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.
Southbank Centre
Eat, drink and be merry at Southbank Centre’s riverside festive market.
Hayward Gallery
A major contemporary survey of the work of South Korean artist Haegue Yang.
Leake Street
London's favourite alternative Christmas event is back with a huge festive street party.
National Theatre
Meera Syal plays a formidable mother struggling with the devastating impacts of an aging mind in this heart-breaking new drama.
Southbank Centre
Celebrate London's jazz diversity as the city's top jazz festival returns to the Southbank Centre.
BFI Southbank
An epic film season celebrating the skill and daring of the world’s most audacious action cinema
Between the Bridges
The perfect place to find high-quality, one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts in South Bank this festive season.
BFI Southbank
Returning for its 19th edition, the largest Korean film festival outside of Korea comes to South Bank.
The Garden Museum
This fascinating exhibition reveals the secret history of London’s forgotten gardens
Southbank Centre
Southbank Centre’s regular free gig series provides an accessible platform for up-and-coming musicians.
From interactive shows to rooftop bars and those iconic riverside snow globes, this season’s best pop-ups and when to catch them.
From mince pies and mulled wine to alpine street food and roast Christmas dinners, where to find the most festive foodie experiences.
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.
You don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy a great day out sightseeing in South Bank.
Cut the drama out of choosing where to eat with these top pre-theatre dining options before heading to your show.
From the bottomless to the kind you can enjoy with a relaxed coffee, here's a round up of brunching on South Bank.
The top places in South Bank to enjoy that quintessentially British Sunday Roast!
Drizzly weather putting a dampener on your South Bank sightseeing plans? Fear not! There's so much to enjoy indoors.
Cameras at the ready - here’s our guide to the best places to enjoy the sunset in South Bank...
A beautiful new 8-metre tall mural of the nation’s favourite bear has appeared opposite Waterloo Station.
Discover More about Paddington Bear appears outside Waterloo Station
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.
Discover More about South Bank's streets are getting an upgrade!
How, where and when to get your tickets to watch one of the world's biggest fireworks displays in South Bank.
Discover More about 2024 New Year's Eve fireworks ticket sales announced