The London Festival of Architecture comes to Kensington

The London Festival of Architecture comes to Kensington

The London Festival of Architecture returns in June 2026 for a month-long celebration of architecture and city-making with the theme of Belonging. In Kensington, we will celebrate the richness of our diverse communities and the biodiversity of our green spaces.
Rooted in Kensington
Rooted in Kensington brings together art, biodiversity and architecture to showcase Kensington as an ecosystem of Belonging thriving on the connections between human and non-human, nature and culture, the visible and the invisible.
Tree Island
Tree Island by Toy Studio and artist MAMIMU in partnership with Opportunity Kensington reimagines Kensington’s “missing tree” through seating, planting and sculptural signage, drawing inspiration from underground ecological networks and the colours of Kensington landmarks, from the cobalt blue of Leighton House and the psychedelic hues of Biba to the pink cherry blossoms of Kyoto Garden.
Audio Tour: Rooted in Kensington
Explore Kensington’s parks, botanical spaces and architecture through a self-guided audio tour. Discover how history, biodiversity and community projects are shaping one of London’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
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View the accompanying Google Map
Kensington Pollinator Pathmaker
Our Pollinator Pathmaker DIY edition is an artwork by Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg for pollinators, planted and cared for by humans. Rooted in Kensington combines seating, planting and ecological storytelling to encourage reflection on pollinators, biodiversity and inter-species coexistence in urban life.
Kensington Summer Guide
View our summer guide and the vibrant mix of events and activities that bring Kensington to life over the summer. From exhibitions and hidden gardens, there’s always something new to explore.
Summer Guide
Featured Events
PLATFORM at the Design Museum: Simone Brewster
February 13, 2026
the Design Museum, High Street Kensington
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PLATFORM is an annual display dedicated to showcasing contemporary design practice. Free to visit, the display presents the fascinating work of designer Simone Brewster
Photo: Charles Emerson

With thanks to Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea for their support, MAMIMU for the artwork, Toy Studio for the reclaimed wood installation, Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg for the Pollinator Pathmaker, our volunteers for the planting and London Festival of Architecture. With curatorial and production support from Vestalia Chilton.

Tree Island is also a key feature of the annual Kensington + Chelsea Art Week (KCAW) as part of the Boroughwide KCAW Public Art Trail.