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EventImperial College London with the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, V&A and Royal Albert Hall

Great Exhibition Road Festival 2027 (South Kensington, London)

The Great Exhibition Road Festival is a free annual celebration of science and the arts in South Kensington, returning on 19 and 20 June 2027. The 2026 festival offered creative workshops, talks, interactive exhibits and performances for all ages, with more than 100 Imperial teams exhibiting research. It is led by Imperial College London with partners including the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Imperial College London with the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, V&A and Royal Albert Hall[1]
Who it’s for
Free events for all ages (the 2026 festival was described as "a weekend of free events for all ages"). Families, teenagers and anyone interested in science and engineering can attend; children need a parent or carer.[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A free weekend of hands-on workshops, talks, exhibits and research demonstrations from Imperial College London and neighbouring museums, a way to meet working scientists and engineers.[3]
Cost
The Great Exhibition Road Festival is a free annual celebration of science and the arts in South Kensington[4]
Where
England (London (South Kensington, Exhibition Road))
Format
In person
Dates
to

Sources

5 sources

  1. Imperial College London

    The Great Exhibition Road Festival

    Over 100 Imperial teams exhibiting research

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Imperial College London

    The Great Exhibition Road Festival

    a weekend of free events for all ages in South Kensington on 6-7 June

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Imperial College London

    The Great Exhibition Road Festival

    creative workshops, fascinating talks, interactive exhibits and lively performances

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Imperial College London

    The Great Exhibition Road Festival

    The Great Exhibition Road Festival is a free annual celebration of science and the arts in South Kensington

    Checked 24 October 2026

  5. Imperial College London

    The Great Exhibition Road Festival

    The Great Exhibition Road Festival is a free annual celebration of science and the arts in South Kensington, returning 19-20 June 2027!

    Checked 24 October 2026

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