Earthbeat: The Underground Disco

Every day, scientists are discovering more about complex relationships within our soil, particularly the vast mycelium networks of fungi—underground highways that stretch for miles, forming intricate webs that share nutrients, send signals and help shape the world above.
At the Great Exhibition Road Festival, you’ll have the chance to step into this secret world, recreating it together on the dancefloor. Developed by artists Geraldine Cox and Emma Bellerby, with support from scientists from the Imperial Fungal Network, Earthbeat is inspired by the joyful, communal spirit of ceilidh dancing, reimagined as a silent disco for the whole family!
No dance experience is needed. Just grab a pair of silent disco headphones and bring your curiosity, energy and imagination.

This event is part of the Great Exhibition Road Festival on 6-7 June 2026.

Please arrive at the venue 10 minutes before the start time. Your ticket gives you priority access, however, as this is a free event we overbook to help ensure a full event and your space may be reallocated. Early arrival reduces this risk.

6-7 June 2026

South Kensington’s annual celebration of science and the arts returns this summer with a weekend of free events for all ages.

Enjoy hands-on workshops, fascinating talks, performances and installations from iconic museums, research and culture organisations in South Kensington, including Imperial College London, the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, V&A, the Royal Parks, the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 and many more!

Find out more about the Festival and see the full programme on the Festival website at www.greatexhibitionroadfestival.co.uk.

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