Somerset House

The Home of Cultural Innovators: a unique space for entertainment and culture, home to London’s largest & most exciting creative community // @sh_studios_

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The fountains in the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court are currently switched off due to a large build taking place in the courtyard, they are due to return on Tues 2 Jun.

[Visit London @visitlondon]

Step inside a London exhibition dedicated to modern-day icons and obsessions ✨

Holy Pop! at @SomersetHouse explores the fascinating world of fandom — from celebrity devotion and communal mourning to the everyday objects we treasure most.

Featuring tributes to figures including Princess Diana, Prince, Britney Spears and even Dobby, the exhibition reveals how pop culture can inspire rituals, collections and emotional connection.

Across three immersive rooms, visitors will discover everything from personal shrines and memorabilia to unexpected artefacts — including a piece of Nina Simone’s chewing gum 👀

A thought-provoking look at celebrity culture, identity and the things we choose to hold sacred 💫

🗓️ Until 9 Aug 2026
🎟️ Free entry
📍 Holy Pop! at Somerset House
#LondonMakesItPossible #VisitLondon

[Mayor of London's Culture team @LDN_Culture]

Now open at @SomersetHouse✨

Holy Pop! is a vibrant exhibition exploring modern shrines — from pop culture icons to personal altars — and how devotion, fandom and memory shape our lives today.

Featuring everything from communal mourning to domestic shrines (and even Nina Simone’s chewing gum).

Free (pay what you can)

On until 9 August 2026 🖼️

https://t.co/IlzkgOEr6B

#London #Art #Exhibition #HolyPop

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The @somersethouse Summer Series is back for 2026 🎵✨ Returning this July to the iconic courtyard of Somerset House with a genre-spanning, era-defining lineup.

Expect special shows from The Flaming Lips, Black Country, New Road, The Cribs, Agnes Obel, Lightning Seeds, Raf-Saperra, Benjamin Clementine, Palace, Venna, Thee Sacred Souls and Naïka.

Since 2003, this flagship open-air series has brought global trailblazers to one of London’s most breathtaking cultural settings. Fancy live music under the summer sky? 🌆🎶

#LondonMakesItPossible #VisitLondon #SomersetHouse

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⏰ Reminder – applications are still open for Material Metamorphosis!

Don’t miss your chance to join Upgrade Yourself and @makerversity for a FREE workshop series on biomaterials, textiles, and regenerative design.

Apply by 21 Feb: https://t.co/wqOFk0rnM1

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Don’t miss out on a night of celebration on February 12! ✨

We're honouring the incredible achievements of the 5th cohort of the Black Business Residency with an evening filled with inspiring presentations, networking, great food, and music. 🎉

https://t.co/VV0EsgYa3L

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🌱 Must-see exhibition this winter at Somerset House! Bringing together artists, scientists, and activists, SOIL: The World at Our Feet explores the vital role of soil in our planet’s future. ⁠
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🔗 Tickets on sale now – https://t.co/W9yRfixGDx
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Step Inside, Think Outside.

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New workshop alert! Material Metamorphosis 🔋⚡

Upgrade Yourself and @makerversity are offering creatives aged 18-25 a chance to work with biomaterials and textiles, and to explore regenerative design, heritage and craft.

Apply now: https://t.co/wqOFk0rnM1

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NOW OPEN: SOIL – THE WORLD AT OUR FEET 🪴

Uniting visionary artists and thinkers from around the world to explore the remarkable power and potential of soil.

https://t.co/W9yRfixGDx

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Last chance: Making a rukus! 🚨

Explore the playful, radical and disruptive world of the rukus! federation, an art project and living archive exploring contemporary Black LGBTQ+ cultural and political history

Must end 19 Jan, FREE | Pay What You Can

https://t.co/bEVRs079bl

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Join us on 12 February for a night of celebration ✨

We’re looking back at the achievements of the 5th cohort of the Black Business Residency with an evening of presentations, networking, food and music 🎉

Click the link for FREE tickets! https://t.co/VV0EsgYa3L

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It's the final week of SKATE! And we're wrapping up the season in style. ⛸️

Join us for #SkateLates, enjoy gourmet dining at The Chalet, rink-side views and cocktails at the Skate Lounge

See you on the ice - final tickets: https://t.co/dxkRsXfQCh

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🌍 SOIL: The World at Our Feet opens 23 Jan

Alongside this landmark exhibition, our Public Programme brings together voices from the arts and environmentalism to explore soil’s profound impact on our lives.

Explore the full programme and book tickets: https://t.co/YJMm1k2cKL

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Deadline extended! Apply to the Future Artists Programme by 14 Jan🔋⚡⁠
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Aged 16-19? Join our 5-day workshop and explore connections between art, science, and nature and collaborate with like minded people at the home of cultural innovators. ⁠

Apply: https://t.co/jJNeabomaT

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⁠Happy New Year from Somerset House! 🎆

We had an absolute blast heralding in 2025 last night at our New Year’s Eve event - we've started off with a bang and can’t wait for you to see what else we’ve got in store for the year. Stay tuned!

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New Year’s Eve party you won’t want to miss! Ring in 2025 with us and The Bitten Peach.

Enjoy skating, cabaret, DJs and a panoramic view across the Thames of the Mayor of London’s iconic fireworks display: https://t.co/tppVjOQDVZ

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Listen to the podcast More Than a Space 🎧⁠

Hear from DJ Biggy C aka Calvin Dawkins who helped create space for Black music in the London’s predominantly white gay clubs.

https://t.co/mJG8eZNaqD

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The festive season isn't over yet!

Lace up those skates and enjoy SKATE at Somerset House, see Face to Face: 50 Encounters with Strangers by Es Devlin, visit making a rukus!⁠ our powerful exhibition diving into the Black British LGBTQIA+ community.

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Merry Christmas from all of us here at Somerset House! 🎄⁠

SKATE at Somerset House with @VirginAtlantic Holidays continues until 14 Jan.

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"Those practices of of fabulousness are actually not for you"

Listen to podcast More Than a Space now: https://t.co/bvs5UxMfkw

Scholar and DJ Madison Moore discusses his mission to reclaim techno for the black femme community and how fabulousness can offer both mask and armour