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Image credit: The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence. at V&A South Kensington |
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| Win 4x Tickets to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2024 |
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Hyde Park
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| We're counting down to Christmas by giving away 4x tickets to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland! Don't miss your chance to win. |
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| Win a Meal for 2 at Byron Burgers & 2x Tickets to Wildlife Photographer of the Year |
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| Byron Burgers and Discover South Kensington are offering one lucky winner a meal for two together with a pair of tickets to Wildlife Photographer of the Year. |
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Image credit: © Lauren Halsey. Photo: © Hugo Glendinning. Courtesy Serpentine.
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| Autumn Top Picks |
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| Autumn is packed with exciting exhibitions, talks, and cultural events across South Kensington. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the best of what South Ken has to offer! |
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| Holly Herndon & Mat Dryhurst: The Call |
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Serpentine
4 October 2024 - 2 February 2025 10am - 6pm |
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| A collaboration between artists Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst, and Serpentine Arts Technologies, The Call proposes new cultural, legal, and technical rituals for art in the age of AI. |
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| The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence |
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V&A South Kensington
on til 4 May 2025 10am - 5.45pm |
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| This major exhibition celebrates the extraordinary creative output and internationalist culture of the Golden Age of the Mughal Court (about 1560 – 1660) during the reigns of its most famous emperors: Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan. |
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Image credit: Surrounded, 1996 © Tim Burton
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| The World of Tim Burton |
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Design Museum
25th Oct- 21st April 2025 10am - 6:00pm |
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| Delve into the fantastical world of Tim Burton in this major exhibition exploring his remarkable creations and key collaborations with designers. |
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| Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall |
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Royal Albert Hall
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| Find out what's on at London's most iconic music venue this Christmas! |
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| Leighton and Landscape: Impressions from Nature |
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Leighton House and Sambourne House Museum
16th Nov - 27th April 2025 10am - 5.30pm |
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| An exhibition devoted to Frederic Leighton's plein air paintings and an opportunity to see the Victorian artist in a new light exploring his lifelong passion for travel which influenced his practice and vision for the house. |
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| Hyde Park Winter Wonderland |
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Hyde Park
21st Nov 2024 - 5th Jan 2025 10am - 10pm |
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| Located in London’s iconic Hyde Park, Winter Wonderland is the world’s ultimate destination for festive fun. Hyde Park Winter Wonderland offers a variety of attractions, activities, entertainment, food, drinks, and so much more... |
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| South Ken Kids Festival |
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Institut français
18th - 24th Nov Various times |
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| The South Ken Kids Festival is back for its 27th edition! This year, the Institut français welcomes some of the most talented children’s writers and illustrators from both sides of the Channel and beyond! |
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Image credit: © Royal College of Music
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| RCM Opera Triple Bill: Britten, Weill and Ravel |
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Royal College of Music
25th - 30th Nov 7pm - 9:15pm |
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| Step back in time as the Royal College of Music Opera Studio presents an intoxicating trio of works celebrating the French language and showcasing the versatility of RCM singers in this evening of spectacular escapism. |
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| Imperial Lates: Senses |
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Imperial College London
5th Dec 6pm-9pm |
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| Don't miss an evening of sensory stimulating activities to explore science! Chat to sensory experts, find out how your senses work and discover what happens when they're impaired. |
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| Upstart at V&A South Kensington: Careers in Fashion |
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V&A South Kensington
16th Nov 11am-4:30pm |
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| A free festival exploring Future Thinking in Fashion. Learn about career pathways, and grow your network and skills. |
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| Introduction to Flowers on Tulle Embroidery at Dora House |
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The Royal Society of Sculptors
21st Nov 6.30 - 8.30pm |
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| Learn the basics of flowers-on-tulle embroidery in this two-hour workshop and make your own “moon hoop". It makes a wonderful present as a wall hanging, or even a wedding ring holder. |
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| French FIlm Festival |
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Institut français
26th Nov - 9th Dec Various times |
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| With over 60 screenings - many of them UK premiers - Ciné Lumière shares a curated programme of French and Francophone films. |
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| Visions of Nature: A Mixed Reality Experience |
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Natural History Museum
From 24th Oct 10am-5pm |
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| Equipped with a mixed reality headset, be transported a century into the future to explore what could lie ahead for the planet. |
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| A life among elephants |
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Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
21st Nov 7.15pm-9.30pm |
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| Enjoy the UK's theatrical premiere of A Life Among Elephants - an inspiring film about Save the Elephants’ founder, Dr Iain Douglas-Hamilton CBE, and his nearly 60-year mission to protect wild African elephants. |
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| For the Love of Sharks 2024 |
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Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
29th Nov 7pm-10pm |
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| Steve Backshall, Simon Rogerson, Kirsty Andrews and Ali Hood* will be speaking at this years’ For Love of Sharks. The evening will be filled with stories of discovery and connection, sharing their love for this fascinating family of marine animals. |
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| Enchanted Bodies |
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Imperial College London
6th Nov- 12th Dec 10am- 5pm |
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| A group drawing, painting, photography and sculpture exhibition at Imperial's South Kensington Campus. Open and free to all at Imperial's Blyth Gallery. |
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Image credit: Vicky Viyage © Shall Eide | © Wassan Ali | © Gabriela Salas Vidal
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| Queering Libraries |
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Goethe-Institut
13th Nov 6pm-7.30pm |
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| Catch this latest edition of the #Vorzeichen series with a Drag Story Hour followed by a panel discussion. |
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| Saturday Talks: Chris Bayley on Lauren Halsey: emajendat |
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Serpentine
30th Nov 12pm |
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| Chris Bayley, Exhibitions Curator, leads a tour of Lauren Halsey: emajendat. The exhibition transforms Serpentine South Gallery into an immersive ‘Funk garden’. |
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Discover South Kensington 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
Cromwell Place
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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Royal College of Music
Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
The Royal Parks
Serpentine Galleries
The Science Museum
V&A South Kensington
The Royal Society of Sculptors
Japan House
Westminster City Council
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