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Events

Salman Toor: Someone Like You at The Courtauld
2 Oct 2026 – 10 Jan 2027 • Somerset House

Salman Toor: Someone Like You at The Courtauld

he first solo exhibition in Europe of the celebrated New York-based painter Salman Toor. Focusing on Salman Toor’s exploration of human interactions and the desire and struggle to experience a sense of belonging, both culturally and emotionally, this exhibition will bring together 19 of the artist’s most iconic, thought-provoking and at times humorous paintings, never before seen in Britain.

Exhibition
In Conversation with Liu Zhenyun - The Last Laugh
Thu 29 Oct 2026 • Poon's Restaurant

In Conversation with Liu Zhenyun - The Last Laugh

Celebrated Chinese novelist and screenwriter Liu Zhenyun joins us to discuss his latest work, The Last Laugh. Tickets talk with drinks and nibbles

Talk
The Last Emperor with Paul French
Tue 3 Nov 2026 • Poon's Restaurant

The Last Emperor with Paul French

Join us at Poon’s at Somerset House for an evening with EA Festival and bestselling historian Paul French, discussing his new book, The Last Emperor of China: Twilight of the Forbidden City.

Talk Restaurant
Through Our Eyes: Sámi Art and Culture
6 Nov 2026 – 7 Feb 2027 • Somerset House

Through Our Eyes: Sámi Art and Culture

Step into a completely different world this winter. Through Our Eyes is the very first group exhibition in the UK to celebrate the vibrant art and culture of the Sámi people.

Exhibition
WONDER: Why We Believe in Magic
4 Feb – 18 Apr 2027 • Somerset House

WONDER: Why We Believe in Magic

Magic isn't just found in fairy tales – it can be found in the everyday. Opening this February, a major new exhibition explores why humans continually return to magic, wonder and belief to make sense of a world we can never fully explain.

Exhibition
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