9 Sep 2016–4 Dec 2016 The Infinite Mix Contemporary Sound and Image 9 Sep 2016–4 Dec 2016 The Infinite Mix Contemporary Sound and Image During its two-year refurbishment, Hayward Gallery presents its only major off-site exhibition. Art
14 Sep 2016–20 Jul 2017 Southbank Centre Community Gamelan Gamelan Group Workshops - Autumn 2016 For Schools and Groups 14 Sep 2016–20 Jul 2017 Southbank Centre Community Gamelan Gamelan Group Workshops - Autumn 2016 For Schools and Groups Get a group together to have a go at playing gamelan. Education
16 Sep 2016–16 Dec 2016 Rug Rhymes What rhymes with rug? 16 Sep 2016–16 Dec 2016 Rug Rhymes What rhymes with rug? What rhymes with rug? Come and explore the options with The Poetry Library puppets. Literature
19 Sep 2016–10 Jul 2017 Southbank Centre Community Gamelan Dragon Babies Gamelan for 3-5 year olds 19 Sep 2016–10 Jul 2017 Southbank Centre Community Gamelan Dragon Babies Gamelan for 3-5 year olds Gamelan Room Bring your little ones to shake, rattle and gong! This fun session invites you to experience the sounds of Southbank Centre's beautiful Gamelan (J ... Education
20 Sep 2016–18 Jul 2017 Southbank Centre Community Gamelan Gamelan & Poetry Workshops Lambeth Primary School Offer 2016/2017
24 Sep 2016–24 Jun 2017 Southbank Centre Community Gamelan Family Gamelan Taster Session 24 Sep 2016–24 Jun 2017 Southbank Centre Community Gamelan Family Gamelan Taster Session Gamelan Room Bring your family and friends to play our Javanese gamelan percussion orchestra. Education
24 Sep 2016–24 Jun 2017 Southbank Centre Community Gamelan Gamelan Taster Workshop Adult Course 24 Sep 2016–24 Jun 2017 Southbank Centre Community Gamelan Gamelan Taster Workshop Adult Course Gamelan Room Attend this introduction to the Javanese gamelan percussion orchestra and playing techniques. Education
3 Oct 2016–10 Jul 2017 Southbank Centre Community Gamelan Gong Babies Gamelan for Parents and Babies 3 Oct 2016–10 Jul 2017 Southbank Centre Community Gamelan Gong Babies Gamelan for Parents and Babies Gamelan Room Join this relaxing music workshop aimed at new parents, carers and non-crawling babies. Education
4 Oct 2016–29 Nov 2016 Behind the Scenes Tour 4 Oct 2016–29 Nov 2016 Behind the Scenes Tour Southbank Centre What does Royal Festival Hall have in common with an eggbox?Who granted the venue's royal patronage? When was Eurovision hosted here?Southbank Cen ...
25 Oct 2016–14 Mar 2017 Telling Her Story Poetry Workshops for Women of Colour 25 Oct 2016–14 Mar 2017 Telling Her Story Poetry Workshops for Women of Colour Level 3 Function Room Poet Rachel Long curates an exclusive space for women of colour who want to read, write and grow creatively. Literature
9 Nov 2016–29 Nov 2016 The Illuminated River Exhibition Six visions of how the Thames and its bridges might be transformed after dark 9 Nov 2016–29 Nov 2016 The Illuminated River Exhibition Six visions of how the Thames and its bridges might be transformed after dark View light-based art installation designs for many of London’s celebrated bridges. Education
11 Nov 2016–15 Jan 2017 Gonks 11 Nov 2016–15 Jan 2017 Gonks Can you find the Gonks hiding around Southbank Centre? Art
11 Nov 2016–8 Jan 2017 The Hoplocker Bar 11 Nov 2016–8 Jan 2017 The Hoplocker Bar Enjoy a range of locally sourced craft beers and drinks at The Hop Locker.
11 Nov 2016–22 Jan 2017 Bump Rollerdisco 11 Nov 2016–22 Jan 2017 Bump Rollerdisco Southbank Centre Try an alternative winter activity when the mobile rollerdisco rolls into townBUMP Rollerdisco welcomes the whole family for festive sparkle and vibes
11 Nov 2016–22 Jan 2017 Rekorderlig Cider Lodge 11 Nov 2016–22 Jan 2017 Rekorderlig Cider Lodge Sip winter drinks and eat Scandinavian street food in a cosy pop-up bar.
11 Nov 2016–8 Jan 2017 Winter Market 11 Nov 2016–8 Jan 2017 Winter Market Stroll through our wooden chalet markets, filled with festive food, drink, gifts and treats.
11 Nov 2016–8 Jan 2017 Winter Starflyer 11 Nov 2016–8 Jan 2017 Winter Starflyer Our popular 60m high Starflyer fairground ride is back for Winter Festival supported by NatWest.
23 Nov 2016–13 Dec 2016 Heritage: A User’s Manual 23 Nov 2016–13 Dec 2016 Heritage: A User’s Manual Visit this multi-faceted archive exhibition made by curatorial students, with local community groups. Art
23 Nov 2016–22 Jan 2017 NoFit State Circus presents: Bianco 23 Nov 2016–22 Jan 2017 NoFit State Circus presents: Bianco NoFit State’s Big Top Marvel at a dramatic live contemporary circus performance from NoFit State Circus Performance
29 Nov 2016 Novel Writing - Extra Help with Greg Mosse 29 Nov 2016 Novel Writing - Extra Help with Greg Mosse Sunley Pavilion Can you develop a plot under pressure? In the eleventh of 12 monthly workshops, creative writing teacher Greg Mosse explains how to smash out a st ... Literature
29 Nov 2016 Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Mitsuko Uchida 29 Nov 2016 Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Mitsuko Uchida Royal Festival Hall Leading Mozartian Mitsuko Uchida directs from the piano to present these two expressive concertos Performance
30 Nov 2016 Voicelab: Louder Voices Workshops for singers aged 60+ 30 Nov 2016 Voicelab: Louder Voices Workshops for singers aged 60+ Spirit Level Aged 60 or over? Let your voice ring out in our singing workshops.
30 Nov 2016 London Philharmonic Orchestra Julian Bliss plays Mozart 30 Nov 2016 London Philharmonic Orchestra Julian Bliss plays Mozart Royal Festival Hall Please note a change to the programme originally advertised Classical Music
1 Dec 2016–10 Dec 2016 10 Days of Kindness 1 Dec 2016–10 Dec 2016 10 Days of Kindness Share your acts of kindness with us and spread the love this festive season.
1 Dec 2016–29 Dec 2016 Architecture Tour 1 Dec 2016–29 Dec 2016 Architecture Tour Southbank Centre Love it or hate it, the concrete landscape of Europe’s largest arts centre has been dividing opinions for generations.
1 Dec 2016 Philharmonia Orchestra Pre-War Soundscapes 1 Dec 2016 Philharmonia Orchestra Pre-War Soundscapes Royal Festival Hall A performance of inventive masterworks by Vaughan Williams, Ravel and Walton, all composed in a peacetime that was not to last. Classical Music
2 Dec 2016–4 Dec 2016 SCFoodMarket 2 Dec 2016–4 Dec 2016 SCFoodMarket Southbank Centre Market is a food lover's destination.
2 Dec 2016–18 Dec 2016 Winter Choirs Choirs pop-up throughout December 2 Dec 2016–18 Dec 2016 Winter Choirs Choirs pop-up throughout December We welcome choirs throughout Winter festival to pop-up and perform around our site. Classical Music
2 Dec 2016 Friday Lunch Jess Vincent 2 Dec 2016 Friday Lunch Jess Vincent Jess Vincent brings her soulful and engrossing music to you for lunchtime entertainment Gigs
2 Dec 2016 Friday Tonic Family Atlantica Duo 2 Dec 2016 Friday Tonic Family Atlantica Duo Get your ears ready for Venezuelan rhythms with this duo. Gigs
2 Dec 2016 London Philharmonic Orchestra Romantic Revolution 2 Dec 2016 London Philharmonic Orchestra Romantic Revolution Royal Festival Hall Hilary Hahn performs Bruch's Violin Concerto No.1, as part of a programme also featuring Weber and Beethoven. Classical Music
2 Dec 2016 Louis Schwizgebel, piano 2 Dec 2016 Louis Schwizgebel, piano St John's Smith Square Louis Schwizgebel makes his debut in the International Piano Series Classical Music
3 Dec 2016 Pram Jam: Circus for Under 5's 3 Dec 2016 Pram Jam: Circus for Under 5's The Clore Ballroom Pram Jam is back this winter with a bang. Art
3 Dec 2016–4 Dec 2016 Winter Face Painting 3 Dec 2016–4 Dec 2016 Winter Face Painting Get into the festival spirit and have your face painted by our talented team. Art
3 Dec 2016–4 Dec 2016 Circus Weekend With NoFit State Circus 3 Dec 2016–4 Dec 2016 Circus Weekend With NoFit State Circus Roll up, roll up and join NoFit State Circus for a weekend of acrobatic fun. Performance
3 Dec 2016 I AM...A Circus Performer with NoFit State Circus 3 Dec 2016 I AM...A Circus Performer with NoFit State Circus Sunley Pavilion Ever thought about running away with the circus? Hear about it firsthand from experienced performers Performance
3 Dec 2016–4 Dec 2016 Circus Crafts 3 Dec 2016–4 Dec 2016 Circus Crafts Put your creative skills to use in this circus crafts session. Art
3 Dec 2016–4 Dec 2016 Circus Skills with NoFit State Circus 3 Dec 2016–4 Dec 2016 Circus Skills with NoFit State Circus Ordinary people come together to do extraordinary things in these circus workshops for all. Performance
3 Dec 2016–4 Dec 2016 Spin, Balance and Tumble Circus Skills for 5-7s 3 Dec 2016–4 Dec 2016 Spin, Balance and Tumble Circus Skills for 5-7s Run away with the circus for a few hours and join NoFit State. Performance
3 Dec 2016 Choir with No Name 3 Dec 2016 Choir with No Name Sing along with the Choir with No Name’s London groups this Christmas. Classical Music
3 Dec 2016 John Wilson & The John Wilson Orchestra 3 Dec 2016 John Wilson & The John Wilson Orchestra Royal Festival Hall John Wilson’s handpicked orchestra of virtuoso players return to Royal Festival Hall Gigs
4 Dec 2016–11 Dec 2016 Make Your Own Children's Book 4 Dec 2016–11 Dec 2016 Make Your Own Children's Book Sunley Pavilion Work with award-winning author and illustrator Laura Dockrill to make something extra special for a child Literature
4 Dec 2016–30 Dec 2016 Behind the Scenes Tour 4 Dec 2016–30 Dec 2016 Behind the Scenes Tour Southbank Centre What does Royal Festival Hall have in common with an eggbox? Find out in our unique tours.
4 Dec 2016 Philharmonia Orchestra Tchaikovsky: Winter Tales 4 Dec 2016 Philharmonia Orchestra Tchaikovsky: Winter Tales Royal Festival Hall Scenes from Eugene Onegin, Tchaikovsky's heartfelt opera of love, loss and regret, come together with music from his best-loved ballets Classical Music
4 Dec 2016 The Movement Factory Winter Show 4 Dec 2016 The Movement Factory Winter Show Watch some of the UK’s most popular dance groups perform under one roof. Dance
5 Dec 2016 In Harmony Lambeth Winter Show 5 Dec 2016 In Harmony Lambeth Winter Show Celebrate the season with music from wonderful young orchestras. Classical Music
5 Dec 2016–12 Dec 2016 The Poetry Library Book Club TS Eliot Prize 5 Dec 2016–12 Dec 2016 The Poetry Library Book Club TS Eliot Prize Decide who should win the TS Eliot Prize as we discuss the 10 shortlisted poetry collections. Literature
5 Dec 2016 Dance into Winter: Swing 5 Dec 2016 Dance into Winter: Swing Blue Room, Spirit Level Stay fit, learn new moves, and dance the night away in this six-week course leading up to the holidays. Dance
5 Dec 2016 John Lewis Partnership Music Society Christmas Concert Seasonal music and carols 5 Dec 2016 John Lewis Partnership Music Society Christmas Concert Seasonal music and carols Royal Festival Hall Feel the festive cheer in an evening of Christmas songs featuring choir and orchestra. Performance
6 Dec 2016 London Sinfonietta Hans Abrahamsen: Schnee / journey into the frozen wilderness 6 Dec 2016 London Sinfonietta Hans Abrahamsen: Schnee / journey into the frozen wilderness St John's Smith Square Works by Hans Abrahamsen and Simon Holt are performed along with a world premiere by Morgan Hayes Classical Music
6 Dec 2016 Huawei Winter Concert In Support of The Prince's Trust 6 Dec 2016 Huawei Winter Concert In Support of The Prince's Trust Royal Festival Hall Spend an evening with Bryn Terfel and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.
7 Dec 2016–14 Dec 2016 Pram Jam: Dance Workshop Under 5's 7 Dec 2016–14 Dec 2016 Pram Jam: Dance Workshop Under 5's The Clore Ballroom Following last year's sold out run, our dance series for under 5s returns. Dance
7 Dec 2016 Creative Writing - Adapting Novels to Film with Greg Mosse 7 Dec 2016 Creative Writing - Adapting Novels to Film with Greg Mosse Sunley Pavilion Frankly my dear, you have to give a damn if you want to adapt prose for film effectively. Literature
7 Dec 2016 London Philharmonic Orchestra Postcards from Russia 7 Dec 2016 London Philharmonic Orchestra Postcards from Russia Royal Festival Hall Steven Isserlis performs Prokofiev's Cello Concerto at this all-Russian concert, also featuring music by Glinka, Dargomyzhsky and Tchaikovsky Classical Music
7 Dec 2016 Sylvia Townsend Warner's Poetic Works 7 Dec 2016 Sylvia Townsend Warner's Poetic Works Join us as we shed light on the poetic ouevre of an underappreciated and highly individual English writer. Literature
8 Dec 2016–23 Dec 2016 Light Up The Room: Portraits by Rankin 8 Dec 2016–23 Dec 2016 Light Up The Room: Portraits by Rankin Stop to admire the style in this pop-up exhibition of portraits by acclaimed fashion and portrait photographer, Rankin. Art
8 Dec 2016 Southwark’s Winter Splash! 8 Dec 2016 Southwark’s Winter Splash! Joy abounds as over 250 school children perform holiday songs old and new. Gigs
8 Dec 2016 Philharmonia at the Movies George Fenton: The Lady in the Van and Other Stories 8 Dec 2016 Philharmonia at the Movies George Fenton: The Lady in the Van and Other Stories Royal Festival Hall Join us for a night of film music by the great British screen composer George Fenton Classical Music
9 Dec 2016 Pipe Up Schools: Come and Meet the RFH Organ 9 Dec 2016 Pipe Up Schools: Come and Meet the RFH Organ Southbank Centre A morning of musical, mechanical problem-solving for Upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 pupils. Education
9 Dec 2016–11 Dec 2016 SCFoodMarket 9 Dec 2016–11 Dec 2016 SCFoodMarket Southbank Centre Market is a food lover's destination.
9 Dec 2016 Friday Lunch Lambrego Presented by A World in London 9 Dec 2016 Friday Lunch Lambrego Presented by A World in London Enjoy this multi-lingual duo's harmonies and evocative songwriting. Gigs
9 Dec 2016 Friday Tonic London Lucumi Choir Presented by A World in London 9 Dec 2016 Friday Tonic London Lucumi Choir Presented by A World in London Listen to the stunning harmonies of this London-based choir. Gigs
9 Dec 2016 Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Christmas Oratorio, Parts 1-3 9 Dec 2016 Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Christmas Oratorio, Parts 1-3 Cadogan Hall Masaaki Suzuki, renowned Bach specialist and winner of the 2012 Bach Prize, conducts Bach's Christmas Oratorio over two concerts. Classical Music
9 Dec 2016 Messiah by Candlelight Staged in full 18th Century costume 9 Dec 2016 Messiah by Candlelight Staged in full 18th Century costume Royal Festival Hall Handel's choral masterpiece is performed by the Mozart Festival Orchestra. Performance
10 Dec 2016–11 Dec 2016 Give a Christmas Dinner with Blackfriars Settlement 10 Dec 2016–11 Dec 2016 Give a Christmas Dinner with Blackfriars Settlement Donate an item and contribute to an elderly person’s Christmas.
10 Dec 2016–11 Dec 2016 Get Your Knit On! 10 Dec 2016–11 Dec 2016 Get Your Knit On! Our annual charity knitting project returns, making scarves for the homeless.
10 Dec 2016 Give us...the meaning of love 10 Dec 2016 Give us...the meaning of love Craft your feelings with us to share what the greatest emotion means to you. Art
10 Dec 2016–11 Dec 2016 Charity Shop Emporium 10 Dec 2016–11 Dec 2016 Charity Shop Emporium We encourage you to think about giving in different ways this festive season.
10 Dec 2016–11 Dec 2016 Winter Charity Choirs Choirs with a cause 10 Dec 2016–11 Dec 2016 Winter Charity Choirs Choirs with a cause Hear from choirs associated with charities throughout the weekend. Classical Music
10 Dec 2016 Make Your Own Bobble Hat With TRAID 10 Dec 2016 Make Your Own Bobble Hat With TRAID Sunley Pavilion Learn how to upcycle an old jumper into a new winter hat. Art
10 Dec 2016 Big Sing (and Act!) with Streetwise Opera 10 Dec 2016 Big Sing (and Act!) with Streetwise Opera Join Streetwise Opera for a fun singing and acting workshop led by professional singers. Classical Music
10 Dec 2016 WearUrArt Charity Shop Fashion Show 2016 With Front Row 10 Dec 2016 WearUrArt Charity Shop Fashion Show 2016 With Front Row Take a seat for this fashion show with a twist; outfits showcased are made from charity shop clothes. Performance
10 Dec 2016 Tricity Vogue's All Girl Swing Band All Girls. All Swing 10 Dec 2016 Tricity Vogue's All Girl Swing Band All Girls. All Swing Have a dance to vintage music with modern attitude, in this perfect Charity Shop Emporium weekend event. Dance
10 Dec 2016 Orchestra of the Age of Enlightment Christmas Oratorio, Parts 4-6 10 Dec 2016 Orchestra of the Age of Enlightment Christmas Oratorio, Parts 4-6 Cadogan Hall Masaaki Suzuki, renowned Bach specialist and winner of the 2012 Bach Prize, conducts Bach's Christmas Oratorio over two concerts. Classical Music
10 Dec 2016 Friday Night is Music Night: Merry Christmas! BBC Concert Orchestra 10 Dec 2016 Friday Night is Music Night: Merry ... BBC Concert Orchestra Royal Festival Hall Fill yourself with festive cheer at this special BBC Radio 2 Christmas concert. Performance
10 Dec 2016 Brigitte Aphrodite's Merry Kissmass 10 Dec 2016 Brigitte Aphrodite's Merry Kissmass The Clore Ballroom Get ready for a sparkling night of music, punk poetry and comedy from some of the UK’s finest Literature
11 Dec 2016 Good Vibrations at Winter Chimes Gamelan Workshop One Music and Team-Building 11 Dec 2016 Good Vibrations at Winter Chimes Gamelan Workshop One Music and Team-Building Gamelan Room Discover how Javanese gamelan is used in traditional and non-traditional ways. Education
11 Dec 2016 Gamelan Winter Chimes Southbank Centre Community Gamelan 11 Dec 2016 Gamelan Winter Chimes Southbank Centre Community Gamelan Relax with an afternoon of beautiful Gamelan music and dance from Java, Indonesia. Performance
11 Dec 2016 Christmas Classics with the Philharmonia Orchestra 11 Dec 2016 Christmas Classics with the Philharmonia Orchestra Royal Festival Hall Hear a selection of carols and classics from the Philharmonia Orchestra and The Bach Choir. Classical Music
11 Dec 2016 Good Vibrations at Winter Chimes Gamelan Workshop Two Improvisation & Composition 11 Dec 2016 Good Vibrations at Winter Chimes Gamelan Workshop Two Improvisation & Composition Gamelan Room Mix it up with us and learn how to meld gamelan and other music techniques to make entirely new music. Education
13 Dec 2016 Novel Writing - Drafting Outlines, Blurbs & Plot Summaries with Greg Mosse 13 Dec 2016 Novel Writing - Drafting Outlines, ... with Greg Mosse Sunley Pavilion An outline is not a blurb is not a plot summary. Literature
13 Dec 2016 Turning of the Year with Lewisham Music Hub 13 Dec 2016 Turning of the Year with Lewisham Music Hub Take in the power of massed singers in this seasonal performance from school children. Classical Music
13 Dec 2016 The Human League 13 Dec 2016 The Human League Royal Festival Hall Formed in Sheffield in 1977, The Human League are pioneers of electronic music. Gigs
14 Dec 2016–28 Dec 2016 Treehugger 14 Dec 2016–28 Dec 2016 Treehugger Reconnect with nature in this tree-hugging virtual reality experience. Art
14 Dec 2016 London Philharmonic Orchestra Rachmaninoff in Love 14 Dec 2016 London Philharmonic Orchestra Rachmaninoff in Love Royal Festival Hall Intensity and romance feature at this concert of music by Glinka, Chopin and Rachmaninoff. Classical Music
15 Dec 2016 Carol Singing with the Organ 15 Dec 2016 Carol Singing with the Organ Royal Festival Hall Sing festive favourites with the accompaniment of our magnificent Royal Festival Hall Organ. Classical Music
15 Dec 2016 Stockholm’s Musikgymnasium Choir 15 Dec 2016 Stockholm’s Musikgymnasium Choir Hear from Stockholm’s Musikgymnasium Choir as part of Winter festival. Classical Music
15 Dec 2016 The Joy of Christmas with the Philharmonia Orchestra 15 Dec 2016 The Joy of Christmas with the Philharmonia Orchestra Royal Festival Hall The Winchester Cathedral Choir is joined by the Philharmonia Orchestra for a concert of Christmas classics Classical Music
16 Dec 2016 2016 Young Photographers Competition UCL IOE Confucius Institute 16 Dec 2016 2016 Young Photographers Competition UCL IOE Confucius Institute See China from young people’s perspective in this photography exhibition. Digital
16 Dec 2016 China Changing Schools Day 16 Dec 2016 China Changing Schools Day The Clore Ballroom We’re inviting schools to join us in celebrating a brand new festival exploring modern China. Education
16 Dec 2016 Rug Rhymes Winter Special 16 Dec 2016 Rug Rhymes Winter Special What rhymes with winter? Literature
16 Dec 2016–24 Dec 2016 Le Gateau Chocolat Presents Duckie 16 Dec 2016–24 Dec 2016 Le Gateau Chocolat Presents Duckie Blue Room, Spirit Level Family-friendly cabaret glamour and glitz takes centre stage in this reworking of The Ugly Duckling
16 Dec 2016–21 Dec 2016 SCFoodMarket 16 Dec 2016–21 Dec 2016 SCFoodMarket Southbank Centre Market is a food lover's destination.
16 Dec 2016 Friday Lunch Pagoda Youth Orchestra 16 Dec 2016 Friday Lunch Pagoda Youth Orchestra Hear music from the oldest and largest Chinese youth orchestra in Europe. Classical Music
16 Dec 2016–23 Apr 2017 Southbank Centre's Adventures in Moominland Explore the Moomins through the life of its author Tove Jansson 16 Dec 2016–23 Apr 2017 Southbank Centre's Adventures in Moominland Explore the Moomins through the life of its author Tove Jansson Southbank Centre Climb into and get lost inside the eccentric world of Moominland this winter. Art
16 Dec 2016 Hong Kong Dance Company Performance 16 Dec 2016 Hong Kong Dance Company Performance Witness stunning moves from Hong Kong’s finest dancers in this free performance. Dance
16 Dec 2016 Andy Leung 16 Dec 2016 Andy Leung Songwriter, DJ, multi-instrumentalist and producer Andy Leung entertains with three unique sets. Gigs
16 Dec 2016 I, Hamlet 16 Dec 2016 I, Hamlet See Shakespeare like never before as Hamlet is rewritten in ancient Chinese prose and kunqu opera format. Performance
