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A trip to the movies

Enjoy a trip to the movies in South Kensington - from Sunday classics, family films and film festivals at Institut français, to blockbusters accompanied with live orchestras at the Royal Albert Hall, to post-war classics at Goethe-Institut, to enjoying the full cinematic experience in 3D at the Science Museum's IMAX screen. There are films for young and old here in South Kensington.

A Beautiful Planet 3D (U)

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Experience Earth like never before in a breath-taking portrait of the planet on the biggest screen in Europe. See images of the Earth from the Space Station and gain a new understanding of how wonderful and unique our planet is.

Ciné Lumière for under 25's

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If you love cinema, and you’re 25 years old or under, Ciné Lumière For A Fiver is for you! Whether you want to see the latest releases or discover French classics, attend special Q&As or explore world cinema, enjoy discounted tickets with no booking fees.

Antarctica 3D (U)

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With never-before-seen footage and the latest underwater filming techniques, this documentary transports you to the farthest reaches of this majestic land and reveals that what happens there affects every single one of us.

IMAX: The Ronson Theatre

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Experience this fully immersive IMAX on one of the UK’s largest screens, featuring IMAX Laser 4K and 70mm projection. Enjoy scientific documentaries and the latest blockbusters.

Ocean Odyssey 3D (U)

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Embark on an extraordinary journey through Earth’s vast ocean highways with a baby humpback whale to uncover the secrets of ocean currents.

Our Story with David Attenborough

Until 30th Aug 2026
10 am - 5.50 pm
Natural History Museum
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Our Story with David Attenborough delves into the saga of our species from our earliest beginnings. Sir David draws on a nearly century-long career as he shares his hopes for people and planet.

IMAX 70MM Season

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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.

Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone™ In Concert (PG)

25th-27th Sept 2026
Various times
Royal Albert Hall
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Tickets now on sale! Watch the film on a giant HD screen and experience every unforgettable moment - from the wand choosing the wizard to the chaos of a troll in the dungeon, as you reunite once more with Harry, Ron and Hermione in their first adventure.

How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert (PG)

28th Dec 2026
3 pm, 7.30 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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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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Star Trek at 60

26th Mar - 8th Sept
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Celebrate 60 years of Star Trek and experience the complete cinematic legacy from the original voyages to the modern reboot on one of the biggest screens in the UK, in a world-first presentation exclusively at the Science Museum.

Star Trek at 60 Film Season

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7.15 pm
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Celebrate 60 years of Star Trek and experience the complete cinematic legacy from the original voyages to the modern reboot on one of the biggest screens in the UK, in a world-first presentation exclusively at the Science Museum.

The Great Arch

From 11th Mar
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The Great Arch is the true story of Danish architect Johan Otto von Spreckelsen, an unknown talent who wins a major French competition to design the Grande Arche in Paris. In this film, director Stéphane Demoustier weaves together the vision of an architect with conflicting politics.

Performance Festival 2026

24th Apr - 3rd May 2026
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V&A South Kensington
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Experience the storytelling, placemaking and memory-forming power of music and sound. Explore reverberation, repetition and mythmaking through live performances, screenings, talks, tours and workshops, all inspired by the theme 'echoes’.

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Film Series: Elfi Mikesch

5th - 27th May 2026
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Goethe-Institut
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Save the date for a film series dedicated to Elfi Mikesch’s work as a director. In collaboration with Club des Femmes, Goethe-Institut will present a selection of her genre-defying, poetic films that have had a profound influence on feminist and queer cinema.

Star Trek Warp Trail

Until 8th Sept 2026
10 am - 6 pm
Science Museum
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Calling all Starfleet recruits! Discover iconic Star Trek objects and outfits across the Science Museum in this free trail.

And Bardot Became BB

Until 10th May
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Institut français
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Ciné Lumière revisits some of Brigitte Bardot’s most iconic films and questions the multiple facets of the myth itself with a series of talks and documentaries.