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BFI Southbank

Great Expectations: British Postwar Cinema 1945-1950

01 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

This fascinating film season paints a rich picture of British life in the postwar years

Film
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Big Belly Comedy Club

Shrink Wrapped

01 May 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

A psychologist analyses comedians – live on stage

Theatre & Shows

Feliks Topolski & The Festival of Britain

02 May 2026 - 03 May 2026

Visit this fascinating historic artist studio and archive and learn about the life and work of Feliks Topolski

Exhibitions

Rip It Up

03 May 2026 - 03 May 2026

Young curators and speakers lead a BFI takeover, exhibiting work by and about young people.

Exhibitions

Southbank Centre

You Are Here

03 May 2026 - 03 May 2026

An electrifying journey through 75 years of British music, dance, theatre, fashion and film directed by Danny Boyle

Festival

County Hall Pottery

Four Seasons Festival: Seeds of Change

03 May 2026 - 04 May 2026

Classical music, storytelling and film come together at this new festival at County Hall

Festival

Big Belly Comedy Club

The Delivery Room

03 May 2026 - 03 May 2026

The best UK comedians deliver their newest jokes for the first time at this monthly stand-up night.

Theatre & Shows

St John's Waterloo

Sinfonia Smith Square Rush Hour Concerts

06 May 2026 - 17 Jun 2026

Skip the rush hour crowds and enjoy live classical music for just £6!

Music

Southbank Centre

futuretense

07 May 2026 - 14 May 2026

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

Music

Southbank Centre

The Moth London GrandSLAM Championship

07 May 2026 - 07 May 2026

Listen to stories of terrifying risks, regrettable decisions and once-in-a-lifetime moments at the Moth GrandSLAM

Walks, Talks & Tours

Oxo Tower Wharf

London Craft Week

11 May 2026 - 17 May 2026

One of the UK's leading craft events, celebrating the very best of British and international creativity in craft arts.

Exhibitions

Big Belly Comedy Club

Adam Greene: The Wizard of Ozempic

13 May 2026 - 13 May 2026

Big jokes, fat laughs, and a man trying to earn the sweat along the Yellow Brick Road

Theatre & Shows

National Theatre

War Horse

16 May 2026 - 30 Jul 2026

The global phenomenon gallops home to the National Theatre

Theatre & Shows

Jubilee Gardens

South Bank architecture walking tour

16 May 2026 - 16 May 2026

Trace the story of London's South Bank from the 19th Century to the present day

Walks, Talks & Tours

BFI Southbank

Festival of Britain: Through the Eyes of the Archive

25 May 2026 - 25 May 2026

See how the BFI National Archive has captured the Festival of Britain.

Film

Lambeth Palace Library

Lambeth Palace Open Days

29 May 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

A unique opportunity to explore the grand halls of the historic Lambeth Palace.

Southbank Centre

Space Station Earth

31 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Marvel at our planet and the universe through the eyes of astronauts in this multi-media live concert

Music

BFI Southbank

Marilyn Monroe: Self-Made Star

01 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026

The BFI celebrates the centenary of, arguably, the most iconic star in cinema history.

Film

National Theatre

Pride

11 Jun 2026 - 12 Sept 2026

A brand-new musical based on the award-winning film about the 1984 Miners' Strike

Theatre & Shows

Hayward Gallery

Harry Styles’ Meltdown

11 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2026

11 days of music, dancing and community curated by the one and only Harry Styles.

Festival

National Theatre

The Misanthrope

16 Jun 2026 - 01 Aug 2026

Sandra Oh takes the title role in a razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic

Theatre & Shows

Pagination

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