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If you are looking for ideas for what to do in South Kensington, try something different today. Discover jewellery, earthquake simulators, journey to space, fashion. and so much more.

Dwellings, Rehomed

Until June 2027
Design Museum
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Visit the Design Museum garden and explore a vibrant collection of birdhouses by some of London’s most innovative designers.

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David Hockney: A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts about Painting

12th Mar - 23rd Aug 2026
10 am - 6 pm
Serpentine
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Presented at Serpentine North, the exhibition will showcase seminal works, shown in the UK for the first time. This event is free!

Courses for Children and Young Learners

Various dates and times
Goethe-Institut
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Vibrant, in-person German courses for children and teens aged 6-17. From beginner classes to creative options like Coding & German, young learners enjoy a hands-on, engaging approach to language learning – right here in South Kensington.

After:hours adult education

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Imperial College London
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Join adult education days and evening classes at Imperial. From humanities and science to art and creative writing. Open to everyone.

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year

17th Oct - 12th July 2026
10 am - 6 pm
Natural History Museum
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Pause and reconnect with nature through images that capture its beauty and inspire protection. Now in its sixth decade, photographers worldwide document nature’s most remarkable moments.

Evening Yoga at the Museum

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Natural History Museum
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Unwind after your day with this unique evening yoga class hosted in collaboration with East of Eden.

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!

The Last Princesses of Punjab

26th Mar - 8th Nov 2026
10 am - 6 pm from Mar to Oct 2026; 10 am - 4 pm from Nov to Feb 2026-7
Kensington Palace
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Discover the story of Punjabi princess and suffragette icon, Sophia Duleep Singh and five women who shaped her extraordinary life, in a new exhibition at Kensington Palace for 2026.

Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan

3rd Dec- 10th May 2026
10 am - 8pm
Japan House London
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Involving more than 120 artists, craftspeople and self-taught makers from across Japan, Hyakkō is a celebration of contemporary Japanese craft aesthetics.

Dino Disco for Kids

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7 pm - 9 pm
Natural History Museum
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What could be better than a dino disco? Join the Museum for the best party in town! Bring along the kids, show off your Jurassic jive and listen to your favourite tunes at our family-friendly headphone disco.

La La Land in Concert (12A) 2026

31st Dec 2026
1:00pm & 5:30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Just announced! Revisit the 2016 Academy Award® winning Lionsgate film, La La Land, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, written and directed by Damien Chazelle, in a swoon-worthy live concert experience.

Water Pantanal Fire

6th Feb – 31st May
10 am - 6 pm
Science Museum
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This thought-provoking free photography exhibition reveals the fragile beauty of the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetland, and the threats to its rich wildlife.

dRMM: Building from Forests

25 Nov 2025 - 30th Oct 2026
10am-5:30pm
V&A South Kensington
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What if the design and construction of buildings were shaped by local, climate-resilient, mixed-species forest?

Friday Late

Various dates & times
V&A South Kensington
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Bringing audiences together with leading and emerging artists and designers through live performance, film, installation, debate, DJs and more. Friday Late is free and drop-in.

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.

Astronights

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Science Museum
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If your child has ever wanted to explore the museum after dark, they’ll love Astronights, a sleepover at the Museum!

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.

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Star Trek at 60

26th Mar - 8th Sept
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Science Museum
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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.

Women in Science Tour

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Science Museum
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Join this volunteer-led tour to discover incredible stories of women in the field of science.

Stories from the Archive Tour

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Royal Albert Hall
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Explore the history of the Royal Albert Hall with the Stories from the Archive Tour. Led by knowledgeable guides and fantastic archivists, uncover untold stories and explore rarely seen curiosities in our new archive space.

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.

Themed Stories from the Archive Tour

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Royal Albert Hall
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Explore the Royal Albert Hall archive through a different lens with Themed Stories from the Archive tours. These special edition tours will focus on a topic that has shaped the Hall's history including Black Women on Stage, Film, Pride, South Asian Music and Suffrage.

Friday Late: Lost Queer Venues

24th Apr 2026
6.30 pm - 10 pm
V&A South Kensington
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This Friday Late will celebrate the grassroots collectives and communities creating transient queer utopias in the capital