Freya Ridings makes her Summer Series debut.

Prepare to be captivated by Jacob Banks, the Nigerian-born British singer songwriter known for his emotional depth and musical versatility.

Dance the weekend to a close with global superstar Parov Stelar’s unique fusion of jazz, swing, and electronic music.

BAFTA-nominated filmmaker and Somerset House Studios resident Akinola Davies Jr premieres his latest film rituals: union black, featuring a specially commissioned score performed live.

Acclaimed singer songwriter Joy Oladokun returns to the capital to make her Summer Series debut following a sold-out London show last year.

Experience the genre-bending magic of visionary musician St. Vincent in a spectacular open-air setting.

Scottish indie rockers The Snuts bring their irresistible energy to the Summer Series courtyard.

A UK exclusive performance from Australian folk-rock band The Paper Kites.

A Saturday night set from London’s very own FLO, the trio redefining modern R&B with their rich harmonies, 90s-inspired melodies, and undeniable star power.

An explosive performance to close the festival from groundbreaking British rap artist Giggs, plus special guests.

A thought-provoking exhibition exploring the impact of digital culture and technologies on the traditional definitions of beauty today.

The Spell or The Dream is a major new work by Turner Prize winner and Somerset House Studios artist Tai Shani.

A landmark exhibition celebrating Jennie Baptiste, a defining voice in British photography — capturing the sound, style, and spirit of Black British youth culture from the 1990s to today.

This autumn, Somerset House proudly presents Infinite Bodies, a groundbreaking exhibition celebrating the three-decade career of the visionary choreographer.