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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.

Children & Families at The Royal Albert Hall

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The Royal Albert Hall have a wide range of shows and events for children and families to get involved in, which all promise an unforgettable day out. From storytelling for babies and toddlers to interactive concerts featuring Albert’s Band, there is something to fascinate and inspire children of every age.

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

27th - 28th Nov 2026
7.30 pm
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The boogie-woogie bash is back for 2026! Jools Holland returns to our stage for a roof-raising night of swing and soul.

BST Hyde Park 2026

27th June - 11th July
2 pm - 10.30 pm
Hyde Park
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BST Hyde Park returns with a huge line-up of stars, including Garth Brooks, Maroon 5, Mumford & Sons, Pitbull & Lewis Capaldi

Pop up Performance: Anansi and the Lost Sun

30th Mar – 2nd April
11 am - 4 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join Swallow’s Wings Puppetry for a fun performance mixing puppetry, storytelling, and traditional West African music. Afterwards, make your own puppet to take home and look after!

Under 30s ticket offers

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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!

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.

Film Music Gala

30th May 2026
3pm & 7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Join an epic journey through sensational soundtracks, depicting the action-packed thrills of Mission: Impossible, Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park; the fantasy and magic of Star Wars, Harry Potter and E.T and more!

Films in Concert

Various dates and times
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The biggest movies with the best soundtracks - experience classic films with live orchestral accompaniment in the spectacular surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall.

Silent Disco

4th Apr, 16th & 22nd May, 26 June, 31st July
10pm - 1am
Natural History Museum
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Choose your side as three DJs do battle over separate wireless channels, playing the very best songs, new and old. Don a headset and party the night away in the spectacular Hintze Hall.

Corinne Bailey Rae

27th Oct
7.30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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2026 marks the 20th anniversary of Corinne Bailey Rae, the Grammy Award-winning singer’s acclaimed debut album that introduced the world to her soulful, sun-soaked sound. In celebration of the anniversary Corinne Bailey Rae will be performing the album in full at the Hall in October 2026.

Matilda in Concert (PG)

30th Oct 2026
6.30 pm - 9.20 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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See the classic film like never before, hosted and narrated live by Matilda director, producer and star Danny DeVito accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, conducted by David Newman.

How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert (PG)

28th Dec 2026
3 pm, 7.30 pm
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How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert features this spectacular follow-up presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s thrilling score performed live to picture by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra conducted by Ben Palmer, and accompanied by the London Voices.

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David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth

8th May
7.30 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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In celebration of David Attenborough’s 100th birthday on 8th May, BBC will bring the nation together for a live event honouring his groundbreaking career at the forefront of natural history storytelling.

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Interstellar Live (12A)

4th - 5th April
1 pm, 2 pm, 6.30 pm, 7.30 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Interstellar Live sees Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-winning sci-fi epic back on the big screen, with Hans Zimmer’s revelatory score performed live by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, conducted by Ben Palmer, and acclaimed organist Roger Sayer.

Folk for Kids

7th April
11 am, 1.30 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Elye Cuthbertson and leading folk musicians from around the country present a performance of folk music to entertain and inspire.

Bridging Worlds

7th May
7.30pm
Royal College of Music
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Bridging Worlds in association with the Royal Albert Hall brings together Artists Rushil Ranjan and Abi Sampa with students from Trinity Laban, the Royal College of Music, the Royal Northern College of Music, & the Sunshine Orchestra (Chennai, India). Cohorts of conductors, dancers, & composers have collaborated to create bold new works.