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Insect yoga. Aurora Borealis-inspired drawing workshops. A rib-tickling quest for the weirdest object in the universe…
Nowhere shines a spotlight on science and the arts quite like The Great Exhibition Road Festival. Frankly, we’d expect nothing less from a celebration that involves such iconic institutions as the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, the V&A, Royal Albert Hall, and Imperial College London (to name but a few).
This free festival takes place on and around Exhibition Road in South Kensington (AKA, one of our happy places — it being home to all those aforementioned museums, research and culture organisations) on Saturday 7 June and Sunday 8 June. There are events for all ages, with a whole area dedicated to family fun (including a stage hosting relaxed, interactive performances), and adults-only zone complete with a bar (hey, it is the weekend).
The whole thing is catnip for curious minds — combining cutting-edge experiments, mind-bending technology and live science shows with music, dance, art and parades. You can browse the full programme and register your interest so you’re the first to find out about free tickets for popular events by clicking below.
Explore The Festival
The Great Exhibition Road Festival 2025 offers an array of free events inspired by nature. Join Mahogany Carnival Designs and butterfly researcher Mahika K Dixit for a hands-on workshop exploring (and making) butterfly wings. Delve into queer natural history. Or take part in a ceilidh inspired by underground networks of life.
Look, listen, touch, smell and even taste your way through The Great Exhibition Road Festival. There’s all sorts of sensory fun to get stuck into, from live painting to an immersive sound lab, brought to life with AR technology. The festival’s popular Future Food Live demo kitchen is back too, inviting you to challenge your taste buds with climate-friendly plates. Plus, there’s a world-class line up of live music over on the Main Stage.
Ready to have your mind well and truly blown? Step into a space where reality bends, choices split, and uncertainty is the norm, with a quantum-inspired immersive installation. Or get a glimpse of the future in the Eureka Zone (which showcases groundbreaking scientific collaborations), the Tech Zone (there will be robots), and the Future Medicine Zone (featuring AI-powered diagnostics and wearable health tech).
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