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Discover South Kensington is an initiative of the Exhibition Road Cultural Group

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Percussion Showcase

Talented percussionists from the RCM join with reputable percussionist She-e Wu to perform a world premiere. She-e Wu is both a formidable composer and performer. Here, she performs alongside young musicians in Blue Identity.

Royal College of Music

Mixed Media Mash Up

Join a family-friendly drop-in workshop! How many materials can you use in one sculpture? It’s up to you! Make your own crazy sculptures using a wide variety of materials to build your work, and if you get stuck grab a creative chance card to help with your ideas and try something unexpected! Free.

The Royal Society of Sculptors

Night of Ideas

Crossing French, British and European perspectives with leading experts, artists and researchers, the Night of Ideas will address two of our society’s most pressing issues: Europe and the environment, engaging audiences in debates on a brighter future where citizen voices and perspectives matter.

Institut français

LEIGHTON LATE with Salomé Quartet

Leighton House Museum is delighted to present the Salomé Quartet, their first ever Musicians in Resident. Join them for their debut concert in the house, performing Grieg String Quartet no.1, Mozart 'Spring' Quartet No.14 K387 G major and Haydn op.33 no.3 'Bird' Quartet

Leighton House Museum

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Great Exhibitions

Great exhibitions in South Kensington, London. Experience the design and culture of video games, see extraordinary art, marvel at stunning wildlife photography, explore life in the dark, discover how homes are changing and so much more.

Music in South Kensington

For all music lovers, South Kensington has plenty to offer from masterclasses, percussion festivals, big bands, classical, world music, live orchestras, music for all the family and so much more.

The Student's South Kensington Bucket List

South Kensington is the ideal place to head for a low-budget day out, ideal for students. Take a look at our list of the essential events, exhibitions and cafes, and plan your perfect study break!

Fun for the Kids

Explore and experiment - interactive activities for families - music, science, arts, performance, film, parks, playgrounds, simulators and so much more here in South Kensington.

Tours and Talks

Enjoy a talk, join a debate, take yourself on a tour or book into one of the guided tours in South Kensington.

A trip to the movies

Enjoy a trip to the movies in South Kensington from blockbusters, live orchestras, film festivals, IMAX screens to Sunday classics. There is something for everyone.

A night out in London

From DJs, films, late night exhibitions, concerts, inspiring talks, immersive performances, sleepovers, Museum Lates, lectures - there is plenty to do here in South Kensington in the evening.

Take a Royal Tour

Explore our royal links in South Kensington from King George's palace, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's vision to the Princess Diana Memorial Fountain.

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Kensington Palace hosts display of costumes from star-studded Queen Anne film The Favourite

Costumes from star-studded Queen Anne film The Favourite on display at Kensington Palace. The film explores the relationships and power struggles of Queen Anne and two of her closest female attendants will once again shine a light on this largely forgotten British monarch.

What's On in 2019

In the final month of an eventful 2018 in South Kensington, we look at what next year has in store for us. 2019 is an exciting year for South Kensington as it marks 200 years from Queen Victoria & Prince Albert's birth.

Inspiring the next generation at Creative Quarter

South Kensington welcomed over a thousand students to Creative Quarter. The event, for 13-19 year olds, included talks, demonstrations, drop-ins and workshops and aimed to educate and inspire children in creative careers.

V&A Cast Courts reopen in December after redevelopment

The V&A's iconic Cast Courts re-open in December, the only galleries that display the same breathtaking collection of inspiring objects, as when they originally opened in 1873.

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Places to eat

There are plenty of delicious places to eat or enjoy a drink here in South Kensington - from cafes, bars, afternoon tea, cocktails, bars, indoor picnic spots to a weekly Farmer's market.

Places to meet

If you are looking to hire somewhere in South Kensington, London, whether it is for a conference, private party, meeting room, film location or wedding, there are some unique venues to consider. To make it easier to find, we have compiled a list of venues that are available in the area.

Places to stay

The cluster of world-leading cultural and educational organisations in South Kensington makes this a unique place to stay - with the Science Museum, Natural History Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, Hyde Park and the Royal Albert Hall all within walking distance of each other.

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About Us

Discover South Kensington is an initiative of the Exhibition Road Cultural Group which brings together the leading cultural and educational organisations to promote innovation and learning. South Kensington is the home of science, arts and inspiration.

South Kensington Timeline

South Kensington has a rich history associated with royalty, arts and sciences. Sometimes known as Albertopolis, London's original cultural quarter is a legacy of the Great Exhibition of 1851 organised by Prince Albert. Find out more about our history through our timeline.

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Take a tour

One of the best ways to see South Kensington is to explore some of the amazing cultural venues within walking distance from each other. We have put together some suggested itineraries for you to explore – themed around art, science, royal connections, great days out with the kids, exploring the museums and so much more.

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Natural History Museum

Royal Albert Hall

Imperial College London

Royal College of Music

Goethe-Institut

Institut français

Kensington Palace

Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Serpentine Galleries

The Ismaili Centre

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Royal Commission for the Exhibition 1851

South Kensington Estates

The Royal Society of Sculptors

Leighton House Museum

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