# Friday Lates: Hard Art x The National Gallery: The Fête of Britain

Friday Lates: Hard Art x The National Gallery: The Fête of Britain at National Gallery, Friday 20 November 2026, 18:00.

- Price: from £8
- Venue: National Gallery, London
- With: RITES, Brian Eno, Indy Johar, Liz Slade, Sivamohan Valluvan
- Go to page: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/events/friday-lates-hard-art-x-the-national-gallery-the-fete-of-britain-20-11-2026

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An evening of talks, music and connection, 'The Fête of Britain' brings members of the Hard Art Collective into dialogue with the National Gallery's collection, exploring how art and culture help us understand our stories and imagine other ways of being. The programme includes a soundbath by RITES, a conversation with Brian Eno, Indy Johar, Liz Slade and Sivamohan Valluvan about the shared spaces where people gather, and a performance by The South East London Queer Choir. Panellists also include environmentalist and cultural strategist Daze Aghaji. The event is for everyone and tickets should be booked in advance.

## Dates

- Friday 20 November 18:00 — National Gallery

Written by a model, sources: [nationalgallery.org.uk](https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/events/friday-lates-hard-art-x-the-national-gallery-the-fete-of-britain-20-11-2026)

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