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BST Hyde Park 2026

27th June - 11th July
2 pm - 10.30 pm
Hyde Park
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BST Hyde Park returns with a huge line-up of stars, including Garth Brooks, Maroon 5, Mumford & Sons, Pitbull & Lewis Capaldi

Image credit: Andy Stagg 2023

Café & Restaurant: Friends Of Ours at Serpentine North

Tue - Sun
8.30 am - 4.30 pm
Serpentine
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Enjoy brunch, lunch, coffee & drinks at the café and restaurant at Serpentine North. Friends Of Ours offer creative seasonal menus, locally sourced produce and friendly, relaxed service.

Can you design a colour-changing object?

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Design Museum
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Emma-Jayne Parkes uses her design skills and a special type of ‘smart’ material to change the perception of a grey, rainy day. Discover more about her Squid London’s colour changing umbrella!

Image credit: © Cecily Brown, 2026. Photo: Genevieve Hanson

Cecily Brown: Picture Making

27th Mar - 6th Sept
10 am - 6 pm
Serpentine
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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.

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.

Ciné Lumière

Dates & times vary
Institut français
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Ciné Lumière screens new releases, UK premieres, classics, documentaries, family films, and curated series or festivals, often accompanied by on-stage discussions with directors, actors, and critics.

Ciné Lumière for under 25's

Institut français
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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.

Cocoon

Daily
Monday-Sunday 10am-5:50pm (last entry 5pm)
Natural History Museum
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Free

Inside the Cocoon see hundreds of Museum specimens. Marvel at beetles and butterflies, metre-high plants, huge tarantulas and historic herbaria.

Corinne Bailey Rae

27th Oct
7.30pm
Royal Albert Hall
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2026 marks the 20th anniversary of Corinne Bailey Rae, the Grammy Award-winning singer’s acclaimed debut album that introduced the world to her soulful, sun-soaked sound. In celebration of the anniversary Corinne Bailey Rae will be performing the album in full at the Hall in October 2026.

Country for Kids

17th May
10 am
Royal Albert Hall
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As part of this year's Highway festivities, this family-friendly event will be presented by First Time Flyers in a relaxed environment for children to express themselves, with no expectation to stay still or be quiet. Country for Kids is recommended for ages 4-11 but babies and budding musicians of all ages are welcome!

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.

Daily Talks at Kensington Palace

Wed - Sun
11.30 am, 12.30 pm, 1.30 pm, 2.30 pm & 3.30 pm
Kensington Palace
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Delve into the history of Kensington Palace with a 15-minute talk with an expert member of our guide team.

Image credit: © BBC Studios/Making Life on Earth

David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth

8th May
7.30 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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In celebration of David Attenborough’s 100th birthday on 8th May, BBC will bring the nation together for a live event honouring his groundbreaking career at the forefront of natural history storytelling.

Image credit: © David Hockney

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

Until 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!

Design Baby Drop-in

30th Mar – 2nd April
11 am - 4 pm
V&A South Kensington
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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.

Design Museum Shop Christmas Gift Guide

Design Museum
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Channel your inner interior designer and transform your space into a winter wonderland with classic and contemporary decorations from all the wonderful designs that are on offer at the Design Museum Shop this Christmas!

Designer Maker User

Open daily
10am– 5pm Mon to Thurs, 10am – 6pm Friday to Sun
Design Museum
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Designer Maker User, the Design Museum's only permanent exhibition, features almost 1000 items of twentieth and twenty-first century design viewed through the angles of the designer, manufacturer and user, including a crowdsourced wall.

Designing the V&A - The Story of our Museum

Until 31st Dec 2026
11.30 am - 12.15 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Join V&A volunteer guides for an architectural tour of their South Kensington building, which will take you through the history and setting of their collections.

Dino Disco for Kids

Dates vary
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.

Dino Snores for Kids

Dates vary
6.45 pm - 10 am
Natural History Museum
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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.

Dinosaur Trail

Daily
Natural History Museum
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Are you big on museums, but short on time? NHM's knowledgeable visitor assistants have designed just the dinosaurs tour for you. It will introduce you to some of the Museum's most famous and imposing specimens. One hour

Discoveries and Innovations in South Kensington: Highlights from March

Discover South Kensington
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From the extraordinary cultural and educational institutions in South Kensington, we have put together some recent highlights of exciting discoveries, research, and news from the London's home of arts and science.

Discovery Days: Marvellous Mammals

7th - 9th April
11 am - 3 pm
Hyde Park
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Come and learn how to identify mammal tracks and create your own, make a bat finger puppet and learn mammal facts on our mammal trail and hear stories about some of the animals in the park.

Discovery Days: Spring Surprises

31st Mar - 2nd April
11 am - 3 pm
Hyde Park
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Free, educational holiday activities celebrating the signs of spring! The activities are suitable for the whole family to enjoy, allowing you and your children to connect with nature together.