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This Bright Land

Step inside the magical world of This Bright Land, transforming the Somerset House magnificent courtyard into a wonderland open to all, with joyful day-and-night performances, music, dance, talks, workshops and more, platforming established creatives and grassroots communities.

Created by Somerset House Studios artists Gareth Pugh and Carson McColl, This Bright Land will put togetherness at its heart. From bold attractions including a 35m observation wheel and open-air Vogue Balls, staged in collaboration with Vogue Rites, to parties hosted by creative collectives and Sunday street parties, the festival seeks to encourage connection and collaboration through entertainment and play.

 

Visit the Somerset House website for the weekly schedule of events.

1 August 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 31 August 2022 @ 10:30 pm

Details

Start:
1 August 2022 @ 12:00 pm
End:
31 August 2022 @ 10:30 pm
Website:
https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/this-bright-land

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