Whether you're visiting South Kensington for the first time, or you've visited a hundred times, here's a list of some of the best, but least well-known, exhibits, galleries, and places.
Experience how artists and thinkers subvert the way we move, sense and co-create. Immerse yourselves in radical, interactive spaces, exploring diverse narratives around connections, rhythms and access. This event is free!
Experience the magic of Christmas at the V&A South Kensington with a month of spectacular displays, installations, family activities, film screenings, performances and more.
A new display showcasing monumental paintings by internationally acclaimed artist Harland Miller, including brand-new works specially created for the exhibition.
Inspired by the handmade puppets in Wes Anderson’s films and by Christmas decorations, create your own felted figure in this hands-on workshop. Design and make your own figure using wool and scrap fabrics.
The Institut français addresses the issues and perspectives on women’s rights through a series of events, film screenings and discussions with and about women shaping the world.
Join for a free evening of lively discussions, performances, hands-on creativity and inspiring stories, all exploring the challenges of and solutions to the climate crisis.
This free display explores some of today’s most pressing issues through diverse approaches to contemporary image-making.
The concert will celebrate outstanding musical creativity inspired by cultural heritage across the world. This show is curated by the Aga Khan Music Awards in collaboration with the EFG London Jazz Festival.
Celebrate Caribbean culture through fun family activities, games, and stories.
Last chance to see! Explore the codes and conventions of royal clothing, and the powerful impact fashion can make when boundaries are pushed and dress codes evolve.
Enjoy a luxury afternoon tea with a science-inspired twist.
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!
Experience rock history up close – see Kurt Cobain’s legendary Martin guitar on display for the first time in Europe. Reunited with his famous green cardigan from the MTV Unplugged performance, this exhibition celebrates the enduring influence of Kurt Cobain and Nirvana.
Visit the Design Museum garden and explore a vibrant collection of birdhouses by some of London’s most innovative designers.
Imperial College Lunch Market is open to everyone and is an oasis of calm for lunch; the menu is extensive everything from free range sausages to vegan dishes, noodles, katsu and authentic wood fired pizza.
From Christopher Nolan’s genre-defining Batman trilogy to his Oscar-winning epic Oppenheimer, experience a season of stunning IMAX 70mm film classics at the Science Museum this autumn.
Start your day with a burst of creativity! Join Write & Shine for a series of early morning writing workshops in The Royal Parks this autumn.
A programme of activities designed for children and young people to get creative, including our popular half-term Design Camps.
Serpentine is honoured to announce an exhibition of recent works by David Hockney. Presented at Serpentine North, the exhibition will showcase seminal works, shown in the UK for the first time. This event is free!
Join adult education days and evening classes at Imperial. From humanities and science to art and creative writing. Open to everyone.
In this free display, discover four research projects from across the UK that are driving change in housing, healthcare, local planning and resource management.
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.
Join us for a special family-friendly life drawing workshop to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Only £5!
