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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.

BBC Proms 2024

19 July - 14 Sept
Various Times
Royal Albert Hall
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See your favourite classical standards, a wealth of special guests, contemporary concerts including Florence and the Machine, Sam Smith, and the return of the CBeebies Prom, and much more!

Sound System Stories: Wheel And Come Again!

23rd August
6.15pm - 9.45pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join this special evening with Gladdy Wax (aka Mr Vinyl Fingers), the legendary sound system genius. A pre-Nottinghill Carnival weekend event to celebrate this musical giant by recording and archiving his story of UK Sound System Culture.

Top Gun: Maverick in Concert

27th Sept
7.30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Experience the Academy Award® winning blockbuster on the big screen, with Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga and Hans Zimmer's epic score performed live-to-picture by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, conducted by Lorne Balfe himself.

Museum Family Concert and Workshop

27th July
11:-12:30pm
Royal College of Music
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Enjoy this interactive concert inspired by objects, stories and exhibitions from the Royal College of Music Museum. Hear live music from talented RCM musicians with opportunities for you and your family to creatively contribute to the performance.

Pop up Performance: Anansi and the Lost Sun

31st Aug
11.00am – 3.40pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join Swallow’s Wings Puppetry for a performance mixing puppetry, storytelling, and traditional West African music.

Late Night Jazz: Take Five Showcase

21st Nov
7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Part of EFG London Jazz Festival, enjoy an evening of music at the Royal Albert Hall from four musicians from the 2024 Take Five talent development programme.

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.

Day Promming at the BBC Proms

19 July - 14 Sept
Various Times
Royal Albert Hall
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Promming is an essential part of the character of the BBC Proms and a great British tradition and allows you to enjoy world-class performances for just £8! Promming tickets will be available online only at 10.30am on for most performances on the day of the event, with some exceptions.

Turn it Up: The Power of Music

Until 1st Sept 2024
10am - 6pm
Science Museum
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Just announced Turn It Up: The Power of Music has been extended through the summer! Don't miss this extra chance to explore this smash-hit exhibition and discover what is it about music that drives us to create, perform, feel, connect with others.

The Royal College of Music Museum & Guided Tours

10:15am–5:45pm
Royal College of Music
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The Royal College of Music's Museum offers a unique opportunity to interact with over 500 years of musical history. Items include the world’s oldest guitar and earliest keyboard instrument with strings. Enjoy a tour of the Museum, led by their knowledgeable team on Wednesdays at 12:30pm.

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

29th - 30th Nov
7.30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Musical maestro Jools Holland and his revered Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are back at the Royal Albert Hall with a delightful Rhythm and Blues night.