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Introducing South Ken Culture Quarter
You may have already spotted some changes across our channels. We're excited to announce that Discover South Kensington has officially become the South Ken Culture Quarter - a new name that reflects the vibrant cultural neighbourhood we champion and the partnership of 22 world‑class institutions at its heart.
As we step into this new chapter, there’s plenty to look forward to. In just one month, the Great Exhibition Road Festival returns on 6-7 June, bringing a weekend of free talks, workshops, performances and installations to Exhibition Road.
To add to the excitement, we’ve also launched a fantastic competition! You could win a night at the London Marriott Hotel Kensington, along with tickets to NIGO: From Japan with Love at the Design Museum - the perfect cultural getaway right here in South Kensington.
Follow your curiosity, there's always more to explore across South Kensington's historic collections, hidden gems and remarkable free galleries.
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| Win a Marriott Kensington stay & Design Museum NIGO tickets |
To celebrate our new name and identity, we've teamed up with the London Marriott Hotel Kensington and the Design Museum to bring you the ultimate South Kensington experience. One lucky winner will receive an overnight stay for two at the London Marriott Hotel Kensington complete with breakfast, plus 2x tickets to the Design Museum’s major new exhibition NIGO: From Japan with Love. |
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| Introducing the South Ken Culture Quarter |
We’ve evolved from Discover South Kensington into the South Ken Culture Quarter, and alongside our new name we’re delighted to launch a brand-new website and visual identity. So perhaps you are curious as to who we are and why we made the change? |
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| 20% Off at Macellaio RC, South Kensington |
Macellaio RC is offering an exclusive treat. Enjoy 20% off the à la carte menu at their South Kensington branch. To redeem, simply mention the code 'Macellaio20' when booking or on arrival. |
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| The Great Exhibition Road Festival |
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| 6th - 7th June 2026 12 pm - 6 pm |
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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| BBC Proms 2026 |
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Royal Albert Hall
17th July - 12th Sept 2026 Times vary |
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| 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! |
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| The Arab Hall: After-Hours |
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Leighton House and Sambourne House
30th July 2026 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm |
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| Experience the historic house after dark, delve into the Arab Hall's fascinating history and see Kamilah Ahmed's bespoke contemporary installation Facets in Resonance, as part of Leighton House's major exhibition The Arab Hall: Past and Present. |
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| Innovation Lates at the Science Museum |
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Science Museum
5th June 2026 6.30 pm - 10 pm |
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| Join a free special Lates bringing together music, making and ideas inspired by innovation from India, in collaboration with Serendipity Arts and part of the Great Exhibition Road Festival celebrating creativity, innovation and exchange. |
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| Setting the Stage: 70 Years of the Eurovision Song Contest |
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Science Museum
15th May 2026 - Feb 2027 10 am - 6 pm |
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| Go behind the sequins of the world’s largest live music event and discover how the magic really happens. Explore the science and stories behind the spectacle from the past seven decades. |
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| RCM Festival of Percussion |
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Royal College of Music
10th May 2026 From 11 am |
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| Experience a spectacular celebration of percussion at the Royal College of Music's annual Festival of Percussion! From marimbas to xylophones, timpani to tambourines, our festival features something for all to enjoy! |
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| Early Riser Jurassic Tour |
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Natural History Museum
Dates vary 9 am - 10 am |
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| Want to learn all about the predators that lived in the oceans and on land during the Jurassic Period?
Discover the Jurassic collections we care for before we open to the public for the day on one of our special guided tours. |
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Image credit: © Penguin Books
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| Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe by Katja Hoyer |
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Goethe-Institut
12th May 2026 7 pm - 8 pm |
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| The Goethe-Institut London, in collaboration with the British-German Association, is delighted to invite you to an evening with historian and author Katja Hoyer, who will be in conversation with Julia Boyd about Katja’s new book, Weimar: Life on the Edge of Catastrophe. |
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| Medical Humanities Exhibition |
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Imperial
7th - 21st May 2026 9 am - 5 pm |
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| A mixed media group exhibition by Imperial College Medical Humanities Students. |
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| Bring Your Own Baby |
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Royal Albert Hall
8th June - 18th Dec 2026 10.30 am, 11 am & 1.30 pm |
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| Join the Hall for a morning of hilarious comedy, where you can relax and have a good laugh at the best comedians in the UK, without needing childcare! |
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| Mitski |
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Royal Albert Hall
21st May 2026 7.30 pm |
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| Indie rock singer Mitski is coming to the Hall in May 2026! Throughout her career, she’s released seven albums, four of which are certified gold. Her song, My Love Mine All Mine, was a global sensation, and is four-times platinum. |
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| Exclusive Release of The Little Sister |
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Institut français
10th - 22nd June 2026 Times vary |
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| The Little Sister is a moving coming‑of‑age drama by Hafsia Herzi, exploring identity, love, and belonging, and winner of major awards at Cannes and the César Awards. |
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| SENsory Astronights |
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Science Museum
1st Aug 2026 |
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| SENsory Astronights is an overnight event for families with members who benefit from a more relaxed museum atmosphere. Experience all the excitement of our Astronights in a more calm and free-flowing environment. |
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Image credit: © Goethe-Institut London | Anne Tetzlaff
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| Creating the World of Wuschel |
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Goethe-Institut
17th Mar - 31st Jul 2026 Mon - Fri: 10 am - 8.30 pm; Sat: 1 pm - 5 pm |
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| In this exhibition, visitors are invited into the imaginative world of Axel Scheffler through a series of original illustrations. Known for iconic works such as The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, Axel reveals his work created for Wuschel auf der Erde. |
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| Beyond Words Festival |
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Institut français
8th - 22nd June 2026 Times vary |
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| From 8 – 22 June, the Institut français presents Beyond Words, a festival celebrating writers from across the French-speaking world whose works are reaching new audiences in English, alongside a curated selection of films inspired by literature. |
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| Kyotographie: Kawada Kikuji x Iwane Ai |
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Japan House London
3rd June - 18th Oct 2026 Mon - Sat: 10 am - 8 pm; Sun: 12 pm - 6 pm |
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| Encounter two of Japan’s most exciting photographers – Kawada Kikuji and Iwane Ai – in a rare opportunity to see their thought-provoking works in the UK. |
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| Inside Out Tour |
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Royal Albert Hall
Most Saturdays 11.30 am |
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| On an Inside Out Tour, you’ll join a friendly tour guide on a journey through Victorian architecture and history, finishing inside the Hall’s spectacular auditorium. This tour is wheelchair friendly and will last approximately 1 hour. |
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| Wellbeing Day in the Garden |
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the Design Museum
12th May 2026 2 pm - 4.30 pm |
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| This Mental Health Awareness Week, come to the garden for an afternoon of relaxing engagement with nature and design: find your centre with a meditation session, enjoy the presentation of a new book by Amy Chapman and make your own tea blends using seasonal herbs with Hackney Herbal. |
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| Sylvia |
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Royal Albert Hall
13th - 15th Nov 2026 1 pm, 2.30 pm, 6 pm & 7.30 pm |
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| SYLVIA is an Olivier Award‑winning musical bursting with hip hop and soul, bringing the fearless story of Sylvia Pankhurst to life in London in 2026. |
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| Artists Houses Free Walking Tours |
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Leighton House and Sambourne House
Select Thur & Sun 11 am - 12.30 pm |
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| Join free guided walks exploring the unique group of Victorian studio-houses built on Holland Park Road and Melbury Road (Kensington, West London) by the ‘Holland Park Circle’ of artists, sculptors and architects. |
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Image credit: Pokémon x Natural History Museum pop-up. © Luke Dyson
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| Pokémon x Natural History Museum |
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Natural History Museum
Mon - Sun 10 am - 5.50 pm |
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| In January Pokémon celebrated its thirtieth anniversary. To mark the occasion, the Natural History Museum brought an exclusive pop-up shop to fans – a first of its kind for Pokémon with a UK museum. |
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| Hidden Stories of Hyde Park Walking Tour |
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Hyde Park
15th May 2026 11 am - 12.30 pm |
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| Join The Royal Parks for a walking tour around Hyde Park, with exclusive access to the hidden Pet Cemetery. Discover its history like never before on a guided tour. |
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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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South Ken Culture Quarter 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
Science Museum
V&A South Kensington
Royal Society of Sculptors
Japan House London
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