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Image credit: Credit: Luciano Candisani/Documenta Pantanal |
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Fashion, Trends & the Great Wetland
Last week, the Science Museum opened Water Pantanal Fire, a free photography exhibition documenting the world's largest wetland and the threats it faces from climate change. The display features 65 striking images captured by two leading Brazilian photographers.
If fashion is your call, tickets are now on sale at V&A South Kensington for Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art. With more than 200 garments, accessories, jewellery, artworks, perfumes and rare archival treasures, the exhibition promises a dazzling journey into the house’s audacious imagination and boundless creative legacy.
Sticking with fashion, tickets are also now on sale at the Design Museum for the world's first retrospective of groundbreaking designer NIGO: From Japan with Love. This landmark exhibition celebrates the visionary creative director credited with forging one of the earliest and most influential bridges between streetwear and luxury fashion.
In the meantime, escape the rain this Valentine's Day by exploring South Kensington’s museums, galleries and culture hidden gems - visit our website to find out what's on this weekend.
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| Win 2 tickets to see Esther Abrami – Women in Music |
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Institut français
5th March, 7pm |
We are giving away 2 tickets for Esther Abrami - Women in Music at the Institut français on 5th March. Championing female composers past and present, she will perform a special concert celebrating International Women’s Day and share her own compositions |
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| February Half Term in South Kensington |
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| Head to South Ken during half term for a fun-filled week of events, workshops, drop-in sessions, trails, exhibitions, films and more. |
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| The Sleeping Beauty |
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Royal Albert Hall
25th-28th June 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 7:00pm & 7:30pm |
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| Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s exquisite production of The Sleeping Beauty comes to the Royal Albert Hall for the first time. |
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| 100 Years of Leighton House After-Hours |
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Leighton House and Sambourne House
19th Feb 5.30 - 8.30pm |
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| Experience the magic of the historic house after dark and explore three exhibitions marking 100 years since Frederic Leighton’s former studio‑home first opened as a museum. Enjoy live music, browse the shop, and relax at the paid bar. Bring friends, unwind, and explore — all included in general admission. |
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| Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art |
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V&A South Kensington
28th Mar – 1 Nov 2026 10 am - 6 pm |
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| The UK’s first exhibition on Elsa Schiaparelli spans the 1920s to today, celebrating the innovative designer's influence. It traces the fashion house’s groundbreaking origins and its evolution under current creative director Daniel Roseberry. |
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| NIGO: From Japan with Love |
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Design Museum
1st May – 4th Oct 2026 10am-6pm |
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| Explore the vision and legacy of Japanese designer and creative director NIGO – from street style to music and beyond, in the first UK exhibition showcasing his multifaceted creative work, alongside vintage objects and traditional crafts from his personal collection. |
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| Fashioning the Crown (Livestream) |
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V&A South Kensington
25th Feb 7 - 8 pm |
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| Join bestselling author Justine Picardie in conversation with V&A senior curator Oriole Cullen for a compelling history of the Crown told through the lens of royal fashion. |
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| Letters Live |
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Royal Albert Hall
22nd April 7.30pm |
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| A powerful and dynamic literary event, Letters Live production features a secret cast of outstanding celebrity performers to read out an array of notable letters that celebrate Earth Day. |
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Image credit: © Jamie Smart
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| Wildlife Photographer of the Year |
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Natural History Museum
17th Oct - 12th July 2026 10am-6pm |
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| Pause, reflect and reconnect with the natural world through images that celebrate nature’s awe-inspiring beauty and urge us to protect it. Now in its sixth decade, the exhibition sees photographers from across the globe set out to document nature’s most incredible moments. |
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| Drink & Draw: Narcissus in the Blue Room |
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Leighton House and Sambourne House
4th March 7pm-9pm |
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| Inspired by the story of Narcissus—the youth captivated by his own reflection—and the shimmering Narcissus Hall, this life drawing session invites you to explore reflection, beauty, and self-discovery through the human form. |
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| Tour: Theatre and Performance |
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V&A South Kensington
Until 31st Dec 2026 2.30 - 3.15 pm |
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| Discover highlights from the museum's renowned Theatre and Performance collections in this guided tour |
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Image credit: Photos by Matthew Kaltenborn
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| Design Camp: Sustainable Prop Making for 11 to 14 year olds |
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Design Museum
19th Feb 10:15am – 4:15pm |
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| In this creative workshop, young people will learn the basics of prop making with sustainable materials, inspired by film director Wes Anderson’s use of stylised objects as a key element in storytelling. |
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| Nursery Experience |
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Hyde Park
24th - 26th Mar 2026 10am - 3pm |
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| An exclusive behind the scenes tour of the Hyde Park Nursery and Masterclasses from The Royal Parks' team. |
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| Films in Concert |
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Royal Albert Hall
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. |
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| Chamber Festival: The Sound of Music |
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Royal College of Music
14th - 15th Feb Various Times |
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| From stunning woodwind quartets to vibrant percussion ensembles, head to the Royal College of Music for an inspiring weekend of chamber music performances! |
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| Kristina Blahnik in Conversation (Livestream) |
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V&A South Kensington
23rd Feb 7 - 8pm |
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| Join Kristina Blahnik, CEO of luxury house Manolo Blahnik for a look at how the company champions craftmanship, balancing tradition with innovation. |
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| Power Up |
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Science Museum
10am - 5.30pm |
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| Immerse yourself in this hands-on gaming zone, featuring the very best video games and consoles from the past 50 years. From Pong to Pacman and Minecraft to Mario, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re a retro games fan, a serious gamer or just want to beat your family at Mario Kart. |
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| Family Fun (5-10yrs): Paper Making |
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Leighton House and Sambourne House
21st Feb 11am-12:30pm & 2:30-4pm |
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| Have you ever wondered how paper is made? If so, come along to this fun and messy workshop and find out, by making your own! |
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| Friday Late: To Ebb is to Flow |
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V&A South Kensington
27th Feb 6.30 - 10 pm |
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| How are artists from East and Southeast Asia (ESEA) reimagining gender today? This free Friday Late explores how ESEA artists draw on local communities & the natural world to rethink identity. |
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| Royal Albert Hall Tours |
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Royal Albert Hall
Daily Various times |
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| Step inside a landmark like no other. Together with a friendly guide, take a peek at the royal areas of the Hall. |
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| Workshop: Drawing Cinematic Stories |
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Design Museum
14th March 10am-4pm |
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| Step into director Wes Anderson’s meticulously crafted worlds through drawing in this workshop exploring the filmmaker's signature sense of scale, symmetry, and storytelling. |
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| Japan House London Family Workshops |
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Japan House London
16th - 20th Feb 2.30 - 4.30 pm |
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| Explore the cultures of Japan this half term with a series of free family-friendly activity workshops at Japan House London. Each session invites participants to learn about Japan while getting creative, with hands-on activities including origami (paper-folding), and making paper Hina dolls (Hina ningyō ). |
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| Chamber Festival: Half Term Family Fun |
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Royal College of Music
14th - 15th Feb |
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| Enjoy family-friendly activities in the RCM Museum this half term! Discover and engage with our collections through stories and music-making. |
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| Science Afternoon Tea |
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Science Museum
Available Thurs-Sun 12pm and 3pm |
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| Enjoy a luxury afternoon tea with a science-inspired twist. |
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| V&A Talk: An American Heiress in the Age of Elegance |
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V&A South Kensington
2nd March 7 - 8.45 pm |
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| Julie Montagu presents the extraordinary life of the ninth Countess of Sandwich -from Chicago to the English aristocracy: Paris, parties, art and style. |
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| The very worst journey in the world - Hugh Turner |
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Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
2nd March 2.30 - 3.45 pm |
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| Part of Royal Geographical Society's Be Inspired series, this spotlights fascinating research on Apsley Cherry-Garrad's Antarctic classic, The Worst Journey in the World, telling the story of Captain Scott's infamous Winter Journey to Cape Crozier in 1911. |
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| TRI Design Festival |
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12 - 15th March Varies |
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| TRI Design brings together Knightsbridge, King’s Road & Fulham Road for a festival of craftsmanship, creativity & culture, coinciding with London Design Week. Expect exhibitions, installations, talks, workshops & experiences across showrooms, galleries, shops, restaurants & hotels, |
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| Turquoise Mountain celebrates 20th anniversary |
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Garrison Chapel, 8 Garrison Square SW1W
12 - 22 Feb |
Founded in Afghanistan in 2006 by His Majesty King Charles III, Turquoise Mountain has spent 20 years revitalising cultural heritage. Their first major retrospective offers a rare chance to experience master artisans and their work across diverse traditions. All the display pieces will be available to order. Free, no ticket required. |
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Discover South Kensington is an initiative of the Exhibition Road Cultural Group, a partnership of the cultural and educational organisations in and around Exhibition Road, South Kensington.
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Our partners include:
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The Design Museum
Goethe-Institut
Imperial College London
Institut franҫais
The Ismaili Centre
Kensington Palace
Natural History Museum
Royal Albert Hall
South Kensington Estates
Royal College of Art
Westminster City Council
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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Royal Brompton Hospital
Royal College of Music
Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
The Royal Parks
Serpentine Galleries
The Science Museum
V&A South Kensington
The Royal Society of Sculptors
Japan House London
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