Southbank Centre: Your gigs update

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Your gigs top-up

Have you been to Little Simz’ Meltdown yet? The festival ends on Sunday, but there’s still plenty of chances to catch the vibe. And to keep that festival feeling going into July, New Music Biennial is on the horizon (and it’s totally free).

Plus, with David Lynch, Tomorrow’s Warriors and new gigs announced, autumn is packed with music. Check out some highlights below.

Southbank Centre: Your gigs update

In the midst of Meltdown

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Little Simz’ Meltdown has well and truly taken over our site! The fun continues for one more weekend – make sure to soak up the vibes at the final gigs, club nights and free events.

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Huge concerts

Stellar artists are about to hit our stages, including Miraa May (tonight!), MEGA with support from Jon Poppii, James Blake with support from Monica Martin, and more.

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Late night parties

We’ve got killer club nights on Friday and Saturday, with the likes of Taylah Elaine, DONCH, Jordss and so many more on the decks.

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Something for everyone

There’s so much to do for free at this year’s Meltdown: why not experience fresh work by young creatives or head to our Riverside Terrace on Saturday and Sunday for free DJ sets in the sunshine (we hope!).

Fresh announcements

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She Drew the Gun

FRI 10 OCT

Experience an intimate evening with the Merseyside artist, exploring stories, songs and poems from four albums and beyond.

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Bülent Ortaçgil

SUN 19 OCT

The legendary Turkish singer-songwriter brings his poetic lyrics and timeless melodies to London for the very first time in his five-decade career.

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Jumaane Smith: The Next Big Thing from New York

THU 16 OCT

The eminent jazz trumpeter, vocalist and composer brings a slice of New York city’s famed jazz scene to London.

For curious ears

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New Music Biennial 2025

FRI 4 – SUN 6 JUL

Fresh from glowing reviews of the Bradford leg of the festival, we’re excited to bring the UK’s best new music to London. Take in tracks from All Men Unto Me’s new album Requiem in an electric live performance, follow a trail through undiscovered musical landscapes with Halina Rice: The Path, deconstruct Yorkshire club music in m3UNTITLED & GOMID: Bantam’s Drift and discover rising R&B voice SIPHO.

‘a reminder of the radical impact of how we talk about music’

★★★★

The Guardian

It’s all happening this autumn

TW's Harlem Renaissance Talk

A 100 Year Revolution: The Harlem Renaissance

SAT 13 SEP

Trace the century-long cultural impact of the Harlem Renaissance across the Black diaspora in a panel discussion made up of writers, musicians and historians.

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The Blackbird and The Duke

SAT 13 SEP

Nu Civilisation Orchestra celebrates the Harlem Renaissance with Duke Ellington’s music and the story of Florence Mills, with special guests CHERISE and Bonnie Greer.

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Tomorrow’s Warriors & Soweto Kinch: Harlem Now!

SUN 14 SEP

Explore the ongoing impact of the Harlem Renaissance through the lens of music today, with Tomorrow’s Warriors and artists including Soweto Kinch.

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In Dreams – David Lynch Revisited

SUN 21 SEP

Be in the room for a landmark live tribute bringing the songs and music from the legendary director’s films to the stage.

Dive deep

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Nubya Garcia: ‘Music has been with us from the beginning of time – we need to be within it’

In an in-depth interview, the saxophonist and composer discusses music, Meltdown and a lifetime’s dedication coming full circle.

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Wall of fame

A must for hip-hop heads, this A–Z print by We Are Dorothy features letters from iconic rap logos. A key talking point for any music lover’s home – can your guests name them all?

From our friends

BCUC + K.O.G

THU 3 JUL | VILLAGE UNDERGROUND

BCUC brings their indigenous funk-infused hip-hop and punk-rock energy, alongside K.O.G blending Afro-futurism, highlife, hip-hop and funk.

 

Rally Festival

SAT 23 AUG | SOUTHWARK PARK

A one-day festival inspired by DIY culture, celebrating London’s music and arts communities. Catch the likes of Floating Points, Kassie Krut and POiSON GiRL FRiEND.

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