Esteemed pianist Nikolai Lugansky joins the orchestra in Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto. One of the all-time great ...

Celebrating The Armed Man’s 25th anniversary, Sir Karl Jenkins conducts his iconic composition alongside a selection of his most-loved works. The multi-instrumentalist and composer is joined by the ...

Embark on an incredible journey as spell-binding puppetry, music and theatre bring to life the magical story of friendship between an elephant and a boy. Join Opu, a young boy in Bengal who dreams of ...

Join Forest Poets live at Chingford Village Festival. With readings from Dan Janoff, Paul McGrane, Eithne Cullen, Roger Huddle and Michael Shann. This event is part of the wider Chingford Village ...

From the initial spark of attraction when your eyes first meet, to spontaneously dancing together in the kitchen and falling asleep side by side, how do we portray these intimate moments of connection ...

Find the answers to life’s big questions as the comedian discusses her new memoir with Liv Little ...

Situated in the heart of London, on the banks of the River Thames is the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, a beacon for arts and culture for over 70 years. The 2,700 capacity Royal Festival Hall ...

Discover new poets through this free online collection of brilliant, moving, funny and groundbreaking poems curated by our specialist poetry librarians. Search the poems by type or by topic, or use ...

Be the first to see our new exhibition at the National Poetry Library, exploring the relationship between poetry and buildings. Spanning millennia, the exhibition features work from the ancient eras, ...

We’re getting ready for a significant birthday, here at the Southbank Centre. In 2026 we’ll mark 75 years since our opening as part of 1951’s Festival of Britain, and at the heart of our celebrations ...

Experience a one-off screening celebrating the 35th anniversary of the film, with its classic score performed by a live orchestra. Members get free entry to the Hayward Gallery and the first chance to ...

Join Knowles and chair Stella McCartney as we celebrate her new book, a chronicle of her life and a testament to the world-changing power of Black motherhood. ‘“You are Celestine,” she said. She ...