For all music lovers, South Kensington has plenty to offer from masterclasses, percussion festivals, big bands, classical, world music, live orchestras, music for all the family and so much more.
Experience the magic of the BBC Proms, with a summer-long celebration of world-class orchestras, musicians, and conductors at the Royal Albert Hall. Tickets are now on sale!
17th July - 12th Sept 2026
Times vary
Royal Albert Hall
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Join us for the world premiere of Attack on Titan: Symphony from Paradis, the first official orchestral concert dedicated to the series. Featuring newly created symphonic arrangements curated by original composers Hiroyuki SAWANO and KOHTA YAMAMOTO, this is a powerful new way to experience anime.
17th Oct 2026
2.30 pm & 7.30 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Experience the original Star Wars trilogy back-to-back, over one weekend: Episode IV: A New Hope, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi.
29th Apr - 2nd May 2027
Times vary
Royal Albert Hall
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Celebrating Diwali unites one of India's most beloved vocalists with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, joined by an acclaimed team of musicians from India, in a collaboration conceived for this extraordinary evening.
The Royal College of Music Museum’s special exhibition explores the world of contemporary folk traditions, celebrating how and why folk musics continue to evolve, live and thrive.
Until 25th Oct 2026
Tue - Fri: 10.15 am - 5.45 pm; Sat - Sun: 11 am - 6 pm
Royal College of Music
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Join Albert Einstein and Marie Curie as they share the DNA of CBBC’s hit comedy sketch show Horrible Science live at the Royal Albert Hall with some scientifically proven bangers from the classical canon.
25th July 2026
2 pm & 6 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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Running for two weeks, from Monday 29 June to Thursday 2 July and from Monday 6 July to Thursday 9 July, Open House offers free entry to BST Hyde Park with a range of events and activities for all.
29th June - 2nd July & 6th - 9th July 2026
Times vary
The Royal Parks
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Rituals are portals to ancestral wisdom, collective resonance, and belonging. Drawing on diasporic memory, colonial histories, and contemporary culture, this Friday Late gathers artists reinventing what spirituality might become.
26th June 2026
6.30 pm - 10 pm
V&A South Kensington
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From soaring melodies to complex harmonies, pizzicato to vibrato, experience a day brimming with music and the full brilliance of the RCM Strings Faculty!
28th June 2026
11 am
Royal College of Music
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Hear five world-premiere short operas by Royal College of Music composers, brought to life by RCM singers and instrumentalists working with pathfinding opera company Tête à Tête.
3rd - 6th July 2026
7 pm
Royal College of Music
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The RCMJD Jazz Ensemble makes its eighth appearance in the RAH Late Night Jazz series, performing music from the swing era of the 1930s right up to the present day.
2nd July 2026
9.30 pm
Royal College of Music
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Game ON! combines unrivalled symphonic arrangements with stunning HD game footage on screen – perfect for lovers of the video games both old and new.
Celebrate Pride month with this open, welcoming singaround session of tunes, songs and stories.
Introduce your little ones to the magic of musical theatre. An interactive experience where the entire family can sing and dance along to tunes from classic musicals and films, performed by West End singers.
A perfect gift for any music lover is the Membership of the Royal College of Music Friends scheme. In addition to priority booking and access to an exclusive programme of Friends events, they will receive regular advance info about RCM events while showing support for young musical talent.
Experience cinema’s most iconic films including Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, with the score performed live by an orchestra in the spectacular surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall.
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.
The boogie-woogie bash is back for 2026! Jools Holland returns to our stage for a roof-raising night of swing and soul.
27th - 28th Nov 2026
7.30 pm
Royal Albert Hall
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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
The Royal Albert Hall are launching a brand new ticket scheme for audience members aged 30 and under. If you're aged 30 or under, you can access £20 tickets for some of their amazing concerts!
The Royal College of Music's Museum offers a unique opportunity to interact with over 500 years of musical history. Items include the world’s oldest guitar and earliest keyboard instrument with strings. Enjoy a tour of the Museum, led by their knowledgeable team on Wednesdays at 12:30pm.
10:15am–5:45pm
Royal College of Music
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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.
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.
4th Apr, 16th & 22nd May, 26 June, 31st July
10pm - 1am
Natural History Museum
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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.