Southbank Centre – Your culture fix
Find the one
Be swept up in the immense and the intricate at our new Hayward Gallery exhibitions, feel the electricity of a live gig or celebrate a timeless love with a classical event. Bring yourselves, bring your loved ones.
Bringing the family? There’s still one week left of fun at Imagine. Plus, hot news incoming – sign up below to be among the first to know this year’s Meltdowncurator.
Opening soon
Chiharu Shiota: Threads of Life
TUE 17 FEB – SUN 3 MAY
Marvel at the artist’s immense and intricate web-like installations, exploring the body, memory, consciousness and the fragility of existence.
Yin Xiuzhen: Heart to Heart
TUE 17 FEB – SUN 3 MAY
See the familiar in new ways, as artworks made from unconventional materials and overlooked objects reveal personal and collective stories.
New music
After Dark: Tango Landscapes
SAT 21 MAR
Strictly Come Dancing stars join members of the LPO for a performance of tango classics.
After Dark: 200 Years of ZSL
WED 15 APR
A merry musical expedition with the LPO’s brass section for a milestone anniversary.
The Age of Consent
SUN 24 MAY
Come along for a musical celebration of Bronski Beat’s debut album The Age of Consent – live and reimagined through the voices of queer and trans artists. Featuring Bishi, Planningtorock and Tom Rasmussen.
Be inspired
Gisèle Pelicot: A Hymn to Life
FRI 20 FEB
Gisèle Pelicot inspired and moved millions of people with her astonishing courage and dignity when she chose to waive her right to anonymity in her legal fight against her husband and the 50 men accused of her sexual assault.
This event is chaired by journalist, writer and broadcaster Samira Ahmed, with readings from the book by Juliet Stevenson, Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Kate Winslet.
This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL) and Speech-to-Text transcribed.
A festival of creativity
Imagine
UNTIL SAT 21 FEB
There’s one week left of our fun-filled festival, which turns the SouthbankCentre into one big playground. Plus, grab an exclusive Imagine Lunchbox at the Festival Bar & Kitchen – featuring a stunning, limited-edition design by artist Soña Lee.
All performances are Relaxed.
The Princess and the Pea
SAT 14 – FRI 20 FEB
Breathtaking acrobatics, clowning and fairy-tale adventure combine in this funny and playful remix of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story.
This is performance is Speech-free.
evim [my home]
TUE 17 – THU 19 FEB
Twirl, whirl and play as the performers take you on a spellbinding journey to find a place to call home.
This is performance is Speech-free.
George Webster: A Magical Celebration of Difference
WED 18 FEB
Join the author and presenter, and illustrator Tim Budgen, and buckle up for a book event packed with fun and dragon-fuelled mayhem! Hosted by Cerrie Burnell.
This event is British Sign Language interpreted.
Robert Tregoning: The Rock Family Band
THU 19 FEB
Are you ready to rock? Join the award-winning author and star of the West End as he introduces us to two of his most-loved picture books.
CBeebies Wildlife Jamboree
FRI 20 FEB
Spot creatures with Bluey at The Creek, earn Wildlife badges with Duggee and the Squirrels, and find a myriad of creatures from the jungle to the desert.
Hot Poets & Tongue Fu for Kids: WonderPoems
SAT 21 FEB
Join us for an adventure in poetry, science and music as we celebrate protectors of our planet, with performers Kate Fox, Jasmine Gardosi and Testament.
A whole lot of free fun
Free events at Imagine
UNTIL SAT 21 FEB
Don’t miss all the free events at our family festival, including creative workshops, performances, live music and much more.
All performances are Relaxed.
Coming soon
Behzod Abduraimov: Stravinsky’s Petrushka
FRI 27 FEB
Game Music Festival: The Infernal Symphony
SAT 6 JUN