South Bank London

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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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Southbank Centre

Replay: A Limitless Recycled Playground

21 Jan 2025 - 01 Jun 2025

Ignite your child's imagination at this ingenious loose-parts play adventure playground.

Family

Oedipus

21 Jan 2025 - 29 Mar 2025

Rami Malek and Indira Varma star in this intimate and revelatory adaptation of the Sophocles’ tragedy.

Theatre & Shows

BFI Southbank

Focus Hong Kong: Chinese New Year

23 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2025

The BFI marks Chinese New Year with three unique films from Hong Kong filmmakers.

Film

Southbank Centre

Southbank Centre x Montreux Jazz Festival Residency

31 Jan 2025 - 02 Feb 2025

Experience the best of jazz past and present in a new collaboration celebrating Nina Simone’s work

Festival

Hayward Gallery

Linder: Danger Came Smiling

11 Feb 2025 - 05 May 2025

Retrospective showcasing 50 years of the pioneering feminist artist’s work and her fascination with the body.

Exhibitions

Hayward Gallery

Mickalene Thomas: All About Love

11 Feb 2025 - 15 May 2025

The Hayward presents this international touring exhibition celebrating the US portraitist's distinctive work.

Exhibitions

Southbank Centre

Imagine Festival

18 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025

The Southbank Centre’s renowned children’s festival with a packed lineup of family events.

Family

National Theatre

Alterations

20 Feb 2025 - 05 Apr 2025

The first revival in 40 years of Guyana-born British writer Michael Abbensetts’ era-defining comedy.

Theatre & Shows

National Theatre

Dear England

10 Mar 2025 - 24 May 2025

The award-winning play about Gareth Southgate and the England men’s football team returns in a newly updated version.

Theatre & Shows

BFI IMAX

London Soundtrack Festival

19 Mar 2025 - 26 Mar 2025

Celebrating cinematic music, this new festival presents an exciting programme of concerts, screenings and Q&As.

Film

BFI Southbank

BFI Flare

19 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025

The UK’s largest queer film event, the BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, returns to South Bank.

Film

National Theatre

Here We Are

23 Apr 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

The final musical by the legendary Stephen Sondheim makes its UK premiere.

Theatre & Shows

Pagination

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