Events

Secret Pompeii

A talk by Professor Alastair Blanshard | Thursday 12 November 2026 | 6:00–7:00pm | Sold Out

Secret Pompeii: How a Roman provincial town rewrote the West’s erotic imagination. The excavations in Pompeii shocked and scandalised modern Europe. Beneath the ash, archaeologists uncovered vivid frescoes, graffiti, statues, and household objects that revealed a far more open and playful attitude to sex than people had imagined. This lecture uncovers how these finds transformed… 

Lost Lives: A study of the casts of the Pompeian Victims

A lecture by Estelle Lazer | Thursday 19 November | 6:00–7:15pm | Sold Out

Join archaeologist Estelle Lazer for a fascinating talk on The Pompeii Cast Project, revealing information about the lives and deaths of those who perished in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Since 2015, the Pompeii Cast Project has used digital X-rays and CT scans to study the skeletal and other remains that are… 

Twilight Evening viewing of Inside Pompeii: Origins of a European Way of Life

Twilight Evening | Thursday 3 December | 5pm–7:30pm 

Our annual Twilight Evening is back! Experience the Gallery after hours as we open our doors until 7:30pm. The perfect opportunity to invite your friends and family and explore Inside Pompeii: Origins of a European Way of Life in a relaxed evening setting. Enjoy delightful Christmas carols performed by award-winning female a cappella group, High… 

David Roche Gallery upcoming events calendar

David Roche Gallery is pleased to present a regular program of events, including talks, tours, and performances. On this page, you have an easy to follow list of our events to put in your calendar (so you don’t miss out!). We regularly add more events, so make sure you check back frequently to keep up-to-date…