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Open · Until 10 Jan 2027

The Music is Black: A British Story

Photo: David Iliff / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

The Music is Black: A British Story is on view at Victoria and Albert Museum, London, United Kingdom, until January 10, 2027.

Last verified August 16, 2026 · Official source ↗

An immersive sound experience at the new V&A East Museum exploring 125 years of Black music-making in Britain through over 120 tracks played via personal headsets. Spanning four continents, it presents a story of excellence, struggle, resilience and joy.

Venue

  1. Victoria and Albert Museum
    London, United Kingdom · April 18, 2026 – January 10, 2027
    Until 10 Jan 2027

Images

The main Cromwell Road entrance of the Victoria and Albert Museum: an ornate stone archway beneath a tall tower topped with an open crown lantern.

Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Photo: David Iliff / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source ↗