South Kensington Kids Festival 2017
A fun-packed week of workshops, talks, classes and film screenings for kids of all ages comes to South Kensington's Institut Français
South Kensington Kids Festival 2017: days out for kids in London
The beloved South Kensington Kids Festival returns to the Institut Français for its 20th year.
The festival will take over the Institut for a whole week. Enjoy a series of workshops, talks, and book signings with some of the most-loved children's illustrators and authors from both sides of the Channel.
The events are suitable for all ages, but advanced booking is a must! And with so much on, it's worth scanning the website yourself to see which picks most attract you.
For those looking for a handy guide, here's our round-up of highlights from the South Kensington Kids Festival 2017:
Launch event: Michael Morpurgo and François Place
Thursday 16 November
18:00 – 19:00
Full of storytelling, live music, and some creative inspiration, the festival launch party will celebrate the work of Michael Morpurgo and French illustrator, François Place.
Click here to read more
Prize Ceremony: BookTube Power
Friday 17 November
16:00 – 16:45
Don't miss out on the festival's BookTube Power competition. Record a short video of yourself reviewing a recent French or English book to enter. A panel of Franco-British BookTubers will oversee the announcement of the winner.
Click here to read the competition rules
Live Drawing: Axel Scheffler and Aurélie Guillerey
Saturday 18 November
13:30 – 14:15
The worlds of Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler and French artist Aurélie Guillerey will collide at the festival this year. Spend an afternoon watching the drawing duo projected on a cinema screen, as their worlds mix on paper.
Click here to read more
Les Bonnes Feuilles de Quentin Blake
Saturday 18 November
16:30 – 17:30
Quentin Blake will be seen delivering a talk about his enthusiasm for French literature. The champion of children's illustration has been a patron of the festival for 20 years.
Click here to read more
Ages suitability varies according to event, book now to avoid missing out on a place at any of these magical events! See the website for more information and to book your place here.
The festival will take over the Institut for a whole week. Enjoy a series of workshops, talks, and book signings with some of the most-loved children's illustrators and authors from both sides of the Channel.
The events are suitable for all ages, but advanced booking is a must! And with so much on, it's worth scanning the website yourself to see which picks most attract you.
For those looking for a handy guide, here's our round-up of highlights from the South Kensington Kids Festival 2017:
Launch event: Michael Morpurgo and François Place
Thursday 16 November
18:00 – 19:00
Full of storytelling, live music, and some creative inspiration, the festival launch party will celebrate the work of Michael Morpurgo and French illustrator, François Place.
Click here to read more
Prize Ceremony: BookTube Power
Friday 17 November
16:00 – 16:45
Don't miss out on the festival's BookTube Power competition. Record a short video of yourself reviewing a recent French or English book to enter. A panel of Franco-British BookTubers will oversee the announcement of the winner.
Click here to read the competition rules
Live Drawing: Axel Scheffler and Aurélie Guillerey
Saturday 18 November
13:30 – 14:15
The worlds of Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler and French artist Aurélie Guillerey will collide at the festival this year. Spend an afternoon watching the drawing duo projected on a cinema screen, as their worlds mix on paper.
Click here to read more
Les Bonnes Feuilles de Quentin Blake
Saturday 18 November
16:30 – 17:30
Quentin Blake will be seen delivering a talk about his enthusiasm for French literature. The champion of children's illustration has been a patron of the festival for 20 years.
Click here to read more
Ages suitability varies according to event, book now to avoid missing out on a place at any of these magical events! See the website for more information and to book your place here.
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| What | South Kensington Kids Festival 2017 |
| Where | Institut Français, 17 Queensberry Place , London, SW7 2DT | MAP |
| Nearest tube | South Kensington (underground) |
| When |
13 Nov 17 – 19 Nov 17, Times vary between performances, check online |
| Price | £5-10 |
| Website | Click here for more information and to book |