Friday Lates
What's on
On 21 November, singer-songwriter and art historian David McAlmont gives a performance lecture to mark the 200th anniversary of the death of Jacques Louis David, alongside poetry readings from Obsidian Foundation and life drawing with Early Masterworks life drawing club.
This December join us in the Sainsbury Wing for a special digital takeover, showcasing newly commissioned content. Discover how new technologies can create deeper connections between our paintings and visitors. We also welcome students from London Contemporary Dance School who present site-specific interventions around the gallery.
In January, Courtauld curator Karen Serres joins Chiara Di Stefano and Julien Domercq, co-curators of our ‘Radical Harmony' exhibition to discuss the pioneering art of Georges Seurat. Our friends and neighbours from St Martin's Voices perform short repertoires of songs to celebrate the birthday of Edouard Manet.
February sees the return of creative studio WE ARE SOUL, who present an evening of films curated in response to Degas' 'Ballet Dancers'. Our ever popular life drawing sessions return, hosted by 2B Or Not 2B Collective, alongside other creative sessions in our Clore Art Studio.
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.
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Theatrical bodies: Life drawing workshop
Audience: For everyone Category: CourseFriday, 21 November 20256 - 8.15 pmIn Gallery | The Roden Centre for Creative LearningFrom £36 -
Friday Lates life drawing: Early Masterworks
Audience: For everyone Category: WorkshopFriday, 21 November 2025Session times- 6.15 - 7 pm
- 7.15 - 8 pm
In Gallery | The Roden Centre for Creative Learning (Social Space)Free -
Friday Lates: All about David: A performance lecture by David McAlmont
Audience: For everyone Category: Talks and conversationsFriday, 21 November 20256.30 - 7.30 pmIn Gallery | Pigott TheatreFrom £5 -
Sunrise to starlight: Musical reflections on Edwin Austin Abbey
Audience: For everyone Category: MusicFriday, 21 November 20257 - 8 pm, doors open at 6.45 pmIn Gallery | Room 8From £12 -
Friday Lates poetry: Obsidian x The National Gallery
Audience: For everyone Category: Music and performanceFriday, 21 November 20257.30 - 8 pmIn Gallery | Room 18Free -
Friday Lates: ming wong in conversation: Artist in Residence 2025
Audience: For everyone Category: Talks and conversationsFriday, 28 November 20256.30 - 7.30 pmIn Gallery | The Roden Centre for Creative LearningFree -
Friday Lates student takeover: UAL Wimbledon College of Arts
Audience: For everyone Category: ExperienceFriday, 5 December 20256 - 8 pmIn Gallery | The Roden Centre for Creative LearningFree -
Friday Lates drop-in drawing: Celestial collage making
Audience: For everyone Category: WorkshopFriday, 12 December 20256 - 8 pmIn Gallery | The Roden Centre for Creative LearningFree -
Friday Lates: The National Gallery Imaginarium
Audience: For everyone Category: ExperienceFriday, 12 December 20256 - 8.45 pmIn Gallery | Sainsbury Wing FoyerFree -
Friday Lates discussion: Developments in our digital visitor experience
Audience: For everyone Category: Talks and conversationsFriday, 12 December 20256.30 - 6.45 pmIn Gallery | Sainsbury Wing FoyerFree -
Friday Lates student takeover: London Contemporary Dance School
Audience: For everyone Category: Music and performanceFriday, 12 December 20256.30 - 8 pmIn Gallery | Around the GalleryFree -
Friday Lates: National Gallery 'Dreaming'
Audience: For everyone Category: ExperienceFriday, 12 December 20256.45 - 7.30 pmIn Gallery | Sainsbury Wing FoyerFree -
Friday Lates: Art Laughs
Audience: For everyone Category: Music and performanceFriday, 12 December 20257.40 - 8.25 pmIn Gallery | Sainsbury Wing FoyerFree -
Friday Lates drop-in drawing: Light and dark matters
Audience: For everyone Category: WorkshopFriday, 23 January 20266 - 8 pmIn Gallery | Room 32Free -
Friday Lates: St Martin's Voices: Manet and music
Audience: For everyone Category: MusicFriday, 23 January 2026Session times- 6.15 - 6.35 pm
- 6.45 - 7.05 pm
- 7.15 - 7.35 pm
- 7.45 - 8.05 pm
In Gallery | Around the GalleryFree -
Friday Lates: Seurat and the Neo-Impressionists: Karen Serres in conversation
Audience: For everyone Category: Talks and conversationsFriday, 23 January 20266.30 - 7.30 pmIn Gallery | Pigott TheatreFrom £8 -
Friday Lates takeover: WE ARE SOUL: In motion, we remember
Audience: For everyone Category: FilmFriday, 20 February 20266 - 8.30 pm, doors open at 5.30 pmIn Gallery | Pigott TheatreFree -
Friday Lates life drawing: 2B Or Not 2B Collective
Audience: For everyone Category: WorkshopFriday, 20 February 2026Session times- 6.15 - 7 pm
- 7.30 - 8.15 pm
In Gallery | The Roden Centre for Creative LearningFree -
Friday Lates performance: Shadow serpents
Audience: For everyone Category: PerformanceFriday, 20 February 2026Session times- 6.30 - 6.55 pm
- 8 - 8.25 pm
In Gallery | Room 8Free -
Friday Lates student takeover: Guildhall School of Music
Audience: For everyone Category: MusicFriday, 20 February 20266.30 - 8 pmIn Gallery | Room 32Free
