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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

Gustavo Dudamel & Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra

28 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 2025

The celebrated orchestra performs Bernstein and Falla under the baton of the inimitable Venezuelan maestro.

Music

BFI Southbank

Ridley Scott: Building Cinematic Worlds

01 Sept 2025 - 05 Oct 2025

A retrospective film season devoted to the iconic work of director Ridley Scott

Film

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

Southbank Centre

futuretense

11 Sept 2025 - 18 Sept 2025

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

Music

National Theatre

Bacchae

13 Sept 2025 - 01 Nov 2025

An exciting reworking of Euripides’ ultimate tragedy, mixing verse and spoken word, music and movement.

Theatre & Shows

Southbank Centre

Out-Spoken

18 Sept 2025 - 25 Oct 2025

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

Music

Queen's Walk

Walking tour: South Bank’s Hidden Art Gallery

21 Sept 2025 - 21 Sept 2025

Explore hidden gems of South Bank's art scene on this entertaining guided walking tour.

Walks, Talks & Tours

The Old Vic

Mary Page Marlowe

23 Sept 2025 - 01 Nov 2025

Susan Sarandon and Andrea Riseborough star in this vivid time-jumping mosaic of one woman’s life.

Theatre & Shows

National Theatre

Hamlet

25 Sept 2025 - 22 Nov 2025

Something is rotten in the state of Denmark...

Southbank Centre

Southbank Centre Classical Opening Weekend

25 Sept 2025 - 28 Sept 2025

The 2025-6 autumn-winter classical season opens with a bumper showcase of resident artists and orchestras

Music

Lambeth Palace Library

Arundel Choirbook in Concert at Lambeth Palace

25 Sept 2025 - 25 Sept 2025

A special concert in Lambeth Palace’s Great Hall celebrating 500 years of the Arundel Choirbook.

Music

Pagination

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