Friday Lates
What's on
Over the next few months, our Friday Lates programme sees a host of fascinating talks at the Gallery, on everything from philosophy to architecture.
There are student takeovers from Royal Holloway University of London and Central Saint Martins, alongside performances of music and poetry.
The programme also features screenings of our 2025 Artist Residence Ming Wong's film called ‘Dance of the sun on the water | Saltatio solis in aqua’.
Our ever popular life drawing sessions also return, hosted by ESEA Life Drawing, Originary Arts and London Drawing.
Make your Lates even later
Why not start or end your night at one of our stunning bars and restaurants? In our Sainsbury Wing, you'll find the newly opened Bar Giorgio, serving drinks and aperitivo – and at the Getty Entrance, our celebrated brasserie and cocktail bar, Ochre Brasserie, is conveniently nestled next to London's best theatres and shops.
From Friday 6 March, Ochre will be open for dinner service until 9pm, with live music on the first Friday of every month, alongside a seasonal British menu, carefully selected wines and cocktails, creating a truly special atmosphere for all to enjoy. Advance booking is recommended.
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Friday Lates: Saint Sebastian procession: Guided tour and performance
Audience: For everyone Category: Talks and conversationsFriday, 20 March 20266 - 7 pmIn Gallery | Sainsbury Wing EntranceFree -
Friday Lates life drawing: ESEA Life Drawing
Audience: For everyone Category: WorkshopFriday, 20 March 2026Session times- 6.15 - 7 pm
- 7.30 - 8.15 pm
In Gallery | The Roden Centre for Creative LearningFree -
Friday Lates talk: Translating antiquity: Nude, queer and speaking Latin
Audience: For everyone Category: Talks and conversationsFriday, 20 March 20267 - 7.30 pmIn Gallery | Pigott TheatreFree -
Friday Lates performance: bones tan jones: Sebastian's dream
Audience: For everyone Category: Music and performanceFriday, 20 March 20267.15 - 7.35 pmIn Gallery | Room 36Free -
Friday Lates screening and live score: ming wong: Dance of the sun on the water
Audience: For everyone Category: Music and performanceFriday, 20 March 20268 - 8.30 pmIn Gallery | Pigott TheatreFree -
Friday Lates student takeover: Royal Holloway University of London
Audience: For everyone Category: Music and performanceFriday, 27 March 2026Session times- 6.30 - 6.45 pm
- 7 - 7.15 pm
- 7.30 - 7.45 pm
- 8 - 8.15 pm
In Gallery | Around the galleryFree -
Friday Lates life drawing: Originary Arts
Audience: For everyone Category: WorkshopFriday, 24 April 2026Session times- 6.15 - 7 pm
- 7.30 - 8.15 pm
In Gallery | The Roden Centre for Creative LearningFree -
Friday Lates music: Alice Boyd and Rachel Kitchlew
Audience: For everyone Category: Music and performanceFriday, 24 April 2026Session times- 6.30 - 7 pm
- 8 - 8.30 pm
In Gallery | Room 36Free -
Friday Lates: Stilled shadows: A magic lantern show with Chloe Aridjis
Audience: For everyone Category: Music and performanceFriday, 24 April 20266.30 - 7.45 pmIn Gallery | Pigott TheatreFrom £8 -
Friday Lates tour and poetry readings: SJ Fowler and guests
Audience: For everyone Category: Talks and conversationsFriday, 24 April 20267 - 7.45 pmIn Gallery | Room 19Free -
Friday Lates student takeover: UAL Central Saint Martins
Audience: For everyone Category: Music and performanceFriday, 1 May 20266 - 8 pmIn Gallery | Around the galleryFree -
Friday Lates: Flesh: 15 minutes with a philosopher
Audience: For everyone Category: Talks and conversationsFriday, 22 May 2026Session times- 6.15 - 6.30 pm
- 6.30 - 6.45 pm
- 6.45 - 7 pm
- 7 - 7.15 pm
- 7.15 - 7.30 pm
- 7.30 - 7.45 pm
- 7.45 - 8 pm
- 8 - 8.15 pm
In Gallery | Room 18Free -
Friday Lates life drawing: London Drawing
Audience: For everyone Category: WorkshopFriday, 22 May 2026Session times- 6.15 - 7 pm
- 7.30 - 8.15 pm
In Gallery | The Roden Centre for Creative LearningFree -
Friday Lates: DoodleLand: Mr Doodle in conversation with Verity Babbs
Audience: For everyone Category: Talks and conversationsFriday, 22 May 20266.30 - 7.30 pmIn Gallery | Pigott TheatreFrom £8 -
Friday Lates tour and poetry readings: SJ Fowler and guests
Audience: For everyone Category: Talks and conversationsFriday, 22 May 20267 - 7.45 pmIn Gallery | Room 54Free -
Friday Lates discussion: Sir Gabriele Finaldi in conversation with Shirazeh Houshiary
Audience: For everyone Category: Talks and conversationsFriday, 19 June 20266.30 - 7.45 pmIn Gallery | Pigott TheatreFrom £8
