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Join us for a celebration of science and the arts

Join us in South Kensington and online from 9-15 October for a week of free events to explore how art and science can help inspire a greener future for the planet we share. Then discover the Festival at home with our year-round digital events programme for all ages.

See what's on at The Great Exhibition Road Festival

Great Exhibition Road Festival: One World

The festival is returning 9-15 October with a week of free events for all ages in South Kensington and online. Not sure where to start? Take a look at a selection of our exciting family and adult events and then explore the full events programme to plan out your week!

Family favourites

Come and take part in one of our free activities and enjoy an amazing festival week packed full of family fun.

Adult highlights

Join us for incredible experiences and meet artists, researchers and innovators at this selection of some of our highlight events for adults.

Try something new

Talk series

Explore how can we protect people and the planet as we take steps towards a more sustainable world and discover people making change in their communities at our fascinating talks

Latest events

Discover amazing storytelling events to celebrate International Literacy Day as part of our 'Explore at home' digital programme ahead of the Festival returning in October.

Alice in Numberland

24 Sept, 12.30-13.30. The curator of the V&A’s new Alice in Wonderland exhibition sits down with a black hole physicist to discuss Lewis Carroll’s famous creation.

Rainforest storytelling

29 Sept, 17.00-18.00. Come with us to Costa Rica for a family workshop combining storytelling, Lego building and the sights and sounds of the rainforest.

Storytelling through music

On demand. Discover how composer David Arnold told the story of the Royal Albert Hall's rich history through music to mark the Hall's 150th anniversary.