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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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St John's Waterloo

Waterloo Festival

10 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

An annual celebration of arts, community and heritage hosted and produced by St John’s Waterloo church.

Exhibitions

Southbank Centre

Out-spoken

10 Jul 2025 - 18 Sept 2025

Southbank Centre’s monthly resident poetry and live music night, brings the best of new spoken word to the stage

Music

Between the Bridges

Swiftogeddon

11 Jul 2025 - 15 Aug 2025

Grab your tickets for this fun, fan-led club night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift.

Music

The Sidings

Coffee Fest

12 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Latte art, award-winning baristas and lots of free samples are in store The Sidings at Waterloo Station.

Food & Drink

BFI IMAX

Maximum Kubrick

13 Jul 2025 - 02 Nov 2025

The BFI IMAX celebrates the unforgettable films of the cinematic giant Stanley Kubrick.

Film

Florence Nightingale Museum

In Focus: Dame Cicely Saunders Launch Event

14 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2025

The Florence Nightingale Museum celebrates the inspirational woman who transformed palliative care.

Exhibitions

Southbank Centre

ESEA Encounters

17 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025

A new summer weekend series showcasing contemporary art and culture from East and Southeast Asia and the diaspora

Festival

Between the Bridges

Old Dirty Brasstards

18 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2025

The 10-piece brass band performs their unique interpretations of the pop-punk sound of the 90s and 00s!

Music

Southbank Centre

Dance Your Way Home

23 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025

Southbank Centre’s summer programme is an ode to dance floors in all shapes and sizes.

Festival

Between the Bridges

Barrioke

08 Aug 2025 - 08 Aug 2025

The cult karaoke night with Barry from Eastenders is back.

Music

Southbank Centre

We should never have walked on the moon

03 Sept 2025 - 06 Sept 2025

Rambert and Ballet National de Marseille (LA)HORDE transform the entire Royal Festival Hall in this epic new project.

Theatre & Shows

National Theatre

The Land of the Living

09 Sept 2025 - 01 Nov 2025

A timely new play by David Lan explores the shapeshifting nature of memory and morality.

Theatre & Shows

Pagination

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