Tuesday 3 December 2019

Somerset House - All-nighter this weekend: ice skate, see art, Fortnum's prizes! ☾✩☾✩☾

Skate at Somerset House with Fortnum & Mason 2019. Photo: Matthew Kaltenborn.

Join us for a night of 24/7 culture you'll never forget

Night owls, insomniacs and adventure-seekers are invited on a journey into the depths of night this Saturday, as we keep London’s most beautiful ice rink and our major winter exhibition 24/7 open all night long.

Celebrate the thrill of the night as you ice skate to a 24/7-inspired playlist (cue the Lionel Richie), explore the exhibition, and enjoy treats at Fortnum’s Lodge and the rink-side Skate Lounge, home to the Baileys Treat Bar.

SAT 07 - SUN 08 DEC 2019
23.00 - 08.00
(LAST ICE-SKATING SESSION: 07.00)


On the night, a few lucky skater will receive Golden Tickets in their shoes post-skating, with prizes including Fortnum's Lodge dining vouchers, Fortnum’s Christmas Arcade gifts and lunch for two at ME Hotel's Radio Rooftop.

You’ll need to book a slot for ice-skating (23.00, 00.00 and 01.00 sessions are already sold out), but you can visit 24/7 at any point in the night.

ICE-SKATING SLOT + EXHIBITION ENTRY: £8.00
PLUS ONE-OFF £2.95 TRANSACTION FEE

Tekja, Awake, 2019 at 24/7
Tatsuo Miyajima, Life Palace (tea room) at 24/7

And now back to our regularly scheduled programming

Skate at Somerset House with Fortnum & Mason 2018. Photo: Luke Dyson.

If midnight skating isn't your jam, our regular sessions of Skate run until 12 January 2020. There is still good availability in the mornings during the week and in January.

Sessions until Christmas are heavily sold, with allocation on weekends almost entirely exhausted. Final tickets are released each day at 10am and available in person at the Box Office.

UNTIL 12 JAN 2020
10.00 - 22.00
ADULT TICKETS FROM £11.00 + TF
CHILD TICKETS FROM £8.50 + TF


More Skate Events

Skate Lates

Our ice rink DJ series has been better than ever this year, and continues to heat up with a three-day reggae and dancehall takeover from Rockers LDN next week, and exciting nights with DJ YodaUNiTY, and Shoredtich club night Night Dreams in January.

UNTIL 10 JAN 2020
FROM 20.00
£17.00 (+TF)

New Year's Eve with House Gospel Chior

Party your way into 2020 with the ultimate New Year's Eve party hosted by House Gospel Choir – an 18-strong troupe who will entertain with the biggest bangers performed live as you enjoy ice-skating and London's best view of the midnight fireworks.

31 DEC 2019 - 01 JAN 2020
20.00 - 02.00
£50.00 - £70.00 (+TF)


Get merry with Fortnum & Mason


This month, Fortnum & Mason are bringing festive back once again. Fortnum's Christmas Arcade contains a treasure trove of gifting ideas – ranging from tea, biscuits and chocolates, to wine, cheeses and Christmas decorations.

Whether you're skating or not, be sure to visit Fortnum's Lodge, an alpine-themed retreat perfect for a festive catch up with friends. Don't miss the cheese fondue – a melted trio of distinct cheeses: Comté, Raclette and Gris Bleu – served with new potatoes, bread and gherkins, for dipping.

Drop by Fortnum's Lodge Monday to Thursday, 10.00 - 12.00 for a pick me up at a special price: £5.00 for pastry and hot drink.

Explore a Gingerbread City

Museum of Architecture's Gingerbread City opens its delectable doors this week, an exciting exhibition bringing together the gingerbread efforts of leading architects, whose work responds to the idea of 'transport' and how to get around in a densely populated city.

This Saturday, Gingerbread City will stay open until 23.00, so what better way to start your unforgettable night at Somerset House.

07 DEC 2019 - 05 JAN 2020
FROM 10.00
£7.00 - £9.00