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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.

Pride at the Royal Albert Hall

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Introducing Pride at the Royal Albert Hall, a pop-up exhibition celebrating the rich history of LGBTQ+ trailblazers, icons and events at the Hall.

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.

Coronation Celebration: The Choral Society's 150th Anniversary Concert

7th May
2:30pm
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Music fit for a king! On coronation weekend, join the Royal Choral Society for a choral music extravaganza as it celebrates the crowning of our new king and marks the choir’s own 150th anniversary.

Black Panther in Concert

27th May
2:30pm & 7:30pm
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Experience the European Premiere of Black Panther in Concert as part of the Royal Albert Hall’s Films in Concert series. With the Chineke! Orchestra and special guest Massamba Diop, talking drum soloist, who performed on the original score.

Peter Doherty: The Battered Songbook Tour

5th May
7:30pm
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Peter Doherty embarks on his first solo acoustic tour in ten years with a series of intimate ‘Songbook’ shows. Peter will be performing a selection of hits from his back catalogue, including classics from The Libertines, Babyshambles, and his delicious solo projects.

Music, Migration & Mobility- The Story of Émigré Musicians from Nazi-Europe in Britain

From 18th Oct 2022
8am-10pm
Royal College of Music
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The Royal College of Music Museum’s latest exhibition explores the lives and legacies of musicians who fled the Nazi regime and the ravages of war.

Death Cab for Cutie

29th March
7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Iconic American rock band Death Cab For Cutie have announced a major headline UK tour for 2023, including a very special show live at the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 29 March 2023.

Kensington and Chelsea Music Society

19th April & 16th May
7:30pm-9:30pm
Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum
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Chamber music performed in Leighton's Studio - from a Radu Lupu Memorial Concert by Italian pianist Simone Alessandro Tavoni, to a cello recital by Guy Johnston, accompanied by pianist and Chairman of KCMS, William Vann.

Classical For Kids- Playful Piano

8th April
11am-1:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Introducing little ears to the world of classical music, Classical for Kids offers the opportunity for families to attend a chamber concert performed by the professional musicians from the Hall’s very own Albert’s Band.

The Music Of Bond

4th April
7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Back by overwhelming demand, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra promises to take you to double-0-heaven with this sensational concert! Enjoy iconic theme songs and thrilling Bond anthems from almost six decades of box office blockbusters.

Frozen Music and Movement Workshop

22nd April
11am-3:40pm
V&A
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Let it go with Disney Theatrical Teaching Artists! Explore the world of Frozen the musical, learn the lyrics and dance moves from the number Fixer Upper.

Registrations open for the Great Exhibition Road Festival

17 & 18 June
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The Great Exhibition Road Festival returns to South Kensington! Register now to come along for a great weekend of free events for all ages celebrating how awe and wonder can spark innovation in science and the arts. Check out the first events we've released for a taste of what's on this summer.

Great Exhibitionists

27th March-1st April
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Royal College of Music
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Taking up the spirit of the 1851 Great Exhibition, the Great Exhibitionists series is curated entirely by students. Expect a variety of innovative performances, including collaborations with visual artists, dancers and actors, a multimedia composition and much more.

A Turkey and Syria Fundraiser

15th April
6:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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A special one-off charity fundraiser is coming to the Royal Albert Hall to raise crucial funds for War Child and The Turkey Mozaik Foundation, following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

Soul II Soul

30th Oct
7:30pm
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The double Grammy Award-winning and five-time Brit Award-nominated Soul II Soul will play London’s Royal Albert Hall in October. Soul II Soul progressed from being one of the leaders of the 1980’s warehouse scene to pioneering British black music around the world.

Echo and the Bunnymen

18th Sept
7:30pm
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Ian McCulloch and Will Sergeant, otherwise known as Echo and the Bunnymen, return to the Hall in September 2023 to perform their hugely critically-acclaimed 1984 album Ocean Rain in full

Classic FM Live

12th April
7:30pm
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The UK’s most popular classical music station returns to the Royal Albert Hall for another night of world-class live classical music! This very special Classic FM Live features the greatest hits of opera including: Nessun Dorma, O mio babbino caro, the Ride of the Valkyries, plus much more.

Highways: The Best of Country and Americana

20th May 2023
6:00pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Live Nation Entertainment and the Royal Albert Hall present a brand-new Country and Americana festival, Highways. Showcasing Country and Americana’s biggest stars with acclaimed acts such as Kip Moore, Morgan Wade, Jackson Dean and Stephen Wilson Jr..

Films in Concert

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Experience cinema’s most iconic films including Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, with the score performed live by an orchestra in the spectacular surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall.

Royal College of Music Programme

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Visit some of the mesmerizing events taking place this year at the Royal College of Music.

BST Hyde Park

June & July
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Across multiple weekends, Hyde Park put on incredible shows featuring legendary headliners & support from today's rising stars, plus great food and drink and hospitality packages, plus a free midweek programme, featuring fantastic free activities and entertainment.

Cinderella In-The-Round

15th June-25th June
2:00pm, 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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English National Ballet return to the Royal Albert Hall for the first time since 2019, with 14 performances of Cinderella in-the-round, featuring over 90 dancers, a live orchestra, magnificent sets and transformational projections.

Neon Dance: Last and First Men

4th May 2023
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Science Museum
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A future race of humans finds itself on the verge of extinction. Almost all that’s left in the world are lone and surreal monuments, beaming their message into the wilderness. Neon Dance presents a contemporary dance based on the ground-breaking 1930 novel by Olaf Stapledon, 'Last and First Men'.

Give the Gift 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.