– South Asian Sounds just got bigger
Southbank Centre
South Asian Sounds just got bigger
More in the mix
Our South Asian Sounds line-up just got bigger! Incoming musical performances from ground-breaking artists. Don’t miss out on five days of joy.
Good times guaranteed
Anmol Mohara: Across The Sea
WED 1 JUL
Hear the rich culture and traditions of Nepal play out in the award-winning percussionist and composer’s music – performed live with his full band.
Thamarai: Pritt + Prito
FRI 3 JUL
Break new ground with two artists currently striking gold: Eelam Tamil-rooted and London-raised vocalist Pritt and British Tamil DJ and producer Prito.
Asian Tones: Tara Lily + Shalini Rani
SAT 4 JUL
The south London-born British-Bengali artist showcases her fearlessly unique perspective on music and global culture, supported by neo-soul artist Shalini Rani.
‘Authenticity personified!’ Femi Koleoso, Ezra Collective on Tara Lily
Double the fun
Making A Husband: Live
SUN 5 JUL
What do you get when a lazy comedian marries a high-flying professional? Catch this special recording of Tez and Shy Ilyas’ hilarious comedy podcast.
This performance is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).
Tez Ilyas: Work in Progress
SUN 5 JUL
The grumpiest uncle in showbiz is back with a fresh new comedy show.
★★★★ The Guardian
★★★★ The Times
This performance is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).
Let the music play
Big hitters
South Asian Sounds
WED 1 – SUN 5 JUL
A series of unforgettable shows brings together some of the biggest names in South Asian music and performance including Raghu Dixit, London Bollywood Orchestra and Amrita Kaur.
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Mix & Move: Bollywood Groove
FRI 15 MAY & FRI 19 JUN
Come on down to our dancefloor for free, easy-to-learn routines, good energy and fresh takes on Bollywood dance.
From the Magazine
A potted history of South Asian Music at the Southbank Centre
South Asian Sounds is the latest series in a long history of South Asian music here at the Southbank Centre, going back to 1958.
From our friends
London Indian Film Festival
SAT 9 – SAT 16 JUL
The festival returns for its 17th year with a rich array of cutting-edge new cinema premieres from India and around South Asia, with many of them cherry-picked from film festivals around the world, plus restorations of magnificent classics of Indian cinema.
South Asian Heritage Month
WED 1 – FRI 31 JUL
South Asian Heritage Month honours the histories and cultures connecting Britain and South Asia. It recognises lasting influences across everyday life, while creating space for British South Asians to share stories, reflect on heritage and express what identity looks like today.