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Thursday 4 June

GROOVE
Group of performers posing with instruments, records and houseplants on a white backdrop

GROOVE

Performance & dance
Speech-free - This performance includes little to no spoken text.
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Friday 5 June

GROOVE
Group of performers posing with instruments, records and houseplants on a white backdrop

GROOVE

Performance & dance
Speech-free - This performance includes little to no spoken text.
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Saturday 6 June

The Ruggeds Takeover
Top-down view of a breakdancer performing a one-handed freeze on a circular mat, surrounded by a large crowd of spectators.

The Ruggeds Takeover

Performance & dance
Riverside Terrace
Free
GROOVE
Group of performers posing with instruments, records and houseplants on a white backdrop

GROOVE

Performance & dance
Speech-free - This performance includes little to no spoken text.
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Sunday 21 June

Dance with Kindness: Intermediate Workshops
A wet man in a dark button-down shirt arches his back, dancing dramatically in the ocean surf against a clear sky.

Dance with Kindness: Intermediate Workshops

Courses & workshops
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Dance with Kindness: Intermediate Workshops
A wet man in a dark button-down shirt arches his back, dancing dramatically in the ocean surf against a clear sky.

Dance with Kindness: Intermediate Workshops

Courses & workshops
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Dance with Kindness: Intermediate Workshops
A wet man in a dark button-down shirt arches his back, dancing dramatically in the ocean surf against a clear sky.

Dance with Kindness: Intermediate Workshops

Courses & workshops
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Dance with Kindness: Beginner Workshop
A person in casual clothes leaps high into the air with arms reaching up on a sunny beach with gentle waves.

Dance with Kindness: Beginner Workshop

Courses & workshops
The Clore Ballroom
Free
Dance with Kindness: Beginner Workshop
A person in casual clothes leaps high into the air with arms reaching up on a sunny beach with gentle waves.

Dance with Kindness: Beginner Workshop

Courses & workshops
The Clore Ballroom
Free

Thursday 25 June

COLOSSUS
Large group of dancers lying down in a circle around one stood dancer lifting one arm and look at their hand

COLOSSUS

Performance & dance
Speech-free - This performance includes little to no spoken text.
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Friday 26 June

COLOSSUS
Large group of dancers lying down in a circle around one stood dancer lifting one arm and look at their hand

COLOSSUS

This performance is open to school groups at a reduced rate of £5 per ticket. To book for a school group, please contact [email protected]

Performance & dance
Speech-free - This performance includes little to no spoken text.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Book Now

Last few tickets

COLOSSUS
Large group of dancers lying down in a circle around one stood dancer lifting one arm and look at their hand

COLOSSUS

Performance & dance
Speech-free - This performance includes little to no spoken text.
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Saturday 27 June

COLOSSUS
Large group of dancers lying down in a circle around one stood dancer lifting one arm and look at their hand

COLOSSUS

Performance & dance
Speech-free - This performance includes little to no spoken text.
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Sunday 5 July

Hemantika and Beyond
Young girls in vibrant blue tunics and bells around their ankles perform a traditional Indian dance on stage.

Hemantika and Beyond

Gigs
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Thursday 16 July

Red Sky at Sunrise: Laurie Lee in Words and Music
Image of actor wearing white reading from a lectern.

Red Sky at Sunrise: Laurie Lee in Words and Music

Literature & poetry
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Wednesday 22 July

Hofesh Shechter: IN THE BRAIN
Dancers in silhouette perform on a dark stage beneath a row of intense vertical blue spotlights.

Hofesh Shechter: IN THE BRAIN

Performance & dance
Speech-free - This performance includes little to no spoken text.
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Thursday 23 July

Hofesh Shechter: IN THE BRAIN
Dancers in silhouette perform on a dark stage beneath a row of intense vertical blue spotlights.

Hofesh Shechter: IN THE BRAIN

Performance & dance
Speech-free - This performance includes little to no spoken text.
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Friday 24 July

Hofesh Shechter: IN THE BRAIN
Dancers in silhouette perform on a dark stage beneath a row of intense vertical blue spotlights.

Hofesh Shechter: IN THE BRAIN

Performance & dance
Speech-free - This performance includes little to no spoken text.
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Saturday 25 July

Hofesh Shechter: IN THE BRAIN
Dancers in silhouette perform on a dark stage beneath a row of intense vertical blue spotlights.

Hofesh Shechter: IN THE BRAIN

Performance & dance
Speech-free - This performance includes little to no spoken text.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Hofesh Shechter: IN THE BRAIN
Dancers in silhouette perform on a dark stage beneath a row of intense vertical blue spotlights.

Hofesh Shechter: IN THE BRAIN

Performance & dance
Speech-free - This performance includes little to no spoken text.
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Wednesday 29 July

Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Thursday 30 July

Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Friday 31 July

Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Book Now

Last few tickets

Sounds Like Chaos: Friday
Performers dance on a stage with purple tinsel; a woman in a green outfit stands center with her arms outstretched.

Sounds Like Chaos: Friday

Performance & dance
Riverside Terrace
Free

Saturday 1 August

Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Sounds Like Chaos: Saturday
A young girl drops a token into a green cup held by a man with a microphone, while a smiling crowd watches in the background.

Sounds Like Chaos: Saturday

Performance & dance
Riverside Terrace
Free
Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Book Now

Last few tickets

Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Sunday 2 August

Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Book Now

Last few tickets

Tuesday 4 August

Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Wednesday 5 August

Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Thursday 6 August

Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Friday 7 August

Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
British Sign Language interpreted (BSL) - The performance includes a live interpreter who translates the show into British Sign Language.
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Saturday 8 August

Hekayyatna: Saturday
A smiling woman with a colorful headscarf and gold jewelry dances in an indoor space with a

Hekayyatna: Saturday

Gigs
Riverside Terrace
Free
Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Book Now

Last few tickets

Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Sunday 9 August

Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
A Relaxed Performance - A show adapted to be more comfortable and accessible for everyone.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Hekayyatna: Sunday
A diverse group of people talks and takes notes in a crowded room with posters on a corkboard in the background.

Hekayyatna: Sunday

Gigs
Riverside Terrace
Free
Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Tuesday 11 August

Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Audio Described - The performance includes live narration of visual elements for blind and visually impaired audiences.
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Wednesday 12 August

Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Thursday 13 August

Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Friday 14 August

Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Captioned - The performance displays the actors’ words and sounds as text on screens.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Boundless: Friday
A crowded nightclub featuring dancers in red plaid outfits on elevated platforms while a diverse group dances below.

Boundless: Friday

Gigs
Riverside Terrace
Free

Saturday 15 August

ZooNation Youth Company: Saturday
A group of young dancers performs on stage against a purple backdrop, wearing urban cargo pants and utility vests.

ZooNation Youth Company: Saturday

Performance & dance
Riverside Terrace
Free
Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Book Now

Last few tickets

Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Sunday 16 August

Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall
ZooNation Youth Company: Sunday
Dancers in black clothing perform an energetic hip-hop routine on a dark stage illuminated by cool blue spotlights.

ZooNation Youth Company: Sunday

Performance & dance
Riverside Terrace
Free
Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.

Dog Man: The Musical

Family & young people
Queen Elizabeth Hall

Friday 21 August

Raze Collective: Friday
A crowd of people on the Riverside Terrace with the London Eye in the background

Raze Collective: Friday

Performance & dance
Riverside Terrace
Free

Saturday 22 August

Arts Emergency: Saturday
A crowd silhouettes against a stage with bright purple and white lights at an outdoor nighttime music event.

Arts Emergency: Saturday

Performance & dance
Riverside Terrace
Free

Sunday 23 August

Arts Emergency: Sunday
A diverse group of young women stand and talk animatedly in a bright cafe or community lounge space.

Arts Emergency: Sunday

Performance & dance
Riverside Terrace
Free

Friday 9 October

Forced Entertainment: Cold Sweat
An actor with long dark hair sits in a red inflatable chair on a stage scattered with oversized playing cards, tinsel, and white cups.

Forced Entertainment: Cold Sweat

Performance & dance
Purcell Room

Saturday 10 October

Forced Entertainment: Cold Sweat
An actor with long dark hair sits in a red inflatable chair on a stage scattered with oversized playing cards, tinsel, and white cups.

Forced Entertainment: Cold Sweat

Performance & dance
Purcell Room

While you're with us

Jeppe Hein: Appearing Rooms
People enjoying the Jeppe Hein Fountain at the Southbank Centre

Jeppe Hein: Appearing Rooms

A summer favourite returns to our site on Wednesday 17 June.

Shopping
Wooden displays in the Southbank centre shop, featuring books, plushies, and colourful merchandise

Shopping

A vibrant range of inspiring books, homeware, prints, accessories and more.

Klaus Weber: Thinking Fountains
Two statues; a green human body with water spouting from its neck and another of human legs with water pouring down from above displayed outdoors

Thinking
Fountains

Water cascades and spouts over Klaus Weber’s bronze figures.

Modified Social Benches
Two children eating ice cream on a red cirrcular bench

Modified Social Benches

Benches that challenge the space and distance we place between one another.

William Pye's Zemran
A photograph showing Riverside Terrace at Southbank Centre, with the metal sculpture Zemran in the foreground, next to Queen Elizabeth Hall

William Pye's Zemran

Pye’s beautiful stainless steel sculpture sits overlooking the Thames.

Natura Nostra Forest
Bright sunlight bursts through green leaves with a lens flare, set against a blue sky and a textured concrete building.

Natura Nostra Forest

Our growing pocket forest creating a natural oasis.