What's On

Somerset House brings The Museum of Edible Earth to London, for the first UK presentation of this acclaimed multi-sensory project by artist and researcher masharu.

On sale now. Somerset House Summer Series with American Express returns this July with eleven unforgettable nights of live music in Somerset House’s spectacular courtyard.

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

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

A sound installation by musician Laurel Halo and artist Hanne Lippard presented as part of Assembly 2026.

A major new courtyard installation by artist Dana-Fiona Armour. Blending sculpture, science, and responsive light technology.

A 6-month creative learning and artist development opportunity for aspiring young artists ages 18-25.

Morning event showcases the creative climate-focused work taking place within our resident community.

Join us for our special Earth Day weekend exploring urgent environmental questions through art, culture, and collective action.

The Sony World Photography Awards 2026 exhibition returns to Somerset House from 17 April - 4 May.

For this year’s Earth Day, Spring will be presenting their Scratch menu that aims to provide a delicious, nutritious meal using ingredients that are often overlooked, all for a fair and reasonable price.

We’re celebrating our incredible planet with a double exhibition special! Join us for a free evening of talks, workshops, and connecting, designed to help aspiring creatives aged 18–30 connect with peers and industry pros.

Come and explore our specially compiled Earth Day Reference Room—a space that brings together community voices, creative experiments and inspiring books and resources.

Join us as we explore together our memories of food, imagining them within the constraints of our local natural environments through discussion and mapping.

Join Jealous Print Studio for a free hands-on screen printing drop in workshop like no other

Come and join artist Dana-Fiona Amour for a special tour of Dana-Fiona Amour: Serpentine Currents.

Join Dr. masharu, founder of the Museum of Edible Earth as they guide you through a unique geophagy experience

Join Joel Meyerowitz live in conversation on 21 April at Logan Hall, London. The pioneer of colour and street photography icon will delve into his six-decade career and share his most memorable moments and insights.

A live, role-played court hearing (LARP) devised by n-Space fellows.

A conversation that explores how algorithmic systems enforce, speculate, and aestheticise power.

An ongoing series exploring art, technology, and governance.

A conversation that traces the lore, folklore, and mysticism of techno-religious formations.

A 30-minute live performance lecture by Sarah Friend.

Join us for our May Upgrade Yourself Monthly, for an exploration of DIY publishing and zine making with PageMasters, a sustainable print studio specialising in artist books, zines and prints.

London’s longest running art fair will celebrate its 41st year.

An exhibition celebrating the world of modern shrines — the objects and collections through which we honour heroes, celebrities, and cult icons.

French-Haitian powerhouse Naïka kicks off Summer Series with her intoxicating genre-blending sound.

Known for their lush, cinematic sound, Palace comes to Somerset House for the opening weekend.

San Diego sweet soul band, Thee Sacred Souls make their Somerset House debut this summer.

Experience the timeless anthems of Lightning Seeds, a ubiquitous presence on the festival circuit.

Beloved British indie rock band, The Cribs kick off week two with their raw spirit and love of pop melodies.

Agnes Obel brings her stunning, atmospheric soundscape to Somerset House Summer Series.

Promising a distinctive, creative sound, Black Country, New Road join the line up.

A defining figure in modern British jazz, Grammy-award winning saxophonist Venna brings a hotly anticipated headline show to Somerset House.

Combining traditional Punjabi folk with contemporary hip-hop, experience Raf-Saperra’s genre defying sound in a spectacular open-air setting.

One of the most iconic and influential American rock bands, The Flaming Lips hit the Summer Series stage.

Mercury Prize winner Benjamin Clementine returns to Summer Series, closing the weekend with style.

Turner Prize-winning, Somerset House Studios artist Tai Shani presents: The Spell or The Dream, now showing at Jupiter Artland.