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Halloween & Half-Term in South Ken
Halloween is just around the corner, and South Ken has plenty in store to get you into the spirit. Families can enjoy the Design Museum’s free Halloween Family Drop-In on 31st October, while those looking for an evening out can explore the world of robots and AI at Imperial Lates: Robots on 29th October or dance the night away at the Natural History Museum’s Silent Disco the following evening.
Looking for more half-term inspiration? Our half-term guide is packed with exciting exhibitions, workshops and activities, offering plenty of inspiration for curious minds of all ages.
And as October draws to a close, it’s never too early to start planning for the festive season. Enter our competition for the chance to win four tickets to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, including ice skating, entry to the Magical Ice Kingdom and a ride on the iconic Giant Wheel!
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| WIN 4 tickets to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland |
Win 4 tickets to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, including ice skating, entry to Magical Ice Kingdom presents Neverland, and a ride on the iconic Giant Wheel. Sign up below for your chance to enjoy London's ultimate festive day out! |
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| Free Student Membership at the Royal Geographical Society |
The Society believes geographical knowledge is more important than ever and is committed to ensuring students have the support and inspiration they need to shape their future. Student Membership is now free for those studying GCSEs, A Levels, undergraduate degrees and equivalent geography-related qualifications. Students from other disciplines with an interest in people, places and the planet are also welcome to join. |
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| Magic and Mess: The Artist's Studio Revealed |
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Leighton House
Opens 31st Oct 2026 (POSTPONED) |
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| Leighton House presents 'Magic and Mess: The Artist's Studio Revealed', exploring the 19th-century artist's studio as a place for artmaking and as a source of inspiration. |
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| Tradition/Rebellion: Coming-of-Age Style in Kitakyushu, Japan |
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Japan House London
Opens 11th Nov 2026 |
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| A free vibrant exhibition exploring the bold fashions and self-expression of young adults celebrating Coming-of-Age Day in Kitakyushu, Japan. |
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| Melody Gadot |
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Royal Albert Hall
16th Nov 2026 7:30 pm |
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| For one night only, Melody Gardot takes to the Royal Albert Hall stage for a special EFG London Jazz Festival performance, joined by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Thanda Choir and trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf. |
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Image credit: The Bald Eagle, Mark Catesby, 1722–26 © Royal Collection Trust
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| Becoming America: How Science Shaped a Nation |
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Science Museum
Until 25th Apr 2027 10 am - 6 pm |
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| Marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, 'Becoming America: How Science Shaped a Nation' explores how science, land, people and power influenced the emergence of the United States. |
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| Japan House London Family Workshops |
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Japan House London
Until 31st Oct 2026 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
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| Explore the cultures of Japan this half-term with a series of free family-friendly activity workshops at Japan House London. Each session invites participants to learn about Japan while getting creative, with hands-on activities including origami (paper-folding), and making paper Hina dolls (Hina ningyō ). |
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| Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires |
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V&A South Kensington
Opens 7th Nov 2026 |
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| A major UK-first exhibition exploring 1,600 years of extraordinary art and design, offering a compelling new perspective on a city defined by artistic excellence across more than a millennium. |
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Image credit: © Matthew Kaltenborn
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| Halloween Family Drop-in |
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the Design Museum
31st Oct 2026 3:30 pm - 7 pm |
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| This Halloween, the Design Museum will be hosting a free afternoon of mask-making, myth-spotting and collaborative doodling inspired by Lost and Found in Mythology, the new search-and-find book from Thames & Hudson. |
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| The Nue Black Aesthetic |
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the Design Museum
Opens 6th Nov 2026 |
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| This major exhibition celebrates contemporary Black designers who are reshaping the British design landscape. Discover works spanning furniture, architecture, fashion, and installation, exploring identity, culture, community, and more. |
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Image credit: Photo: André Morain. © Pierre Alechinsky
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| Pierre Alechinksy |
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Serpentine
Opens 11th Feb 2027 |
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| Pierre Alechinsky celebrates the work of the last surviving member of the influential Cobra movement. Featuring paintings and works on paper spanning six decades, the exhibition showcases Alechinsky’s distinctive blend of expressive brushwork, calligraphic forms and imaginative imagery. |
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Image credit: ©JohannesList LR
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| Lovemusic |
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Institut français
1st Nov 2026 7 pm |
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| This programme continues the WACK x lovemusic project, supported by Diaphonique, and brings together six short, very different works including a dialogue between a bass flute with sign language and a cello. To close the evening, an excerpt from Production Apocrypha, the new multimedia work by British composer Neil Luck. |
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| Mini Music Makers |
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Royal College of Music
29th Oct 2026 10:30 am |
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| Discover the wonderful world of musical instruments in this fun exploratory session in the Royal College of Music Museum. Explore a new instrument or instrument family and enjoy making some noise! |
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| The Duke Tour |
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Kensington Palace
Dates & times vary |
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| The Duke Tour takes you on a historical journey where you will hear some of Kensington’s untold stories and visit rooms in the State Apartments that are not normally open to the public. |
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| Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things |
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V&A South Kensington
Until 17th Jan 2027 Mon - Sun: 10 am - 5:45 pm; Fri: 10 am - 10 pm |
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| 'Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things' celebrates the global superstar in his 80th anniversary year. Discover eight looks spanning Freddie’s iconic career, from unforgettable music videos to legendary performances, in a free trail. |
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| Art Laughs: Art-Themed Comedy Night |
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Leighton House
12th Nov 2026 7 pm - 8:30 pm |
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| Come take a pew as Verity Babbs is joined by award-winning comedians Bebe Cave, Mary O'Connell, & Rosalie Minnitt for an evening of stand-up routines inspired by paintings in the Leighton House collection. Tickets £15 for students & under-30s. |
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| Sculpting with Flour with Maisongb |
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The Royal Society of Sculptors
30th Oct 2026 4 pm - 6 pm & 7 pm - 9 pm |
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| Get creative with flour in this hands-on workshop led by Maisongb. Transform ideas, memories and emotions into edible sculptures, then share and reflect on your creations over a community meal. |
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| Imperial Lates: Robots |
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Imperial
29th Oct 2026 6 pm - 9 pm |
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| Step into the world of tomorrow and meet the robots of the future at this free evening event for adults. Explore the future of robotics, hear from leading researchers, meet real robots, and take part in hands-on activities, talks, and challenges. |
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Image credit: Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts © All rights reserved
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| Home Alone 2: Lost in New York In Concert (PG) |
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Royal Albert Hall
12th Dec 2026 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm |
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| Relive the joy of 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' on the big screen, all whilst John Williams’ charming score is performed live to picture by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus, conducted by Anthony Gabriele. |
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| Silent Disco |
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Natural History Museum
30th Oct, 28th Nov & 18th Dec 10 pm - 1 am |
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| 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. |
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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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