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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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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

BFI Southbank

BFI Film on Film Festival

12 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025

A unique festival celebrating the art of film on film and the magic of film projection.

Film

The Old Vic

Girl from the North Country

24 Jun 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Conor McPherson’s award-winning musical set to the music of Bob Dylan returns for a 9-week run.

Theatre & Shows

Nye

03 Jul 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

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

Theatre & Shows

Southbank Centre

New Music Biennial

04 Jul 2025 - 06 Jul 2025

Discover some of the best new music being composed in the UK at this free festival.

Festival

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.

Southbank Centre

ESEA Encounters

17 Jul 2025 - 20 Jul 2025

A new summer weekend series showcasing contemporary art and culture from East and Southeast Asia and the diaspora

Festival

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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