We’re keeping the galleries open late with a night full of activity exclusively for Tate Members. Explore highlights from Tate Britain’s collection, learn more about artworks on a free tour, or let your creative side out and join a workshop. We’ll have a night full of food, music, and art to celebrate summer.
In Conversation: The Life and Legacy of Ithell Colquhoun*
Join us for a special in-conversation event celebrating the life and legacy of the groundbreaking and mysterious Ithell Colquhoun.
This free event offers a rare opportunity to hear from a panel of leading researchers and writers who have been instrumental in bringing Colquhoun’s work into the canon, and who also contributed to Ithell Colquhoun: Between Worlds, the compelling new book by Tate Publishing.
Location: Clore Auditorium
Time: 19.30–20.30
*Requires a free ticket
Show and Share: Ithell Colquhoun and Edward Burra*
Our Library and Archive team are putting on an exclusive Show and Share that will present a curated selection of rare publications and archival materials relating to influential British artists Ithell Colquhoun and Edward Burra.
Join us to explore their work and biographies, alongside the context of the 1930s and 1940s in British and European art and society, from ecology and magic to nightlife and war. Show and Share displays provide a unique viewing and handling experience highlighting art and ideas found in the Library and Archive collections. Each is expertly curated and includes a guided talk from the Library and Archive team.
Location: Library and Archive Reading Rooms, Lower Floor
Time: 30-minute time slots 19.15–21.15
*Requires a free ticket, available to collect from the ticketing desk in the Manton Foyer on a first-come, first-served basis from 19.00
Create Colourful Abstract Tarot with Originary Arts
Join Nikki Shaill from Originary Arts to play with paint and inks to create your own abstract taro(t) cards, inspired by Ithell Colquhoun’s symbolic colourful deck designs. Experiment with intuitive techniques developed by Ithell Colquhoun such as stylomancy, to explore automatic art-making as used by the Surrealists. Across the event, observe the collaborative deck of designs emerge and collect your cards to take home and treasure at the end of the evening.
Location: Manton Studio
Time: 19.00–22.00 (last entry 21.30)
Free, drop-in
Explore the permanent collection on a free tour
Join Tate’s knowledgeable volunteers on a series of 30-minute free tours of the permanent collection that will be taking place throughout the night.
Location: Throughout the gallery. Meet at the Tours meeting point at the top of the Rotunda stairs.
Time: See signage on the night
Free, no booking required
Get to know an artwork during a 10-minute talk
Join knowledgeable Tate staff for a 10-minute talk in the permanent collection. 10-minute talks are an opportunity for visitors to listen to Tate staff bringing their favourite artworks to life; sharing their personal feelings and relationship with different pieces in the collection.
Location: Throughout the permanent collection
Time: See signage on the night
Free, drop-in
Visit the exhibitions after hours
Edward Burra, Ithell Colquhoun and Ed Adkins will be open all night.
Food and Drink
Soak up the summer atmosphere with food and drink across Tate Britain.
Enjoy BBQ favourites and cocktails in the garden, or head to the Members Room for drinks and cheeseboards in a relaxed setting.
The Djanogly Café will be open throughout the evening, serving drinks, wine and hot food.
Don’t miss a special bin-end wine sale from the Tate Britain's renowned cellar – with bottles available to enjoy on the night or take home. You’ll also spot a few early picks from the Pour Choices Wine Fair, coming to Tate Modern this September – Members get discounted tickets.
Plus, visit our Edward Burra–inspired snack bar, offering a themed snack menu of drinks and snacks.
