South Bank London

Explore the vibrant culture, dining, and entertainment of South Bank.

Discover iconic landmarks, world-class theatre, diverse cuisine, and memorable experiences in London's favourite riverside neighbourhood.

What's On

OXO Tower Wharf

London Craft Week 2024

13 May 2024 - 19 May 2024

London Craft Week returns to Oxo Tower Wharf, celebrating the work of talented local and international artisans.

Exhibitions

St John's Waterloo

Re: Discover Festival

27 May 2024 - 28 May 2024

Join award-winning Streetwise Opera for a celebration of African and Caribbean musical heritage in Britain.

Festival

The Garden Museum

Gardening Bohemia: Bloomsbury Women Outdoors

15 May 2024 - 29 Sept 2024

This new exhibition reveals the stories and inspirations of the influential women of the Bloomsbury group.

Exhibitions

BFI IMAX

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga at BFI IMAX

24 May 2024 - 30 May 2024

Experience the ultimate dystopian epic in thrilling IMAX with 12 channel sound on the UKs largest screen.

National Garden Scheme open evening

20 May 2024 - 20 May 2024

A special evening opening at Lambeth Palace Gardens, part of the 2024 National Garden Scheme open days.

Festival

Witness for the Prosecution

01 Jan 2023 - 30 Mar 2025

Experience Agatha Christie's gripping story of justice, passion and betrayal in a unique courtroom setting

Theatre & Shows

BFI Southbank

Chasing the Real: Italian Neorealism

01 May 2024 - 30 Jun 2024

This two-month-long season presents 20 of the most influential post-war Italian neorealist films.

Film

Southbank Centre

Jeppe Hein's Appearing Rooms fountain

29 May 2024 - 08 Sept 2024

Cool down this summer at Southbank Centre's interactive fountains.

Family

Southbank Centre

Chaka Khan's Meltdown

14 Jun 2024 - 23 Jun 2024

Chaka Khan curates the 29th edition of the annual Meltdown festival at Southbank Centre.

Festival

Leake Street

Passyunk Avenue x London Series

08 Jun 2024 - 09 Jun 2024

Chow down while following the MLB World Tour action live at this Leake Street pop-up food festival.

Festival

Get some inspiration

South Bank Summer pop-ups

Relax with a drink or two and a bite to eat by the river at one of South Bank’s summer pop-ups.

Best Brunch Spots

From the bottomless to the kind you can enjoy with a relaxed coffee, here's a round up of brunching on South Bank.

Where to watch sports in South Bank

Football, tennis, baseball or the Olympics, here's your guide to where to watch all the sporting action on the big screen in South Bank this summer.

South Bank Pre-Theatre Dining

Cut the drama out of choosing where to eat with these top pre-theatre dining options before heading to your show.

South Bank's best sunset views

Cameras at the ready - here’s our guide to the best places to enjoy the sunset in South Bank...

Kid-Friendly Restaurants in South Bank

Looking for somewhere to eat out with the kids? Here's our round-up of South Bank's best family-friendly dining options.

A view of the London Eye from Jubilee Gardens on a sunny day

Top Free Things To Do in South Bank

You don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy a great day out sightseeing in South Bank.

15 ideas for a South Bank family day out

London's favourite riverside destination is packed with iconic attractions that will appeal to all ages.

Top Spots For A Sunday Lunch

The top places in South Bank to enjoy that quintessentially British Sunday Roast!

Deals, Discounts and Special Offers

Each month we round up some of the best deals and offers in South Bank.

Not to be missed

Lucky Voice is bringing a free pop-up karaoke pod to The Sidings

A quirky karaoke booth is popping up at The Sidings for a week with the chance to sing your favourite tunes for free!

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Forza Taps pop-up summer bar at National Theatre

The chic wine bar Forza Wine at National Theatre is opening a summer pop-up on the theatre's Weston Terrace.

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Popping up this summer at Southbank Centre

Southbank Centre is pop-up central this summer with more pop-up bars and food trucks than ever.

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