Exhibition
The Music is Black: A British Story
Closes Sunday, 3 January 2027
Weekday £22.50 / Weekend £24.50
V&A East Museum
The Music is Black: A British Story
Event information
- Type: Exhibition
- Date: Closes Sunday, 3 January 2027
- Tickets: Weekday £22.50 / Weekend £24.50
- Location: V&A East Museum
- Official page: https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/the-music-is-black-a-british-story
Details
125 years of Black music-making in Britain. Spanning four continents, this is a story of excellence, struggle, resilience and joy.
Step into The Music is Black: A British Story and travel through time as over 120 tracks from every era play directly through your headset. More than an exhibition, this immersive sound experience explores the power and impact of Black British music.
Five things to know about The Music is Black: A British Story
The Music is Black Playlist
The voices behind the hits – spotlighting British backing and featured singers
Photography by Nathan Shadrach, featuring Chloe Carterr and Malik Henry