Art After Dark: Saturday 8 March

Blending surrealist public art with the wonders of space science, Art After Dark is a one-of-a-kind experience curated by award-winning eco-feminist artist Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian, founder of NASA’s International Space Orchestra.

Piccadilly Un:Plugged

Step into a surreal space-inspired world at Piccadilly Circus. Witness iridescent asteroid-sized moon rocks landing in the heart of London, while two towering inflatable sculptures—known as the ‘Cats’—bring Schrödinger’s famous quantum paradox to life will be in Leicester Square.

Experience a unique astronomical audio journey as recordings from the West End, along with the heartbeats of Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian’s Armenian family, travel 768,800km to the moon and back! These recordings will be received by the Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory and broadcast in Piccadilly Circus.

Cabinet of Curiosities at St James’s Market Pavilion

Step into the Cabinet of Curiosities, a fascinating display featuring incredible ceramic creations made by young artists in a workshop led by Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian.

Co-created with the Clayground Collective, the Ceramics Research Centre UK, Central Saint Martins, and local youth groups, this exhibition is a must-see for those curious about creativity, craftsmanship, and cosmic inspiration.

Stargazing in the West End

Ever wanted to gaze at distant planets and twinkling constellations? State-of-the-art telescopes will be set up across the West End, giving you a rare chance to stargaze and even search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

Join professional astronomers as they take you on a journey through the wonders of the universe. Who knows? You might just spot something out of this world!

Visit London’s Iconic Art Institutions

While exploring the cosmic wonders of Art After Dark, don’t forget to visit The National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, and the Royal Academy of Arts—open for that cultural fix.