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Film, theatre, music, art and more – there’s always something happening in South Bank! Browse what’s on and grab your tickets to see a world-class show, experience an international festival or catch an exciting debut by an emerging artist.

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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

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

Lambeth Palace Library

Sing Joyfully: Exploring Music in Lambeth Palace Library

31 Jul 2025 - 06 Nov 2025

View the precious illuminated Arundel Choirbook dating back to the reign of King Henry VIII.

Exhibitions

BFI Southbank

Ridley Scott: Building Cinematic Worlds

01 Sept 2025 - 05 Oct 2025

A retrospective film season devoted to the iconic work of director Ridley Scott

Film

National Theatre

The Land of the Living

09 Sept 2025 - 01 Nov 2025

A timely new play by David Lan explores the shapeshifting nature of memory and morality.

Theatre & Shows

Oxo Tower Wharf

London Design Festival

13 Sept 2025 - 21 Sept 2025

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

Exhibitions

National Theatre

Bacchae

13 Sept 2025 - 01 Nov 2025

An exciting reworking of Euripides’ ultimate tragedy, mixing verse and spoken word, music and movement.

Theatre & Shows

Southbank Centre

Out-Spoken

18 Sept 2025 - 25 Oct 2025

Southbank Centre’s monthly resident poetry and live music night, brings the best of new spoken word to the stage

Music

Southbank Centre

futuretense

18 Sept 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

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

Music

Southbank Centre

Kindred

19 Sept 2025 - 19 Sept 2025

The ground-breaking platform for new jazz, soul and spoken word returns

Music

Gabriel's Wharf

Gabriel's Wharf Arts Festival

20 Sept 2025 - 20 Sept 2025

Meet the makers with two weekends of free art, live music and performance

Festival

Queen's Walk

Walking tour: South Bank’s Hidden Art Gallery

21 Sept 2025 - 21 Sept 2025

Explore hidden gems of South Bank's art scene on this entertaining guided walking tour.

Walks, Talks & Tours

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