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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

20th Jan & 16th March 2024
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

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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.

RCM Jazz Orchestra: History of the Jazz Band

4th Oct
7:30pm
Royal College of Music
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Hear one of the finest examples of the influence of blues in early jazz with King Oliver's and Louis Armstrong's Dippermouth Blues.

Halloween at the Museum

31st Oct
18.45pm -22.30pm
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Calling all fright night fans and museum lovers, join the Museum after hours this Halloween to explore its spooky side.

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

17th Nov- 1st Jan 2024
10am-9:30pm
Hyde Park
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Located in London’s iconic Hyde Park, Winter Wonderland is the world’s ultimate destination for festive fun. Running for six magical weeks, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland offers a variety of attractions, activities, entertainment, food, drinks, and so much more.

Astronights

Dates and times vary
Science Museum
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If your child has ever wanted to explore the museum after dark, or if the idea of spending the night in one of our iconic galleries fills them with excitement, then they’ll love Astronights, a sleepover for children. With workshops, shows and activities—and breakfast and an interactive science show to boost your morning energy—it will be a night they never forget.

Park Nights 2023

Dates and times vary
Serpentine
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Park Nights returns for a series of interdisciplinary artistic engagements staged in the Serpentine Pavilion 2023. Expect five newly commissioned works spanning poetry, performance and music. Join the Serpentine on selected evenings from August to September.

Cirque du Soleil- Alegria: In a New Light

11th Jan-11th Feb 2024
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Royal Albert Hall
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Tickets are now on sale for Cirque du Soleil’s most iconic production Alegria: In a New Light. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this all-time classic will whisk audiences away to a mystical world sprinkled with visual poetry & acrobatic extravagance.

Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton

7th Oct
2:30pm & 7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Experience Tim Burton’s original sketches, drawings and storyboards on the big screen whilst Danny Elfman’s famous film scores are performed live by the BBC Concert Orchestra and Crouch End Festival Chorus, conducted by John Mauceri.

Journeys

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Royal Albert Hall
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Acclaimed musician and composer Nitin Sawhney curates a festival celebrating diverse journeys and identity through music, art and discussion.

Music Lates

19th Oct
6:30pm-10pm
Science Museum
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Music Lates is a celebration of Turn It Up: The power of music, a new blockbuster exhibition coming to the museum this autumn.

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.