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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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Hayward Gallery

Gilbert & George: 21st Century Pictures

07 Oct 2025 - 11 Jan 2026

A bold showcase of the duo’s work created over the past 25 years.

Exhibitions

BFI Southbank

London Film Festival

08 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2025

More than 250 films make their cinematic debut in South Bank at the UK's biggest film festival.

Film

Southbank Centre

London Literature Festival

21 Oct 2025 - 02 Nov 2025

The longest-running celebration of the written and spoken word of its kind in the capital.

Walks, Talks & Tours

Southbank Centre

Kunsty

05 Nov 2025 - 08 Nov 2025

Explore the rad, the queer and the uncharacterisable with four days of performance, cabaret and live art

Theatre & Shows

The Paddington Bear Experience

Christmas at The Paddington Bear Experience

11 Nov 2025 - 05 Jan 2026

London’s official Paddington Bear immersive experience at County Hall has a Christmas makeover!

Family

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

National Theatre

End

13 Nov 2025 - 17 Jan 2026

Clive Owen is Alfie and Saskia Reeves is Julie in this touching and funny play on a life well lived.

Theatre & Shows

Southbank Centre

EFG London Jazz Festival

14 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025

Celebrate London's jazz diversity as the city's top jazz festival returns to the Southbank Centre.

Music

National Theatre

Ballet Shoes

17 Nov 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

The hit stage version of Noel Streatfeild's children’s novel returns to the National this festive season

Theatre & Shows

National Theatre

The Playboy of the Western World

04 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2026

A starry cast leads in this revival of J.M Synge’s iconic Irish dark comedy in three acts.

Theatre & Shows

Southbank Centre

Sh!t Theatre: EVITA TOO

09 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

Join the disco dictators as they tell the wild story of Isabel Peron, gogo-dancer-turned-president.

Theatre & Shows

Southbank Centre

Bluey's Big Play

18 Dec 2025 - 11 Jan 2026

Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli return to the South Bank in this live show

Family

Pagination

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