Wednesday 22 June 2022

Somerset House - This Bright Land is on sale now

 This Bright Land campaign artwork

Book now for This Bright Land

Step inside the magical world of This Bright Land, a joyful day-and-night celebration, platforming established creatives and grassroots communities.

Created by Somerset House Studios artists Gareth Pugh and Carson McColl, This Bright Land will put togetherness at its heart, with performances, music, dance and bold attractions.

Take a moment to read this essential information before booking.

01 - 29 AUG
EDMOND J. SAFRA FOUNTAIN COURT
FREE – £22.50

ESEA Sisters on the decks

FRIDAY NIGHT PARTIES

Join us every Friday Night for curated night of music and performance from leading artists, promoters and community collectives Nine NightsMovimientosESEA Sisters and Daytimers.

05, 12, 19 & 26 AUG

A performer at a Vogue Ball

VOGUE BALLS

Headlining Saturday nights is London’s weekly Voguing night, Vogue Rites. Bringing Ballroom culture to the courtyard, see some of the most exciting names in the international Ballroom scene perform.

06, 13, 20 & 27 AUG

People enjoying summer in the courtyard

STREET PARTIES

Guest-curated day-to-night parties of live art, performance and games, from creative collectives, performance groups and artists including Drag SyndromeTomorrow's WarriorsFigs in Wigs and Patrick Ziza.

07, 14, 21 & 28 AUG

Flowers and bubbles

WONDER GARDEN

For an experience to delight the senses, step inside the Wonder Garden created in partnership with Jo Malone London. This family friendly, sensory garden will feature floral pathways and unique breakout spaces, offering moments of calm, tranquility and discovery.

01-29 AUG

This Bright Land campaign artwork

CLUBHOUSE

The Clubhouse in partnership with M·A·C Cosmetics is a futuristic space designed by Automated Architecture (AUAR). Home to free, drop-in, in-conversation events from renowned artists and LGBTQ+ activists, enjoy free make-up services, with the chance to learn tips from professional make-up artists. 

01 - 29 AUG

A blue butterfly, bubble and a pink flower

POP-UPS

Continue your sensory journey with a series of pop-ups from leading prestige beauty brands Forest EssentialsCliniqueDr.Jart+Bobbi BrownAveda and Origins, drawing inspiration from different corners of the globe.

01 - 29 AUG

...PLUS MUCH MORE

Children enjoying the fountains in the courtyard at Somerset House

During the day, entry to This Bright Land is free. Enjoy treasure hunts, outdoor games and our iconic fountains, and stop by our food market curated by Black Eats LDN

To complement balmy summer days, official drinks partner Bombay Sapphire will be on hand serving delicious gin cocktails. For those looking to stir creativity and create, elevate and perfect their own gin tipples can do so, there's a series of weekly Bombay Sapphire masterclasses.