Imagine
Join us for a fun-filled February half-term
Every February half-term our festival for children aged 0 – 11 and their grown-ups turns the Southbank Centre into one big playground.
Imagine is all about sparking creativity through world-class performances, music, stories, comedy, dancing, workshops and all manner of family fun; much of it completely free!
The festival returns in February 2027.
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Imagine stories
How I create… with dance artist and performer Anna Seymour
Get an insight into the creative process of the Deaf performer who gets ‘so much joy from dancing so it doesn’t feel like hard work’
Artist on artist: Liz Pichon on the 'joyous' Quentin Blake
The author and illustrator behind the hugely successful Tom Gates series shares her love for the ‘extraordinary artistry’ of Quentin Blake.
How to write music for children
Continuing our Arts Unravelled series, three musicians from different genres explain how and why they make music for young people and families.
Who is circus company Upswing?
Discover the proudly diverse and female led contemporary company taking circus beyond traditional spaces to meet new audiences.
How I create… with writer Ella McLeod
The YA author on exploring every idea, loving what she does and finding creative inspiration when she least intends to.
Who is juggler Wes Peden?
Introducing the ‘world-class juggling superpower’ behind solo shows such as ZEBRA and Rollercoaster.
How to create a compelling children’s book character
Children’s book authors Nadia Shireen, Chitra Soundar and Yasmine Naghdi explain how their characters are created for our Arts Unravelled series.