Somerset House unveils 2026-2027 program with environmental installations, George Clinton retrospective, and festivals.
Somerset House in London has unveiled its programming lineup for the 2026-2027 season, which includes ten significant events. Kicking off the season is Dana-Fiona Armour's installation, 'Serpentine Currents,' scheduled from 19 February to 26 April 2026. Following this, Collect 2026, a craft fair, will take place from 25 February to 1 March 2026. Masharu's 'The Museum of Edible Earth' is set for 18 March to 26 April 2026, while the Sony World Photography Awards 2026 exhibition will be held from 17 April to 4 May 2026. 'HOLY POP!' is slated for 21 May to 9 August 2026, and George Clinton's retrospective will run from 30 June to 20 September 2026. The Summer Series is planned for 16-26 July 2026, '9 Hours' in October 2026, and 'Abracadabra!' from 4 February to 18 April 2027. Additionally, the Upgrade Yourself Festival is scheduled for 12-13 June 2026.
Key facts
- Somerset House announces 2026-2027 programming season in London
- Dana-Fiona Armour's 'Serpentine Currents' installation runs 19 February - 26 April 2026
- George Clinton retrospective is his first European exhibition, 30 June - 20 September 2026
- Collect 2026 fair features over 400 contemporary craft and design artists
- Sony World Photography Awards 2026 exhibition includes work by Zed Nelson
- Somerset House Summer Series music festival occurs 16-26 July 2026
- Somerset House Studios celebrates 10th anniversary with '9 Hours' event in October 2026
- Programming follows institution's 25th anniversary in 2025
Entities
Artists
- Dana-Fiona Armour
- Masharu
- Zed Nelson
- Larry Achiampong
- George Clinton
- St. Vincent
- Adele
- Rosalía
- Simon Cartwright
- Victor Ribeiro
- Anne Tetzlaff
- Benedict Priddy
Institutions
- Somerset House
- Aesthetica Magazine
- Somerset House Studios
- Sony World Photography Awards
- Collect
- Aesthetica Art Prize
- Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court
- Terrace Rooms
- East Wing Galleries
- West Wing Galleries
- Embankment Galleries
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Brazil