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From 24 Jan

Vicky & Her Mystery

Stéphane decides to move to the beautiful Cantal mountains to reconnect with his eight-year-old daughter Victoria, who has been mute since her mother's death. During…

Kids & Families

From 10 Jan

Story Time

Let your kids’ imagination run wild through our fun storytelling session. Each week, they can discover French tales and picture books read aloud by our…

Kids & Families

From 14 Jan

Baby Comptines

Put some sparkles in your toddler’s ears and take part in our interactive French nursery rhymes session with its instruments! Expect songs, dance and great…

Kids & Families

CinéFamilies

From 7 Feb

Preview: Little Amélie

Adapted from Amélie Nothomb’s bestselling autobiography The Character of the Rain, Little Amélie transports us to Japan seen through the eyes of a thriving little…

Films

Kids & Families

Sun 15 Feb

Nina & The Hedgehog’s Secret

Brought by the creators of A Cat in Paris and Phantom Boy, this clever film exploring how children perceive adult problems is not to be…

Films

Kids & Families

From 20 Feb

Zootropolis 2

+ free colouring session on 20 Feb

Exhibition

Kids & Families

25 Feb - 31 March

Quentin Blake: Fantastic Journeys and Clown

Discover Quentin Blake’s Fantastic Journeys and Clown in a colourful exhibition of prints specially curated for the festival. Ahead of the Quentin Blake Centre for…

Films

Kids & Families

Sun 8 March

The Dog Who Travelled by Train 2

Highly anticipated, after the huge success of part one in 2023, this sequel does not disappoint. Picking up with Zuzia preparing to return to Poland…

Kids & Families

16 - 24 March

South Ken Kids Festival 2026

Let’s celebrate children’s literature in all its glory with the 28th edition of the South Ken Kids Festival, a festival bursting with activities for the…

Films

Kids & Families

From 20 March

Arco

As children, we all thought rainbows were magical. In Ugo Bienvenu's colourful time travelling adventure, Arco, a 10-year-old boy, comes from the future and lands…

Films

Kids & Families

Sat 21 March

The King & the Mockingbird

+ intro by Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham Creators & Hosts of Ghibliotheque

Kids & Families

Performances

Sat 21 March

Drawing Duo: Axel Scheffler and Grace Easton

Father of the Gruffalo and Pip and Posy, Axel Scheffler will cross paintbrushes with illustrator Grace Easton whose playful, character-driven work includes the much-loved House…

Gigs

Kids & Families

Performances

Sat 21 March

Impro!

Voted best event of the South Ken Kids Festival for years, Impro! gathers guest illustrators Axel Scheffler, Luke Pearson, Bethan Woollvin, Lucie Brunellière, Joe Todd-Stanton,…

Kids & Families

Workshops

Sat 21 March

Stop Motion Animation Workshop with Alix Guichard

Discover the art of stop motion through a fun bilingual workshop inspired by Le Manchot a Rudement Chaud (The Penguin Who’s Far Too Hot) by…

Kids & Families

Workshops

Sat 21 March

Workshop with Luke Pearson

Step into the world of Hilda! Cartoonist Luke Pearson, creator of the beloved Netflix and comic-book heroine, guides children through the process of inventing their…

Kids & Families

Workshops

Sat 21 March

Workshop with Charlotte Gastaut

Step into an enchanted forest with illustrator Charlotte Gastaut, for a workshop inspired by her own retelling of the Sleeping Beauty. Children will imagine a…

Films

Kids & Families

Sat 21 March

My Life in Versailles – UK Premiere

Clémence Madeleine-Perdrillat & Nathaniel H’Limi's first feature film strucks to the heart with humour and candour. After her parents’ passing, eight-year-old Violet goes to live…

Kids & Families

Workshops

Sat 21 March

Workshop with Lucie Brunellière

What makes a flower beautiful? Its colour, its scent, or the joy it brings? Illustrator Lucie Brunellière invites children to dive into her vibrant picture…

Kids & Families

Workshops

Sat 21 March

Workshop with Olivier Tallec

Enter the playful world of Olivier Tallec and transform yourself with a mask of your own creation! Children will explore shapes, colours, and expressions to…

Kids & Families

Workshops

Sat 21 March

Workshop with Bethan Woollvin

Calling all young adventurers and artists! Join author/illustrator Bethan Woollvin for a fun-filled workshop inspired by her brand-new twist on Robin Hood. Hear Bethan bring…

Kids & Families

Workshops

Sat 21 March

Poetry Workshop with Clémentine Beauvais

Inspired by On the Streets of Paris, join author Clémentine Beauvais for a poetic stroll through the city. This creative workshop invites children to play…

Kids & Families

Performances

Sat 21 March

Poetry with Michael Rosen and Michaël Vidon

Join Michael Rosen, beloved poet, author, and performer, and Michael Vidon, bilingual French poet and spoken word educator, for an unforgettable poetic experience! This lively…

Kids & Families

Workshops

Sun 22 March

Workshop with Grace Easton

Step into the magical world of The House with the Little Red Door with author and illustrator Grace Easton! In this draw-along workshop, children will…

Kids & Families

Workshops

Sun 22 March

Kurio Comic Books Workshop

Let's learn how to draw Characters from KURIO! Grab your pens, pencils and paper because it's time for How to Draw Kurio Characters! Come and…

Kids & Families

Workshops

Sun 22 March

Workshop with Yuval Zommer

Set sail with Yuval Zommer, author and illustrator of Our Islands, on an artistic island-hopping adventure! Through lively storytelling and illustrations, Yuval will introduce some…

Kids & Families

Workshops

Sun 22 March

Workshop with Joséphine Seblon and Robert Sae-Heng

Inspired by the Romans, children will explore the art of mosaic-making using clay, beans, and seeds. A hands-on workshop found in We Are Mini Designers,…

Kids & Families

Workshops

Sun 22 March

Workshop with Joe Todd-Stanton

What if rubbish could come alive? Join Joe Todd-Stanton, creator of The Secret of Black Rock and The Comet, for a fun-filled eco-workshop inspired by…

Kids & Families

Workshops

Sun 22 March

Translation Workshop with Sarah Ardizzone

Join Sarah Ardizzone, award-winning translator of Joann Sfar's comics art version of Saint-Exupéry’s classic fable The Little Prince, as she takes readers of all ages…

Kids & Families

Workshops

Sun 22 March

Workshop with the Club Petit Pierrot

Club Petit Pierrot invites you to a fun and interactive workshop based on the picture book C'est mon arbre by Olivier Tallec. Young readers will…

Films

Kids & Families

Sun 22 March

Little Vampire

Little Vampire has been 10 years old for the last 300 years. Despite living in a haunted house with a merry group of monsters, he is…

Films

Kids & Families

Tue 24 March

Asterix & Obelix: God Save Britannia

+ Q&A with actor Guillaume Gallienne

Arts

Books & Ideas

Classical Music

Kids & Families

Talks

Highlights of the Month

Next event : It Was Just an Accident
Sat 31 Jan at 18:20

Festivals & Series

Films

28 Feb - 29 March

Kinoteka Polish Film Festival

Next event : The Wedding
Sat 28 Feb at 13:00

Our Annual Festivals

Festivals & Series

Films

12 Nov - 3 Dec

French Film Festival London 2025

Books & Ideas

Festivals & Series

Films

Talks

5 - 17 May

Beyond Words

Kids & Families

16 - 24 March

South Ken Kids Festival 2026

Books & Ideas

Talks

Thu 5 Feb

Night of Ideas

Edinburgh