South Bank London

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What's On

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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Florence Nightingale Museum

Florence Fridays: Meet Miss Nightingale

02 Aug 2024 - 23 Aug 2024

Hear how Miss Nightingale became known as the Lady with the Lamp at this storytelling performance

Family

Florence Nightingale Museum

Museum Late: Wildlife Drawing Wolves

09 Aug 2024 - 09 Aug 2024

Sharpen your pencils for this special wildlife drawing evening class at the Florence Nightingale Museum

Walks, Talks & Tours

Queen's Walk

South Bank Walks: Reel Waterloo

10 Aug 2024 - 10 Aug 2024

Explore South Bank’s rich cinematic history on this free guided walking tour.

Walks, Talks & Tours

The Garden Museum

Festival of Fairytales 2024

11 Aug 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

The Garden Museum transforms into a wonderland of children’s storytelling and performances.

Festival

BFI Southbank

LAIKA: Frame by Frame

12 Aug 2024 - 01 Oct 2024

Discover the boundary-pushing art and science behind the films of stop-motion animation studio Laika.

Exhibitions

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Coin Street Stories

20 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2024

This 40th-anniversary exhibition shares the stories of South Bank's pioneering Coin Street community

Exhibitions

The Old Vic

The Real Thing

22 Aug 2024 - 26 Oct 2024

The Old Vic presents a new production of Tom Stoppard’s kaleidoscopic comedy of love, infidelity and the stories we tell.

Theatre & Shows

Bargehouse

BOUND

25 Aug 2024 - 07 Sept 2024

A powerful immersive theatre experience that reflects on real stories of grief and loss.

Theatre & Shows
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Southbank Centre

Gillian Anderson: Want

01 Sept 2024 - 01 Sept 2024

Join Gillian Anderson and special guests to discuss her sensational new book, Want.

Walks, Talks & Tours

Southbank Centre

Unlimited 2024

04 Sept 2024 - 08 Sept 2024

A multi-form festival celebrating the artistic vision and creativity of disabled artists.

National Theatre

Coriolanius

11 Sept 2024 - 09 Nov 2024

Lyndsey Turner directs David Oyelowo in a thrilling new production of Shakespeare’s timeless political tragedy.

Theatre & Shows

Queen's Walk

South Bank Walks: South Bank Gets Greener

14 Sept 2024 - 14 Sept 2024

Explore unusual stories from South Bank's past and present on this free walking tour.

Walks, Talks & Tours

Pagination

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