Somerset House Summer Series
5 Min Read | Published: 20 June 2024
Written by American Express
Somerset House Summer Series with American Express returns this July with a fresh lineup of open-air performances from 11 to 21 July. Set within this iconic central London courtyard, the festival unfolds over 11 days of live music, ranging from rap and R&B to soul and rock.
Since its inception over two decades ago, Summer Series has evolved to become a must-attend event for festival fans, hosting emerging talents and groundbreaking musicians. This summer, the series returns with an impressive lineup of global artists from diverse genres to create an intimate yet vibrant festival vibe in the heart of London.
Enjoy an intimate show with Pip Millet
Summer Series opens with Manchester-born R&B artist Pip Millet. Known for her heartfelt lyrics and easy-going magnetism, she returns for an intimate evening of soulful R&B.
Date: Thursday 11 July 2024
Doors: 19.30
An Evening with Fatoumata Diawara + Amadou & Mariam
Kick off Summer Series with an evening of unmissable Afrobeat, jazz, and electro with rising star Fatoumata Diawara, alongside the legendary duo Amadou & Mariam. Diawara's innovative style blends traditional African rhythms with modern genres for a night that promises an uplifting celebration of Malian music's finest talents.
Date: Friday 12 July 2024
Doors: 19.30
Party with DJ and producer DBN Gogo
Multi-platinum selling DJ and producer DBN Gogo takes over the decks on Saturday 13 July with special guest DJs Mellow & Sleazy, Mixolis and Nicky Summers, alongside the Slow Poison dance crew. Expect electric energy and dancefloor anthems guaranteed to keep the party going.
Date: Saturday 13 July 2024
Doors: 16.00
Experience the magic of Corinne Bailey Rae
The double Grammy, double MOBO-winning star returns for her third appearance at Summer Series. Experience Corinne Bailey Rae’s captivating songwriting as she performs her critically acclaimed album ‘Black Rainbows’ in a special live set.
Date: Sunday 14 July 2024
Doors: 19.30
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Join Smino’s funked-up Summer Series party
Discover the world of neo-soul rap with the hip-hop laureate of St. Louis. With his debut album ‘blkswn’ earning praise from Rolling Stone and a selection of music magazines, his performance is sure to be one of the highlights of the Series.
Date: Monday 15 July 2024
Doors: 19.30
Rock the courtyard with The Amazons
On Tuesday 16 July, The Amazons headline with a rousing collection of high-octane anthems. With sold out shows across the globe and three top-10 UK albums, the indie rockers from Reading are taking over Somerset House to celebrate with their fans in their biggest London show to date.
Date: Tuesday 16 July 2024
Doors: 19.30
Discover Hania Rani’s captivating fusion
Let captivating pianist Hania Rani introduce you to her mesmerising compositions, blurring the lines between ambient, minimalism and House. Don’t miss the chance to discover the ethereal tracks of this virtuosic Polish composer, producer and pianist on Wednesday 17 July.
Date: Wednesday 17 July 2024
Doors: 19.30
Join indie-pop heroines, The Big Moon
These British alt-pop heroines are coming to the courtyard for a magnetic and euphoric show on Thursday 18 July. Get your tickets and sing along to their indie pop melodies for their biggest London show to date.
Date: Thursday 18 July 2024
Doors: 19.30
Feel the funk with Cory Henry
The three-time Grammy Award-winning artist is planning a Friday night funk, gospel and soul masterclass. Don’t miss out.
Date: Friday 19 July 2024
Doors: 19.30
Sing along to Hak Baker’s G-Folk sound
Hak Baker is the proud East-London troubadour with roots in grime, challenging preconceptions with his revolutionary self-styled G-Folk sound. Don’t miss the chance to see him live on Saturday 20 July.
Date: Saturday 20 July 2024
Doors: 19.30
Spend an evening with the Patti Smith Quartet
Summer Series’ closing act features the legendary ‘punk poet laureate’, Patti Smith and her celebrated band. With an epic career and iconic tracks, Smith’s set is the ultimate way to round off this year’s Summer Series.
Date: Sunday 21 July 2024
Doors: 19.30
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