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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.

V&A Lates

Last Friday of every month
6.30-10pm
V&A South Kensington
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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.

Under 30s ticket offers

Royal Albert Hall
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The Royal Albert Hall are launching a brand new ticket scheme for audience members aged 30 and under. If you're aged 30 or under, you can access £20 tickets for some of their amazing concerts!

Fright Night

30th Oct
7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Prepare for a night of supernatural thrills on Halloween eve with "the UK's go-to ghost guy," Danny Robins.

Dunkirk (12A)

16 Oct & 27th Nov
7.15pm
Science Museum
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Christopher Nolan’s epic wartime thriller Dunkirk returns in stunning IMAX 70mm on one of the UK’s largest screens.

Power Up Evening Session

16th Oct, 18th Nov & 12th Dec
From 7pm
Science Museum
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The museum's sell-out adults-only Power Up evening sessions return this autumn with an out-of-this-world twist.

Halloween Lates

31st Oct
6:45pm-10pm
Science Museum
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Join the Museum for a night of spooky science at a very special Lates. Watch the galleries come alive after hours at the Museum's annual Halloween party that you’d be a ghoul to miss. This event is free!

New Year’s Eve: Party at the Museum

31st December
8pm-1:30am
Natural History Museum
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Tickets now on sale! Prepare your moves to get the earth quaking, get ready to heat up the dancefloor and make meteoric waves into an unforgettable 2026.

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

14th Nov - 1st January
Hyde Park
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The ultimate destination for festive fun is back with over 150 rides and attractions for visitors of all ages to enjoy.

100 Years of Leighton House, After-Hours

28th Nov
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House
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Join a festive after-hours exploration of the historic house and the three celebratory exhibitions to mark '100 Years of Leighton House'.

Bride of Frankenstein

31 Oct
7pm
Science Museum
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Celebrate the 90th anniversary of this seminal horror classic at Halloween Lates. Enjoy a spooky screening of Universal’s gothic masterpiece on Halloween night itself.

Batman Begins (12A - 70MM

31 Oct
7.15pm
Science Museum
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Christopher Nolan’s gripping reboot of the iconic Batman franchise is presented in stunning IMAX 70mm on one of the UK’s largest screens. Age 12A

Halloween at the Museum

20th Oct - 1st Nov
Design Museum
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Join us for an afternoon of spooky craft activities, enjoy a special menu offer, browse our shop range, and dress up in 1980s-inspired attire for a late opening of Blitz: the club that shaped the 80s.

Kensington and Chelsea Music Society 2025-6

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Leighton House and Sambourne House
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KCMS returns to Leighton House with their 2025-26 series offering an exciting programme of music in Leighton’s studio, from piano, flute and violin recitals, to opera and song. This October, hear from the Zarek Trio - Mudlark! and in November, an evening of the finest piano solo and duo music.

Imperial Lates: About Time

20th Nov
6pm-9pm
Imperial College London
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Come along to Imperial Lates! Step into a free evening of timely science, art and entertainment exploring the mysteries and mechanics of time: from the birth of the universe to the future of time-saving tech.

The Fashion Awards 2025

1st Dec
8pm
Royal Albert Hall
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The Fashion Awards presented by Pandora brings together a global community in London, the home of fashion creativity, to amplify leaders of change, celebrate excellence in creativity and support the next generation of creative talent.

Tony Hadley - The Christmas Big Band Tour

2nd Dec
7pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Join Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley, for a truly magical evening of Christmas tunes and big band hits. Performing some of his favourite Swing and Big Band songs from a classic era of music.

Carols at the Royal Albert Hall

14th - 24th Dec
Various times
Royal Albert Hall
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Christmas isn’t complete without carols at the Royal Albert Hall. Join the Hall for 15 magical performances over six days, featuring a mix of traditional and modern festive favourites.