Soho Summit 2025: full schedule announced
Expect masterclasses, workshops and talks from Gillian Anderson, Munroe Bergdorf and Bernie Taupin at our festival of ideas, powered by Porsche
Tuesday 25 March 2025 By Chloe Lawrance
For 2025, we’re going back to our roots, as Soho Summit returns to Soho Farmhouse from Wednesday 30 April to Friday 2 May. This year’s event will explore the theme of ‘when courage inspires creative change’ through an extended programme of talks, hands-on workshops and screenings. We’ll also be introducing masterclasses for the very first time: these in-depth, instructive talks and Q&As give guests the opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders.
Once again we’ll be partnering with Porsche to bring the summit to our members. Porsche is a brand of dreamers, thanks to its founder Ferry Porsche, whose passion and belief in his vision changed the automotive world forever. Alongside activations around the festival, Porsche will be giving guests the opportunity to take part in an exhilarating half-day driving experience at Silverstone Circuit, the home of British motorsport.
Bedroom packages are now available to book to secure your stay at the House for the duration of the summit. The package includes access to our special dinners, performances and afterparty, plus priority booking for talks, workshops and masterclasses.
Scroll on to discover the full schedule, book your bedroom package or secure your spot at the events.
Book bedroom packages
Bedroom packages are now available to book for the duration of your stay at Soho Farmhouse, based on two people sharing and starting from £1,800, dependent on the room type.
What’s included:
● A two-night stay on Wednesday and Thursday
● Wednesday: welcome dinner and drinks
● Thursday: breakfast, lunch with Seedlip non-alcoholic cocktails, refreshments, dinner with drinks and afterparty access
● Friday: breakfast
● Priority access to all talks on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
● A spot at one workshop of your choice (an interactive hands-on experience held in the Barwell Barn). Additional workshops are available to book via the app
● A spot at one masterclass of your choice (an in-depth talk with a Q&A in the screening room). Additional masterclasses are available to book via the app
Explore all bedroom packages and book yours here
Please note: they can only be purchased via this link and not on the Soho House app.
The full schedule
WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL
Porsche driving experience
8am to 1.30pm
Taking place at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone, members can enjoy an exhilarating 90 minutes of driving both the iconic Porsche 911 and the all-electric Taycan. While on track, a highly experienced driving consultant will use their expert coaching skills and extensive knowledge of Porsche to create a truly bespoke experience suited to you. Tickets are £149 per person, and include breakfast and lunch.
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Screening: Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy with a live introduction from Helen Fielding
Bridget returns in the fourth instalment of this literary and film phenomenon. In Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, she is alone once again, widowed four years ago, when Mark Darcy was killed on a humanitarian mission. Now a single mother to nine-year-old Billy and four-year-old Mabel, Bridget is juggling work, home and romance with help from her loyal friends, and even her former lover, Daniel Cleaver.
We’re delighted to welcome the mind behind the character, Helen Fielding, for a live introduction to this screening.
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Soho Summit: welcome dinner
7pm to 10pm
We’ll host guests staying with us for the duration of the summit for a welcome dinner in Pen Yen by the Boathouse, with a menu of Japanese izakaya-style dishes and a very special performance by British singer-songwriter Sasha Keable.
THURSDAY 1 MAY
Farm grounds
Art walk with Kate Bryan
2pm to 3pm
Head to the Mill Room as Kate Bryan, Chief Art Director for Soho House, leads a tour of the recently refreshed art collection at Soho Farmhouse, including site-specific commissions by Annie Kevans, Darcey Fleming and Yinka Ilori.
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Bernie Taupin in conversation with Kiefer Sutherland
10.30am to 11.15am
A true musical legend, Bernie Taupin is responsible for songs such as ‘Rocket Man’, ‘Your Song’, ‘Tiny Dancer’ and ‘Crocodile Rock’, all penned with friend and collaborator of over 50 years, Sir Elton John. The lyricist and recent inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will join actor Kiefer Sutherland, best known for his long-time role as Jack Bauer in 24, to discuss the changing face of the industry over the past five decades, and reveal some of the inspiration behind his impressive back catalogue.
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Harland Miller in conversation with Kate Bryan
11.30am-12pm
Artist and writer Harland Miller – whose work appears throughout our House art collections – is known for his polychromatic and graphically vernacular paintings infused with an irreverent northern English sense of humour. He is joined by Kate Bryan, Soho House’s Chief Art Director, to discuss his career and truly singular artistic style, which synthesises references from both high and low culture.
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Helen Fielding in conversation with Dolly Alderton
12.15pm to 1pm
English author, journalist and screenwriter Helen Fielding is best known for the creation of the iconic Bridget Jones, a character that debuted in a column for The Independent 30 years ago, and has since been the star of four novels and films. In this conversation with The Times columnist, screenwriter and three-times author Dolly Alderton, Fielding discusses the success of Bridget, why she continues to resonate with generations of women, and her influence in bringing the character to the big screen.
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Performing under pressure: Felipe Nasr, Rahel Frey and Maya Raichoora
1.15pm to 2pm
Few know the intricacies of performing under intense pressure better than former Formula 1-turned-Porsche endurance driver, Felipe Nasr, and GT driver for the Iron Dames, Rahel Frey. Nasr and Frey join Maya Raichoora, a leading mental fitness expert and founder of Remap Mental Fitness, to discuss the ways in which mental agility can be one of the most important tools in your arsenal for achieving personal and professional success.
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Rebel Wilson in conversation with Judi Love
2.15pm to 3pm
From her scene-stealing turns in Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect to her blisteringly honest memoir, Rebel Rising, actor, director and author Rebel Wilson is no stranger to taking creative risks. She joins comedian and presenter Judi Love (known for her appearances on Taskmaster and Loose Women) for a personal – and no doubt hilarious – conversation about her career, finding happiness in her professional and personal life, and her move into writing.
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3.15pm to 4pm
From Special Agent Scully in The X Files to Stella Gibson in The Fall and Jean Milburn in Sex Education, award-winning actor Gillian Anderson has played characters that are bold, unapologetic and ground-breaking. A trailblazer for forging her own path, Anderson is the author of the best-seller Want and co-author of We, and in recent years has also taken on the role of founder and entrepreneur with the launch of her own functional drinks brand G Spot, which is now stocked in our Houses. This is a must-attend talk for anyone inspired by the journey of breaking barriers, embracing relentless creativity, and turning passion into innovative entrepreneurship.
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30 years of Soho House with Nick Jones, Andrew Carnie, Vanessa Xuereb, Markus Anderson and Chris Glass
4.15pm to 5pm
From a single House on London’s Greek Street with just 500 Founder members to over 40 Houses (and counting) worldwide, Soho House’s success story spans 30 years. As we celebrate this momentous milestone, Nick Jones joins us – alongside a few other familiar faces – to take stock of the past three decades, reflect on the high points and challenges, and share what’s to come.
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Hay Barn dinner with Clara Amfo and Self Esteem
8pm to 10.30pm
We’ll finish up the day by welcoming bedroom guests for a special dinner in the Hay Barn. The night will include an introductory chat with radio and television presenter Clara Amfo and culminate with a five-song set by BRIT and Mercury Prize-nominated artist Self Esteem (aka Rebecca Lucy Taylor).
Barwell Barn
Sculpt and shape with Hannah Lim
10am to 11.30am
Join ceramicist and artist Hannah Lim to learn how to create your very own sculpted pieces. Don’t worry if you haven’t gone near clay since your school art class days – Lim will be on hand to guide you through every step of the polymer clay sculpting process, helping you to master the techniques needed to create your very own pendant, pair of earrings or even a small sculpture.
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The design and the details with Soho Home
12pm to 1.30pm
Are you thinking of reworking your living space? Join the Soho Home Design team to reimagine your favourite Soho House in your home. They will kick-start this session by talking you through the typical design process they apply when creating our spaces. The Soho Home team will then help you to apply a similar process to ideate your own home project.
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The perfect shot with Adam Fussell
2pm to 3.30pm
Esteemed photographer Adam Fussell knows a thing or two about capturing the moment, having previously shot A-listers such as Kate Moss, Sebastian Stan and Cynthia Erivo. In this workshop, Fussell will share his insider knowledge on how to capture the perfect portrait. Whether you’re a hobbyist or an experienced photographer looking to perfect your craft, learn from Fussell and your fellow members in this hands-on session.
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Portraits in progress with Christabel Blackburn
4pm to 5.30pm
Join artist Christabel Blackburn for a portrait painting workshop, during which members will take it in turns to be both the sitter and the painter. After a demonstration from Blackburn, a British painter who uses a sensitively reduced visual language to focus on the interplay between people and spaces, you will work on your own portraits of fellow guests, creating a loose study that captures their character.
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Screening room
Screening: Michael Fassbender: Road To Le Mans, powered by Porsche
11am to 12.30pm
Road To Le Mans is a 90-minute documentary following the path of Hollywood star Michael Fassbender as he realises his childhood dream to attend the world’s greatest 24-hour race. On his journey with Porsche to the 100th anniversary of the endurance classic, the German-Irish actor experiences a rollercoaster of emotions – from the highest highs to the deepest lows.
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Masterclass: how to make a watercooler TV show with Konrad Kay and Mickey Down
2pm to 3pm
Creating a show that captures the attention of discerning TV viewers week after week is no easy feat. For this masterclass, Industry creators Konrad Kay and Mickey Down will share their own creative processes, and reveal some of the secrets behind the success of the show, which has recently been renewed for a fourth season.
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Masterclass: how to get published with Sharmaine Lovegrove
5pm to 6pm
Ever wondered what it takes to turn your book from an idea into reality? Join Sharmaine Lovegrove, literary publisher and founder of Dialogue Books, for an inspiring masterclass designed to help get your words published. Whether you’re at the beginning of your writing journey or your manuscript is already in place, Lovegrove will share her tips, trick and practical advice from inside the industry.
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FRIDAY 2 MAY
Porsche driving experience
11.45am to 5pm
Taking place at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone, members can enjoy an exhilarating 90 minutes of driving both the iconic Porsche 911 and the all-electric Taycan. While on track, a highly experienced driving consultant will use their expert coaching skills and extensive knowledge of Porsche to create a truly bespoke experience suited to you. Tickets are £149 per person, and include lunch and afternoon tea.
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Hay Barn
Ashley Walters in conversation with Jonathan Heaf
10am to 10.45am
Hot off the success of the critically acclaimed Netflix series Adolescence, actor, rapper and director Ashley Walters sits down with Chief Content Officer Jonathan Heaf to discuss his career, which has spanned almost three decades. Over the course of the conversation, the pair discuss Walters’ move from music to acting, and recently, into directing - as well as the public reaction to Adolescence, which has prompted necessary nationwide discussions around the influence of toxic masculinity on young people, especially in the era of ‘manosphere’ influencers.
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Munroe Bergdorf in conversation with Clara Amfo
11am to 11.45am
As the validity of trans people and their very right to exist comes under constant scrutiny and attack from politicians and the media, few people are better equipped to speak on the subject than trans model and activist Munroe Bergdorf. She has continuously used her voice for good over the course of her career, never shying away from speaking truth to power in the process. With the release of her documentary Love & Rage this year, Bergdorf joins presenter Clara Amfo to discuss why its themes have never been more important.
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Screening room
Masterclass: how to build a luxury brand with Dunhill’s Simon Holloway
10.30am to 11.30am
In today’s climate, creating a successful luxury brand takes equal parts creativity and business savvy. Just ask fashion designer Simon Holloway, who took the reins as creative director of British heritage brand Dunhill back in 2023. In this masterclass, he will share how he continues to make the 130-year old brand relevant for today’s buyers, with plenty of actionable advice for emerging and established brand owners to execute themselves.
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A big thank you to our flight partner for Soho Summit 2025, Virgin Atlantic, as well as our partners Seedlip and G Spot.
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