Institute of Contemporary Arts
galleryArt and cultural centre on The Mall in central London hosting contemporary art exhibitions, a theatre, two cinemas, a bookshop and a bar; known for interdisciplinary programmes of visual art, film, performance and talks.
Upcoming Events (39)
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PULSE The [Un]event: Linn Phyllis Seeger
PULSE presents Linn Phyllis Seeger’s three-channel moving image installation The (Un)event at the ICA. This lecture-style program invites audiences to explore the artwork’s multimedia approach and its place in contemporary art, with a guided discussion in a gallery setting.
Genuine Fake Premium Economy: Jenna Bliss, Buck Ellison & Jasmine Gregory
From the Institute of Contemporary Arts, this exhibition by Jenna Bliss, Buck Ellison and Jasmine Gregory uses satire, staging and appropriation to question capitalism’s promises of fairness and progress in a post-crash era, offering a provocative glimpse into modern myths.
Crack Cloud @ Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA)
Crack Cloud performs live at London's Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), blending experimental post-punk textures with electronic undertones in a cutting-edge arts venue. Expect a moody, immersive show that pairs atmospheric guitars with cinematic synths, showcasing the band's restless creativity.
Nothing But Life: The Cinema of Rita Azevedo Gomes
ICA presents a screening/retrospective of Rita Azevedo Gomes's cinema, rooted in literature, theatre and art history, highlighting language, performance, and space with the director's signature clarity and subtle strangeness.
Crack Cloud
Crack Cloud, the Canadian experimental indie collective, performs live at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London, delivering an immersive blend of art-punk and unconventional soundscapes in a contemporary gallery setting.
Ungrounding Book Talk with Eyal Weizman
Join Eyal Weizman, director of Forensic Architecture, for a book-talk celebrating the launch of Ungrounding. The discussion probes how violence, conflict, and environmental factors intertwine in Israel and Gaza, through investigative perspectives presented by Weizman at ICA.
Phantoms of July — UK Premiere
UK premiere of Julian Radlmaier’s fifth feature, Phantoms of July, screens at ICA. A witty, enigmatic comedy about a broken-hearted East German waitress and an Iranian YouTuber, weaving ghosts of the past with contemporary mysteries in a stylish European cinema setting.
The Cinema of Olaa Zhyzhko: Just Drifting + Olaa’s Ark
UK premiere of two short films by Olaa Zhyzhko (Just Drifting; Olaa’s Ark) at the Institute of Contemporary Arts. An intimate autofiction-influenced program exploring identity and perception, pairing immersive storytelling with concise cinematic form.
Jasper Tygner
Live set by North London–based artist and producer Jasper Tygner at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA). He performs material from his debut album Blue, with collaborators Art School Girlfriend, Kaeto and holybones, blending intimate indie textures with experimental production in a contemporary venue.
Tempers
Live at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, Tempers (Jasmine Golestaneh) brings tracks from the album Delusion, blending electronic textures with intimate, healing themes in a soaring, non-linear set.
Sassy 009
On May 14, 2026, Sassy 009, the shape-shifting live project from Oslo-based Sunniva Lindgård, performs at London's Institute of Contemporary Arts, blending electronic textures with intimate vocal storytelling in a contemporary arts setting.
Queer East Festival 2026
Queer East Festival 2026 is a cross-disciplinary film festival at the ICA on May 17, 2026, presenting boundary-pushing LGBTQ+ cinema and moving-image works from East and Southeast Asia and their diaspora. Expect screenings, live arts, and immersive programs that explore queer stories across continents and cultures.
Slikback, Lord Spikeheart, Aho Ssan, Blood of Aza, Mvcoko
An immersive late-evening concert at London's Institute of Contemporary Arts featuring Slikback, Lord Spikeheart, Aho Ssan, Blood of Aza, and Mvcoko, exploring experimental electronic textures and diasporic sonic dualities.
Gently Tender
Experience Gently Tender, a six-piece South London indie-rock outfit famed for lush harmonies and pastoral melodies blending folk, punk and soul. Live at the ICA in London on May 27, 2026, offering a vivid, energetic night of destination-worthy indie.
Cruising (1980) Screening with Amelia Abraham & Asa Seresin
A screening of William Friedkin’s 1980 film Cruising at the ICA, followed by a conversation with Amelia Abraham and Asa Seresin about the film’s evolving place in queer cinema history.
Tycoon UK Premiere + Q&A
UK premiere screening of Charlotte Zhang's debut feature Tycoon at the ICA, a provocative blend of cinematic forms exploring a city on the brink as policing tightens and society teeters toward upheaval. A post-film Q&A invites discussion of form, politics, and the filmmaker's process.
Car Culture + Organ Tapes + ddwy
Daniel Fisher's Car Culture project headlines a live ICA show blending fuzzy folktronica with found sounds and inventive edits, joined by Organ Tapes and ddwy for an atmospheric, boundary-pushing evening of experimental music.
Empress Of
Empress Of (Lorely Rodriguez) brings introspective, empowering pop to London's Institute of Contemporary Arts. Expect soaring vocals, shimmering synths, and a lively yet intimate live show in a renowned arts venue.
Kevin Richard Martin presents Sub Zero
Kevin Richard Martin performs Sub Zero in a live electronic set at London's Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA), offering a cutting-edge, immersive listening experience in a renowned venue.
Machine That Kills Bad People: Book Launch – Blind Spot & Light Reading
A final double bill screening of The Machine That Kills Bad People at the ICA, presented as a book-launch for Blind Spot and Light Reading. The event blends film and literature in a stylish, artsy London venue, appealing to cinephiles and book lovers alike.
In the Round: Jenny Hval
Experience Jenny Hval in ICA's In the Round series, performing from the center of the room atop a 360° d&b Soundscape system. This intimate, boundary-pushing live set blends experimental pop with art-song, in a venue famed for sonic experimentation.
In the Round: Ana Roxanne
Ana Roxanne, a New York–based experimental ambient musician, performs in an intimate 'In the Round' showcase at the Institute of Contemporary Arts. Expect ethereal vocals, moody synth textures, and immersive soundscapes in a close, circle-stage setting.
In the Round: Herbert & Momoko
An intimate in-the-round performance pairing electronic pioneer Matthew Herbert with songwriter-percussionist Momoko Gill at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA). This rare collaboration blends experimental electronics with close, intimate percussion for a texturally rich, immersive evening.
In the Round: Colleen + Kate NV
Two intimate in-the-round performances at the ICA featuring Colleen (Cécile Schott) and Kate NV, pairing Colleen’s delicate French textures with Kate NV’s Russian experimental electronics for a spellbinding double bill.
UK premiere: Fuck The Polis + Q&A
UK premiere of a documentary tracing a filmmaker's return to a Greek island trip with friends, blending travel footage, readings, and songs as she moves from ferry to ruin. The ICA screening includes a Q&A, offering insights into memory, resilience, and creative filmmaking.
In the Round: BEA1991
Anglo-Dutch singer and mixed-media artist BEA1991 performs an intimate 'In the Round' at the ICA, presenting a pantheist, polyfocal inquiry into Human Creative Existence. The live set blends song, visuals, and performance in a focused in-the-round format.
In the Round upsammy & Valentina Magaletti
Part of ICA's In the Round series, this 360° spatial audio performance by upsammy and Valentina Magaletti places artists at the center of the room for an immersive, surround-sound experience. Expect intimate, live collaboration and experimental textures unfold around the audience in a unique in-the-round setting.
In the Round: The Orielles
The Orielles perform material from their fourth studio album in ICA's In the Round series, with Shaking Hand supporting, delivering an intimate, song-led indie rock show at the iconic London venue.
In the Round: Tristwch y Fenywod + Jennifer Walton
An immersive summer solstice double bill at the ICA, pairing queer goth-folk trio Tristwch y Fenywod with Jennifer Walton for a rare full-band performance. This In the Round edition centers performers in the room with 360° spatial audio, delivering an intimate, immersive live experience.
Genesis Owusu
Genesis Owusu, the Ghanaian-Australian vocalist, brings a high-energy live show to London's Institute of Contemporary Arts. Expect a bold blend of hip-hop and experimental electronics, with sharp lyrics and dynamic stage presence in a sleek, art-forward setting.
Superchunk
Indie rock icons Superchunk headline a live show at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London. Famed for fuzzed guitars and punchy hooks, the Chapel Hill group brings a high-energy set that highlights their influential 1990s indie rock legacy and enduring appeal.
Off-Circuit Dry Leaf
At the Institute of Contemporary Arts, Alexandre Koberidze presents his latest film, Dry Leaf, a lyric journey through Georgian villages and football fields as a father searches for his missing daughter. The film blends observational spaces with delicate imagery, inviting quiet reflection.
Chezile
Live solo show by Chezile (Alejandro Sanchez), the psych-pop artist whose viral 'Beanie' boosted his profile. Performing at London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts, he showcases material ahead of a full-length debut in a dynamic indie-pop set. An intimate, high-energy evening at ICA.
Model/Actriz
Model/Actriz bring their raw, emotionally charged live set to the intimate ICA stage in London. A high-energy, experimental performance blends glam-rock bravado with piercing intensity, delivering a rare, must-see show from a revered contemporary act.
Loscil
Loscil, the electronic music project of Canadian composer Scott Morgan, performs at the Institute of Contemporary Arts. Expect an immersive ambient/electroacoustic set blending soft textures, field recordings, and cinematic mood in ICA's intimate venue for a thoughtful late-evening sonic experience.
GHOSTWOMAN
GHOSTWOMAN at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London delivers a live showcase of Welcome to the Civilized World, their fourth album. A moody, experimental set by Evan Uschenko and Ille van Dessel that reflects a broken world with fierce, intimate intensity.
White Flowers
Indie singer‑songwriters Katie Drew and Joey Cobb headline at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, celebrating their debut album Dreams For Somebody Else. An intimate live set at ICA blending intimate melodies with contemporary art vibes.
Horse Lords
Horse Lords deliver an immersive, boundary-pushing live set at the ICA, blending intricate rhythms, noise textures, and leftfield rock. This London date showcases their experimental edge in a cutting-edge contemporary space, promising an intense and adventurous listening experience.
Tara Clerkin Trio
The Tara Clerkin Trio returns for a two-night residency at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London, marrying intimate jazz lyricism with bold improvisation in a cutting-edge arts setting. Expect dynamic interplay, evocative melodies, and a lively, sophisticated listening vibe in a venue renowned for contemporary programming.