Performance stages

Kick back and relax as you take in all our talented performers have to offer!

You can also browse other talks as well as our interactive exhibits, live demonstrations and creative workshops on our what's on page.

All Ages

Main Stage
Venue: Exhibition Road
Exhibition Road
South Kensington
London
SW7

Head to our Main Stage for a jam-packed schedule of vibrant and lively music, from Jazz and classic brass bands to Cuban and Congolese fusion!

All Ages

Bandstand
Venue: Dangoor Plaza
Dangoor Plaza
Imperial College Rd
South Kensington
SW7 2AZ

Get ready to dance the afternoon away at our Bandstand! Join us for a programme packed with traditional music, dance workshops and performances.

Family event

Family Stage
  • Date: Saturday 6 June and Sunday 7 June
  • Time: 12.00–18.00
  • Head to our Family Stage and enjoy a programme packed with interactive performances, music, and science shows especially for families.
  • Kensington Gardens, East Albert Lawn
  • Find out more: Family Stage
Kensington Gardens, East Albert Lawn
Kensington Gardens
East Albert Lawn
London
W8 4PU

Family Fun Zone

Head to our Family Stage and enjoy a programme packed with interactive performances, music, and science shows especially for families.

Family event

Under the Maypole
  • Date: Saturday 6 June and Sunday 7 June
  • Time: 12.00–18.00
  • Stop off under our 12 foot maypole for a programme of pop-up entertainment, whether it's dance, music or playing with sound, there's something for everyone!
  • Kensington Gardens, East Albert Lawn
  • Find out more: Under the Maypole
Kensington Gardens, East Albert Lawn
Kensington Gardens
East Albert Lawn
London
W8 4PU

Family Fun Zone

Stop off under our 12 foot maypole for a programme of pop-up entertainment, whether it's dance, music or playing with sound, there's something for everyone!

All Ages

Roaming Performances
Venue: Exhibition Road
Exhibition Road
South Kensington
London
SW7

Experience wandering music, dance and other performances bringing the streets to life through the festival!

Adults only

Science Cabaret
Venue: Beit Quadrangle, Imperial College London
Beit Quadrangle, Imperial College London
2 Prince Consort Rd
South Kensington
SW7 2BB

Adults Only Zone

Science takes centre stage inside our Science Cabaret, full of high energy live shows and performances. Discover the science behind attraction, giggle away at award-winning comedy or make your own scientific mocktail!

Family event
BSL
Live captioned

Super Cool Chemistry Show
Venue: City and Guilds Building, Imperial College London
City and Guilds Building, Imperial College London
South Kensington
London
SW7 2BX

LT200 Lecture Theatre

Come see chemistry brought to life through amazing reactions, slime and explosions at this family-friendly science show! The 15.40 show on Sunday will have BSL interpretation and live captioning.