Southbank Centre: Your culture fix

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The good stuff

This week’s update is packed to the brim! We’ve got loads of exciting announcements for you, including a takeover weekend of big-hitting live podcasts from Goalhanger, a celebration of Joni Mitchell’s songs and Max Richter’s return. Plus, make plans with us for festive outings this week.

It’s coming…

Gary Lineker, Co-Founder of Goalhanger, smiling with hands in pockets photographed in front of the Queen Elizabeth Hall organ.

Goalhanger: The Rest Is Fest

FRI 4 – SUN 6 SEP

For the first time, all of Goalhanger’s chart-topping podcasts hit the stage for a weekend of thrilling shows, Q&As and panels in our halls.

Members’ presale is open now. General sale opens on Thursday 11 December at 10am.

The words 'event full' stretch across a purple background with a yellow Southbank Centre Membership card over the top.

Never miss an unmissable event

Membership gives you presale access for any future events and priority booking for all events in our 75th anniversary year, with highlights including You Are Here, Anish Kapoor and a mammoth Meltdown festival.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New gigs announced

Abstract illustration of a woman with long blue hair, eyes closed, resting her chin on her hand.

The Songs of Joni Mitchell

SUN 8 MAR

A black and white portrait of a man resting his head on his hand, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.

Max Richter’s Possible Futures

FRI 27 MAR

 

New shows

Dancers perform on a stage

Hofesh Shechter: IN THE BRAIN

WED 22 – SAT 25 JUL

A dramatic acrobatic performance on a dark stage with simulated rain. A woman stands atop a human pyramid inside a large, tilted white cube frame, while a man plays a piano.
Blizzard

WED 27 – SUN 31 MAY

Cartoon dog
Dog Man: The Musical

THU 30 JUL – SUN 16 AUG

Dancers perform on a stage
Who Are We?

WED 14 – FRI 16 OCT

On this week

Sh!t Theatre: EVITA TOO actors wearing pink and fuchsia suits

Sh!t Theatre: EVITA TOO

TUE 9 – WED 31 DEC

Join the disco dictators as they tell the wild story of Isabel Perón, the go-go-dancer-turned-president who led Argentina for 18 disastrous months.

Check our website for details of accessible performances.

Orchestra performing on large wooden stage with a choir behind on a higher platform at the Royal Festival Hall

Handel’s Messiah

FRI 12 DEC

Experience the awe-inspiring majesty of Handel’s Messiah performed by the renowned Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the Philharmonia Chorus.

A musical theater ensemble of seven men in tuxedos and top hats dance with canes against a blue and gold arched backdrop.

Top Hat

FRI 12 DEC – SAT 17 JAN

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.

Check our website for details of accessible performances.

An orchestra performing wearing Christmas clothing including red jackets, santa hats and tinsel

Christmas Classics

SAT 13 & SUN 14 DEC

Join us for a magical concert of festive cheer and belt out your favourite seasonal songs at this heartwarming celebration of the most wonderful time of the year.

Installation view of Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES

Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES

UNTIL SUN 11 JAN

Discover vibrant, large-scale images that centre the human experience and reflect their motto, ‘Art for All’.

Free to enjoy

A birdseye view of children doing arts and crafts

Co-Design the Family Trail with MATT+FIONA

SUN 7 DEC

A mug sits upside down with blue writing on the base.

Creative Encounters: Spice-Blending Stories

WED 10 DEC

Left; someone wearing a white shirt crouching down in black boots, right; someone wearing a black t-shirt resting their chin in both hands

futuretense: GESELLE + KeepVibesNear

THU 11 DEC

A group of children singing enthusiastically on a stage

Tomorrow’s Warriors Extraordinary Winter Showcase

SUN 14 DEC

From the Magazine

A woman in an orange dress, posing with a cello

Alisa Weilerstein: ‘We’re taught that context is everything; why can’t we just skip that and listen?’

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein discusses her musical upbringing, expanding the repertoire and the ‘great equaliser’ of classical music out of context in this in-depth interview.

Art gifts

For the art lover 🎨

Discover the perfect present for the gallery-goers and art fanatics in your life in our curated gift guide, featuring books, prints and unique accessories inspired by art and Hayward Gallery exhibitions.

Coming soon

Children playing in a loose parts play installation

REPLAY

THU 15 JAN – SUN 12 APR

Cartoon of CBeebies animal characters in a jungle scene.

CBeebies Wildlife Jamboree

SAT 20 FEB

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