WHAT'S ON AT THE SOUTHBANK CENTRE, LONDON
What's On at the Southbank Centre, London
With a capacity of 2’700, The Royal Festival Hall is the largest space in the Southbank Centre and opened in 1951. This Grade I listed building opens daily and welcomes the public in to appreciate its space, including The Clore Ballroom on level 2. The Queen Eizabeth Hall opened in 1967 and has a capacity of 900. It is also home to the Purcell Room.
Southbank Centre is the largest arts centre in the UK and stages around 5’000 performances each year! It is home to classical & popular, plays, comedy, entertainment, and art in every form. With six resident orchestras – London Philharmonic, Philharmonic Orchestra, London Sinfonietta, Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment, Aurora Orchestra, and Chineke! Orchestra – there is never a shortage of music, concerts, and events to attend.
The Hayward Gallery showcases major exhibitions and is home to numerous festivals such as music festival Meltdown, Unlimited, and Women Of The World. Close to numerous tourist attractions, Southbank Centre has plenty of things to do including performances, festivals, workshops, family activities, public art, shops, bars, and restaurants. You can book tickets online below for Southbank Centre.
With a capacity of 2’700, The Royal Festival Hall is the largest space in the Southbank Centre and opened in 1951. This Grade I listed building opens daily and welcomes the public in to appreciate its space, including The Clore Ballroom on level 2. The Queen Eizabeth Hall opened in 1967 and has a capacity of 900. It is also home to the Purcell Room.
Southbank Centre is the largest arts centre in the UK and stages around 5’000 performances each year! It is home to classical & popular, plays, comedy, entertainment, and art in every form. With six resident orchestras – London Philharmonic, Philharmonic Orchestra, London Sinfonietta, Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment, Aurora Orchestra, and Chineke! Orchestra – there is never a shortage of music, concerts, and events to attend.
The Hayward Gallery showcases major exhibitions and is home to numerous festivals such as music festival Meltdown, Unlimited, and Women Of The World. Close to numerous tourist attractions, Southbank Centre has plenty of things to do including performances, festivals, workshops, family activities, public art, shops, bars, and restaurants. You can book tickets online below for Southbank Centre.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Southbank Centre, London
What's On at the Southbank Centre, London
Stereolab
Southbank Centre, London
Saturday 6 December 2025
South London's Anglo-French premiere exponents of experimental lounge electronica air a breezy melodious approach with Laetitia Sadier's lilting Gallic vocals meandering merrily throughout with an irresistibly melodious bass-driven joy and ...Robert Plant's Saving Grace featuring Suzi Dian
Southbank Centre, London
Thursday 11 December 2025
Saving Grace are a folk co-operative between Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant with Suzi Dian (vocals), Oli Jefferson (percussion), Tony Kelsey (mandolin, baritone and acoustic guitars), and Matt Worley (banjo, acoustic and baritone guitar...Top Hat - The Musical
Southbank Centre, London
Friday 12 December 2025 - Saturday 17 January 2026
You're invited to the musical equivalent of the finest vintage champagne. Based on RKO's classic 1935 Motion Picture which starred Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Matthew White & Howard Jacques' stage adaptation's West End premiere won th...Handel's Messiah
Southbank Centre, London
Friday 12 December 2025
The soaring voices of the London Philharmonic Choir unite for Handel?s timeless masterpiece ...
Koestler Arts: Night Owls and Abstractions
Southbank Centre, London
Sunday 14 December 2025
Explore an exhibition showcasing the artistic range and talent of people in criminal justice settings ...Bluey's Big Play
Royal Festival Hall
Thursday 18 December 2025 - Sunday 11 January 2026
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey's Big Play is a brand-new thea...Bluey's Big Play - BSL + Audio Described Performance
Operation Ouch: Quest for the Jurassic Fart
Southbank Centre, London
Monday 22 December 2025 - Friday 2 January 2026
Following four sell-out Australian tours and two smash-hit seasons in London?s West End, Dr Chris and Dr Xand are back in the UK with a roarsome show packed with all-new crazy experiments. Travel back to the age of the dinosaurs as the doct...BAFTA Games In Concert
Southbank Centre, London
Saturday 31 January 2026
Watch your favourite games come to life with huge screens and the power of a full orchestra at this landmark live concert celebrating two decades of BAFTA-nominated and award-winning games music. Get ready for a 20-year musical journey thro...
Evgeny Grinko
Southbank Centre, London
Saturday 18 April 2026
Evgeny Grinko, a former noise rock artist turned classical composer, gained international acclaim with "Valse," a piece that captivated audiences globally, particularly in Turkey, and led to over 350 million Spotify streams. In 2022, the M...Incognito
Southbank Centre, London
Friday 8 May 2026
It's been 40 years since the formation of British acid-jazz legends Incognito. Their familiar, fresh, flashy and particular brand of soul has turned them into a global phenomenon, cementing them as one of the best live acts in Britain. With...Julian Lage London Tickets
Space Station Earth
Southbank Centre, London
Sunday 31 May 2026
Where can I buy tickets for Space Station Earth?Tickets for Space Station Earth can be purchased safely and securely from Eventim UK. When is Space Station Earth playing?Space Station Earth is playing -31st May 2026 ? Royal Festival Hall, L...David Sedaris
Southbank Centre, London
Tuesday 7 - Wednesday 8 July 2026
 With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America's pre-eminent humour writers. He is the master of satire and one of today's most observant writers addressing the human condition, and has made us ...Bellowhead
Southbank Centre, London
Friday 27 November 2026
During lockdown in 2020 the 11 members of Bellowhead first re-connected online to remotely record 'New York Girls - At Home'. That led to re-uniting in person for a one-off performance which was streamed to mark the anniversary of Hedonism....Bellowhead London Tickets
How to get to the Southbank Centre, London
Southbank Centre Frequently Asked Questions
Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
You can pre book a parking space within walking distance of Southbank Centre at yourparkingspace
Southbank Centre visitors can get a 20% discount by using the code SBCENTRE21
Tube - Waterloo, Embankment
Bus - Routes 1, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, N1, N68, N171, N343 and X68 stop on Waterloo Bridge (100 metres away).
Routes 76, 77, 211, 381, 507 and N381 stop on York Road (500 metres away).
The Royal Festival Hall has a capacity of 2700. You can view the seating plan here.
The Queen Elizabeth Hall has a capacity of 900.
For more information on tickets at the Southbank Centre, you can visit their ticket information page.
If you would like to buy a ticket in person from the Southbank Centre Box Office, they are open:
Monday - Saturday - 10am - 8pm
Alternatively, you can see what's on and book online here.
For individual shows and concerts, if the timing is not listed under our 'more info' tab for that particular event, you can contact the Southbank Centre for further assistance and information.
Please click here for more information regarding access at the Southbank Centre.
Whether you have positive or negative feedback you would like to feedback to the Southbank Centre, you have several ways of making contact with them.
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Either use the map at the side of the FAQ section as it has all types of accomodation or click here for accommodation near the Southbank Centre.
You are welcome to take your own food and drink into the Southbank Centre.
They also have a large range of food and drink options. Click here to see what is available.
Latecomers may be admitted at a suitable break in the performance.
The Southbank Centre has numerous cafes, bars and restaurants. Click here to see what is available.
You can also Click here for some great places and ideas for food whilst in London.
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Southbank Centre, London
