Tate Modern is hosting a huge weekender for its 25th birthday
Tate Modern has unveiled details of its upcoming Birthday Weekender, an unforgettable free celebration of art, music, making and performance.
To mark the gallery’s 25th anniversary, visitors can expect live music and DJs, talks, workshops, tours and a host of free experiences running from May 9 to 12.
In the galleries, visitors can enjoy a live tarot reading as part of Meschac Gaba’s Museum of Contemporary African Art and a specially commissioned performance by Abbas Zahedi in Gathering Ground, a free exhibition exploring the ecological crisis and social justice.
In the Tanks, Lawrence Lek will blend live gameplay and cinematic footage to conjure a near future shaped by AI, and María Magdalena Campos-Pons will lead a new performance responding to the history and architecture of the power station.
Throughout the weekend, visitors can also join a series of talks and events in the Starr Cinema with artists including Nalini Malani and Maxime Jean-Baptiste.
Music will keep the party going into the evenings in the Turbine Hall, Corner Café and Terrace Bar. Friday night will be a celebration of young London talent, with a spotlight on South London’s creative communities including DJ sets from Peckham’s Jumbi and Radiate Festival.
Saturday evening will see more DJ sets across the gallery followed by further live music performances in the Turbine Hall.
All weekend long, visitors can join 10-minute talks and free tours throughout the building and get creative with Tate Play’s drop-in family workshops.
Karin Hindsbo, director of Tate Modern, said: “Tate Modern’s birthday isn’t just a moment to reflect on 25 years at the cutting edge – It’s a chance to keep pushing artistic boundaries and to give a platform to the next generation.
“Our birthday weekend will be a truly public celebration of art and creativity to which everyone is invited.”
Pictured top: The weekender will include live music and DJs, talks, workshops, tours and more (Picture: Tate Modern)
