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

Oxo Tower Wharf

Open House Festival

14 Sept 2024 - 22 Sept 2024

This year the free annual London-wide festival comes to South Bank.

Walks, Talks & Tours

BFI Southbank

LAIKA: Frame by Frame

12 Aug 2024 - 01 Oct 2024

Discover the boundary-pushing art and science behind the films of stop-motion animation studio LAIKA.

Exhibitions

Oxo Tower Wharf

London Design Festival

14 Sept 2024 - 22 Sept 2024

Look out for design exhibitions popping up across South Bank as part of this year's festival

Exhibitions

National Theatre

Coriolanius

11 Sept 2024 - 09 Nov 2024

Lyndsey Turner directs David Oyelowo in a thrilling new production of Shakespeare’s timeless political tragedy.

Theatre & Shows

BFI Southbank

Maggie Cheung: Films of Romance, Melancholy & Magic

01 Sept 2024 - 08 Oct 2024

The BFI celebrates the wide-ranging filmography of the iconic Maggie Cheung

Film
An astronaut walks alone across a grey snowy planet

BFI IMAX

Interstellar at BFI IMAX

20 Sept 2024 - 01 Oct 2024

Watch Christopher Noaln's futuristic time-traveling magnum opus in spectacular 70mm IMAX.

Film

Bargehouse

Roy's Art Fair

27 Sept 2024 - 29 Sept 2024

The 10th edition of this artist-run art fair returns to Bargehouse in South Bank.

Exhibitions

Southbank Centre

Southbank Centre Classical Opening Weekend

25 Sept 2024 - 29 Sept 2024

The 2024-5 classical season opens with a bumper showcase of resident artists and orchestras

Music

The Garden Museum

Gardening Bohemia: Bloomsbury Women Outdoors

15 May 2024 - 29 Sept 2024

This new exhibition reveals the stories and inspirations of the influential women of the Bloomsbury group.

Exhibitions

Witness for the Prosecution

01 Jan 2023 - 28 Sept 2025

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

Theatre & Shows

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How to guide to London Film Festival

Everything you need to know about making the most of the UK's biggest film festival!

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.

Kid-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.

Best South Bank parks & gardens

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

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.

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...

Where to watch sports in South Bank

The Euros, Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics - there's a cracking summer of sport on the way.

15 ideas for a South Bank family day out

London's favourite riverside destination is packed with iconic attractions that will appeal to all ages.

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.

Not to be missed

Get 30% off top attractions with Park Plaza’s family stay packages

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Waterloo Station’s new pub the Lion & the Unicorn

A new Wetherspoons pub opens on 3 September in The Sidings at Waterloo Station.

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South Bank joins Open House Festival 2024

Enjoy free museum visits, guided walks and tours of prominent South Bank buildings at this year's festival.

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