Friday Lates
What's on
The National Gallery is open until 9 pm every Friday night and our Lates programme includes a host of different activities.
Listen to fascinating talks, take part in workshops and see live performances throughout the night, or simply roam our galleries until late.
Experience the Gallery's collection in exciting new ways and spend your evening immersed in art.
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 gallery talk: The Ambassadors: Articulation alumni
Audience: For everyone Category: Talks and conversationsFriday, 19 June 20266.15 - 6.45 pmIn Gallery | Room 4Free -
Friday Lates life drawing: Brentford Nudes: Inspired by Zurbarán
Audience: For everyone Category: WorkshopFriday, 19 June 2026Session times- 6.15 - 7 pm
- 7.30 - 8.15 pm
In Gallery | The Roden Centre for Creative LearningFree -
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 -
Friday Lates discussion: 200 Creators
Audience: For everyone Category: Talks and conversationsFriday, 19 June 20267 - 8 pmIn Gallery | The Roden Centre for Creative LearningFree -
Unexpected views: Kaye Donachie
Audience: For everyone Category: Talks and conversationsFriday, 3 July 20266.30 - 7.15 pmIn Gallery | Room 54Free -
Friday Lates: The story of dangerous art: Daisy Dixon in conversation with Rebecca Marks
Audience: For everyone Category: Talks and conversationsFriday, 3 July 20267 - 7.45 pmIn Gallery | Room 19Free -
Friday Lates life drawing: Brixton Life Drawing
Audience: For everyone Category: WorkshopFriday, 24 July 2026Session times- 6.15 - 7 pm
- 7.30 - 8.15 pm
In Gallery | The Roden Centre for Creative LearningFree -
Friday Lates: Las Hijas de Felipe on Zurbarán: Live podcast
Audience: For everyone Category: Talks and conversationsFriday, 24 July 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, 24 July 20267 - 7.45 pmIn Gallery | Room 61Free -
Friday Lates: Art Laughs
Audience: For everyone Category: Music and performanceFriday, 24 July 20267.30 - 8.30 pmIn Gallery | Room 45Free -
Friday Lates takeover: CTRL + CREATE: Where we belong
Audience: For everyone Category: Talks and conversationsFriday, 18 September 20266 - 8 pmIn Gallery | The Roden Centre for Creative LearningFree
