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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.

A Musical Journey through Maqam

27th Feb
7pm - 8:30pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum
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Join this special musical journey with master of the oud Ahmed Mukhtar and the Taqasim Music School and Foundation. Explore the distinct sound, mood, feeling and energy of Arabic music,

Olivier Awards 2025

6th April
5:45pm
Royal Albert Hall
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The Olivier Awards 2025 with Mastercard returns to the majestic Royal Albert Hall with unique performances from the best new shows, a dazzling array of the biggest and brightest stars and plenty of surprises.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

25th April 2025
7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Join the Royal Albert Hall for the 25th Anniversary and European premiere of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon as part of their Films in Concert series.

Gladiator in Concert

26th-27th April
Various times
Royal Albert Hall
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Presented in association with CineConcerts, sword-and-sandals epic Gladiator returns to the Royal Albert Hall for a special 25th anniversary screening with live orchestra.

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!

Versailles, In Every Sense

24th Jan -1st April
Various times
Institut français
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Travel through time and embark on a sensory journey with the Versailles, In Every Sense season at the French Institute, echoing the Versailles: Science and Splendour exhibition at the Science Museum.

Barbie The Movie: In Concert

5th March 2025
7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Hey barbie! Dance the night away with Barbie The Movie: In Concert as part of the Royal Albert Hall's Films in Concert series.

Cirque du Soleil's Corteo

9th Jan - 2nd March 2025
11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:30pm & 7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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To celebrate 40 years of dreaming the impossible, Cirque du Soleil return to the Royal Albert Hall in January 2025, with their most joyous and jubilant show, CORTEO.

Speculations on Capture

4th Sept-23rd Feb 2025
10am -5:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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Allahyari’s poetic film explores the stories of astronomical instruments made in Iran and Pakistan and now held at the V&A.

Holly Herndon & Mat Dryhurst: The Call

4 October 2024 - 2 February 2025
10am - 6pm
Serpentine
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A collaboration between artists Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst, and Serpentine Arts Technologies, The Call proposes new cultural, legal, and technical rituals for art in the age of AI.

Give the Gift of Music

Royal College of Music
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A perfect gift for any music lover is the Membership of the Royal College of Music Friends scheme. In addition to priority booking and access to an exclusive programme of Friends events, they will receive regular advance info about RCM events while showing support for young musical talent.