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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

Norman Jay's Good Times Band

30 May 2025 - 30 May 2025

The legendary DJ joined by special guests, brings his funk, disco and soul mixes to the Royal Festival Hall

Music

Southbank Centre

Nigel Kennedy: Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons

01 Jun 2025 - 06 Jun 2025

300 years since the publication of Vivaldi’s concertos, Kennedy returns to the pieces that made his name.

Music

Southbank Centre

Matriarch: An Evening with Tina Knowles & Guests

04 Jun 2025 - 04 Jun 2025

Tina Knowles and special guests celebrate the launch of her new memoir Matriarch.

Walks, Talks & Tours

National Theatre

London Road

05 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025

Rufus Norris directs this innovative and powerful verbatim musical.

Theatre & Shows

Southbank Centre

The Robert Cray Band

06 Jun 2025 - 06 Jun 2025

A rare opportunity to see the legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter performing live at the Royal Festival Hall.

Music

Hayward Gallery

Yoshitomo Nara

10 Jun 2025 - 31 Aug 2025

The largest ever European retrospective of one of Japan’s most celebrated artists.

Exhibitions

Little Simz' Meltdown

12 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

Award-winning rapper Little Simz curates the 30th edition of the annual Meltdown festival at Southbank Centre.

Festival

Nye

03 Jul 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

Michael Sheen plays British welfare state visionary Aneurin "Nye" Bevan in this ‘epic Welsh fantasia’.

Theatre & Shows

National Theatre

The Estate

09 Jul 2025 - 23 Sept 2025

The world premiere of Shaan Sahota's new play about an ambitious opposition politician.

Theatre & Shows

National Theatre

Inter Alia

10 Jul 2025 - 13 Sept 2025

A searing new play starring Rosamund Pike as a Crown Court Judge juggling family and career.

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

The Old Vic

A Christmas Carol

12 Nov 2025 - 10 Jan 2026

A bonefide classic returns to The Old Vic for the eighth year running.

Theatre & Shows

Pagination

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