Autumn events to book now
Bring art into your autumn with our exciting line-up of events, online and in the Gallery. Hear new perspectives at evening talks and discussions, enjoy spine-tingling live music, or dive into the collection with in-depth courses starting in September.
Unmissable courses
Western painting
On this four-week course, explore what is considered inherently ‘Western’ about the paintings in the collection and beyond.
Every Monday, 5 – 26 September
10.30 am
Tickets £60
Online
Women and art
Discover the important contributions women have made to art through a close look at paintings in the collection, on this four-week course.
Every Thursday, 3 – 24 November
3 pm
Tickets £60
In Gallery
Live performances
The Myra Hess concert
For our annual celebration of pianist Myra Hess, we welcome musician Marco Mencoboni who harnesses the spirit of her solo performances.
Thursday 6 October
1 pm
Free
In Gallery
Seeking Unicorns
The award-winning Italian artist and performer Chiara Bersani gives a misunderstood mythical creature, the unicorn, its own voice.
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 October
12 pm and 3 pm
Tickets £15
In Gallery
Stand-out talks
Last chance to book
Explore the art of 'Gilded Age' American artists working in Paris - like Whistler, John Singer Sargent and, focus of our September show, Winslow Homer.
Wednesday 31 August
4 pm
Free
Online
In conversation
Hear from this year’s Fourth Plinth commission artist, Samson Kambalu, when his large-scale sculpture 'Antelope' is unveiled.
Friday 23 September
6.30 pm
Free
In Gallery
Just for Members
Did you know you can enjoy a bespoke programme of special events as a Member - including exclusive curator introductions to every exhibition? You'll also be first to book for all new events.
From just £65 a year
