A WORLD BY THE RIVER
75 years on from the Festival of Britain, South Bank still sets the stage for culture, creativity and unforgettable moments.
Southbank Centre
This one-of-a-kind mixed-reality classical music experience places audiences inside the performance.
BFI Southbank
More than 250 films make their cinematic debut in South Bank at the UK's biggest film festival.
Between the Bridges
Beers, brass and lots of lederhosen at Between the Bridges
Hayward Gallery
The Hayward presents one of London's biggest contemporary art exhibitions of the year.
Anne-Marie Duff leads in this provocative new play about an unnoticed woman who decides to speak up
The London Dungeon
An ancient curse is unleashed in London's home of Halloween.
National Theatre
Letitia Wright stars in Tracey Scott Wilson’s seminal newsroom thriller
Southbank Centre
Be inspired by this annual showcase of art produced in criminal justice settings
The Old Vic
The extraordinary true story of forbidden love, deceit and passion on trial – in an all-new version.
Everything you need to know about making the most of the UK's biggest film festival!
Cut the drama out of choosing where to eat with these top pre-theatre dining options before heading to your show.
You don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy a great day out sightseeing in South Bank.
From ghost tours to horror films, trick-or-treating, and late-night parties, where to celebrate Halloween in South Bank this year.
The top places in South Bank to enjoy that quintessentially British Sunday Roast!
Let the games begin!
The best bars, restaurants, pubs and hotels in South Bank where you can bring your dog
A host of celebrity names, including Dua Lipa, Anish Kapoor, Holly Blakey, Jacqueline Wilson, Marin Alsop and Michael Rosen are donating books to the Book Swap
Discover More about Southbank Centre's free Book Swap at London Literature Festival
Michael McIntyre kicks off Big Belly Comedy Club's huge Secret Headliner season that boasts the club's biggest A-list lineup yet
Discover More about A-list comedians coming to Big Belly’s Secret Headliner season
Tennessee Williams, Tom Stoppard, James Graham, West Side Story and a new immersive production from Punchdrunk all feature on the 2027 programme.
Discover More about Coming to National Theatre in 2027