Situated in the heart of London, on the banks of the River Thames is the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, a beacon for arts and culture for over 70 years. The 2,700 capacity Royal Festival Hall ...

It’s a question we ponder a lot here at the Southbank Centre, and not strictly about theatre shows. How do we ensure we’re staying true to our aim of making the arts as accessible as possible? Founded ...

Awarded annually for the best collection of new verse in English published in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, it was inaugurated in 1993 in celebration of the Poetry Book Society’s 40th birthday, ...

Hailed as the greatest ever singer of lieder, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau wowed audiences throughout the world during the second half of the twentieth century. But how did the man from Berlin first ...

Over the dark winter nights, our site is illuminated by outdoor artworks that play with light and colour – explore to discover them all. Each artist uses light and colour in playful ways, at the same ...

The 40th Anniversary Show continues… Celebrate over 40 fabulous years of uproarious comedy and musical prowess with Britain’s greatest cabaret trio. Combining razor-sharp satire with matchless musical ...

James McVinnie completes his residency in a recital with a difference: a rare chance to hear Bach played on both the piano and the organ by the same performer. The evening begins with one of the ...

Discover the duo’s pictures from the past 25 years, with vibrant, large-scale images that centre the human experience and reflect their motto, ‘Art for All’.

Born in Liverpool, the pioneering feminist has become well-known for her radical and humorous photomontages. In February 2025, the Hayward Gallery presents Danger Came Smiling, the first London ...

Get ready to feel the reggae rhythm at a special Good Friday family special of Simmer Down, your ultimate destination for reggae and revival vibes. Join us for an all ages edition of our regular free ...

A poetry open mic downstairs at the Spice of Life pub in London’s Soho. An afternoon of poetry for people of all experiences and levels. Come along and join the audience, or sign up on the day between ...

Discover new poets through this free online collection of brilliant, moving, funny and groundbreaking poems curated by our specialist poetry librarians. Search the poems by type or by topic, or use ...