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Threads of Life by Chiharu Shiota at Hayward Gallery

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Witness for the Prosecution

01 Jan 2023 - 04 Apr 2027

You have been summoned for jury service...

Theatre & Shows

Southbank Centre

Replay: A Limitless Recycled Playground

14 Jan 2026 - 12 Apr 2026

Ignite your child's imagination at this ingenious loose-parts play adventure playground.

Family

Lambeth Palace Library

The Archbishop of Canterbury Through Time

28 Jan 2026 - 04 May 2026

A new exhibition exploring the legacy and influence of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Exhibitions

The Garden Museum

Seeds of Exchange: Canton & London in the 1700s

11 Feb 2026 - 10 May 2026

Historical paintings, drawings, maps and models tell the story of a little-known international botanical collaboration.

Exhibitions

Hayward Gallery

Chiharu Shiota: Threads of Life

17 Feb 2026 - 03 May 2026

Immense and intricate web-like installations explore the body, memory, consciousness and the fragility of existence

Exhibitions

Hayward Gallery

Yin Xiuzhen: Heart to Heart

17 Feb 2026 - 03 May 2026

Artworks made from unconventional materials and overlooked objects reveal personal and collective stories

Exhibitions

Ancient Grease

04 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026

The Gods are behaving badly in this epic new queer parody musical at The Vaults

Theatre & Shows

National Theatre

Summerfolk

06 Mar 2026 - 29 Apr 2026

Robert Hastie directs a fresh adaptation of Maxim Gorky’s razor-sharp portrait of class, privilege and denial.

Theatre & Shows

County Hall Pottery

2126: A Ceramic Odyssey

17 Mar 2026 - 03 May 2026

A curated group exhibition that imagines the future of ceramics through the lens of bio-futurism

Exhibitions

BFI Southbank

BFI Flare LGBTQIA+ Film Festival

18 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2026

The UK’s largest queer film festival returns to South Bank for its 40th edition

Film

National Theatre

Les Liaisons Dangereuses

21 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

A striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of Choderlos de Laclos’ classic novel

Theatre & Shows

Southbank Centre

Creative Encounters

25 Mar 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

Find a creative home in the heart of the city at these free monthly workshops

Music

Florence Nightingale Museum

Museum Lates at Florence Nightingale Museum

26 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026

Visit the museum after-hours and enjoy drinks, new exhibitions and a themed talk

Exhibitions

National Theatre

The Authenticator

26 Mar 2026 - 09 May 2026

A gripping new gothic psychological thriller created by writer Winsome Pinnock.

Theatre & Shows

The London Eye

Spring Afternoon Tea on the London Eye

27 Mar 2026 - 04 May 2026

Celebrate spring with Afternoon Tea in a flower-filled pod high above the city

Food & Drink

Big Belly Comedy Club

Roast Battle

28 Mar 2026 - 25 Apr 2026

The no-holds-barred comedic contest comes to South Bank

Theatre & Shows
Easter Egg hunt at Paddington Bear Experience

The Paddington Bear Experience

Easter Egg Hunt at The Paddington Bear Experience

28 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026

Join in an Easter Egg hunt at this charming immersive adventure experience

Family

BFI Southbank

The Cinematic Life of Boxing

31 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026

The BFI explores the rich drama and excitement of boxing on screen

Film

The Old Vic

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

01 Apr 2026 - 23 May 2026

Clint Dyer directs a bold new staging of the play based on Ken Kesey’s countercultural masterpiece.

Theatre & Shows
Cartoon picture of a koala on an orange background

Southbank Centre

The Koala Who Could

01 Apr 2026 - 05 Apr 2026

An empowering, chuckle-out-loud show featuring music and puppets about embracing change.

Family

Southbank Centre

futuretense

02 Apr 2026 - 14 May 2026

Southbank Centre’s regular free gig series provides an accessible platform for up-and-coming musicians.

Music

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