Open-air, affordable gatherings at the heart of the capital this summer.
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A day packed with showcases, workshops, cyphers, live DJs and a big outdoor party
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Announcement of new commissions from Christine Sun Kim and Rashaad Newsome.
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London’s leading festival of experimental games, Now Play This, returns to Somerset House for April 2023
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A series of free live events, workshops and performances at Somerset House throughout August
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A world building workshop from cultural producer, researcher, and founder of curatorial platform A—Z, Anne Duffau.
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Somerset House celebrates the 50th anniversary of Earth Day
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An evening of druidic festivites from artist Bedwyr Williams
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A free exhibition of new and selected works from one of South Africa’s most prominent contemporary artists, Mary Sibande
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Inspire yourself and your families with these free hands on workshops
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Our pioneering Creative Careers Academy offers paid work placements to people aged 18-25.
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A new photography exhibition exploring identity and immigration in modern Britain, featuring stills and moving image
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This October, Somerset House and 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair are proud to present new and rarely seen works from internationally renowned South African artist Athi-Patra Ruga
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Granting you exclusive access to trailblazing creatives and industry experts via talks, workshops, and mentoring sessions.
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An interactive installation exploring birth, death and the journey in between by artist duo YARA + DAVINA
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A series of free and affordable events and activities running throughout the summer holidays with community and family at its heart.
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If you’d prefer to take your first steps on the ice in a more relaxed setting, we’re offering reduced capacity Skate sessions on selected weekday mornings across the season.
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Femi Koleoso (Ezra Collective, Gorillaz) takes Situation Dance, his musical love letter to London, to the courtyard at Somerset House.
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Exhibitions, public programmes and events to come this spring/summer
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