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BFI Southbank

Brazil on Film

01 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

A major two-month survey of Brazilian cinema spanning the 1930s to the present day

Film

BFI Southbank

Guillermo del Toro

01 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

The BFI and BFI IMAX present the complete works of the visionary Mexican filmmaker

Film

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

National Theatre

War Horse

16 May 2026 - 30 Jul 2026

The global phenomenon gallops home to the National Theatre

Theatre & Shows

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 - 29 May 2026

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

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

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

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

Anish Kapoor

16 Jun 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

The Hayward presents one of London's biggest contemporary art exhibitions of the year.

Exhibitions

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

The Garden Museum

British Flowers Week

17 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2026

Explore stunning immersive floral installations created by top British floral designers.

Exhibitions
A woman with long hair wearing a black jacket and turquoise and silver jewellery - Elif Shafak - leans on a desk and looks at the camera, behind her are shelves full of books

Southbank Centre

Refugee Week

25 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Music, talks, poetry and screenings centred on this year’s theme of ‘courage’.

Pagination

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