What's On

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

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

An exhibition by Somerset House Studios artist Sian Fan exploring magic, mysticism and worship.

Join us for our June Upgrade Yourself Monthly to explore poetry as a creative and professional practice with Forward Arts Foundation, a national charity that gives people confidence to create and communicate.

Join us for our July Upgrade Yourself Monthly to explore programming live events with intention and specificity with Somerset House Residents Dialled In - where grassroots energy meets global intent. Dialled In celebrate the depth and diversity of alternative South Asian music and culture through experiences and events.

A major exhibition showcasing the amazing art of M.C. Escher is coming to London for the very first time.

The central point for The Artists' Fair weekend celebrates the cross-disciplinary community at Somerset House Studios.

Somerset House Studios' annual artist-led market and accompanying programme, returns for a third year.

Montez Press Radio: Live Programme at Somerset House Studios for The Artists' Fair 2026.

This reading session brings together newly commissioned letters, written in response to the present moment.

Join artist and writer Tara Fatehi on an audio journey through The Artists’ Fair, as she weaves her way through the space, interacting with and observing the people, objects, materials and sounds that surround her.

Spaghetti Club will host a group of up to 20 kids (aged 7-10) to explore DIY zine-making during The Artists' Fair.

A frank and informative conversation confronting the practical realities of financially making it work as an artist.

A discussion led by Hannah Perry taking b-sides, a recent exhibition at Calcio in Bermondsey organised by Perry, as its point of departure.

A playful hosted meet-cute designed for sparking new connections.

Sharings from Aparna Surendra, Samra Mayanja and Danielle Wilde, shaped by a 6-month Writer's Residency.

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.

Laughterama, the UK's hottest comedy festival comes to the iconic Somerset House with five nights of astounding live comedy this summer.

Ross Noble, Bridget Christie, Kemah Bob, Tom Rosenthal, Elis James

Josh Widdicombe, Rosie Jones, Michael Odewale, Ivo Graham, John Robins

Dara Ó Briain, Nina Conti, Kiran Saggu, Michelle de Swarte, Chloe Petts

Sara Pascoe, John Kearns, Li Jin Hao, Sarah Keyworth, Jen Brister

Phil Wang, Fern Brady, Ania Magliano, Jamali Maddix, Kyla Cobbler

Tom Allen, Lou Sanders, Limahl Germain, Josh Pugh, Catherine Bohart

Nick Mohammed, Ed Gamble, Tim Key, Celya Ab, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Amy Gledhill

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

A newly commissioned film and installation by Somerset House Studios artist Jenkin van Zyl.

Somerset House Studios turns 10 with three nights of experiments in performance and technology.

Gazelle Twin, Lawrence Lek and more.

Team Rolfes, Gary Zhexi Zhang, Klara Kofen & Cameron Graham and more.

Ligia Lewis, Earshot (Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Caline Matar, Fabio Cervi, Renate Baumane, Hyeongji Yang) and more.