Kingston 2025

Kingston 2025 is a major cultural celebration of our past, present and future in the Royal Borough of Kingston. Find out what's on and how to get involved.

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About Kingston 2025

Kingston 2025 is a major six month cultural celebration to mark the 1100th anniversary of the crowning of King Athelstan, the first King of a united England, right in the heart of Kingston in 925 AD.

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Spotlight on the next generation of filmmakers

Find out about the Kingston International Film festival (KIFF), including the premiere of a new film and film score created by school children in the borough in collaboration with Ciné Schools.

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Legacy of Kingston 2025

Find out how Kingston 2025 will create a legacy that helps to reshape our understanding of the history of the borough and promote our rich heritage and culture.

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What's on Kingston 2025

Find Kingston 2025 programme highlights on our Kingston Heritage website, including festivals, performances, exhibitions, and hands-on workshops reflecting Kingston’s past, present, and future.

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Watch our Kingston 2025 playlist

As part of Kingston 2025, we're working with community organisations, schools and business to deliver activities to bring people together to experience, explore and enjoy. 

Watch our YouTube video playlist to find out more about our Kingston Schools musical, which will be performed at the Rose Theatre, get a preview of the Kingston Glamour exhibition at Kingston Museum, and much more.

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Get involved in Kingston 2025

Find out more about the programme of events and opportunities for schools, community groups and businesses and how to get involved on the Kingston Heritage website.

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