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The V&A Exhibition showcasing South Korean culture

Hallyu! The Korean Wave

The V&A's exhibition showcases the colourful and dynamic popular culture of South Korea, exploring the country's global impact on the creative industries of cinema, drama, music, fandom, beauty, and fashion. 

vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/hallyu-the-korean-wave

24 September
25 June
The V&A Museum London

Donatello: Sculpting the Renaissance

Enjoy the first major UK exhibition to explore the exceptional talents of Renaissance master Donatello, widely regarded as the greatest sculptor of all time. Experience a fresh vision of the artist and his influence on subsequent generations.

vam.ac.uk

11 February
30 June
Woman wearing a pink fascinator at the Royal Ascot

Royal Ascot

Revered across the globe, Royal Ascot is one of the seasonal events of the year and is one that is definitely not to be missed. The five-day event is a spectacle of the finest horse racing, combined with beautiful fashion and delicious food and drink.

ascot.com/royal-ascot-2023

20 June
24 June
Pride festival in London

London Pride

Following last year's milestone London Pride event, which saw over 1.5 million take to the streets of London to cheer the parade and enjoy performances across 5 stages, Pride will return in 2023 for another incredible event. 

prideinlondon.org

01 July
01 July
Wimbledon stadium London

The Championships, Wimbledon

The oldest tennis competition in the world, The Championships, Wimbledon returns in July 2023 for two weeks of incredible Grand Slam tennis, featuring the sport's biggest stars. Ballot tickets are sold out, but we recommend joining The Queue on the day and soaking up the atmosphere in the grounds.

wimbledon.com

03 July
16 July
Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

Discover a world of gardening splendour set in the grounds of the breathtaking and historic palace. The Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival is an unmissable event for gardeners and growers, with talks, demos and hands-on workshops.

hrp.org.uk

04 July
09 July
Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace Annual Summer Opening

In this monumental coronation year, there's never been a better time to visit London for the summer Exclusive Guided Tours. The magnificent State Rooms of the Palace will be open to the public for 10 weeks, with guided tours led by an expert guide. 

buckinghampalace.co.uk

15 July
24 July
Royal Albert Hall in London

BBC Proms Classical Music Festival

The BBC Proms Classical Music Festival will once again return to the Royal Albert Hall in 2023, as it has done every year since 1941. The programme features 8 incredible weeks of concerts, talks, workshops, and more, with a variety of free and ticketed events.

bbc.co.uk/proms

15 July
10 September
Chanel exhibition at the V&A Museum London

Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto

Experience the first UK exhibition, dedicated to the work of French couturière, Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel. See the evolution of the House of CHANEL and its iconic design style, which continues to influence the way women dress today.

vam.ac.uk

16 September
28 February