Somerset House Summer Series is back for another year. Held in the Edmond J. Safra Fountain court, in the enclave of the iconic Neoclassical building, this open-air series of gigs has long held space for both exciting up-and-comers and well-known trailblazers from the UK and beyond.
When is Somerset House Summer Series 2026?
Somerset House Summer Series with American Express is spread out over eleven nights, starting July 16 and ending with a final gig on July 26.
How much are tickets?
This year, ticket prices range between £30 and £60.
Who’s on the lineup?
The biggest names in this year’s series include breakthrough pop sensation Naïka (Thursday 16 July), veteran indie band The Cribs (Monday 20 July), ascendent art-rock outfit Black Country, New Road (Wednesday 22 July) and psychedelic rockers The Flaming Lips (Saturday 25 July). Also headlining are Palace (Friday 17 July), Thee Sacred Souls (Saturday 18 July), Lightning Seeds (Sunday 18 July), Agnes Obel (Tuesday 21 July), Venna (Thursday 23 July), Raf-Saperra (Friday 24 July) and Benjamin Clementine (Sunday 26 July).
What time does Somerset House Summer Series start?
Doors open from 7.30pm each night. Last year, supporting acts played from 8pm, and headliners started at 9pm. Curfew is 10.30pm.
