South Bank London

Explore the vibrant culture, dining, and entertainment of South Bank this Christmas

Discover iconic landmarks, world-class theatre, diverse cuisine, and memorable experiences in London's favourite riverside neighbourhood.

What's On

Southbank Centre

Winter Market

01 Nov 2024 - 26 Dec 2024

Eat, drink and be merry at Southbank Centre’s riverside festive market.

Food & Drink

Hayward Gallery

Haegue Yang: Leap Year

09 Oct 2024 - 05 Jan 2025

A major contemporary survey of the work of South Korean artist Haegue Yang.

Exhibitions

Leake Street

Miracle on Leake Street

05 Dec 2024 - 05 Dec 2024

London's favourite alternative Christmas event is back with a huge festive street party.

Festive

National Theatre

A Tupperware of Ashes

25 Sept 2024 - 16 Nov 2024

Meera Syal plays a formidable mother struggling with the devastating impacts of an aging mind in this heart-breaking new drama.

Theatre & Shows

Southbank Centre

EFG London Jazz Festival

15 Nov 2024 - 24 Nov 2024

Celebrate London's jazz diversity as the city's top jazz festival returns to the Southbank Centre.

Music

BFI Southbank

Art of Action

21 Oct 2024 - 30 Nov 2024

An epic film season celebrating the skill and daring of the world’s most audacious action cinema

Film

Between the Bridges

SoLo Craft Fair Christmas Market

10 Nov 2024 - 24 Dec 2024

The perfect place to find high-quality, one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts in South Bank this festive season.

Festive

BFI Southbank

London Korean Film Festival

01 Nov 2024 - 13 Nov 2024

Returning for its 19th edition, the largest Korean film festival outside of Korea comes to South Bank.

Film

The Garden Museum

Lost Gardens of London

23 Oct 2024 - 02 Mar 2025

This fascinating exhibition reveals the secret history of London’s forgotten gardens

Exhibitions

Southbank Centre

futuretense

07 Nov 2024 - 05 Dec 2024

Southbank Centre’s regular free gig series provides an accessible platform for up-and-coming musicians.

Music

Get some inspiration

South Bank's winter pop-ups

From interactive shows to rooftop bars and those iconic riverside snow globes, this season’s best pop-ups and when to catch them.

Festive feasting in South Bank

From mince pies and mulled wine to alpine street food and roast Christmas dinners, where to find the most festive foodie experiences.

Top 20 Christmas Party Ideas in South Bank

From competitive socialising to private snow globes, South Bank is brimming with more bars, restaurants, and Christmas party venues than you can shake a candy cane at.

Top Free Things to do in South Bank

You don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy a great day out sightseeing in South Bank.

South Bank Pre-Theatre Dining

Cut the drama out of choosing where to eat with these top pre-theatre dining options before heading to your show.

Best Brunch Spots

From the bottomless to the kind you can enjoy with a relaxed coffee, here's a round up of brunching on South Bank.

Top Spots For A Sunday Lunch

The top places in South Bank to enjoy that quintessentially British Sunday Roast!

What to do on a rainy day in South Bank

Drizzly weather putting a dampener on your South Bank sightseeing plans? Fear not! There's so much to enjoy indoors.

South Bank's best sunset views

Cameras at the ready - here’s our guide to the best places to enjoy the sunset in South Bank...

Not to be missed

Paddington Bear appears outside Waterloo Station

A beautiful new 8-metre tall mural of the nation’s favourite bear has appeared opposite Waterloo Station.

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South Bank's streets are getting an upgrade!

Over the coming months the pedestrian approach to London's landmark cultural institutions is getting a major glow-up as part of the Spine Route Project.

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2024 New Year's Eve fireworks ticket sales announced

How, where and when to get your tickets to watch one of the world's biggest fireworks displays in South Bank.

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