What's on
On 20 June our free talks explore queer art histories and 'The Last Emperor of Mexico' with author Edward Shawcross. You can also enjoy an evening of art and comedy with Art Laughs, and life drawing with 2B or Not 2B Collective.
And on Friday 18 July, experience an intimate evening of music and connection with WE ARE SOUL, and a free gallery tour looking at two works of art made centuries apart, in the Sainsbury Wing.
Make your Friday a night to remember by joining us for dinner at Ochre, our luxurious bar and restaurant. Enjoy artistically crafted dishes, using the finest seasonal ingredients, and paired with selected wines and signature cocktails. Book your table quoting ‘Friday Lates’, to get a complimentary glass of bubbles.



Friday Lates
What's on
On 20 June our free talks explore queer art histories and 'The Last Emperor of Mexico' with author Edward Shawcross. You can also enjoy an evening of art and comedy with Art Laughs, and life drawing with 2B or Not 2B Collective.
And on Friday 18 July, experience an intimate evening of music and connection with WE ARE SOUL, and a free gallery tour looking at two works of art made centuries apart, in the Sainsbury Wing.
Make your Friday a night to remember by joining us for dinner at Ochre, our luxurious bar and restaurant. Enjoy artistically crafted dishes, using the finest seasonal ingredients, and paired with selected wines and signature cocktails. Book your table quoting ‘Friday Lates’, to get a complimentary glass of bubbles.
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Friday Lates life drawing
2B Or Not 2B Collective
Creative session | FreeJoin 2B Or Not 2B Collective for a fun and energetic evening of drawing exploration to celebrate Pride Month -
Friday Lates: Edward Shawcross
The Last Emperor of Mexico
Talks & conversations | FreeHistorian Edward Shawcross tells the barely believable tale of Ferdinand Maximilian who ruled Mexico in the mid-19th century -
Friday Lates performance
SOLO presents Rob Burton
Music & performance | FreeAward-winning musician Rob Burton premieres Alex Groves’ original composition inspired by van Gogh’s ‘A Wheatfield, with Cypresses’ -
Friday Lates gallery talk
Queer art histories
Talks & conversations | FreeThis Pride Month, Gallery Educator Tilly Scantlebury explores how contemporary artists can ‘queer’ the canon of art history -
Friday Lates: Art Laughs
Music & performance | FreeAn evening of art and comedy in the Gallery compered by Verity Babbs
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Friday Lates takeover
WE ARE SOUL
Music & performance | FreeJoin us for an intimate evening of music and connection -
British Sign Language Tour
Introduction to the Sainsbury Wing
Talk | FreeJoin Deaf lecturer John Wilson for a tour looking at some highlight paintings in the Sainsbury Wing -
Friday Lates gallery tour
Working at height
Talks & conversations | FreeDiscover two works of art made centuries apart, displayed up high in the Sainsbury Wing -
Friday Lates music: Morgan Szymanski
Sounds of Mexico
Music & performance | From £7Mexican guitarist Morgan Szymanski performs a solo recital celebrating the art of Velasco and landscapes of Mexico