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Intensive German courses at the Goethe-Institut this summer

Various dates and times
Goethe-Institut
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Learn German with a practical and focused programme taught by experienced instructors. The courses start in August and offer an effective way to improve language skills in a short period.

Jeff Goldblum & the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra

30th June 2026
7.30 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Join Jeff Goldblum and his band as they perform contemporary twists on classic jazz and American Songbook standards.

John Bishop: Let's Go Round Again

12 May 2027
7.30 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Hot on the heels of his sold out 2025 tour, comedian John Bishop is bringing his brand-new show, Let's Go Round Again to the Hall in spring 2027.

John Constable and David Lucas: A Unison of Feeling

On til 14 June
V&A South Kensington
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Marking 250 years since the birth of John Constable, this free display explores his collaboration with printmaker David Lucas in making the English Landscape print series and features Constable’s paintings alongside the prints they inspired.

John Madejski Garden & Café

Daily
10am - 5.45pm
V&A South Kensington
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Recharge and cool down in the heart of the V&A. A place for kids to paddle in the courtyard shallow pool or grab a drink while surrounded by summer planting and stunning Victorian architecture.

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

27th - 28th Nov 2026
7.30 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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The boogie-woogie bash is back for 2026! Jools Holland returns to our stage for a roof-raising night of swing and soul.

Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep

Opens 22nd May 2026
Entry from 10 am - 4.30 pm daily
Natural History Museum
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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!

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.

Kensington Garden cafes

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Kensington Gardens
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The Broadwalk Cafe and Playcafe serves a great range of pizza, salads, wraps and sweet treats as well as a children's menu.

Kensington Gardens

Daily
Open from 6am
Kensington Gardens
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Formal avenues, magnificent trees, ornamental flower beds, and wildflower meadows outside Kensington Palace make this a stunning end to our trail as well as home to the Princess Diana Playground, the Italian Water Gardens and the Albert Memorial.

Kensington Palace Café

Wed - Sun
10 am - 3.50 pm
Kensington Palace
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Kensington Palace Café is the perfect place to stop and relax for a quick bite or refreshment after a visit to the palace. Offers a range of hot drinks, refreshments, sandwiches and cakes. NGCI, vegan and vegetarian options available.

Kids Tour: The Young Explorers

Dates vary
3 pm - 3.45 pm
Natural History Museum
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This fun, interactive tour is packed with stories, activities and surprises for young explorers. Prepare to discover a world of dinosaurs, giant mammals and much more.

Knightsbridge Hotel

Knightsbridge Hotel
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Knightsbridge Hotel is located in a tree-lined street just a short walk to Harrods and the V&A Museum, Natural History Museum and Hyde Park. There are 44 individually designed bedrooms and suites, as well as a drawing room and library serving afternoon tea all day long. The hotel provides 24 hour room service.

Kurt Cobain's Plectrum Prize Draw

Royal College of Music
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Enter now for your chance to win Kurt Cobain’s plectrum, used for the 1993 MTV Unplugged performance, and own a piece of rock history.

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.

Lanza Atlier selected for Serpentine Pavilion 2026

6th June - 25th Oct
Serpentine
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Serpentine has announced that the Mexican architecture studio LANZA atelier, founded by Isabel Abascal and Alessandro Arienzo, has been selected to design the 2026 Pavilion.

Lasting Impressions: Women Printmakers 1900 – Now

Closes 27th Sept 2026
Mon to Sun: 10 am - 5.45 pm; Fri: 10 am – 10 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Celebrate the innovative printmaking techniques and bold visions of 25 women printmakers from 1900 – Now. From Käthe Kollwitz to Faith Ringgold, explore the work of artists who have used print to make their own lasting impression. This event is free!

Lessons in schools and online

The Royal Parks
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The Royal Parks Learning team offers an interactive learning experience whether in person or online.

LGBTQIA+ Tours

Last Saturday every month
4 pm - 5 pm
V&A South Kensington
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Last Saturday of the month, except December. Join the V&A Volunteer Guides to explore gender and sexual identities through a selection of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer plus objects in the V&A’s rich and surprising collections.

Making the Modern World

Wednesday-Sunday
10am-6pm (last entry 5:15pm)
Science Museum
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Chart 250 years of science and technology and discover some of the most iconic items that have shaped our society. The Making the Modern World gallery presents some of the Museum’s most remarkable objects.

Mathematics: The Winton Gallery

Daily
10 am - 6 pm
Science Museum
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Mathematics is too often perceived as dry and complex, but this new gallery will tell stories that place the subject at the heart of our lives, exploring how mathematicians, their tools and ideas have helped to shape the modern world.

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.

May Half Term Itinerary

25 May - 2nd June
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Discover South Kensington
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Our museums, galleries and cultural spaces are excited to welcome you this May half-term. Packed with family favorites, workshops, new exhibitions, films, and more! There is something for everyone at South Ken this half term.

Medical Humanities Exhibition

7th - 21st May 2026
9 am - 5 pm
Imperial College London
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A mixed media group exhibition by Imperial College Medical Humanities Students.