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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.

Dino Snores for Grown Ups

1st April, 16th June, 4th Aug, 22nd Sep
6:30pm - 10am
Natural History Museum
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Set your inner child free with a sleepover at the Museum. This one's not for the kids. Enjoy a three-course meal, a pub quiz, stand-up comedy, a live animal workshop, and in the morning a cooked breakfast.

V&A Lates

Last Friday of every month
6.30-10pm
V&A
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An ever-changing, programme of live performances, fashion, film, installations, debates, special guests and DJs, with bars, food, and late-night exhibition openings.

Ciné Lumière

Various
Institut français
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Showcasing the best of foreign film - it screens a mix of French, European and Global films - with subtitles.

Ciné Lumière for under 25's

Institut français
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If you love cinema, and you’re 25 years old or under, Ciné Lumière For A Fiver is for you! Whether you want to see the latest releases or discover French classics, attend special Q&As or explore world cinema, enjoy discounted tickets with no booking fees.

Silent Disco at the Natural History Museum

28 Apr, 26 May, 30 June 2023
10pm - 1am
Natural History Museum
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Choose your side as three DJs do battle over separate wireless channels, playing the best in pop, rock and party classics. Don a headset and carry on the party into the night in the spectacular Hintze Hall.

Artist Talk: Joumana Medlej - Words to Paint the Invisible

8th June
6pm
Cromwell Place
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Joumana Medlej describes how she uses the visual power of a lost calligraphic tradition to create compositions made of pure meaning, and how she selects and prepares materials to achieve their fullest expression.

Artist Talk: Lana Khayat - Space and Legitimacy in creating Art as a Woman Artis

7th June
6pm
Cromwell Place
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Where does an artwork begin? How do artefacts acquire value? And how do you create something that is yours? Join Cromwell Place for an insightful conversation with artist, Lana Khayat.

In Conversation: Athier Mousawi and Roxane Zand

8th June
7:15pm
Cromwell Place
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Athier is the son of Iraqi sculptor and painter Maysaloun Faraj and renowned architect Ali Mousawi. Athier’s practice has always oscillated between representation of structure and form and expressive colour and mark making.

Homelands, Nightmares, Good Immigrants. Essays in Dialogue

27th June
7-8:15pm
Goethe-Institut
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Your Homeland is our Nightmare was inspired by the UK’s The Good Immigrant essay collection. Both address themes of race, identity and immigration in their respective countries. This panel discussion brings together the authors and editors to discuss the issues which today are as pertinent as ever

Goethe-Kino – Ole Jacobs & Arne Büttner: Nasim

21st June
7pm
Goethe-Institut
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In Europe’s biggest refugee camp, Nasim fights for a self-determined life against her husband's resistance and her own fears. Then, her high hopes seem to disappear in the ashes of burned down Moria.

State of Clay

20th July
6pm-8pm
The Royal Society of Sculptors
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Experience a session throwing miniature porcelain ceramic works on a specialist small wheel, decorated with coloured slips. Pieces will be fired in an electric kiln after the event.

Imagination Unbound: An Evening of Persian Poetry

22nd June
7pm-8:30pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum
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Join Narguess Farzad, as she discusses how Persian poetry remains the unrivalled means of encapsulating experiences and emotions, memories, traumas, and delights. The evening will include a selection of classical and contemporary poetry, recited in Persian and in English translation.

Taverns' Door: An Evening of Persian Music

6th June
6-7pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum
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Two accomplished Iranian classical musicians taking the audience on a delightful voyage, riding the art of improvisation as a vehicle to explore Persian traditional music. Considering the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement in Iran, the performance is centred around a poem by Hafiz, 14th century poet.

Crochet at the Museum with TOFT

26th May, 28th July, 29th Sept, 24th Nov
7pm-9:30pm
Natural History Museum
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Crochet a special edition Natural History Museum creation at our TOFT crochet workshop.

Stargazing Lates

13th September
6:30pm-10pm
Science Museum
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Uncover how technology transforms our view of the night sky and how the ISRO’s Chandrayaan-2 and the James Webb and Kepler telescopes help us view stars, planets, galaxies and nebulae.

Gaming Lates

27th July
6:30pm-10pm
Science Museum
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Explore the power of play and its potential to change minds, improve wellbeing and boost your brain at an evening that celebrates the return of Power Up and 75 years of the NHS and the exceptional efforts of NHS staff and volunteers.

BBC Proms 2023

14th July-9th September
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Royal Albert Hall
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The return of the BBC Proms brings the UK together in celebration of classical music with eight weeks of concerts at the Hall. Tickets go on sale from 9am 13th May..

The Luna Cinema at Kensington Palace

August
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Kensington Gardens
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A palace of secret stories and public lives, Kensington Palace creates a truly unforgettable floodlit backdrop for open air cinema this summer. Enjoy Luna’s magnificent selection of films including, the spectacular The Great Gatsby, Oscar-winning Top Gun: Maverick, and more. A line-up, fit for royalty.

Video Games in Concert

6th June
7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Featuring phenomenal classics from well-known video games – such as World of Warcraft, The Legend of Zelda, Fallout 4 and many more, as well as premieres of brand new scores – brought to life by the power of orchestra and choir, within the magnificent surroundings of this iconic venue.

BST Hyde Park

June & July
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Hyde Park
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Across multiple weekends, Hyde Park put on incredible shows featuring legendary headliners & support from today's rising stars, plus great food and drink and hospitality packages, plus a free midweek programme, featuring fantastic free activities and entertainment.

Cinderella In-The-Round

15th June-25th June
2:00pm, 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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English National Ballet return to the Royal Albert Hall for the first time since 2019, with 14 performances of Cinderella in-the-round, featuring over 90 dancers, a live orchestra, magnificent sets and transformational projections.