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East Wing X Collection: Material MattersEast Wing X Collection: Material MattersContemporary works in a variety of media by established and emerging artists including Caroline Achaintre, Rosalind Davis, Damien Hirst, Kristy Howe and Tim Noble.26th May 2013Saturday 27th July 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: eventFree EventOngoing
East Wing X Collection: Material Mattersevent > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Modern and Contemporary Art | PRICING Free
DATES 20th January 2012 to 27th July 2013
Contemporary works in a variety of media by established and emerging artists including Caroline Achaintre, Rosalind Davis, Damien Hirst, Kristy Howe and Tim No... More about this event
Somerset House FountainsSomerset House FountainsThe Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court at Somerset House is always a favourite with kids. These jets of water are especially popular when they provide a welcome cooling splash amid the scorching summer sun. The jets are timed to go spurt upwards in a sequenced pattern to make a stunning and visually mesmerising display. And, when evening falls, the wat1st June 2013Monday 30th September 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: event
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Somerset House Fountainsevent > Kids Events
DATES 1st June to 30th September 2013
The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court at Somerset House is always a favourite with kids. These jets of water are especially popular when they provide a welcome co... More about this event
London Jewellery WeekLondon Jewellery Week There can be precious few people who aren't partial to a sparkling piece of jewellery and London Jewellery Week will provide Londoners with the chance to celebrate the city's unique heritage for high quality jewellery design. Whether you're looking for the latest and most glamorous piece to add to your collection or you're a novice buyer, despera7th June 2013Sunday 16th June 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: event
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London Jewellery Weekevent > Exhibitions
PRICING Various
DATES 7th to 16th June 2013
There can be precious few people who aren't partial to a sparkling piece of jewellery and London Jewellery Week will provide Londoners with the chance to cel... More about this event
The Jewellery Show LondonThe Jewellery Show LondonContemporary jewellery and watches by established and influential designers and brands.11th June 2013Wednesday 12th June 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: eventOn Soon
The Jewellery Show Londonevent > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Decorative Arts
PRICING Free, online registration required
DATES Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th June 2013 - 10am-6pm
Contemporary jewellery and watches by established and influential designers and brands.
TreasureTreasureReturning for its sixth year, Treasure will be the largest event at this year's London Jewellery Week. Showcasing designs from over 150 jewellers, there will be an assortment of contemporary pieces that display innovative design and cutting-edge technology. With designers from across the UK and around the world displaying their work, it will create13th June 2013Sunday 16th June 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: event
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Treasureevent > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Fashion
PRICING Tbc
DATES 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th Jun 2013
Returning for its sixth year, Treasure will be the largest event at this year's London Jewellery Week. Showcasing designs from over 150 jewellers, there will b... More about this event
Collecting Gauguin: Samuel Courtauld in the '20sCollecting Gauguin: Samuel Courtauld in the '20sThe Courtauld Gallery's summer showcase for 2013 delves into the works of Post-Impressionist master Paul Gauguin, widely celebrated as one of the most important artists of the 19th century. This exhibition was assembled by the pioneering collector Samuel Courtauld (1876-1947) and includes major paintings and works on paper as well as one of only tw20th June 2013Sunday 8th September 2013
Where:
Courtauld Institute Gallery,
Courtauld Institute of Art
Somerset House
WC2R 0RN
Category: event
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Collecting Gauguin: Samuel Courtauld in the '20sevent > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions
DATES 20th June to 8th September 2013
VENUE Courtauld Institute Gallery
The Courtauld Gallery's summer showcase for 2013 delves into the works of Post-Impressionist master Paul Gauguin, widely celebrated as one of the most importan... More about this event
Alex ClareAlex ClareFormer chef turned singer/songwriter Alex Clare was working as an estate agent when his music career officially took off - he was showing some buyers around a house when he discovered Microsoft wanted to use his song 'Too Close' as the soundtrack for an advert for its latest version of Internet Explorer. His star continues to rise when, on Thursday11th July 2013Thursday 11th July 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Pop
DATES Thursday 11th July 2013
Former chef turned singer/songwriter Alex Clare was working as an estate agent when his music career officially took off - he was showing some buyers around a ... More about this event
Somerset House Summer SeriesSomerset House Summer SeriesLianne La Havas, Of Monsters and Men, Goldfrapp, and Basement Jaxx are just some of the live acts dropping into the central courtyard of Somerset House for this year's Summer Series. It's an idyllic, intimate, calming, escapist location for a concert on a summer's evening and as a breeze drifts in off the Thames you'll forget the city bustle outsid11th July 2013Sunday 21st July 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event > Concerts > Festivals & seasons
DATES 11th to 21st July 2013
Lianne La Havas, Of Monsters and Men, Goldfrapp, and Basement Jaxx are just some of the live acts dropping into the central courtyard of Somerset House for thi... More about this event
Band of HorsesBand of HorsesThe five members of Band of Horses have given their sweeping style of Southern rock a grittier, more rock n roll feel since their 2010's Grammy-nominated album Infinite Arms. And on Friday 12th July Londoners can see the South Carolina-based band play live when they bring their country-tinged rock to Somerset House for the Summer Series, before s12th July 2013Friday 12th July 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Rock
DATES Friday 12th July 2013
The five members of Band of Horses have given their sweeping style of Southern rock a grittier, more rock n roll feel since their 2010's Grammy-nominated album... More about this event
Lianne La HavasLianne La HavasThe soulful voice of Lianne La Havas has gradually been acquiring more and more fans. From being invited to "hang out and play guitar" with Prince at his Paisley Park home in Minneapolis, flown to Milan by Tom Ford to perform at the launch party for his Noir fragrance and graced by a surprise appearance from Stevie Wonder at one of her gigs, the Lo13th July 2013Saturday 13th July 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Retro Pop
DATES Saturday 13th July 2013
The soulful voice of Lianne La Havas has gradually been acquiring more and more fans. From being invited to "hang out and play guitar" with Prince at his Paisl... More about this event
Richard HawleyRichard HawleyThe singer and guitarist Richard Hawley performs at Somerset House as part of their outdoor Summer Series concerts this July. Sheffield through and through, Hawley ("the country's most accomplished songwriter" - The Telegraph) is the consummate collaborator, having left his mark on the Britpop era with both Longpigs and Pulp, and worked alongside t14th July 2013Sunday 14th July 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Retro Pop
DATES Sunday 14th July 2013
The singer and guitarist Richard Hawley performs at Somerset House as part of their outdoor Summer Series concerts this July. Sheffield through and through, Ha... More about this event
First Aid KitFirst Aid KitThe soothing harmonies of Johanna and Klara Soderberg, the Swedish siblings who are First Aid Kit, will be this summer at Somerset House when the pair bring their Scandi-country music to the picturesque courtyard. They first came to prominence with their 2008 YouTube cover of 'Tiger Mountain Peasant Song' by Fleet Foxes which has had over 3.5 milli15th July 2013Monday 15th July 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Easy Listening
DATES Monday 15th July 2013
The soothing harmonies of Johanna and Klara Soderberg, the Swedish siblings who are First Aid Kit, will be this summer at Somerset House when the pair bring th... More about this event
Of Monsters And MenOf Monsters And MenIndie folk-rock band Of Monsters and Men are an Icelandic six-piece who are gradually captivating audiences around the world. Comparative to British band Mumford and Sons, the sextet sing in English and have reaped success from their debut album 'My Head is an Animal'. In fact, Britain lagged behind when it came to appreciating the simple guitar pl16th July 2013Tuesday 16th July 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event > Concerts > Jazz, Blues, Country and Folk - Folk
DATES Tuesday 16th July 2013
Indie folk-rock band Of Monsters and Men are an Icelandic six-piece who are gradually captivating audiences around the world. Comparative to British band Mumfo... More about this event
Tom OdellTom OdellFresh from selling out his debut UK tour the Brit Awards Critics' Choice winner, Tom Odell, is one of the musicians who will play a live open-air concert in the courtyard of Somerset House as part of their hugely popular Summer Series concerts. The 22-year old from Chichester, the first male winner of the Brits' Critics' Choice award (joining past 17th July 2013Wednesday 17th July 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Pop
DATES Wednesday 17th July 2013
Fresh from selling out his debut UK tour the Brit Awards Critics' Choice winner, Tom Odell, is one of the musicians who will play a live open-air concert in th... More about this event
Jessie WareJessie WareSouth Londoner Jessie Ware supported Paloma Faith at last year's Somerset House Summer Series, the popular music festival which takes place in the neo-classical courtyard of Somerset House, but this July she takes centre stage with her own show. The Oban-born, London-based singer-songwriter has seen huge success with her music which mixes electropo18th July 2013Thursday 18th July 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Electronica
DATES Thursday 18th July 2013
South Londoner Jessie Ware supported Paloma Faith at last year's Somerset House Summer Series, the popular music festival which takes place in the neo-classica... More about this event
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic ZerosEdward Sharpe & the Magnetic ZerosEdward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, led by singer and frontman Alex Ebert, take to the stage at the Somerset House Summer Series on Friday 19th July 2013, filling the night sky with a mix of traditional folk and R&B infused country music. The band is made up ten, sometimes 12, musicians - eight of whom are still around from the first album, Up Fr19th July 2013Friday 19th July 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Easy Listening
DATES Friday 19th July 2013
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, led by singer and frontman Alex Ebert, take to the stage at the Somerset House Summer Series on Friday 19th July 2013, fi... More about this event
Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic ZerosEdward Sharpe And The Magnetic ZerosThe singer and his band from Los Angeles, California, performs a combination of indie-rock, alternative rock and folk.19th July 2013Friday 19th July 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: event
GoldfrappGoldfrappElectronic pop duo Goldfrapp are back! Alison Goldfrapp and synth man Will Gregory return with their long-awaited sixth studio album (due out late summer) and are headlining this Somerset House Summer Series gig in July. They've been on the music scene for over a decade, their 2000 debut album, Felt Mountain, was followed by a change of direction w20th July 2013Saturday 20th July 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Pop
DATES Saturday 20th July 2013
Electronic pop duo Goldfrapp are back! Alison Goldfrapp and synth man Will Gregory return with their long-awaited sixth studio album (due out late summer) and ... More about this event
Basement JaxxBasement JaxxSeasoned Brixton dance music duo Basement Jaxx will bring the Summer Series outdoor music festival at Somerset House to a rousing finish when play the final concert of the series on Sunday 21st July. Stalwarts of the dance music scene, Felix Buxton and Simon Ratcliffe have been bringing thumping house tunes with signature guest vocals to the dance 21st July 2013Sunday 21st July 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Dance
DATES Sunday 21st July 2013
Seasoned Brixton dance music duo Basement Jaxx will bring the Summer Series outdoor music festival at Somerset House to a rousing finish when play the final co... More about this event
Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset HouseFilm4 Summer Screen at Somerset HousePossibly the most famous of all the open air film events to take place in London, Summer Screen returns to Somerset House in association with Film4 to bring cinema lovers a truly eclectic mix of movies. Each night DJs lay in the courtyard before the film is shown on a state-of-the-art screen with full surround sound. Beside the Screen talks also pr15th August 2013Monday 26th August 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event > Film Events > Film festivals & seasons
PRICING Tbc
DATES 15th to 26th August 2013
Possibly the most famous of all the open air film events to take place in London, Summer Screen returns to Somerset House in association with Film4 to bring ci... More about this event
London Fashion Week ExhibitionLondon Fashion Week ExhibitionRunning concurrently to the main event, the London Fashion Week Exhibition is open to all UK and international media and buyers. The exhibition houses work from more than 100 designers and offers a presentation of London's ready-to-wear and accessories brands. The stands include: The Estethica stand which highlights the best in fair-trade and ethic13th September 2013Tuesday 17th September 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: eventevent > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Fashion
DATES 13th to 17th Sep 2013
Running concurrently to the main event, the London Fashion Week Exhibition is open to all UK and international media and buyers. The exhibition houses work fro... More about this event
London Fashion WeekLondon Fashion WeekFor the second time of the year, London Fashion Week injects a burst of style into Somerset House; the iconic building with its famous courtyard is a magical setting for this high profile fashion industry event. Inviting 200 of the industry's most creative designers and businesses, in the UK and internationally, the week includes catwalk shows, exh13th September 2013Friday 20th September 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event > Shopping
DATES 13th to 20th September 2013
For the second time of the year, London Fashion Week injects a burst of style into Somerset House; the iconic building with its famous courtyard is a magical s... More about this event
London Fashion WeekendLondon Fashion Weekend Along with the main London Fashion Week event, the open-to-all London Fashion Weekend is returning to Somerset House this September. This fashion-focused weekend is an opportunity for everyone to get access to the latest designer trends - even if they don't have a stylist's little black book. The frenzied London Fashion Week is all about work 19th September 2013Sunday 22nd September 2013
Where:
Somerset House,
Strand
WC2R 1LA
Category: event
event > Shopping > Shopping Events - Fashion Shows
PRICING TBC
DATES 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd Sep 2013
Along with the main London Fashion Week event, the open-to-all London Fashion Weekend is returning to Somerset House this September. This fashion-focused ... More about this event
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What's On Today Near Somerset House  Becoming Picasso: Paris 1901 Exhibitions | Until 26th May 2013 The year is 1901 and the 19-year-old Pablo Picasso is a relatively unknown artist outside Barcelona. All this was about ...More East Wing X Collection: Material Matters Exhibitions | Until 27th July 2013 Contemporary works in a variety of media by established and emerging artists including Caroline Achaintre, Rosalind Davis, Damien Hirst, Kristy ...More  The Lion King Theatre | Until 5th January 2014 The Lyceum Theatre 3 minutes walk from Somerset House The Lion King tells the story of Simba - the epic adventure of his battles, his friendships, his dreams and ...More Untold Stories Theatre | Until 15th June 2013 Duchess Theatre 3 minutes walk from Somerset House Alan Bennett's critically acclaimed Untold Stories transfers to the Duchess Theatre this March. The double bill features two autobiographical recollections ...More  Let It Be Theatre | Until 5th October 2013 Savoy Theatre 3 minutes walk from Somerset House Over 50 years after the release of the super-group's first single, Love Me Do, the hit songs of the Fab ...More  Top Hat Theatre | Until 20th April 2014 Aldwych Theatre 4 minutes walk from Somerset House Based on the 1935 movie starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Top Hat is a comedy dance musical full of ...More Electronicsessions Clubbing and Nightlife | On 26th May 2013 Temple Pier 4 minutes walk from Somerset House Finnebassen, J'Adele, Robin Thurston, Jack Sumpter, Joe Varni, Tribe, Ross Halfhead, Sam James and Jack Plows spin house and electro....More  Poster Art 150: London Underground's Greatest Designs Exhibitions | Until 1st October 2013 London Transport Museum 4 minutes walk from Somerset House The London Underground is not only famous for its ingenious concept and operation but also the artwork that features ...More  Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Theatre | Until 30th November 2013 Theatre Royal Drury Lane 4 minutes walk from Somerset House NOTE: The show is now set to begin on Wednesday 22nd May 2013 (instead of Friday 17th May), the cancelled ...More  Great Expectations Theatre | Until 1st June 2013 Vaudeville Theatre 5 minutes walk from Somerset House As a boy, orphan Pip has a disturbing encounter with escaped convict Magwitch in the marshes close to the home ...More London 2013 The AnnualThe best London events, openings, anniversaries & experiences for 2013, from LondonTown.com Book £10 Tablet FREE 
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