Lost Music Venues: Into the Archive

Join us in a unique opportunity to view material from the Lost Music Venue Archive

+44 (0)20 7942 2000
  • Friday, 1 May 2026

  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL
  • Meeting Point, Cromwell Road Entrance, Level 0

  • Free event

Harry Molyneux, Archive Assistant, offers audiences a sneak preview of the archive, featuring material from the upcoming Lost Music Venues display opening in the V&A South Kensington’s Theatre and Performance galleries in May 2026.

Sessions will take place at 14:00 and 16:00.

A sign-up sheet will be available at the Meeting Point from 13:30. Limited capacity. 


Join us in exploring the evolving world of the UK’s grassroots music and clubbing scene with the ‘Lost Music Venues Archive’. Encompassing photos, flyers, and ephemera from some of the most iconic names and spaces in British music, the newly acquired ‘Lost Music Venues Archive’ charts the nations’ long-held love of live music from the 1980s to today.

Please note, this event will move to another location. For any access assistance, please inform a member of staff.

Supported by the Colwinston Charitable Trust