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London events In South Kensington

See what’s on in South Kensington with our guide to the best events, theatre shows, music concerts, comedy gigs and exhibitions taking place in London

December 2024

Lucian Freuds Etchings: A Creative Collaboration at the V&A Highlights from the V&As collection of etchings by Lucien Freud - one of Britains greatest 20th-century painters

Fragile Beauty: Photos from Sir Elton John & David Furnish 300 era-defining photos from the private collection of Elton John and David Furnish spanning 1950-today

Birds: Brilliant & Bizarre at the Natural History Museum Explore the epic 150 million-year history of birds and discover the habits and tactics for survival

Kensington Palace Gardens Walk & Royal High Tea Take a walk through Kensington Gardens and enjoy an afternoon tea in the elegant Orangery

Royal Neighbourhood Walk & Luxury Afternoon Tea See Buckingham Palace Kensington Palace and St Jamess followed by an afternoon tea

London Rock N Roll History Minibus Tour A minibus tour through rock n roll history including a visit to The Beatles Abbey Road

Dinosaur Discovery Tour at the Natural History Museum If your kids are crazy about dinosaurs then how about a tour with a professional guide?

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition 2024 See the best nature photos from this years prestigious wildlife photography competition

Silent Disco at the Natural History Museum Put on a pair of illuminated headphones and dance along to the songs inside your head

Yoga class at the Natural History Museum An early morning yoga session beneath the blue whale at the Natural History Museum

The best Christmas markets in London Londons best Christmas markets with decorated chalet-style stalls selling stocking gifts and sweets

Dino Snores for Kids – Natural History Museum sleepover Spend a night sleeping inside an atmospheric hall at the Natural History Museum

Christmas lights tour on a vintage Routemaster bus An evening tour of the Christmas lights onboard an open-top Routemaster bus

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Christmas Funfair A festive theme park with an ice rink fairground rides and Christmas food and drink stalls

Secrets of Princess Diana – Three Hour Walk & Cocktail A three hour walk around the palaces and places where Princess Diana lived worked and shopped at

Storytelling with Father Christmas at the Natural History Museum Take your kids to a magical storytelling session with Father Christmas at the Natural History Museum

Versailles: Science & Splendour at the Science Museum A Christmas-themed after hours event at the Science Museum with a Silent Disco and Muppets movie

Christmas Lates – After hours at the Science Museum A Christmas-themed after hours event at the Science Museum with a Silent Disco and Muppets movie

Christmas at the Natural History Museum An after-hours adults-only event at the Natural History Museum with lots of wonderful wintery activities

Peter Pan Cup – Serpentine swimming race on Christmas Day The Serpentine swimming race has been taking place every Christmas morning since 1864

New Years Eve Party at the Natural History Museum Celebrate the start of 2025 at the Natural History Museums New Years Eve party

January 2025

Cirque Du Soleils Corteo at the Royal Albert Hall Cirque du Soleils 40th anniversary show about a clown watching his carnival-style funeral

Dino Snores Sleepover at the Natural History Museum Spend a night sleeping under the bones of the Blue Whale in the Natural History Museum

May 2025

Gun salutes in Green Park Hyde Park & Tower of London Listen to a deafening gun salute to mark the monarchs birthday or accession to the throne