Southbank Centre: Winter is about to begin ❄️
Welcome to Winter
Winter is coming but we’re here to brighten your spirits with shows, free workshops and events, and outdoor art to explore – pop on your hats, scarfs and coats and join us for a season of festive magic.
Amazing art
Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES
UNTIL SUN 11 JAN 2026
At the Hayward Gallery, discover the iconic artists’ pictures from the past 25 years, with vibrant, large-scale images that centre the human experience and reflect their motto, ‘Art for All’.
★★★★★ ‘a joyous embrace of modern life’ The Guardian
Installation view of Gilbert & George, REST, 2019. From the exhibition Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES. Courtesy of the Hayward Gallery. Photo by Mark Blower.
Koestler Arts: Night Owls and Abstractions
UNTIL SUN 14 DEC
Explore a free exhibition showcasing the artistic range and talent of people in criminal justice settings, curated by poet and playwright Inua Ellams.
Winter Light
SAT 1 NOV – SUN 18 JAN 2026
Over the dark winter nights, our site is illuminated by free outdoor artworks that play with light and colour.
Showstoppers on stage
Sh!t Theatre: EVITA TOO
TUE 9 – WED 31 DEC
Join the disco dictators as they tell the wild story of Isabel Perón, gogo-dancer-turned-president who led Argentina for 18 disastrous months.
★★★★★ ‘hilarious nearly to the point of medical concern’ Musical Theatre Review
Top Hat
FRI 12 DEC – SAT 17 JAN 2026
You’re invited to sample the musical equivalent of the finest vintage champagne: a stage adaptation of the classic film, featuring sparkling music and dancing.
Wed 17 Dec, 2pm and Thu 8 Jan, 7.30pm: Audio Description available and British Sign Language Interpreted (BSL).
Sun 28 Dec, 6pm and Thu 15 Jan, 7.30pm: Captioned.
Sun 11 Jan, 2pm: Relaxed Performance.
Bluey’s Big Play
THU 18 DEC – SUN 11 JAN 2026
Back by popular demand, see Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli in a live show packed with music, laughter, brilliantly created puppets and fun for the whole family.
Sun 21 Dec, 4.30pm and Tue 6 Jan, 10.30am: British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted and Audio Description available.
Tue 23 Dec, 4.30pm and Thu 8 Jan, 10.30am: Relaxed Performances.
Operation Ouch: Quest for the Jurassic Fart!
MON 22 DEC – FRI 2 JAN 2026
Join TV’s favourite doctors on a dino-mite adventure to unearth the most dangerous, most powerful, most important fart in history, in a gigantic brand-new show.
Fri 2 Jan, 11am: Relaxed Performance.
Fri 2 Jan, 2pm: British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).
Magnificent music
Handel’s Messiah
FRI 12 DEC
Experience the awe-inspiring majesty of Handel’s celebrated choral masterpiece, featuring the iconic ‘Hallelujah’ chorus.
Christmas Classics
SAT 13 & SUN 14 DEC
Join us for a magical concert of festive cheer and belt out your favourite seasonal songs.
Festive fun
Free events
Come along and enjoy free live music, creative activities, joyous dancing and daytime parties.
Magical market
Winter Market
MON 3 NOV – SUN 4 JAN
Stroll along the Thames under twinkling lights, and sample indulgent drinks and scrumptious street food from our traditional alpine-style chalets.
The Christmas shop is open
