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.
Leake Street
London's favourite alternative Christmas event is back with a huge festive street party.
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.
Southbank Centre
Celebrate London's jazz diversity as the city's top jazz festival returns to the Southbank Centre.
Between the Bridges
The perfect place to find high-quality, one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts in South Bank this festive season.
National Theatre
A new stage version of Noel streatfeild's children’s novel comes to the National this festive season
BFI IMAX
Ridley Scott’s Roman epic Gladiator returns with a thrilling blockbuster sequel starring Paul Mescal.
Experience Agatha Christie's gripping story of justice, passion and betrayal in a unique courtroom setting
Southbank Centre
Jeremy Deller and John Costi curate this exhibition of art produced in criminal justice settings.
BFI Southbank
An epic film season celebrating the skill and daring of the world’s most audacious action cinema
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...
Everyone’s favourite American dive bar Passyunk Avenue just got even more fun with a new dedicated games bar Passyunk Play now open next door!
Discover More about Leake Street's new games bar Passyunk Play
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!