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Sunday 29 November

Koestler Arts: Rock, Paper, Scissors
A sculpted head made of clay features art supplies and crumpled pink paper bursting from its top.

Koestler Arts: Rock, Paper, Scissors

Art & exhibitions
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free

Friday 4 December

WordPlay: Ages 0 – 2
An audience of parents and babies watch a stage performance, with a mother holding her baby up in the foreground.

WordPlay: Ages 0 – 2

Family
A Relaxed Performance - A show adapted to be more comfortable and accessible for everyone.
The Clore Ballroom
Free
WordPlay: Ages 3 – 5
A group of children raise their hands while following along with a performer on a brightly lit stage.

WordPlay: Ages 3 – 5

Family
A Relaxed Performance - A show adapted to be more comfortable and accessible for everyone.
The Clore Ballroom
Free

Saturday 5 December

Relaxed Sessions: A Festive Cracker
A young girl in a floral dress dances with other children under vibrant pink and purple lighting.

Relaxed Sessions: A Festive Cracker

Family
A Relaxed Performance - A show adapted to be more comfortable and accessible for everyone. British Sign Language interpreted (BSL) - The performance includes a live interpreter who translates the show into British Sign Language.
The Clore Ballroom
Tickets Free
Saturday Sessions: A Festive Cracker
A crowd of children and adults dance with raised arms under vibrant pink stage lights and string lighting.

Saturday Sessions: A Festive Cracker

Family
British Sign Language interpreted (BSL) - The performance includes a live interpreter who translates the show into British Sign Language.
The Clore Ballroom
Free
Ballroom Boogie x Toasty Tots XL
Children enjoying an Imagine Festival dance event.

Ballroom Boogie x Toasty Tots XL

Family
The Clore Ballroom
Free

Tuesday 8 December

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Wednesday 9 December

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free
Creative Encounters: Tin Embossing
Three embossed metal ornaments—two golden fish flanking a central silver woman—hang against a white background.

Creative Encounters: Tin Embossing

Courses & workshops
British Sign Language interpreted (BSL) - The performance includes a live interpreter who translates the show into British Sign Language.
The Clore Ballroom
Free

Thursday 10 December

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Friday 11 December

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free
Simmer Down
Two women dancing together

Simmer Down

Gigs
The Clore Ballroom
Free

Saturday 12 December

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Sunday 13 December

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Wednesday 16 December

Creative Encounters: Matchbox Canvases
A decorated matchbox open to reveal toy gems and coins sits among colorful paper cutouts and markers.

Creative Encounters: Matchbox Canvases

Courses & workshops
The Clore Ballroom
Free

Friday 18 December

WordPlay: Ages 0 – 2
An audience of parents and babies watch a stage performance, with a mother holding her baby up in the foreground.

WordPlay: Ages 0 – 2

Family
A Relaxed Performance - A show adapted to be more comfortable and accessible for everyone.
The Clore Ballroom
Free
WordPlay: Ages 3 – 5
A group of children raise their hands while following along with a performer on a brightly lit stage.

WordPlay: Ages 3 – 5

Family
A Relaxed Performance - A show adapted to be more comfortable and accessible for everyone.
The Clore Ballroom
Free
Mix & Move: Winter Special
Two older women joyfully dance together in the center of a crowded room illuminated by vibrant pink stage lights.

Mix & Move: Winter Special

Courses & workshops
The Clore Ballroom
Free

Tuesday 22 December

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Wednesday 23 December

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Thursday 24 December

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Friday 25 December

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Saturday 26 December

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Sunday 27 December

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Tuesday 5 January

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Wednesday 6 January

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Thursday 7 January

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Friday 8 January

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Saturday 9 January

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Sunday 10 January

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Tuesday 19 January

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Wednesday 20 January

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Thursday 21 January

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Friday 22 January

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Saturday 23 January

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Sunday 24 January

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Tuesday 2 February

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Wednesday 3 February

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Thursday 4 February

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Friday 5 February

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Saturday 6 February

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Sunday 7 February

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Tuesday 16 February

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Wednesday 17 February

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Thursday 18 February

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Friday 19 February

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Saturday 20 February

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Sunday 21 February

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Tuesday 2 March

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Wednesday 3 March

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Thursday 4 March

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Friday 5 March

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Saturday 6 March

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

Sunday 7 March

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us
A glowing red neon light sculpture forms looping geometric curves against a dark background.

Andrius Arutiunian: They Tried to Count Us

Art & exhibitions
Hayward Gallery
Free

While you're with us

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.