futuretense
Southbank Centre’s regular free gig series provides an accessible platform for up-and-coming musicians.
Opening Hours
Gigs start at 5.30pm and last approx one hour
Dates
29 Oct
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10 Dec 2026
Ticket Information
Entrance to futuretense gigs is free and no advanced booking is required
Location Info
- Address
- Queen Elizabeth Hall, Belvedere Road, London, UK
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The Southbank Centre's futuretense series is all about showcasing the best new British and international music, giving you the chance to discover artists on the up, and find your next musical obsession – for free!
Typically happening twice a month on Thursdays, these live gigs are hosted in partnership with BBC Introducing and take place in the Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer. The music showcased is an eclectic mix of new pop, rap, soul, alternative, jazz, folk, electronica and more, with two different local acts featured on the lineup at every edition.
Acts scheduled to perform at futuretense this season include:
Thu 29 Oct, 5.30pm
Ssadcharlie + Yuneki
Embrace the raw vulnerability and emotional charge of two artists forging ahead with unapologetically original sounds.
Thu 5 Nov, 5.30pm
futuretense x KUNSTY: JÉVON
Punchy, pulsing and dripping in confidence – JÉVON’s hip-hop for the dance floor, with pulsing electro house and hard-hitting bars, is a wave you want to ride.
Thu 10 Dec, 6pm
Fisaya + P Wavey
Feel the vibrant energy, infectious rhythms, and feel-good vibes of two London-based artists going for gold.