Situated in the heart of London, on the banks of the River Thames is the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, a beacon for arts and culture for over 70 years. The 2,700 capacity Royal Festival Hall ...

The performer’s note on the programme contains references to topics that some may find disturbing. Content warning: attempted suicide, substance abuse.

Enter an endless world of play and invention in a limitless recycled playground for children and their grown-ups to tap into their imaginations. Part installation, part adventure playground, REPLAY is ...

This celebrated choral masterpiece, featuring the iconic ‘Hallelujah’ chorus, offers a quintessential festive treat. Let the choir’s voices and exquisite orchestration carry you through the stirring ...

An unforgettable evening features Beethoven’s monumental Choral Symphony with its climactic ‘Ode to Joy’, performed by the renowned Philharmonia Orchestra.

Housing the world’s largest public collection of modern poetry, we are the National Poetry Library; free to join across the UK, and London’s only space dedicated to poetry study. Founded by the Arts ...

Perfect for the entire family, you’ll be able sing along to a selection of traditional carols alongside popular contemporary Christmas favourites. Getting you into the Christmas spirit is the London ...

Contact our press team for media enquiries, releases, press tickets, press images and filming requests. We offer a limited number of press tickets for most events at the Southbank Centre. Generally, ...

With a huge choice of street food and drinks, the Southbank Centre Food Market is a must-visit – whether you’re a certified food lover or just peckish. ‘In London, you can usually count on a street ...

A 295-seat auditorium for music and performance, screenings, poetry readings and a variety of talks and debates, the Purcell Room offers you a real closeness to the arts. Situated within our brutalist ...

If you enjoy making the most of the sunshine and eating and drinking al fresco, then make sure to climb the yellow stairs to our Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden where hidden among the flowers you’ll ...

This large, open space on Level 2 of the Royal Festival Hall hosts many of our free events – from performances by our Resident Orchestras, to joyful social dances where everyone is invited to take ...