The unparalleled festival experience in the heart of London, Somerset House Summer Series, returns this July with eleven nights of electrifying gigs. The series, which began in 2003 and celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, offers music fans the chance to experience a trailblazing line-up of breakthrough music artists and established acts from across the globe in the intimate and immersive setting of Somerset House’s spectacular courtyard. Over the past 20 years, Summer Series has continually celebrated a wide range of diverse and eclectic genres, providing a platform for some of the most influential artists in today’s industry, whilst supporting the breakthroughs of many others.
While showcasing performances from incredible global artists at their peak, Summer Series has equally provided a platform for emerging talent, with supporting artists frequently going on to perform its headline slots. Pre-empting her global success, Little Simz supported The Roots in 2018 alongside Kojey Radical and Ezra Collective. Following her sell-out show at Summer Series in 2019, Rosalía went on to a hugely successful 46-date Motomami World Tour, winning a Grammy for her album of the same name. Jessie Ware supported Paloma Faith in 2012 and returned to headline in 2013. Songhoy Blues similarly supported in 2012 and headlined in 2017.
The forward-thinking curation of Summer Series line-ups over the last twenty years reflects Somerset House’s commitment to championing and nurturing exciting creative talent across its cultural programme, and its establishment as a revered space for live music experiences. Previous collaborators on exhibitions, installations and innovative events include Björk, PJ Harvey, Neneh Cherry, Gaika, Beatrice Dillon and Anna Meredith.
THURSDAY 6 JULY: LA FEMME
FRIDAY 7 JULY: GABRIELS
SATURDAY 8 JULY: GREENTEA PENG
SUNDAY 9 JULY: ALISON GOLDFRAPP
MONDAY 10 JULY: INTERPOL
TUESDAY 11 JULY: OLIVIA DEAN
WEDNESDAY 12 JULY: BEABADOOBEE
THURSDAY 13 JULY: TINARIWEN
FRIDAY 14 JULY: THE COMET IS COMING
SATURDAY 15 JULY: YOUNG FATHERS
SUNDAY 16 JULY: GABZY
Dates: 6 – 16 July 2023
Opening hours: Door times vary, please check the website for details.
General Admission: from £28.50
GA Enhanced Tickets: from £53.50
The American Express® Cardmember presale will open at 10am on Tuesday 21 March 2023 for 48 hours from somersethouse.org.uk
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