Family

Our events are not just for the grown-ups – bring the little ones along for a splash in our fountain, eco-themed workshops and undersea musical adventures

Throughout the month

Jeppe Hein

Appearing Rooms

Part of Planet Summer

A summer favourite returns. By shooting jets of water into the air, the fountain creates rooms that disappear as quickly as they emerge.

Wed – Sun, 10am – 9pm (subject to weather conditions and maintenance), closed Mon & Tues; Riverside Terrace, Level 2; Free

Wednesday 5 & 12

Southbank Centre

Youth Voices

Aged 10 – 18 and curious about singing? Join our group to discover the joy of singing together. 5pm; Various venues; Free (email emergingartists@southbankcentre.co.uk to sign up)

From Saturday 8

REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground

Part of Planet Summer

Part installation, part adventure playground, REPLAY is a space built entirely out of waste materials, repurposed for fun. This is a Relaxed event. Sensory Adapted and Early Years sessions are available. For ages 0 – 11.

Until Sun 3 Sep; Various times; Exhibition Space, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; £6.50

Sunday 9

Plot 17: A Hip-Hop Garden Block Party

Part of Planet Summer

Get greenspiration at this mobile block party performance guaranteed to make you feel like planting a tree. For ages 5+.

1pm; Riverside Terrace, Level 2; Free

Tuesday 11

Primary Schools

Takeover: Dear Earth

Part of Schools

Primary schools are invited to our Hayward Gallery exhibition to take part in a day of peer-led activities.

10.30am – 2.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free, but ticketed

Friday 14

Rug Rhymes at the NPL

Share songs and poems with your little ones in a short session of nursery rhymes for under-5s.

11am; National Poetry Library, Level 5, Blue Side, Royal Festival Hall; £4 (admits one adult and one child)

Saturday 15

Tide: Come and Sing

Part of Planet Summer

Sing and move in Filament’s workshop and roving performance, inspired by their piece Earth Makes No Sound. For all ages.

11am; Central Bar, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free

Saturday 22

Cerys Matthews: Under Milk Wood

Part of Poetry International

Revisit the beloved fictional world of Dylan Thomas in an afternoon of storytelling and music. For ages 8+.

2pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £15 (adult) £10 (child)

Tuesday 25

Dear Earth Celebration

Event with Grounded

Ecotherapy

Part of Planet Summer

Join our resident gardeners and horticultural therapy group for a creative, solstice-inspired celebration of their commission in the Hayward Gallery exhibition.

12 noon – 4pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden; Free (email artsandwellbeing@ southbankcentre.co.uk to sign up)

From Wednesday 26

The SpongeBob Musical

Part of Planet Summer

Plunge into the world of SpongeBob SquarePants at this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! For ages 6+.

Until Sun 27 Aug; 2pm, 3pm & 7pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; £22.50 – £99

Saturday 29 & Sunday 30

The Forum

Part of Planet Summer

Hear the voices of young people and contribute your own at this inspiring public art installation. For ages 5+.

1pm – 6pm; Riverside Terrace, Level 2; Free

Booking fees apply online (£3.50) and over the phone (£4). There are no booking fees for in-person bookings, Southbank Centre Members, Supporters Circles and Patrons. Planet Summer talks multi-buy: with our multi-buy offer, you can book for two or more Planet Summer talks in the same transaction to receive a discount of 20% or more. Discounts apply to selected events. Check individual event pages on our website for details.

Throughout the month Dear Earth: Art and Hope in a Time of Crisis

Part of Planet Summer

This pioneering group show explores artistic responses to the climate emergency.

Until Sun 3 Sep; Wed – Fri, 10am – 6pm; Sat, 10am – 8pm; Sun, 10am – 6pm (closed Mon & Tue); Hayward Gallery; Hayward Gallery supporter* £16.50 Wed – Fri, £17.60 Sat & Sun; standard £15 Wed – Fri, £16 Sat & Sun

Fefe Talavera: El Camino

Part of Planet Summer

Two six-metre panther artworks overlook our site, calling attention to the majestic beauty and plight of these animals.

Daily; Riverside Terrace, Level 2; Free

Union Jill

Part of Planet Summer

This take on the Union Jack often appeared at environment-related protests in the 1990s.

Daily; Royal Festival Hall Roof; Free