What's on
Zones
Explore our zones, the themed areas at the heart of the Festival. Each one is packed full of interactive exhibits, creative workshops, and live demonstrations!
Events
Explore the extraordinary at the Great Exhibition Road Festival! Discover a selection of some events from the 2025 Festival weekend and look out for the new 2026 Festival events programme in spring 2026. Enter the times of your visit in the filters below to see what's on then and click on the hearts to create your own list of favourites.
Drop in and enjoy a show outdoors. The programme is packed with interactive performances, music and science shows especially for families.
Some of the best up and coming acts from the Royal College of Music, Goethe Institut, Institut Francais and the Royal Albert Hall. Plus, live jazz and soul, world music and more!
Enjoy world class acts from the Royal Albert Hall, DJs, Cèilidh dancing and more! Hosted by Portobello Radio
Science, art and musical performances aren't restricted to the Festival stages. Our streets will come alive across the weekend with roaming performers, including a giant octopus, a climate change mythbusting machine, Brazilian drumming, and more!
Come see chemistry brought to life through amazing reactions, slime and explosions at this family-friendly science show!
Families with neurodivergent members can book onto a quieter, calmer exploration of the Family Fun Zone with fewer crowds.
