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Southbank Centre

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The Southbank Centre

The UK's biggest arts centre can be found in the heart of South Bank - made up of five unique venues.

 

There’s always something to see and do at Southbank Centre, the bustling arts centre by the river Thames. See shows and exhibitions, take part in vibrant festivals, and look out for free music and events. Enjoy a drink or a meal in one of the many bars and restaurants or soak up the atmosphere at the iconic Royal Festival Hall. 

In addition to the Royal Festival Hall, the expansive site includes Hayward Gallery (scheduled to reopen in 2018), Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Rooms and the Poetry Library.

The arts centre hosts a festival programme of over 5000 events every year across the genres of art, theatre, dance, classical and contemporary music, literature and debate. For 2017, Southbank Centre places a focus Nordic art and culture - find out more about sustainable food and communal singing, hygge and saunas, paternity leave and the struggle for gender equality.

Covid-19 Update

Following the latest Government advice, many of South Bank’s cultural attractions and visitor experiences are now closing to protect the health and wellbeing of staff and visitors alike. While the Southbank Centre remains closed, the Hayward Gallery will reopen from August 1st. 

To read our full statement on Covid-19, please click here.

Covid-19 Safety Measures

As our attractions and venues begin to re-open, the highest hygiene and safety precautions are being followed to ensure the experience is safe for all. 

We will update you on the hygiene policies at this venue when reopening has been confirmed. 

Opening Times

Open 10am - 11pm everyday except Christmas Day

Admission

• Individual ticket prices vary depending on performance.

Contact

T +44 2038 799555
E customer@southbankcentre.co.uk
W www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Accessibility

Full access guide for Changing Places Facility available here.

Full access guide for Festival Riverside, Southbank Square and Riverside Terrace available here.

Full access guide for Hayward Gallery available here.

Full access guide for Queen Elizabeth Hall & Purcell Room available here.

Full access guide for Rooftop Garden available here.

Full access guide for Royal Festival Hall - Level 1 and 2 available here.

Full access guide for Royal Festival Hall Blue Side - Level 3, 4, 5 and 6 available here.

Full access guide for Royal Festival Hall Green Side - Levels 3, 4, 5 and 6 available here.

 

Restaurants and Bars

There’s a huge variety of restaurants and bars at Southbank Centre including Ping Pong, Las Iguanas, Wagamama and Riverside Terrace. Southbank Centre Food Market showcases some of the best street food and produce in the capital.

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Events

Fearne Cotton: Speak Your Truth

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The Cinematic Orchestra

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TS Eliot Prize

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Inside Out

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did you know?

  • Southbank Centre was built in 1951 as part of the Festival of Britain, an idea put forward by the Labour Government as a ‘Tonic to the Nation’ following the ravages of the Second World War. 
  • Royal Festival Hall was the first post-war building to become Grade 1 listed and the only building to survive from the Festival of Britain.
  • Their packed programme promotes over 5000 events every year, taking place across their 85,000m2 site.
  • A beautiful garden sits on the roof of the Queen Elizabeth Hall, filled with wild flowers, vegetable patches...and a bar.

where
is it?

southbank centre

Belvedere Rd, Lambeth, London SE1 8XX

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