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The Great Exhibition Road Festival, Easter Fun and a Great Competition
The Great Exhibition Road Festival returns to South Kensington on 6th-7th June 2026, and registration is now open!
Expect a weekend of free hands-on workshops, inspiring talks and tours, performances and installations as museums, researchers and creatives take over Exhibition Road. You might dip into something quickly or stay all day. Either way, there’s going to be something for everyone to enjoy.
With Easter just around the corner, there’s plenty happening across the area in the meantime. Our Easter guide is full of ideas, from discovery days and pop-up performances to painting workshops and new exhibitions for all ages.
And if you’re feeling lucky, we’ve got a little extra – a chance to win Power Up tickets at the Science Museum and a meal for two at Franco Manca.
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| Win Tickets to Power Up and a Meal for Two at Franco Manca |
Enter for a chance to win 2x tickets to Power Up at the Science Museum, plus a meal for two at Franco Manca, Old Brompton Road – including two pizzas, two drinks and two desserts. |
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| 20% Off at Cast Iron Bar & Grill |
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| London Marriott Hotel Kensington |
Make the most of spring evenings in Kensington with an exclusive offer at Cast Iron Bar & Grill. Enjoy 20% off food and drink between 5 pm and 7 pm. Perfect for lunch or a relaxed evening dining. Discover bold British flavours in the heart of Kensington. |
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| Easter Fun for All the Family |
This Easter there are lots of great things to do in South Kensington. From discovery days and pop-up performances to painting workshops and exciting exhibitions - there is something for all the family! |
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| The Great Exhibition Road Festival |
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Great Exhibition Road Festival
6th - 7th June 2026 12 pm - 6 pm |
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| Join us on 6-7 June 2026 to celebrate science and the arts! Expect a weekend packed with free exciting events for all ages: from hands-on workshops and inspiring talks to immersive performances and art installations. |
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| Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep |
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Natural History Museum
Opens 22nd May 2026 Entry from 10 am - 4.30 pm daily |
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| Meet the legends of Earth’s prehistoric oceans and and decide who really was the most ferocious of them all. Dare to touch a mosasaur tooth, feel a shark’s skin and come face-to-face with fearsome marine crocodiles. You’ll even get to touch fossil poo! |
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| Power Up |
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Science Museum
Daily 10 am - 5.30 pm |
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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. |
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| Themed Stories from the Archive Tour |
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Royal Albert Hall
Dates & times vary |
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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. |
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| Symphonic Rock |
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Royal Albert Hall
9th June 2026 7.30 pm |
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| The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s sensational Symphonic Rock show is back! For one night only, join the Royal Albert Hall for an exhilarating evening of classic rock anthems, performed by the Orchestra and its rockin’ rhythm section, which promises to raise the roof of this iconic venue. |
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| The Last Princesses of Punjab |
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Kensington Palace
26th Mar - 8th Nov 2026 10 am - 6 pm from Mar to Oct 2026; 10 am - 4 pm from Nov to Feb 2026-7 |
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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. |
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Image credit: © Cecily Brown, 2026. Photo: Genevieve Hanson
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| Cecily Brown: Picture Making |
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Serpentine
27th Mar - 6th Sept 2026 10 am - 6 pm |
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| Known for her vigorous brushwork, vivid colour and dynamic compositions, Cecily Brown presents paintings inspired by Serpentine’s unique location in Kensington Gardens, a site of personal significance to the artist. |
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| Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art |
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V&A South Kensington
28th Mar – 1st Nov 2026 Mon to Sun: 10 am - 5.45 pm; Fri: 10 am – 10 pm |
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| The UK’s first Elsa Schiaparelli exhibition spans the 1920s to today, celebrating the designer’s legacy and the fashion house’s evolution under creative director Daniel Roseberry. |
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| Concert: The Conference of the Birds |
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Leighton House and Sambourne House
16th April 2026 6.30 pm - 9 pm |
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| A retelling by Cantata Dramatica of 12th century poet Attar's 'The Conference of the Birds'. With music from composer Danyal Dhondy blending eastern and western traditions, surprising parables and pen portraits of the truth-seeking birds. |
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| Our Story with David Attenborough |
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Natural History Museum
Until 30th Aug 2026 10 am - 5.50 pm |
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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. |
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| The Arab Hall:Past and Present |
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Leighton House and Sambourne House
21st Mar - 4th Oct 10 am - 5.30 pm |
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| Leighton House presents the first major exploration of its extraordinary Arab Hall, one of London’s most iconic interiors, through a specially commissioned short film, three site-specific art installations and an exhibition and new publication containing extensive new research. |
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| Boating on the Serpentine |
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Hyde Park
Daily except Nov - March (Wed - Sun) From 10 am (closing times vary) |
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| Recognised as one of the most famous boating spots in London, Hyde Park is the perfect place to take in the scenery, enjoy an ice cream and float down the Serpentine in the middle of the park. |
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| Royal Photographic Society International Photography Exhibition 166 |
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Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
23rd Mar - 28th Apr 10 am - 5 pm |
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| The International Photography Exhibition 166 (IPE) is the world’s longest-running photography exhibition, renowned for showcasing the diversity of contemporary photography from around the world. |
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| Unseen by Design: Representation, Belonging and the Cultural Void |
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Design Museum
28th April 2026 7 pm - 8.20 pm |
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| Join designer Simone Brewster in conversation with founder of A Vibe Called Tech, Charlene Prempeh, artist Joy Yamusangie, and architect Thomas Aquilina, exploring how design can tackle historical erasure and open spaces for representation, presence, belonging, and cultural visibility. |
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| Dino Snores for Kids |
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Natural History Museum
Dates vary 6.45 pm - 10 am |
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| Ever wanted a sleepover with a giraffe or camp under a blue whale? Kids aged 7–11 can explore the Museum after dark with fun, educational activities. |
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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 10 am - 6 pm |
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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. |
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| Pop-Up Performance: Build a Story |
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V&A South Kensington
1st - 2nd April 11 am - 4 pm |
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| Leap into a world of make-believe with artist and dramatherapist Samantha Adams and make your own story! |
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| Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan |
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Japan House London
3rd Dec- 10th May 2026 10 am - 8pm |
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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. |
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| Design Baby Drop-in |
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V&A South Kensington
30th Mar – 2nd April 2026 11 am - 4 pm |
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| Join V&A South Kensington for a mini Design Baby drop-in! A sensory play session for children aged 0-3 and their guardians throughout the Easter holidays. |
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| Future of Food |
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Science Museum
Until 1 September 2026 10am-6pm |
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| A free exhibition examining how science can help us find more sustainable ways to grow and produce, purchase and cook, eat and enjoy food to help protect the planet. |
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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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