The Courtyard of Somerset House is an idyllic, calming, escapist location for a concert on a summer's evening. As a breeze drifts in off the Thames you'll forget the city bustle outside and tune into some great music, surrounded by one of eighteenth century London's most spectacular buildings. So far nine of the ten acts have been confirmed for the annual Summer Series and it's shaping up to be quite a spectacle. Grace Jones, back with the excellent Hurricane, kicks off the season on 9 July followed by Midlands rockers The Enemy on 10 July. Britain's mouthy pop temptress Lily Allen will be in demand on 11 July, with an as-yet-unnamed act lined up for 12 July. Inspite of their terrible name, US prog-rock outfit The Mars Volta drop in on 13 July while Salford electro pop duo The Ting Tings play on 14 July. There are then performances from Australian six-piece breakbeat electronic rockers Pendulum on 15 July and mesmerising singer Bat For Lashes on 16 July before things calm down somewhat for the melodic Athlete on 17 July. Welsh psychedelic rock group Super Furry Animals provide the cherry on the cake with a closing concert on 18 July. Keep checking www.somersethouse.org.uk/music for the latest line-up additions and for ticket information.
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Somerset House
Somerset House Fountains 1st January 2009 - 1st January 2015 The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court at Somerset House is...
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Skate At Somerset House 17th November 2009 - 24th January 2010 The grand 18th-century courtyard of Somerset House makes for a...
Skate At Somerset House
Somerset House, WC2R 1LA
17th November 2009 - 24th January 2010
The grand 18th-century courtyard of Somerset House makes for a spectacular... More
Somerset House
Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA
Gallery and former Tudor palace
Now a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing the celebrated Courtauld Institute Gallery and the ... More
The Gilbert Collection
Victoria and Albert Museum, SW7 2RL
June 2009
Following the closure of The Gilbert Collection at Somerset House on 27th January 2008, it... More
London's Christmas Ice Rinks
Various locations across London
14th November 2009 - 10th January 2010
The city gets its skates on in winter with many of the capital's most... More
The River Terrace Cafe at Somerset House
Strand, WC2R 1LA
Sun traps, river breezes and 18th-century grandeur off the Strand
This riverside cafe commands wonderful views of the... More
The English National Opera's love affair with Puccini continues with this new production of his musically rich swansong Turandot. Another innovative director Rupert Goold follows ...More
The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court at Somerset House is always a favourite with kids. These jets of water are especially popular when they provide ...More
The grand 18th-century courtyard of Somerset House makes for a spectacular backdrop for one of the most popular ice rink's in town. Skating around under ...More
Just off the Embankment and overlooking the River Thames, this highly rated hotel is close to Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square and the South Bank. Premium ... More
Courtauld Institute of Art,
Somerset House,Covent Garden,
London,
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Manet's 'Bar at the Folies-Bergeres', Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear' and Renoir's 'La Loge' are just a few of the celebrated artworks displayed ... More
Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute ... More
In the evenings, approach this restaurant through the fountained courtyard of Somerset House to get yourself in the mood for a magical meal. The Admiralty ... More
This riverside cafe commands wonderful views of the Thames from outside the 18th-century Somerset House. Large sunshades shield customers from the sun's reflective glare, while ... More
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and ... More
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the ... More
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll ... More
Before it was a hip private members' club designed specifically for the creative industries - complete with bar and dining rooms, cinema, TV and recording ... More
Overlooking Covent Garden Piazza, the Cove is a world away from the crowds outside. Tucked up in a worn, leather armchair under the pub’s low, ... More
Courtauld Institute of Art,
Somerset House,Strand,Covent Garden,
London,
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The Courtauld Institute Gallery houses wonderful Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections. Manet's 'Bar at the Folies-Bergeres', Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear' and Renoir's 'La ...More
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