Surface Reflections
5-29 June 2025
Somerset House
Discover today’s designers and ideas that will change our world.
London Design Biennale returned to Somerset House from 5-29 June 2025 for its 5th edition, showcasing world-leading design, innovation, creativity and research by exhibitors from across the globe. The three-week international exhibition featured curated installations accompanied by a programme of events, thought-leadership talks, performances and workshops.
This year’s theme ‘Surface Reflections’ by Artistic Director Dr Samuel Ross MBE, explored how ideas are fuelled by both our internal experiences and external influences. From sensory installations to radical ideas, visitors discovered a powerful exploration of identity, emotion, tradition, legacy and environment.
London Design Biennale opened daily from 11am-6pm with a special Friday Late on Friday 27 June, including live music, food and drinks and special guests THE HERDS and Hampton University Choir.
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2025 Pavilions
What's On
London Design Biennale opened daily from 11am-6pm. Explore LDB Sessions and a host of talks, hands-on workshops, screenings and performances at Somerset House and throughout the month of June.
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LDB Sessions - free with a Biennale admission ticket. Purchase for £5 without an admission ticket.
Thursday, June 5
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