Spice Girls exhibition hits London this month; will be 'biggest of its kind in history'

Made In Chelsea and Celebrity Big Brother star Ashley James is be confirmed to host the VIP launch event - which takes place on 27 July. "Much like the exhibition itself, the launch evening promises to be a ‘Girl Power’ Spectacular," says organiser Alan Smith-Alison states "We have invited a raft of influential British females to attend the red carpet launch and will be creating a carnival theme for fans, with street performers, dance troops and of course the gorgeous Ashley James welcoming our guests and speaking to fans.”

The exhibition promises to be the biggest of its kind in history showcasing thousands of items of memorabilia alongside hundreds of the group’s iconic stage costumes.

There will also be a number of special events taking place around the city throughout the exhibition’s London residency. Pineapple Dance Studios are offering exclusive Spice Girls-inspired dance classes where both adults and children can get involved and learn the dance routines from some of the girls' most iconic performances.

Over at the O2 Academy Islington, a string of girl power nights will take place during the four-week exhibition, kicking off on 28 July with a #SpiceUpLondon launch party in collaboration with Club De Fromage.

On 30 July, the Wannabe show hits London for the first time and follows the girls’ careers from their first release to their 2012 Olympic Ceremony reunion.

The Big Bus Company will also offer a two-hour panoramic tour of London, highlighting particular areas of interest for Spice Girls fans.

#SpiceUpLondon runs from 28 July – 20 August 2018 at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London. Tickets are on sale now through the exhibition’s website priced £10 with student/OAP concessions available.