NOVEMBER
Welcome to the Southbank Centre
The Hayward Gallery is celebrated for presenting influential artists from across the world. This autumn’s exhibition is the first major UK survey of pioneering artist Haegue Yang, exploring the artist’s multifaceted work –including installation, sculpture, collage, text, video, wallpaper and sound – from across two decades.
In the Royal Festival Hall, this year’s Koestler Arts exhibition of art by people in criminal
justice settings is curated by Turner Prize winner Jeremy Deller and artist and ex-prisoner John Costi. This is the 17th edition of the exhibition, a true testament to the expressive and transformational power of the arts.
We also welcome the return of EFG London Jazz Festival, which brings us ten days of outstanding music, culminating in a rare appearance by former Meltdown curator ANOHNI as she takes on the songs of Lou Reed.
Our riverside spot is a special place to be at this time of year, as our outdoor exhibition Winter Light and our Winter Market fill the darker evenings with festive cheer, and we begin to look forward to a joyous holiday season for all.
Mark Ball
Artistic Director, Southbank Centre
Until Sunday 5 January
Five things to know about Haegue Yang: Leap Year
The multi-sensory environments created by Haegue Yang take you beyond the visual
Born in Seoul and now living and working between Seoul and Berlin, Haegue Yang is an artist who creates immersive and inventive installations and sculptures. Her work draws on history and tradition to highlight contemporary issues and how cultural identities are shifting entities that evolve across time and space. This autumn, the Hayward Gallery presents Leap Year, the first major survey of Yang in the UK, featuring key works from some of her most notable series as well as three major new commissions. Here are five things to know about Haegue Yang and Leap Year
A number of the works are moving Literally. Modular structures, geometries and the nature of movements are core considerations in much of Yang’s practice. Within Leap Year this is embodied through a number of sculptures which sit on wheels, enabling them to be moved around the gallery at intervals, following set routines. Among the moveable works are the two large sculptures Sonic Dress Vehicle – Hulky Head (2018) and Sol LeWitt Vehicle – 6 Unit Cube on Cube without a Cube (2018) which are adorned with bells, macramé surfaces and blinds.
Yang’s most well-known medium is a surprising one
Yang's Series of Vulnerable Arrangements –Version Utrecht (2006) was her first work to be constructed with venetian blinds, which she was drawn to for their obliqueness, their semitransparent quality and their capacity to divide and configure a space. They have become one of the artist’s most iconic mediums. Leap Year ends with a new large-scale venetian blind commission, Star-Crossed Rendezvous after Yun, inspired by Double Concerto by Korean composer and political dissident Isang Yun.
But that’s not the only unusual object you might spot in the exhibition
Yang’s art works and installations often feature a variety of household and industrial objects. As well as venetian blinds, she has created works featuring drying racks, hand-knitted yarn, metal-plated bells, nylon pom-poms and light bulbs.
Marginalised modernists are among Yang’s key influences
Through her work, Yang has often highlighted under-represented yet pioneering figures of
modernism. As well as Isang Yun, Yang has also taken influence from the textile designer, dancer and Dadaist artist Sophie Taeuber-Arp and spiritual composer and dance teacher
GI Gurdjieff, who both blurred Eastern and Western cultures in their art. Yang’s work also references figures from art history, such as Oskar Schlemmer and Sol LeWitt.
Yang also employs ancient traditions
Yang’s ongoing series of collages titled Mesmerising Mesh (2021–) are made from hanji, washi, graph and origami paper. A type of paper made from the bark of mulberry trees, hanji has been produced in Korea since ancient times. Yang uses this material, and explores its historical use, as she investigates the relationship between matter and spirituality.
November highlights
Koestler Arts: No Comment
A free exhibition exploring and showcasing the artistic range and talent of people in criminal justice settings, curated by Jeremy Deller and John Costi.
Friday 1 November – Sunday 15 December
Daniel Barenboim & West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
Experience hope through musicmaking with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, uniting young Israeli and Arab performers.
Monday 4 November
EFG London Jazz Festival
World-class artists and emerging stars bring us music from across the jazz world and beyond in this, the 32nd edition of the biggest pan-city music festival in Europe. Join us to experience ten days of live performances, special collaborations, fresh discoveries and exclusive new commissions.
The aims of the festival remain the same as ever: celebrating jazz and its place in London, giving artists a platform for their work, and bringing music venues across the capital to life.
Get in the swing of the festival – a highlight of London’s cultural calendar – with the sounds of some of the most groundbreaking and well-respected artists working in music today.
This year's line-up includes Billy Cobham, Jamie Cullum, Marisa Monte and Rumer, with ANOHNI performing on the final night.
Friday 15 – Sunday 24 November
Chunky Move: 4/4
Eight dancers perform a stark symphony of mesmerising movement in Antony Hamilton’s blueprint for choreographic precision and physical endurance.
Friday 8 & Saturday 9 November
Winter Market
Stroll along the Thames under twinkling lights and sample indulgent drinks and scrumptious street food from our traditional alpine-style chalets at our Winter Market, a haven for festive indulgence.
Friday 1 November – Thursday 26 December
Edward Said: The Question of Palestine
Edward Said’s legacy is celebrated by writers, poets, novelists and musicians who engage with his ideas on the Palestinian struggle for freedom.
Wednesday 20 November
Chineke! Orchestra: Cultural Harmonies
Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason makes her solo debut with the orchestra in a night of depth and diversity, under the baton of Kevin John Edusei.
Thursday 21 November
Art & exhibitions
From internationally acclaimed artists at the Hayward Gallery to free displays and outdoor installations, art and exhibitions can be found all around our site
Throughout the month
Haegue Yang: Leap Year
Part of Winter
A world of inventive, immersive and multi-sensory installations and sculptures that weave connections between disparate histories, cultures and traditions.
Until Sun 5 Jan; Tue – Fri & Sun, 10am – 6pm; Sat, 10am – 8pm (closed Mon); Hayward Gallery; Tickets from £19 (free to Southbank Centre Members & under-12s)
Huang Po-Chih: Waves
Taiwanese artist Huang Po-Chih uses the personal narratives of workers to investigate globalised trade, with a focus on the textile industry in East Asia.
Until Sun 5 Jan; Tue – Fri & Sun, 10am – 6pm; Sat, 10am – 8pm (closed Mon); HENI Project Space, Hayward Gallery; Free
Winter Light
Part of Winter
Over the dark winter nights, our site is illuminated by free outdoor artworks, created by 12 artists, that play with light and colour.
Until Sun 2 Feb; Across the site; Free
Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
Poems exist as sculpture, objects and textiles in Astra Papachristodoulou’s debut solo exhibition.
Until Sun 5 Jan; Tue, 12 noon – 6pm; Wed –Sun, 12 noon – 8pm (closed Mon); National Poetry Library, Level 5, Blue Side, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Sola
Olulode: First Kiss
Sola Olulode’s painting imagines a queer couple at the beginning of their romance, creating a space for celebrating queer love.
Daily, 24 hours; Billboard Space, Queen Elizabeth Hall; Free
Klaus Weber: Thinking Fountains
An outdoor sculpture commission features two water-spouting bronze figures and a narrow waterfall cascading from an elevated concrete walkway.
Daily (subject to weather conditions and maintenance); Hayward Gallery Terrace; Free
Until Friday 1
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Discover a project showcasing the richness and diversity of Palestinian and Arab musical heritage. For all ages.
Mon & Tue, 10am – 6pm; Wed – Sun, 10am –11pm; Archive Studio, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
From Friday 1
Koestler Arts: No Comment
Part of Winter
An exhibition exploring and showcasing the artistic range and talent of people in criminal justice settings, curated by Jeremy Deller and John Costi.
Until Sun 15 Dec; Mon, 10am – 5.30pm; Tue & Wed, 10am – 8pm; Thu, 10am – 5pm; Fri –Sun, 10am – 8pm; Exhibition Space, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Thursday 7
Relaxed Tour: Haegue Yang
Take a tour of the exhibition Haegue Yang: Leap Year in a more relaxed environment with additional support, led by an artist and Hayward Gallery tour guides. 2pm; Hayward Gallery; Tickets from £8
Monday 11
Secondary Schools
Takeover: Haegue Yang
Secondary schools are invited to visit the Hayward Gallery exhibition and take part in peerled activities. Open to secondary school groups from Years 7 – 11. 10.30am; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free, but ticketed
Tuesday 12
Unpacking Haegue Yang
International curators and writers
Ann Coxon and Nav Haq, along with Hayward Gallery Director Ralph Rugoff, explore the themes of craft, storytelling, histories and cross-cultural dialogues in the work of Haegue Yang.
7pm; Level 5 Function Room, Green Side, Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £8
Tuesday 26
Relaxed Hours: Haegue Yang
Take in our current exhibition in a more relaxed environment with additional support at our Relaxed Hours event.
10am – 3pm; Hayward Gallery; Tickets from £19 (for info on bursary places and travel support, contact haywardrelaxedhours@ southbankcentre.co.uk)
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, and no booking fees for Hayward Gallery exhibition tickets.
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Literature & talks
Our London Literature Festival, a highlight of the capital's literary calendar, continues into November here at the home of literature and spoken word events in the UK
Friday 1
SPIN: Rhymes, Rhythms and Raps
Part of London Literature Festival
Come and join the word warriors of Apples and Snakes for a funfilled, interactive performance. Featuring Jan Blake, Joseph Coelho and Belinda Zhawi. Hosted by Kenny Baraka with DJ D’Vo aka Tilé Gichigi-Lipere. Relaxed Performance (RP). For ages 7 – 11.
2.30pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £10
Dr Maggie AderinPocock: Webb's Universe
Part of London Literature Festival
Blast off to the depths of the universe with space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock. Speechto-Text transcribed (STT). For ages 16+.
7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £15
Hidden Tracks
Part of London Literature Festival
An incredible selection of storytellers recall how one song or piece of music has changed their life. British Sign Language interpreted (BSL). For ages 14+. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.
7.45pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £12
Saturday 2
Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club: Harriet Walter
Part of London Literature Festival
Comedians and authors Sara Pascoe and Cariad Lloyd present a live edition of their podcast. Speech-to-Text transcribed (STT). For ages 16+.
7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £15
Kevin Barry: The Heart in Winter – Live Reading
Part of London Literature Festival
The Purcell Room becomes the badlands of Montana for a live reading of Kevin Barry’s new novel. For ages 16+.
7.45pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £15
Sunday 3
Philharmonia Orchestra: Notes on Nature 3 –Wildlife
The Philharmonia invites a panel of speakers from the arts and environmental organisations to consider when we should prioritise conservation over the needs of humans, and vice versa.
12.30pm; Level 5 Function Room, Green Side, Royal Festival Hall; Free, but ticketed
Performance by Ruth Ivo: A Cabaret Matinee
Part of London Literature Festival
In an event bursting with show business, Ruth Ivo discusses her new memoir of a life in cabaret. For ages 18+.
3pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £15
Poetry
London Autumn
Readings
Part of London Literature Festival
Join us to celebrate the launch of the autumn issue of Poetry London. For ages 16+.
7.15pm; Level 5 Function Room, Green Side, Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £12
Vanessa Kisuule: Neverland
Part of London Literature Festival
The poet takes us on a trip through the halls of music lore to discuss her non-fiction debut. For ages 16+.
7.45pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £15
Tuesday 5
The Drifted Stream: Remembering Charles Causley
Come and discover why readers are still enchanted by Charles Causley's poems in an event celebrating the enduring legacy of the Cornish poet. For ages 16+.
7pm; National Poetry Library, Level 5, Blue Side, Royal Festival Hall; Free, but ticketed
Wednesday 6
Special Edition: The Other Side of Hope
Hear the lived experiences of refugees and migrants through their own words. For ages 16+.
8pm; National Poetry Library, Level 5, Blue Side, Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £7
Thursday 7
Bodies of Sound: Becoming a Feminist Ear
Explore the deep connection between sound and feminism with performance and conversation. For ages 16+.
7.45pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £15
Sunday 10
Architecture Tours
Join us on a tour of our modernist and brutalist buildings to explore decades of architectural innovation. All tours are step-free.
11am; Green Side Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £12
Robert Popper: The Elsie Drake Letters
Join the author as he discusses his new book of prank letters with author and comedian Cariad Lloyd. For ages 16+.
2pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £15
Philharmonia Orchestra: Notes on Nature 4 – The Human Dimension
In the final talk in this series of conversations on the environment, experts including Love Ssega and Andrew Mellor hone in on our role on Earth.
5pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free, but ticketed
Ali Smith: Gliff
Ali Smith launches her new novel, a look at how we make meaning and how we are made meaningless. For ages 16+.
7.45pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £15
Monday 11
Booker Prize Shortlist Readings 2024
The six authors up for this year’s Booker Prize read from and discuss their shortlisted books. British Sign Language interpreted (BSL) and Speech-to-Text transcribed (STT). For ages 16+.
7.30pm; Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £15
Wednesday 13
A Nick Drake Celebration
Fifty years after the death of Nick Drake, speakers including Mackenzie Crook, Joe Boyd and Richard Morton Jack discuss the singer-songwriter's music, life and legacy. For ages 16+.
7.45pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £15
Thursday 14
Out-Spoken: November
Poet and author Joelle Taylor hosts our monthly live poetry and music night. Speech-to-Text transcribed. For ages 16+.
7.45pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £15
Friday 15
Rug Rhymes
Introduce little ones to a love of poems with National Poetry Library puppets Federico and Firebird. For ages 0 – 5.
11am; National Poetry Library, Level 5, Blue Side, Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £4 (admits one adult and one child)
Wednesday 20
Edward Said: The Question of Palestine Writers, poets, novelists and musicians engage with Said’s ideas on the Palestinian struggle for freedom. Speech-to-Text transcribed (STT) and British Sign Language interpreted (BSL). For ages 16+.
7.30pm; Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £15
Sunday 24
Out-Spoken Masterclass: November
Unleash your creativity in this immersive three-hour weekend poetry workshop with a leading poet. For ages 18+.
1pm; Sunley Pavilion, Level 3, Green Side, Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £25
Friday 29
Rug Rhymes
Introduce under-5s to a love of poems with National Poetry Library puppets Federico and Firebird. For ages 0 – 5.
11am; National Poetry Library, Level 5, Blue Side, Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £4 (admits one adult and one child)
Classical music
Our programme celebrates the incredible 500-year history of classical music, bringing to life celebrated works from the past and telling brand new stories
Friday 1
Víkingur Ólafsson &
Yuja Wang: Two Pianos
Two supernovas of the piano world share the stage in virtuoso works from three centuries of music.
Berio Wasserklavier (Water piano) arr. for 2 pianos; Schubert Fantasia in F minor, D.940; Cage Experiences No.1; Nancarrow Player Piano Study No.6 arr. Thomas Adès; John Adams Hallelujah Junction; Arvo Pärt
Hymn to a great city; Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances arr. for 2 pianos
7pm; Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £15
Saturday 2
London Philharmonic Orchestra: Tchaikovsky’s Sixth
When words can’t express surging emotions, music steps in – there’s no holding back from the LPO.
Karina Canellakis conductor Vadym Kholodenko piano
Saariaho Lumière et pesanteur for large orchestra; Beethoven Piano Concerto No.3; Tchaikovsky Symphony No.6 (Pathétique)
7.30pm; Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £14
Sunday 3
Philharmonia Orchestra:
Notes on Nature 3 –Wildlife
The Philharmonia invites a panel of speakers from the arts and environmental organisations to consider when we should prioritise conservation over the needs of humans, and vice versa.
12.30pm; Level 5 Function Room, Green Side, Royal Festival Hall; Free, but ticketed
Philharmonia Orchestra:
María Dueñas Plays Sibelius
The up-and-coming violinist appears with the Philharmonia in Sibelius’ deeply personal Violin Concerto, a highlight of the orchestra's Nordic Soundscapes series.
Santtu-Matias Rouvali conductor
María Dueñas violin
Mats Larsson Gothe Submarea (with film) (UK premiere); Sibelius Violin Concerto; Nielsen Symphony No.5
3pm; Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £10
Monday 4
Daniel Barenboim & West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
Experience the power of hope through music-making with the orchestra that unites young Israeli and Arab performers.
Daniel Barenboim conductor
Mendelssohn Symphony No.4 in A (Italian); Brahms Symphony No.4 in E minor
7.30pm; Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £15
Wednesday 6
London Philharmonic Orchestra: Víkingur Ólafsson Plays Brahms
In the hands of the star pianist, Brahms’ tempestuous First Piano Concerto is all poetry and emotion.
Edward Gardner conductor Víkingur Ólafsson piano
Brahms Piano Concerto No.1; Freya Waley-Cohen Mother Tongue (World premiere); Bartók The Miraculous Mandarin Suite
7.30pm; Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £14
Saturday 9
Lawrence Power’s Lock-in
The viola player combines live music and pre-recorded material in a boundary-pushing experience.
Lawrence Power viola
Héloïse Werner soprano Sergio Bucheli lute
Jessie Rodger creative director Programme includes works by: Buxtehude, Fazil Say, Héloïse
Werner, Marais, Erkki-Sven
Tüür, Paganini, Thomas Larcher, Massenet & Esa-Pekka Salonen
8pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £20
Sunday 10
Philharmonia Orchestra: Notes on Nature 4 – The Human Dimension
In the final talk in this series of conversations on the environment, experts including Love Ssega and Andrew Mellor hone in on our role on Earth.
5pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free, but ticketed
Philharmonia Orchestra: Salonen Conducts
Sibelius & Lindberg
From its haunting opening clarinet solo to the intense energy of the finale, Sibelius’ Symphony No.1 is a favourite with many classical music fans.
Esa-Pekka Salonen conductor Lawrence Power viola Lotta Wennäkoski Flounce; Magnus Lindberg Viola Concerto (UK premiere); Sibelius Symphony No.1 in E minor
7.30pm; Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £10
Wednesday 13
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment: The Brandenburg Concertos
One of music’s great riddles, Bach’s groundbreaking work puts the virtuosity of the OAE in the spotlight.
Bach Brandenburg Concertos: No.1 in F; No.3 in G; No.5 in D; No.4 in G; No.6 in B flat; No.2 in F
7pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £15
Thursday 14
Manchester Collective & Abel Selaocoe: Sirocco Joy, warmth and irrepressible energy: this collaboration mixes musical genres to uplifting effect.
Manchester Collective Abel Selaocoe cello
Rakhi Singh violin
Simmy Singh violin
Ruth Gibson viola
Alan Keary (Shunya) bass guitar
Sidiki Dembele percussion
7pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £15
Beethoven's Ninth
Feel the power of Beethoven’s monumental Choral Symphony with its climactic ‘Ode to Joy’. Philharmonia Orchestra
Robert Ziegler conductor
Paula Sides soprano
Idunnu Münch mezzo-soprano
Oliver Johnston tenor
Michael Mofidian bass-baritone
Philharmonia Chorus
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2; Beethoven Symphony No.9 (Choral)
7.30pm; Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £19.50
Wednesday 20
BBC Concert Orchestra: Billy Cobham at 80 Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
The legendary jazz-fusion drummer celebrates his 80th birthday in this electrifying collaboration with the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Guy Barker conductor
Billy Cobham drums
Programme includes: Red Baron, Spectrum, Crosswinds, Stratus, A Funky Thide of Sings
7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £15
Booking fees apply online (£3.50) and over the phone (£4). There are no booking fees for in-person bookings, Southbank Centre Members and Supporters Circles.
Classical music multi-buy: with our multibuy offers, you can book concerts from across our classical music programme and receive a discount. There is a small number of events that aren’t included in the multibuy offer. Check individual event pages on our website for further details. Children aged 7+ are welcome at most Southbank Centre classical concerts, except where indicated.
Thursday 21
Chineke! Orchestra: Cultural Harmonies
A founding member of the Chineke! Orchestra, Isata KannehMason makes her solo debut with them in Prokofiev’s witty Third Piano Concerto.
Chineke! Orchestra
Kevin John Edusei conductor
Isata Kanneh-Mason piano
Derrick Skye Prisms, Cycles, Leaps (UK premiere); Prokofiev Piano Concerto No.3; Brian Raphael Nabors Concerto for Orchestra (UK premiere)
7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £15
Philharmonia Orchestra:
Herbert Blomstedt & Leonidas Kavakos
The last work Mahler completed, his Ninth spans doubt and defiance; grief and hope; climaxes of devastating power; and an enthralling, hushed ending.
Herbert Blomstedt, still sharing his deep love of music in his late 90s, gives us his interpretation of this symphonic masterpiece.
Herbert Blomstedt conductor Leonidas Kavakos violin
Mozart Violin Concerto No.4 in D, K.218; Mahler Symphony No.9
7.30pm; Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £20
Sunday 24
Coltrane: Legacy for Orchestra
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
The BBC Concert Orchestra presents a full symphonic tribute to the life, work and genius of John Coltrane.
BBC Concert Orchestra
Edwin Outwater conductor Giveton Gelin trumpet Coltrane Legacy for Orchestra –a symphonic tribute to the life, work & genius of John Coltrane, arranged & curated by Carlos Simon
7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £15
Wednesday 27
London Philharmonic Orchestra: OrchLab
Festival Day
Disabled adults are invited to celebrate accessible music-making with the LPO. For ages 18+ only.
11am; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free, but ticketed .
London Philharmonic Orchestra: A Dark Century
As part of the orchestra’s exploration of memory, Andrey Boreyko conducts three testaments from a dark century.
Andrey Boreyko conductor
Gidon Kremer violin
Alexander Roslavets bass, narrator
London Philharmonic Choir
Schoenberg A Survivor from Warsaw, Op.46; Weinberg Violin Concerto in G minor, Op.67; Shostakovich Symphony No.13 in B flat minor (Babi Yar) for bass, chorus & orchestra
7.30pm; Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £14
Friday 29
London Sinfonietta: Refracted Sound
Written shortly before the composer’s death, this evocative and mysterious work seems to appear from nowhere and float on elsewhere after its end.
Royal Academy of Music Manson Ensemble
Jack Sheen conductor, co-director Rowland Hill co-director Programme includes: Feldman For Samuel Beckett; Beckett Quad
7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £11
London Philharmonic Orchestra: Swan Lake
Swan Lake might be a ballet about black magic and doomed love, but the real sorcery comes from Tchaikovsky’s ravishing score.
Tianyi Lu conductor Zlatomir Fung cello
Weber Overture, Oberon; Tchaikovsky Variations on a rococo theme for cello & orchestra; Selection from Swan Lake
7.30pm; Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £14
Saturday 30 English Chamber Orchestra with Pavel Sporcl
Czech violinist Pavel Sporcl creates sparks in an animated programme celebrating the Year of Czech Music 2024.
Roberto Forés Veses conductor Pavel Sporcl violin
Fauré Suite, Masques et bergamasques; Dvořák Violin Concerto; Saint-Saëns Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso in A minor, Op.28; Dvořák Symphony No.8
7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £15
Booking fees apply online (£3.50) and over the phone (£4). There are no booking fees for in-person bookings, Southbank Centre Members and Supporters Circles.
Classical music multi-buy: with our multibuy offers, you can book concerts from across our classical music programme and receive a discount. There is a small number of events that aren’t included in the multibuy offer. Check individual event pages on our website for further details.
Children aged 7+ are welcome at most Southbank Centre classical concerts, except where indicated.
Winter
Spectacular family shows
Luminous art & exhibitions
Spellbinding circus & cabaret
Marvellous music
Wondrous Winter Market
A feast of festive pop-ups
Cracking ceilidhs & dances
Gigs
Whatever you’re into, join us for gigs showcasing sensational sounds, including music from across the jazz world and beyond in EFG London Jazz Festival
Thursday 7
futuretense: ELENA + ESNCE
Experience the future of music with a showcase of soaring jazz, R&B and soul. For all ages.
6pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Friday 8
Simmer Down
Get ready to feel the reggae rhythm at this free monthly daytime dance that'll get you grooving. For all ages.
1.30pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Friday 8 & Saturday 9
Max Richter
One of the most influential and acclaimed composers of all time shares his captivating music. For ages 14+.
Fri 8 Nov, 7.30pm; Sat 9 Nov, 1.30pm & 7.30pm; Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £35
Friday 15
Tots Tunes Family Band
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
Shake, stomp and sing in an interactive musical workshop with live jazz and folk music. For ages 0 – 7.
11am & 1pm; Level 5 Function Room, Green Side, Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £10
LCCM: Emerging Sounds of London
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
Swing along to a vibrant student showcase from the London College of Contemporary Music. For all ages.
4.30pm – 7pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Kayhan Kalhor Ensemble
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
The kamancheh player and composer presents a tribute to Iranian singer Mohammad-Reza Shajarian.
7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £30
EFG London Jazz Festival: Jazz Voice 2024
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
Conductor Guy Barker leads the spectacular festival opening gala, with special guest Peter Edwards.
7.30pm; Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £25
K-Music Festival 2024: SMTO No-Noise
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
Ensemble No-Noise brings a distinct blend of Korean and western sounds and instruments.
7.45pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £18
Saturday 16
Jazz Yoga with Yazz Ahmed & Marisse
Gaskell
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
Jazz Yoga returns to the EFG London Jazz Festival with renowned trumpeter Yazz Ahmed. For ages 16+.
10.30am & 12.30pm; Level 5 Function Room, Green Side, Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £35
Get Your Groove On
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
An eclectic afternoon of jazz and dance sees dance-influenced artists, DJs and live dancers taking to the stage. For all ages.
1.30pm – 7pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Song Yi Jeon with Dianne Reeves
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
Jazz singer Song Yi Jeon performs with her nonet and trio, and with her mentor, Dianne Reeves.
7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £25
Marisa Monte
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
The Brazilian music icon returns to Europe with a show that celebrates her biggest hits.
7.30pm; Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £45
One True Pairing
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
The former Wild Beasts member performs music from his One True Pairing project.
7.45pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £25
Sunday 17
London Line-up
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
Enjoy the best and brightest of London's emerging artists and youth jazz ensembles. For all ages.
12 noon – 7pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Mark Kavuma Presents: Magnum Opus
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
Celebrate Banger Factory Records with some of the very best performers on today’s British jazz scene.
7pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £20
Tuesday 19
The Andrew Bird Trio
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
The trio perform their debut release, a tribute to mid-century, small group jazz.
7.30pm; Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £30
Wednesday 20
BBC Concert Orchestra:
Billy Cobham at 80
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
The legendary jazz-fusion drummer celebrates his 80th birthday in this electrifying collaboration with the BBC Concert Orchestra. For ages 7+.
Guy Barker conductor Billy Cobham drums
Programme includes: Red Baron, Spectrum, Crosswinds, Stratus, A Funky Thide of Sings
7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £15
Thursday 21
futuretense:
Nuha Ruby Ra + KEG
Thrilling and powerful: experience the sound of musicians in control of their vision. For all ages.
6pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Friday 22
Jasper Høiby’s 3Elements
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
The bassist and founding member of Phronesis returns with his new piano trio, blending contemporary jazz and innovative improvisation.
7pm & 9pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £22.50
Rumer: Seasons of My Soul
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
Captivating singer-songwriter Rumer performs her acclaimed platinum debut album.
7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £29.50
Jamie Cullum
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
Jazz musician and broadcaster Jamie Cullum brings his legendary magnetism and music to the stage. Support comes from Billy Lockett. For ages 14+
7.30pm; Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £57.50
Saturday 23
African ManiFest: Sounds of South Africa
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
Take in the sounds of South Africa, with choirs, marimba bands, dancing and jazz legends. For all ages.
2pm – 7pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
BBC Young Jazz Musician 2024
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
A chance to see the next generation of jazz talent as BBC Young Jazz Musician reaches its final stage.
7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £15
Imelda May
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
May and special guests bring us a celebration of her best known songs, from blues to jazz and rock.
7.30pm; Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £30
K-Music Festival
2024: Heemoon Lee & OBANGSINGWA
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
The visionary vocalist takes us on a transcendental musical journey with his band OBANGSINGWA.
7.45pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £18
Sunday 24
The Big Easy
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
Celebrate the music of Louisiana, from jazz and Cajun dance music to brass bands and carnival music. For all ages.
12.45pm – 7pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Renato Paris x MATTERS UNKNOWN
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
A stellar collection of musicians dazzle with African-infused music in a double bill with jazz singer Renato Paris.
2.30pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £20
Coltrane: Legacy for Orchestra
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
The BBC Concert Orchestra presents a full symphonic tribute to the life, work and genius of John Coltrane. For ages 7+.
BBC Concert Orchestra
Edwin Outwater conductor Giveton Gelin trumpet
Coltrane Legacy for Orchestra –a symphonic tribute to the life, work & genius of John Coltrane, arranged & curated by Carlos Simon
7.30pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £15
ANOHNI
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
ANOHNI celebrates the late, great Lou Reed for the final night of this year's EFG London Jazz Festival. 9pm; Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £60
Saturday 30
Shabaka
Flute takes centre stage in the jazz maestro’s reflective compositions. For ages 14+.
7.30pm; Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £35
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. For all EFG London Jazz Festival events, under-14s must be accompanied by an adult unless otherwise indicated.
Performance & dance
Colourful family shows, live cabaret and hypnotic contemporary dance: discover international performance here in our venues
Until Sunday 3
The Elmer Adventure
Part of London Literature Festival
Join three friends on a joyful, musical jungle adventure to find the much-loved patchwork elephant in a new theatrical adaptation from Tall Stories. Relaxed Performance (RP). British Sign Language interpreted (BSL): Thu 31 Oct, 2pm & Sat 2 Nov, 1pm.
Audio Description and Touch Tour available: Sun 3 Nov, 11am. For ages 3+.
Various times; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £16
Sunday 3
Performance by Ruth Ivo: A Cabaret Matinee
Part of London Literature Festival
In an event bursting with show business, Ruth Ivo discusses her new memoir of a life in cabaret. For ages 18+.
3pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £15
Friday 8 & Saturday 9
Chunky Move: 4/4
Eight dancers perform a display of mesmerising movement in a blueprint for choreographic precision. Audio Description & Touch Tour available: Sat 9 Nov, 3pm. For ages 12+.
Various times; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £20
Friday 22
Mix & Move: Afrobeats with Kiduku Rhythms
Part of Open Doors
Join us to shake it out into the weekend at our monthly free dance class. For all ages. 3pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Family
Our events are not just for the grown-ups – bring your little ones along for dance workshops, rhymes and poems, and magical musical adventures
Until Friday 1
Alphabet Soup
Part of London Literature Festival
Celebrate the language of food in a brilliant, interactive installation for children and their families. Relaxed Performance (RP). Roaming BSL interpreters available on Thu 31 Oct. For ages 5 – 11.
Wed 30 Oct – Fri 1 Nov; 11am – 3pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Friday 1
SPIN: Rhymes, Rhythms and Raps
Part of London Literature Festival
Come and join the word warriors of Apples and Snakes for a funfilled, interactive performance. Featuring Jan Blake, Joseph Coelho and Belinda Zhawi. Hosted by Kenny Baraka with DJ D’Vo aka Tilé Gichigi-Lipere. Relaxed Performance (RP). For ages 7 – 11.
2.30pm; Purcell Room at Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £10
Saturday 2
Relaxed Sessions with Alphabet Soup
Part of Open Doors
Come along for an inclusive, relaxed version of our Saturday Sessions with Alphabet Soup, for those who may benefit from a smaller group and an adapted space. For ages 5+.
10.30am; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free, but ticketed
Saturday Sessions with Alphabet Soup
Part of Open Doors
Join A Line Art, poet and performer Arji Manuelpillai and jazz guitarist Matt Smith for an afternoon of play and games with an interactive workshop and live performance celebrating the words of cookery. For ages 5 – 11. 1pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Until Sunday 3
The Elmer Adventure
Part of London Literature Festival
Join three friends on a joyful, musical jungle adventure to find the much-loved patchwork elephant in a new theatrical adaptation from Tall Stories. Relaxed Performance (RP). British Sign Language interpreted (BSL): Thu 31 Oct, 2pm & Sat 2 Nov, 1pm. Audio Description and Touch Tour available: Sun 3 Nov, 11am. For ages 3+.
Various times; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Tickets from £16
Sunday 3
Happy Birthday Elmer!
Part of London Literature Festival
Dress up in your most colourful outfits to enjoy drop-in craft activities, party games and music with a live DJ. Relaxed Performance (RP). For all ages.
10.30am – 2.30pm; Blue Side Foyer & The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Friday 15
Rug Rhymes
Introduce little ones to a love of poems with National Poetry Library puppets Federico and Firebird. For ages 0 – 5. 11am; National Poetry Library, Level 5, Blue Side, Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £4 (admits one adult and one child)
Tots Tunes Family Band
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
Shake, stomp and sing in an interactive musical workshop with live jazz and folk music. For ages 0 – 7.
11am & 1pm; Level 5 Function Room, Green Side, Royal Festival Hall; Tickets from £10
Free events
There's lots to see and do for free at the Southbank Centre, including art and exhibitions, gigs from up-and-coming artists, and creative family workshops
Throughout the month
Huang Po-Chih: Waves
Taiwanese artist Huang Po-Chih uses the personal narratives of workers to investigate globalised trade, with a focus on the textile industry in East Asia.
Until Sun 5 Jan; Tue – Fri & Sun, 10am – 6pm; Sat, 10am – 8pm (closed Mon); HENI Project Space, Hayward Gallery; Free Winter Light
Part of Winter
Over the dark winter nights, our site is illuminated by free outdoor artworks, created by 12 artists, that play with light and colour.
Until Sun 2 Feb; Across the site; Free
Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
Poems exist as sculpture, objects and textiles in Astra Papachristodoulou’s debut solo exhibition.
Until Sun 5 Jan; Tue, 12 noon – 6pm; Wed –Sun, 12 noon – 8pm (closed Mon); National Poetry Library, Level 5, Blue Side, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Sola Olulode: First Kiss
Sola Olulode’s painting imagines a queer couple at the beginning of their romance, creating a space for celebrating queer love.
Daily, 24 hours; Billboard Space, Queen Elizabeth Hall; Free
Klaus Weber: Thinking Fountains
An outdoor sculpture commission features two water-spouting bronze figures and a narrow waterfall cascading from an elevated concrete walkway.
Daily (subject to weather conditions and maintenance); Hayward Gallery Terrace; Free
Until Friday 1
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Discover a project showcasing the richness and diversity of Palestinian and Arab musical heritage. For all ages.
Mon & Tue, 10am – 6pm; Wed – Sun, 10am –11pm; Archive Studio, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Alphabet Soup
Part of London Literature Festival
Celebrate the language of food in a brilliant, interactive installation for children and their families. Relaxed Performance (RP). Roaming BSL interpreters available on Thu 31 Oct. For ages 5 – 11.
Wed 30 Oct – Fri 1 Nov; 11am – 3pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
From Friday 1
Koestler Arts: No Comment
Part of Winter
An exhibition exploring and showcasing the artistic range and talent of people in criminal justice settings, curated by Jeremy Deller and John Costi.
Until Sun 15 Dec; Mon, 10am – 5.30pm; Tue & Wed, 10am – 8pm; Thu, 10am – 5pm; Fri –Sun, 10am – 8pm; Exhibition Space, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Saturday 2
Relaxed Sessions with Alphabet Soup
Part of Open Doors
Come along for an inclusive, relaxed version of our Saturday Sessions with Alphabet Soup, for those who may benefit from a smaller group and an adapted space. For ages 5+.
10.30am; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free, but ticketed
Saturday Sessions with Alphabet Soup
Part of Open Doors
Join A Line Art, poet and performer Arji Manuelpillai and jazz guitarist Matt Smith for an afternoon of play and games with an interactive workshop and live performance celebrating the words of cookery. For ages 5 – 11.
1pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Sunday 3
Philharmonia Orchestra: Notes on Nature 3 –Wildlife
The Philharmonia invites a panel of speakers from the arts and environmental organisations to consider when we should prioritise conservation over the needs of humans, and vice versa.
12.30pm; Level 5 Function Room, Green Side, Royal Festival Hall; Free, but ticketed
Happy Birthday Elmer!
Part of London Literature Festival
Dress up in your most colourful outfits to enjoy drop-in craft activities, party games and music with a live DJ. Relaxed Performance (RP). For all ages.
10.30am – 2.30pm; Blue Side Foyer & The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Tuesday 5
The Drifted Stream: Remembering Charles Causley
Come and discover why readers are still enchanted by Charles Causley's poems in an event celebrating the enduring legacy of the Cornish poet. For ages 16+.
7pm; National Poetry Library, Level 5, Blue Side, Royal Festival Hall; Free, but ticketed
Thursday 7 futuretense:
ELENA + ESNCE
Experience the future of music with a showcase of soaring jazz, R&B and soul. For all ages.
6pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Friday 8
Simmer Down
Get ready to feel the reggae rhythm at this free monthly daytime dance that'll get you grooving. For all ages.
1.30pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Sunday 10
Philharmonia Orchestra: Notes on Nature 4 – The Human Dimension
In the final talk in this series of conversations on the environment, experts including Love Ssega and Andrew Mellor hone in on our role on Earth.
5pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free, but ticketed
Friday 15
LCCM: Emerging Sounds of London
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
Swing along to a vibrant student showcase from the London College of Contemporary Music. For all ages.
4.30pm – 7pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Saturday 16
Get Your Groove On
Part of EFG
London Jazz Festival
An eclectic afternoon of jazz and dance sees dance-influenced artists, DJs and live dancers taking to the stage. For all ages.
1.30pm – 7pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Sunday 17
London Line-up
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
Enjoy the best and brightest of London's emerging artists and youth jazz ensembles. For all ages.
12 noon – 7pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Wednesday 20
Creative Encounters: Soul Sounds & Sketching
Part of Open Doors
Dive into a sociable session of life drawing from 2B Or Not 2B Collective with live music from YAZ and meet new people in our welcoming event. For ages 12+.
5.30pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Thursday 21
futuretense:
Nuha Ruby Ra + KEG
Thrilling and powerful: experience the sound of musicians in control of their vision. For all ages.
6pm; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free
Friday 22
Secondary Schools
Takeover: Haegue Yang
Secondary schools are invited to visit the Hayward Gallery exhibition and take part in peerled activities. Open to secondary school groups from Years 7 – 11.
10.30am; Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer; Free, but ticketed
Mix & Move: Afrobeats with Kiduku Rhythms
Part of Open Doors
Join us to shake it out into the weekend at our monthly free dance class. For all ages.
3pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Saturday 23
African ManiFest:
Sounds of South Africa
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
Take in the sounds of South Africa, with choirs, marimba bands, dancing and jazz legends. For all ages.
2pm – 7pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Sunday 24
The Big Easy
Part of EFG London Jazz Festival
Celebrate the music of Louisiana, from jazz and Cajun dance music to brass bands and carnival music. For all ages.
12.45pm – 7pm; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free
Wednesday 27
London Philharmonic Orchestra: OrchLab Festival Day
Disabled adults are invited to celebrate accessible musicmaking with the LPO. For ages 18+ only.
11am; The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall; Free, but ticketed
Upcoming highlights
Circa's Duck Pond
Stunts. Sequins. Flippers. Feathers. Experience Swan Lake like never before through the magic of Circa’s soaring circus skills. Duck Pond is an extraordinary extravaganza that blends your favourite romantic ballet with world-class circus in a spellbinding event for audiences of all ages.
Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana
Simmering choreography from Carlos Acosta, and a new Cuban slant to the score, bring some Havana heat to this classic festive treat.
Tuesday 10 – Sunday 15 December
Concerto Italiano: Monteverdi's Madrigals
Marking their 40th anniversary, the legendary ensemble brings the composer’s extraordinary word-setting and no-holds-barred music and poetry to life.
Sunday 8 December
Touching, funny and utterly entertaining, Duck Pond is crammed with eye-popping stunts, jaw-dropping aerials and rib-tickling comedy.
Thursday 19 – Monday 30 December
Also coming soon
Blue Now
Artist and film-maker Derek Jarman’s landmark final film, Blue, a reflection on life, love and loss, is given a live performance to mark World Aids Day. Created by British director Neil Bartlett and actor Russell Tovey.
Sunday 1 December
1927: Please Right Back
Combining handcrafted animation and bold storytelling, Please Right Back sweeps audiences into a magical, mischievous world, inspired by a true story.
Saturday 21 December – Sunday 5 January
Tom Fletcher's The Creakers
Surprises, silliness, scares and rocking new songs make up a brand new magical, musical adventure for all the family, from musician and author Tom Fletcher.
Wednesday 18 December – Sunday 5 January
All of This Unreal Time
Catch the London premiere of the film by Aoife McArdle, Cillian Murphy and Max Porter, followed by live music composed by Aaron and Bryce Dessner, and Jon Hopkins.
Friday 6 December
Eat & explore
Open Doors
Open Doors is our new, year-round programme of free events in The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall, offering plenty of activities to keep all ages cosy, connected and creative through winter and beyond. Saturday Sessions take place monthly, keeping ages 5 – 11 occupied with creative activities and performances to kick off the weekend. Get crafty at November’s art-tastic edition with interactive art and musical theatre company A Line Art.
For the same fun in a more relaxed environment, Relaxed Sessions take place in the morning, offering the same brilliant activities with a lower capacity and adaptations for families with SEND or other needs.
If you’re craving a midweek crafting session and catch-up with friends new and old, our Creative Encounters sessions take place one Wednesday evening each month. Find a hub of creativity in the heart of London, this month with music from Yaz and sketching with 2B Or Not 2B Collective.
And if you’re looking to dance away the winter blues, our Mix & Move monthly free dance class –showcasing dance styles from across the globe – is for you! Join us in November for a workshop and celebration with Kiduku Rhythms, with live steel pans.
For more information, visit southbankcentre.co.uk/events/open-doors
The Curling Club
As we slide towards winter, allow us introduce the coolest way to have fun through the chillier months: brushing up on your skills at The Curling Club!
Back under the Hungerford Bridge for the third year running, the venue has become a sparkling winter standard here, so whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned skip, come on down to shoot your shot.
This isn’t your local ice rink: expect live entertainment, music and DJs, with the venue’s après-ski-themed curling games and cosy decor making spirits bright this season.
And there’s plenty of fare to recharge your party between games, with seasonal cocktails and Alpine-
inspired food including bratwurst, dirty raclette fries and Curling Club nachos (topped with Swiss cheese and hearty chilli) on the menu. Come prepared for a feast that’s sure to hit the mark.
Putting a new spin on winter socialising, this spot is guaranteed to bring out competitive streaks and silly sides in any group, whether you’re playing with family, friends or at the high-stakes work Christmas do. Get your skates on before it’s booked up, and come on down for a clean sweep of festive fun!
Under Hungerford Bridge; Mon – Sun, 11am – 11pm, until Thu 6 Feb
(closed Wed 25, Thu 26 & Tue 31 Dec)
About the Southbank Centre
We’re the largest arts centre in the UK and one of the nation's top visitor attractions, showcasing the world’s most exciting artists at our venues in the heart of London. We’re here to present great cultural experiences that bring people together, and open up the arts to everyone.
The Southbank Centre is made up of the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, Hayward Gallery, National Poetry Library and Arts Council Collection. We're also one of London’s favourite meeting spots, with lots of free events and places to relax, eat and shop next to the Thames.
We hope that you enjoy your visit – and if you need any information or help, please ask a member of staff.
While you’re here
Eating, drinking and shopping? Take in the views over food and drinks at our on-site bars and cafes – including the Festival Bar & Kitchen and Ballroom Cafe on Level 2 of the Royal Festival Hall – and visit our shops for products inspired by our great cultural experiences, iconic buildings and central London location. Find more to explore on-site at Beany Green, Comptoir Libanais, Côte Brasserie, Foyles, Giraffe, Honest Burgers, La Gamba, Las Iguanas, Ping Pong, Pret, Strada, Skylon, wagamama and Wahaca.
Southbank Centre Food Market
With a huge choice of street food and drinks from around the globe, the Southbank Centre Food Market is a must-visit. On Southbank Centre Square, Belvedere Road, the market is open Fri – Sun & bank holidays. Check our website for opening times.
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For the final night of this year’s EFG London Jazz Festival, on Sunday 24 Novmber, ANOHNI performs a special set celebrating the late, great Lou Reed, her friend and collaborator.
Image credits
On the cover: ANOHNI © Courtesy of Rebis Music c. 2024 Inside cover: Haegue Yang, The Randing Intermediates – Underbelly Alienage Duo, 2020. © Haegue Yang. Courtesy of the artist. Commission by Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MCAD), Manila. Photo: At Maculangan/Pioneer Studios
This month's highlights: EFG London Jazz Festival: Jamie Cullum © courtesy the artist; Koestler Arts: No Comment : Tag, Vinney Green (secure children’s home), Painting, 2024; Chunky Move: 4/4 © Gianna Rizzo; Edward Said © Courtesy of the Said family; Daniel Barenboim & West-Eastern Divan Orchestra © Manuel Vaca; Winter Market © Adam Luszniak; Chineke! Orchestra: Isata Kanneh-Mason © courtesy the artist
Header images: Art & exhibitions: Blue Elephant – Ms. Kim, “I'm trying on each passing dream for size.”, 2018. Courtesy the artist. Literature & talks: Ruth Ivo © Raphaël Neal; Classical music: Coltrane: Legacy for Orchestra © Francis Wolff; Gigs: Marisa Monte © Leo Aversa; Performance & dance: Chunky Move: 4/4 © Gianna Rizzo; Family: Saturday Sessions with Alphabet Soup © Jon Oliver; Free events: Mix & Move: Afrobeats with Kiduku Rhythms © Vic Frankowski
Upcoming highlights: Circa’s Duck Pond © Pia Johnson; Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana © courtesy the artist; Blue Now © Courtesy of Basilisk Communications; Tom Fletcher's The Creakers © artwork & photography by Feast; Concerto Italiano: Monteverdi's Madrigals © Javier Sierra; 1927: Please Right Back © Andrew Perry/ Edinburgh International Festival; All of This Unreal Time © Aoife McArdle
Eat & explore: Open Doors © Southbank Centre; The Curling Club © Pete Woodhead
Listings correct at time of going to press (2024).
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