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

BFI IMAX

Sinners in 70mm at BFI IMAX

09 May 2025 - 19 May 2025

Don’t miss the chance to see this hit supernatural thriller in the format it was filmed to be seen in!

Film

BFI Southbank

Tom Cruise season

01 May 2025 - 31 May 2025

The BFI celebrates the filmography of the iconic Hollywood megastar in this blockbuster season.

Film

National Theatre

Here We Are

23 Apr 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

The final musical by the legendary Stephen Sondheim makes its UK premiere.

Theatre & Shows

Lambeth Palace Library

Lambeth Palace Garden Open Day

19 May 2025 - 19 May 2025

The historic Lambeth Palace Gardens open their gates to the public for the evening.

Walks, Talks & Tours

The Garden Museum

Cecil Beaton’s Garden Party

14 May 2025 - 21 Sept 2025

Explore the influence of flowers in Cecil Beaton's painting, photography and design practice.

Exhibitions

Southbank Centre

Moomin 80

27 May 2025 - 01 Jun 2025

Marvel at the spectacle of the iconic Moominhouse as it’s built on the Riverside Terrace.

Family

Southbank Centre

Khashabi Theatre: MILK مِلْك

24 May 2025 - 25 May 2025

A powerful piece of time-warping visual theatre by the independent Palestinian company Khashabi Theatre.

Theatre & Shows

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

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.

The Garden Museum

Jean Cooke: Ungardening

21 Jun 2023 - 11 Sept 2023

The Garden Museum presents the magnificent garden paintings of Jean Esme Oregon Cooke RA.

Exhibitions

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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 Summer pop-ups

Relax with a drink or two and a bite to eat by the river at one of South Bank’s summer pop-ups.

What’s on in South Bank this half-term

From toddlers to teens, here's a look at where to take the kids for a fun day out in South Bank this half-term.

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 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 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

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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National Theatre’s 2025-2026 season unveiled

Paul Mescal, Punchdrunk and Stormzy feature in the new National Theatre creative director Indhu Rubasingham's inaugural season.

Discover More about National Theatre’s 2025-2026 season unveiled

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.

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

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