Indulge in a cultural extravaganza in South Kensington without emptying your wallet. Take a leisurely stroll through the stunning Royal Parks, soak up the buzzing atmosphere of South Kensington or immerse yourself in captivating exhibitions- all within your budget of £15 or less.
The Royal Geographical Society's summer film night returns with three important short films, including a world premiere, illuminating the work of conservationists today and the diverse stories behind their efforts.
8th July 2026
7 pm - 9 pm
Royal Geographical Society
Visit Website for Summer Film Night: Conservation in Action at Royal Geographical Society
Join a fun evening of life drawing with 2B Or Not 2B Collective at the beautiful, historic Leighton House where you can approach drawing and appreciate the human figure in an informal and relaxed setting.
15th July 2026
7 pm - 9 pm
Leighton House
Visit Website for Drink and Draw: Abundance and Form at Leighton House
Join artists Cecily Brown and Celia Paul for a live conversation exploring their individual approaches to painting, daily studio practices and the images that continue to inspire them..
6th July 2026
7 pm
Serpentine
Visit Website for Artists in Conversation: Cecily Brown and Celia Paul at Serpentine
Join one of the volunteer guides to explore the Science Museum Group Collection through the lens of gender and sexual identity.
Join Serpentine throughout the summer for a vibrant series of Family Days. Enjoy hands-on workshops, creative activities and performances for all ages inspired by the Serpentine Pavilion, and exhibitions by David Hockney and Cecily Brown.
19th July & 23rd Aug 2026
11 am - 3 pm
Serpentine
Visit Website for Serpentine Family Days at Serpentine
Enjoy an afternoon in the museum's garden, filled with nature, design‑led conversations and workshops, alongside garden designer Lottie Delamain, artist and researcher Rosa Whiteley, and our Growing Together cohort.
18th July 2026
2 pm - 4.30 pm
the Design Museum
Visit Website for Summer Garden Salon at the Design Museum
Enjoy a guided tour of the RCM Museum, featuring highlights such as the world’s oldest guitar and the earliest stringed keyboard instrument, alongside 56 other treasures from its 14,000-piece collection.
Every Wed
12.30 pm - 1.15 pm
Royal College of Music
Visit Website for Museum Guided Tour at Royal College of Music
Experience the unique tradition of 'Promming' with Day Promming tickets from just £8. Tickets are released at 9.30 am on the day of most concerts via the relevant Prom event page, where the red 'Day Promming' button will appear when they're available. If you miss out online, a limited number of tickets may also be available in person at Door 12, subject to availability.
17th Jul - 12th Sept 2026
Times vary
Royal Albert Hall
Visit Website for Day Promming at the BBC Proms at Royal Albert Hall
In conjunction with the exhibition Kyotographie: Kawada Kikuji x Iwane Ai, Japan House London presents special screenings of the documentary Bon-Uta: A Song from Home. Iwane Ai, one of the exhibition’s featured photographers, served as associate producer for the film.
21st July & 6th Aug 2026
6 pm - 8.30 pm
Japan House London
Visit Website for Bon-Uta: A Song from Home at Japan House London
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
Visit Website for BST Hyde Park Open House at The Royal Parks
Marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Becoming America: How Science Shaped a Nation, supported by Griffin Catalyst will uncover the science that shaped and was shaped by land, peoples and power towards the emergence of the United States.
23rd Oct 2026 - 25th Apr 2027
10 am - 6 pm
Science Museum
Visit Website for Becoming America: How Science Shaped a Nation at Science Museum
Featuring around 50 ‘lost’ performance spaces from the 1980s to 2010s, this display celebrates music venues as centres of creativity, shining a light on both their cultural contribution and the challenges they face as a sector.
Until 30th Oct 2027
10 am - 6 pm
V&A South Kensington
Visit Website for Lost Music Venues at V&A South Kensington
Dora House galleries are closed until autumn 2026, but outdoor works continue, including Richard Hudson’s Tear on the terrace as part of a two-site exhibition with The Roof Gardens.
22nd May - 11th Sep
24/7 Outdoor Installation
The Royal Society of Sculptors
Visit Website for Tear by Richard Hudson MRSS at The Royal Society of Sculptors
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
Visit Website for Shared Airs: Our Thriving Folk Musics at Royal College of Music
Earth Photo addresses prescient issues affecting our planet, aiming to stimulate conversations about our environment and the impact of climate change.
26th June - 24th July 2026
10 am - 5 pm
Royal Geographical Society
Visit Website for Earth Photo Exhibition 2026 at Royal Geographical Society
Join a team of space-walking astronauts as they perform one of the most difficult and important tasks in NASA’s history. Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, Hubble 3D explores the mysteries of our celestial surrounding.
Narrated by Daisy Ridley, Asteroid Hunters 3D ventures into deep space for a fascinating look at asteroids, their cosmic origins and the potential threat they pose to our world.