Members' Preview: The Music is Black: A British Story

Members are among the first to view V&A East’s inaugural exhibition The Music is Black: A British Story

Plan your visit
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  • Thursday evening 16 April, and Friday 17 April

  • Thursday 17.30 - 22.00 (last entry 21.00); Friday 10.00 - 18.00 (last entry 17.00)

  • V&A East Museum

    Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
    Stratford, London
  • V&A East Museum

  • For Members

  • Free event

    Event is for members only.

Tickets available from 10.00 on Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Members' Preview: The Music is Black: A British Story photo

Members get a chance to see this major UK exhibition first, which spans 125 years of Black music-making in Britain.  This landmark exhibition will reveal how Black British music has shaped British culture. Spanning four continents and 12 decades, this is a story of excellence and struggle, resilience and joy.

Outside previews and exclusive out-of-hours viewing times, Members can visit without booking.
 
Please book one ticket per adult (16 and over) attending the exhibition. You may book one ticket for an adult guest if you hold a valid Plus Guest Membership. All Members may also bring up to 4 children under 16 without booking.  Booking for the exhibition preview includes preview access to V&A East Museum - you do not need to book a separate ticket for entry to the museum. 

Valid Membership cards must be presented with tickets to gain entry to the exhibition. The named cardholder must be present for the tickets to be used.




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