South Bank London

Explore the vibrant culture, dining, and entertainment of South Bank.

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

What's On

Little Simz' Meltdown

12 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

Award-winning rapper Little Simz curates the 30th edition of the annual Meltdown festival at Southbank Centre.

Festival

The Garden Museum

British Flowers Week

04 Jun 2025 - 08 Jun 2025

Explore stunning immersive floral installations created by top British floral designers.

Exhibitions

BFI IMAX

Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning

20 May 2025 - 12 Jun 2025

Tom Cruise and team return for another teeth-clenching, breathtaking, white-knuckle ride.

Film

Hayward Gallery

Yoshitomo Nara

10 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2025

The largest ever European retrospective of one of Japan’s most celebrated artists.

Exhibitions

National Theatre

London Road

05 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025

Rufus Norris directs this innovative and powerful verbatim musical.

Theatre & Shows

Leake Street

Finish Line Festival

07 Jun 2025 - 07 Jun 2025

26 Leake Street hosts the finish party for the epic Edinburgh to London relay race North v South.

Festival

Southbank Centre

Jeppe Hein's Appearing Rooms fountain

31 May 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

Cool down this summer at Southbank Centre's interactive fountains.

Family

Witness for the Prosecution

01 Jan 2023 - 26 Apr 2026

Experience Agatha Christie's gripping story of justice, passion and betrayal in a unique courtroom setting

Theatre & Shows

Father's Day in South Bank

15 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025

Get the family together in South Bank to celebrate Father's Day this Sunday 15 June.

Food & Drink

Leake Street

Graffiti Workshops at Leake Street

01 Jan - 31 Dec 2024

Join Leake Street artist-in-residence Marc Craig for a hands-on graffiti workshop.

Get some inspiration

Top terraces & beer gardens in South Bank

If you want to sit outside this summer, South Bank is the place to be! From fancy rooftops to secret gardens, here's our ultimate guide to where to drink and dine outdoors.

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 Happy Hour: Discounts & Special Offers

From 2-4-1 cocktails to great value mid-week lunches - South Bank's best happy hours and special offers.

South Bank Summer pop-ups

Relax with a drink or two and a bite to eat by the river these summer pop-ups.

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.

Best South Bank parks & gardens

South Bank is the ultimate place to enjoy the outdoors in London, here's where you should head.

Family-Friendly Restaurants in South Bank

Looking for somewhere to eat out with the kids? Here's our round-up of South Bank's best family-friendly dining options.

Not to be missed

Top 10 events coming up in South Bank this June!

South Bank’s summer festival season kicks into gear in June! Here's a look ahead to the biggest events to look out for.

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A summer of international pop-ups with Truffle Burger & friends

South Bank pop-up regular Truffle Burger is teaming up with hip street food brands from France and the US this summer.

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REWIND – a new immersive cocktail experience on Leake Street

Aures London, the high-tech events space on Leake Street, is launching a new immersive cocktail bar experience in May.

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