What's On

Our cultural programme includes exhibitions, tours, art fairs, talks, screenings, festivals and more.

The fountains in the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court are currently switched off.

Jenkin van Zyl: Enclosure

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

24 Sep - 29 Nov 2026

3 Evenings: Sunday

Ligia Lewis, Lynn Hershman Leeson, Precious Renee Tucker and dmstfctn.

Sun 18 Oct 2026

Skate at Somerset House with Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Now on sale. Skate at Somerset House with Virgin Atlantic Holidays returns this November.

11 Nov 2026–10 Jan 2027

The Courtauld Gallery

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

Historical Highlights Tour

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

Every Tue & Sat

There Are No Honest Poems About Dead Women: Jemma Desai

A new body of work by Somerset House Studios artist Jemma Desai, presented as an installation in G31.

30 Jul–1 Nov 2026

Future Artists Programme

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

Wednesday, fortnightly from Oct 2026 – April 2027

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair 2026

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair returns to Somerset House for its fourteenth edition.

15–18 Oct 2026

Flowing Upstream by Martin Wöllenstein - Performances

A large-scale multimedia installation by Martin Wöllenstein.

15–18 Oct 2026

1-54 2026 Talks and Events

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair is accompanied by special curated events and a rich public programme.

16–18 Oct 2026

The Future of African Art Collecting - Strauss & Co

How is the next generation reshaping the way African modernism and contemporary art are collected, understood and valued?

Fri 16 Oct 2026

Seyni Awa Camara: Magician of Our Earth – The Gallery of Everything & Bac’ART

A spotlight on artist Seyni Awa Camara.