futuretense
Southbank Centre’s regular free gig series provides an accessible platform for up-and-coming musicians.
Opening Hours
Gigs start at 6pm and lasts approx 1 hour
Dates
15 Jan
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19 Mar 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 15 Jan, 6pm Share an evening with the minds behind Eye Level, Aria SL and Daniel Ball, alongside guest MRWIZE, as they bring their standout soundworld to Southbank Centre.
Thu 26 Feb, 6pm Pair Pollyfromthedirt’s distinctive Northern Droll and Splitting Edges’ eclectic indie-rock blend in this electric gig.
Thu 19 Mar, 6pm Inspired by experimental Black artists, Hillarynx brings a fresh iteration of soul, while ROZZZQWEEN taps into r’n’b and beyond for her emotional sound.