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Witness for the Prosecution

01 Jan 2023 - 04 Apr 2027

You have been summoned for jury service...

Theatre & Shows

Southbank Centre

Southbank Centre Tours

16 Apr 2026 - 26 Sept 2026

Peek behind the curtain on a guided tour behind the scenes at this iconic concert venue

Walks, Talks & Tours

Southbank Centre

Skate 50

30 Apr 2026 - 21 Jun 2026

Multimedia exhibition telling the story of London’s original skate space over the past half-century.

Exhibitions

BFI Southbank

Brazil on Film

01 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

A major two-month survey of Brazilian cinema spanning the 1930s to the present day

Film

Southbank Centre

Replay: A Limitless Recycled Playground

13 May 2026 - 05 Jul 2026

Ignite your child's imagination at this ingenious loose-parts play adventure playground.

Family

Lambeth Palace Library

Over the Wall

18 May 2026 - 22 Jul 2026

Step into the story of one of London’s oldest continuously cultivated gardens at Lambeth Palace Library

Exhibitions

National Theatre

War Horse

18 May 2026 - 30 Jul 2026

The global phenomenon gallops home to the National Theatre

Theatre & Shows

Big Belly Comedy Club

The Delivery Room

24 May 2026 - 05 Jul 2026

The best UK comedians deliver their newest jokes for the first time at this monthly stand-up night.

Theatre & Shows

Southbank Centre

Creative Encounters

27 May 2026 - 10 Jun 2026

Find a creative home in the heart of the city at these free monthly workshops

Music

Lambeth Palace Library

Lambeth Palace Open Days

29 May 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

A unique opportunity to explore the grand halls of the historic Lambeth Palace.

BFI IMAX

Close Encounters with Spielberg

31 May 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

BFI IMAX brings back five blockbuster Spielberg classics for a special limited season

Film

Queen's Walk

London Festival of Architecture

01 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

The month-long celebration of architecture and place-making comes to South Bank.

Exhibitions

BFI Southbank

Marilyn Monroe: Self-Made Star

01 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026

The BFI celebrates the centenary of, arguably, the most iconic star in cinema history.

Film
Painting of pink, yellow and white flowers with a red brick house in the background

The Garden Museum

Benton End: A Paradise of Pollen and Paint

02 Jun 2026 - 20 Sept 2026

Step back in time to a radical art school in 1950s Suffolk led by artist and plantsman Cedric Morris

Exhibitions

Between the Bridges

Old Dirty Brasstards

05 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026

The legendary 10-piece brass performs their unique interpretations of pop and indie favourites

Music

BFI IMAX

Oppenheimer at BFI IMAX

07 Jun 2026 - 09 Jun 2026

Watch Christopher Nolan's epic film in 70mm on the UK's biggest screen.

Film

BFI IMAX

Disclosure Day at BFI IMAX

10 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2026

Steven Spielberg returns to the theme of alien visitors with this all-star blockbuster.

Film

Queen's Walk

FIFA World Cup 2026

11 Jun 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Watch all the FIFA World Cup action live on the big screen in South Bank.

Festival

Hayward Gallery

Harry Styles’ Meltdown

11 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2026

11 days of music, dancing and community curated by the one and only Harry Styles.

Festival

National Theatre

Pride

11 Jun 2026 - 12 Sept 2026

A brand-new musical based on the award-winning film about the 1984 Miners' Strike

Theatre & Shows

The Garden Museum

SE1 Green London Cycle Tour

13 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2026

Join a guided cycling tour exploring unique green spaces in SE1

Walks, Talks & Tours

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