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.

Restless but rhapsodic, the concerto (2001 – 2002) comprises a single five-section movement, with its joyous evocation of nature having been described as ‘contemporary in language but sensuously easy ...

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 ...

Opening up to our Riverside Terrace, with views over the River Thames and beyond, Festival Bar & Kitchen is one of London’s most popular meeting spots. But there’s more to this place than just a great ...

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.

And from the iconic Royal Festival Hall, to the unique architecture of the Hayward Gallery, to the vibrancy of our Riverside Terrace our venues and spaces continue to showcase the best of the city and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...