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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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Lambeth Palace Library

Lambeth Palace Open Days

27 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025

Don’t miss the unique opportunity to explore the grand halls of the historic Lambeth Palace this summer.

The Understudy at National Theatre

Wimbledon at the NT

30 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Wimbledon comes to the South Bank with free open-air screenings at The Understudy

Festival

BFI Southbank

From Censored to Restored

02 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2025

A fascinating season showcasing 20th Century films that were initially banned upon release in their countries of production.

Film

Nye

03 Jul 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

Michael Sheen plays British welfare state visionary Aneurin "Nye" Bevan in this ‘epic Welsh fantasia’.

Theatre & Shows

Southbank Centre

New Music Biennial

04 Jul 2025 - 06 Jul 2025

Discover some of the best new music being composed in the UK at this free festival.

Festival

Between the Bridges

Drag Brunch at Between the Bridges

05 Jul 2025 - 06 Dec 2025

Join stars of the UK drag scene at this raucous Saturday brunch party at Between the Bridges.

Music
People enjoying drinks on a sunny day on a rooftop with London skyscrapers in the background

12th Knot

12th Knot Rooftop Sessions Pride Party

05 Jul 2025 - 05 Jul 2025

Turn up the heat this summer with a special Pride Party edition of the Rooftop Sessions at 12th Knot.

Music

Between the Bridges

SoLo Craft Fair Summer Markets

06 Jul 2025 - 07 Sept 2025

Shop for fashion and gifts created by 60+ independent designers and makers.

Exhibitions

National Theatre

The Estate

09 Jul 2025 - 23 Sept 2025

The world premiere of Shaan Sahota's new play about an ambitious opposition politician.

Theatre & Shows
Three performers lie on stage wearing pink leotards and look directly at the audience.

Southbank Centre

Nature Theater of Oklahoma: No President

09 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2025

One of the most distinctive voices in American off-Broadway theatre makes their long-awaited London debut.

Southbank Centre

futuretense

10 Jul 2025 - 18 Sept 2025

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

Music

National Theatre

Inter Alia

10 Jul 2025 - 13 Sept 2025

A searing new play starring Rosamund Pike as a Crown Court Judge juggling family and career.

Pagination

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