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More info for London Parks: An Exhibition
A diverse group of twelve people pose playfully on and underneath a bright yellow external concrete staircase outdoors.
Art & exhibitions

London Parks: An Exhibition

See London’s green spaces anew in a photo exhibition created by young refugees and asylum seekers
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for TONIC FLOW: A Communal Chorus in Colour and Sound
Two women jump in the air in front of a brightly colored, geometric mural on an outdoor basketball court.
Art & exhibitions

TONIC FLOW: A Communal Chorus in Colour and Sound

Imagine a future overflowing with hope through a collaborative sound and visual installation
Royal Festival Hall
Tickets Free
More info for Anish Kapoor
Large red texture sculpture hanging down from the ceiling to the floor in a space with stone floors and pillars
Art & exhibitions

Anish Kapoor

Venture into a world of mystery through the artist’s awe-inspiring works at our major exhibition
Hayward Gallery
More info for Kulpreet Singh: Indelible Black Marks
From above, people in white run through a dry field trailing long white banners that are being consumed by fire.
Art & exhibitions

Kulpreet Singh: Indelible Black Marks

A meditation on the urgent link between climate change and agricultural crises
Hayward Gallery
Tickets Free
More info for Skate 50
A skater skates near the Undercroft Skate Space
Art & exhibitions

Skate 50

Our exhibition uncovers the story of London’s original skate space through imagery, audio and film
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets Free
More info for Harry Styles & Jules Buckley Orchestra
Harry Styles leans back in a chair, wearing a navy blue suit jacket, white shirt, brown silk tie and yellow shorts.
Gigs

Harry Styles & Jules Buckley Orchestra

Harry Styles headlines his curation of Meltdown in a performance with the Jules Buckley Orchestra
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Getdown Services
Two boys sat in bumper cars (one is a duck and one is a pig shape)
Gigs

Getdown Services

Eclectic, danceable grooves and astute put-downs of modern Britain – this is Getdown Services
Purcell Room
More info for REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground
Children playing in a loose parts play installation
Family & young people

REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground

Explore a world of play and invention in a recycled playground for children and their grown-ups
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Amex Unsigned
A blonde woman plays an acoustic guitar on stage, facing a massive outdoor festival crowd under a canopy of green trees.
Gigs

Amex Unsigned

A selection of emerging artists from the Amex Unsigned programme perform on our outdoor stage
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Mulatu Astatke
Mulatu Astatke wearing a patterned shirt and leather jacket, playing a drum
Gigs

Mulatu Astatke

The ‘father of Ethio-jazz’ performs timeless classics from across his career
Royal Festival Hall
More info for The Guilty Feminist & Tracey Emin in Conversation
Left: A studio portrait of Deborah Frances-White . Right: A candid, close-up selfie of Tracey Emin lying down.
Talks & debates

The Guilty Feminist & Tracey Emin in Conversation

Tracey Emin joins Deborah Frances-White for a candid, unfiltered conversation about art and life
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for futuretense x Meltdown: Joviale + Loie
Left: A woman in a white fur coat poses with a retro mic under red lights. Right: close up portrait of a woman in a white top with dark hair
Gigs

futuretense x Meltdown: Joviale + Loie

Sink into the sumptuous sounds of Joviale’s soulful electric blend and Loie’s sleek jazz-R&B
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for bar italia
Three musicians stnading at different angles
Gigs

bar italia

Pull up to the hottest bar in town for pulsating indie rock vibes from the sizzling London trio
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for Beverly Glenn-Copeland & Elizabeth Copeland
Beverly Glenn-Copeland and his wife/artistic partner, resting their heads on each other.
Gigs

Beverly Glenn-Copeland & Elizabeth Copeland

The legendary musician shares his latest album, a spellbinding love letter of memory, grief and joy
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Choose Love x Jon Hopkins
Illustration of a person with hair containing a sunlit sky and a starry galaxy, hugging a small house as white birds fly.
Gigs

Choose Love x Jon Hopkins

Immerse yourself in an audiovisual installation with art by refugees and a new Jon Hopkins score
Purcell Room
More info for Push the Button
A packed, vibrant nightclub crowd dances under purple lights and disco balls, with some people in festive costumes.
Gigs

Push the Button

London's premier pop party brings all the hits from the last 35 years of pop to our terrace!
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Orlando Weeks
A black and white profile portrait of a man with a shaved head and a small hoop earring looking toward the side.
Gigs

Orlando Weeks

Music, visual art and storytelling collide in the songwriter, artist and author’s sonic tapestries
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for Devonté Hynes Ensemble
Devonte Hynes playing the cello, wearing a cap and t shirt with a blurred effect
Gigs

Devonté Hynes Ensemble

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Devonté Hynes premieres his sublime new compositions
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Foundation.FM: Movement
A large, joyful crowd dances with their arms raised under a tan canopy at an outdoor music festival during the day.
Gigs

Foundation.FM: Movement

The London-based radio station, creating space for female, queer and non-binary DJs to thrive, leads an afternoon party
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Jon Hopkins with Maddie Ashman & Leo Abrahams
A man with cropped dark hair stands in a field
Gigs

Jon Hopkins with Maddie Ashman & Leo Abrahams

Catch lightning in a bottle at an improvised live set from three masters of their craft
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for Yussef Dayes
Yussef Dayes sat at his drum kit with glasses on, in an interesting flat landscape of rocks
Gigs

Yussef Dayes

The South London-raised artist brings emotion, intensity and rhythmic, spiritual energy
Royal Festival Hall
More info for James Murphy
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Gigs

James Murphy

The in-demand DJ – and lead of LCD Soundsystem – carries the party right through the night
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for Hourglass Disco
High-angle sepia-toned photo of a large, dense crowd gathering outdoors near a stage with smoke effects.
Gigs

Hourglass Disco

A free daytime disco sound system, with a line-up curated by Harry Styles and Gideön (NYC Downlow)
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Soulwax
Two bright, overexposed figures sit in a recording studio filled with complex synthesizers and audio equipment.
Gigs

Soulwax

The titans of boundary-pushing sonic thrills ignite the atmosphere with their high-voltage sound
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Hourglass Techno
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Gigs

Hourglass Techno

See out Meltdown with a late-night party, curated by Harry Styles and Gideön (NYC Downlow)
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for Floating Together
A woman with long wavy dark hair wears a double-breasted red blazer, standing in front of an art studio wall with sketches.
Art & exhibitions

Floating Together

See a new artwork honouring people who’ve sought sanctuary, inspired by this year’s theme of courage
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for It Sounds Like Courage
British-American sitar player and musician Anoushka Shankar, wearing an orange top
Gigs

It Sounds Like Courage

Music and spoken word shaped by migration, co-curated by Anoushka Shankar and Counterpoints Arts
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Counterpoints Lecture with Elif Shafak
A smiling lady sitting on a chair in front of a full bookcase
Literature & poetry

Counterpoints Lecture with Elif Shafak

The global bestselling writer explores whether creativity can help heal our divided world
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for Our HeartBeats: Courage in Creativity
A man dj'ing in front of crowd on the Riverside Terrace
Gigs

Our HeartBeats: Courage in Creativity

Soak up the energy at a day-to-night celebration of global club sounds, community and music
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Arab Film Club: An Afternoon of Shorts and Q&A
From behind, a man in a tan shirt and dark trousers stands on a sandy beach staring out at waves in a wide ocean.
Talks & debates

Arab Film Club: An Afternoon of Shorts and Q&A

A programme of exceptional short films spotlighting refugee narratives and stories of migration.
Purcell Room
More info for Gift to the Future
Collage of handwritten poetic notes about the future pasted over a black-and-white line drawing of city buildings.
Art & exhibitions

Gift to the Future

See our brutalist buildings transformed with a giant poetry installation
Site wide
Tickets Free
More info for Anmol Mohara: Across The Sea
A man in a white t-shirt sits on the floor surrounded by a drum kit and several traditional hand drums.
Gigs

Anmol Mohara: Across The Sea

The rich culture and traditions of Nepal infuse the award-winning percussionist and composer’s music
Purcell Room
More info for Rekesh Chauhan: Classically Reimagined
Composite image of a pianist in smart clothes and a side profile of a woman looking to the left.
Gigs

Rekesh Chauhan: Classically Reimagined

Heritage meets new horizons with the celebrated pianist Rekesh Chauhan
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for London Bollywood Orchestra with Priyani Vani Panditt
A smiling woman in a purple dress sings into a microphone while a conductor and orchestra perform on a dark, smoky stage.
Gigs

London Bollywood Orchestra with Priyani Vani Panditt

Trace the timeless journey of Indian ragas as they blossom into everlasting Bollywood melodies
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Raghu Dixit
Six male musicians posing in a desert with instruments including a guitar, bass, flute, violin, and mandolin.
Gigs

Raghu Dixit

Big melodies, infectious rhythms and genre-crossing sounds – Dixit’s joyous music is made to be felt
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for Thamarai: Pritt + Prito
Two portraits: a woman in a dark top sits by rocks on the left; a man in a white shirt and cap poses on the right.
Gigs

Thamarai: Pritt + Prito

Break new ground with Eelam Tamil-rooted and London-raised vocalist Pritt and British Tamil DJ Prito
Purcell Room
More info for Shradhanjali: A Homage to Zakir Hussain
A man in a khaki shirt with flames layered over the image.
Gigs

Shradhanjali: A Homage to Zakir Hussain

An extraordinary evening of rhythm, improvisation and global musical dialogue, led by Talvin Singh.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for Hariharan: Soul India
A singer strides onto a large stage, band in the backstage.
Gigs

Hariharan: Soul India

Drift away on a soulful musical journey with Hariharan, blending film songs, ghazal and fusion
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Asian Tones: Tara Lily + Shalini Rani
A woman sat on a piano stool resting one elbow on a piano.
Gigs

Asian Tones: Tara Lily + Shalini Rani

Witness the south London-born British-Bengali musician’s fearlessly unique, borderless approach
Purcell Room
More info for Making A Husband: Live
A man and woman in wedding clothes pose in a pastoral setting.
Comedy

Making A Husband: Live

Real-life married couple Tez and Shy Ilyas hit the stage with their hilarious comedy podcast
Purcell Room
More info for Hemantika and Beyond
Young girls in vibrant blue tunics and bells around their ankles perform a traditional Indian dance on stage.
Gigs

Hemantika and Beyond

Seventy-five Kathak dancers dazzle in an extraordinary evening of classical Indian music and dance
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for Amrita Kaur
A smiling singer in an ornate light blue ensemble performs with a microphone on a stage with a dark blue background.
Gigs

Amrita Kaur

Meet the enchanting voice of Amrita Kaur for an intimate, soul-stirring live experience
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Tez Ilyas: Work in Progress
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Comedy

Tez Ilyas: Work in Progress

The grumpiest uncle in showbiz is back with a fresh new comedy show
Purcell Room
More info for Poetic Unity + Live Band
Group of people of varying ages sat down with their arms in the air smiling
Literature & poetry

Poetic Unity + Live Band

Poetry meets music as the Poetic Unity community share their words accompanied by a live band
The Clore Ballroom
Tickets Free
More info for Benjamin Zephaniah: A Celebration
A man with long dreadlocks and a gap-toothed smile wearing a purple suit and making peace signs with both hands.
Literature & poetry

Benjamin Zephaniah: A Celebration

An evening of poetry, music and memories to celebrate the life and legacy of the ‘people’s poet’
Royal Festival Hall
Multi-buy
More info for Masterclass: Raymond Antrobus
A man with tattooed arms in a brown linen shirt leans against a large tree trunk in a sunlit outdoor setting.
Literature & poetry

Masterclass: Raymond Antrobus

Award-winning poet Raymond Antrobus shares his wisdom to help you take your poetry to new heights
Royal Festival Hall
Multi-buy
More info for Poetry International Festival Zine Fair
Rows of tables with zines and crowds of people walking between
Literature & poetry

Poetry International Festival Zine Fair

Unearth hidden treasures at a zine fair for innovative and affordable publishing
The Clore Ballroom
Tickets Free
More info for After Catastrophe: Futures Beyond Crisis
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Literature & poetry

After Catastrophe: Futures Beyond Crisis

Poets, translators and editors explore why we rely on young writers during a crisis
Royal Festival Hall
Multi-buy
More info for Masterclass: Ilya Kaminsky
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Literature & poetry

Masterclass: Ilya Kaminsky

Elevate your writing at a session led by the prize-winning poet Ilya Kaminsky
Royal Festival Hall
Multi-buy
More info for Peter Gizzi & Denise Riley
Side-by-side portraits: a man with a gray beard looking forward, and a woman with white hair resting her head on her hand.
Literature & poetry

Peter Gizzi & Denise Riley

Two celebrated poets who transform grief into the art of the radical elegy
Purcell Room
Multi-buy
More info for Apples and Snakes: Managers’ Match
A woman performs spoken word poetry on stage with her arms outstretched, a large screen with text behind her.
Literature & poetry

Apples and Snakes: Managers’ Match

Ninety minutes of fast-paced, thought-provoking poetry performances from top-of-the-table poets
The Clore Ballroom
Tickets Free
More info for Raymond Antrobus & Ilya Kaminsky
Split image: A tan man looking away in a garden, and a black-and-white close-up of a man laughing with eyes closed.
Literature & poetry

Raymond Antrobus & Ilya Kaminsky

Two explosive poets dive into how poetry can speak to, witness and challenge the world around us
Purcell Room
Multi-buy
More info for Maggie Nelson
A woman with blue eyes and light hair looks directly at the camera, wearing a grey sweater over a polka-dot collared shirt.
Literature & poetry

Maggie Nelson

Ambition, patriarchy, Sylvia Plath, Taylor Swift – the revered author’s latest book unpacks it all
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Multi-buy
More info for From the Lips to the Moon
Two musicians perform on a dark stage with red light projections; the singer wears red gloves and
Literature & poetry

From the Lips to the Moon

Live electronic music and performative poetry collide for a night of otherworldly experimentation
The Clore Ballroom
Tickets Free
More info for A Poet in Every Port – London
Two lead tutors, Vanessa Kisuule and Will Harris stand on stage. Vanessa reads from a pamphlet whilst speaking into a microphone.
Literature & poetry

A Poet in Every Port – London

Celebrate poetry, language and local identity as the mobile National Poetry Library lands in London
Queen's Walk
Tickets Free
More info for Masterclass: Peter Gizzi
Peter Gizzi standing at a lectern reading from his poetry collection.
Literature & poetry

Masterclass: Peter Gizzi

One of America’s best-known poets, Peter Gizzi, shares his insights on the art of poetic writing
Royal Festival Hall
Multi-buy
More info for Yang Lian & Sudeep Sen: Chinese and Indian Poetry
Two portraits side-by-side: a man with long dark hair on the left, and a smiling man with glasses on the right.
Literature & poetry

Yang Lian & Sudeep Sen: Chinese and Indian Poetry

Uncover the poetry of two of the world's richest poetic cultures through two of their leading poets
Royal Festival Hall
Multi-buy
More info for Apples and Snakes Word Cup – Showcase Final
A diverse audience sits on wooden benches in a large indoor hall, smiling and clapping after a performance.
Literature & poetry

Apples and Snakes Word Cup – Showcase Final

Seven teams of young poets go head-to-head in a high-energy poetic play-off
The Clore Ballroom
Tickets Free
More info for Masterclass: Denise Riley
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Literature & poetry

Masterclass: Denise Riley

See your own poetry blossom under the expert guidance of the celebrated poet Denise Riley
Royal Festival Hall
Multi-buy
More info for Batool Abu Akleen & Alice Oswald
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Literature & poetry

Batool Abu Akleen & Alice Oswald

Two poets of incredible vision and imagination read their work and unpack the art of poetry
Purcell Room
Multi-buy
More info for A Poet in Every Port: Live
Roger McGough seated on a wooden bench wearing a blue cap
Literature & poetry

A Poet in Every Port: Live

Join Roger McGough and the New Poets Collective for a celebration of the poetry of the UK
The Clore Ballroom
Tickets Free
More info for Kim Hyesoon & Paul Muldoon
Side-by-side portraits: a woman in white with a magnifying glass and a black-and-white photo of a man in glasses.
Literature & poetry

Kim Hyesoon & Paul Muldoon

Explore reality from unconventional angles as two titans of the imagination present their work
Purcell Room
Multi-buy
More info for Kim Hyesoon & Paul Muldoon
Side-by-side portraits: a woman in white with a magnifying glass and a black-and-white photo of a man in glasses.
Literature & poetry

Kim Hyesoon & Paul Muldoon

Explore reality from unconventional angles as two titans of the imagination present their work
Purcell Room
Multi-buy
More info for Allen Ginsberg at 100
Black and white portrait of a bearded man with glasses and a hat, adjusting his patterned tie while looking at the camera.
Literature & poetry

Allen Ginsberg at 100

Rejoice in the life and work of the American bard and 20th-century icon, with a mix of guests
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Multi-buy
More info for Allen Ginsberg at 100
Black and white portrait of a bearded man with glasses and a hat, adjusting his patterned tie while looking at the camera.
Literature & poetry

Allen Ginsberg at 100

Rejoice in the life and work of the American bard and 20th-century icon, with a mix of guests
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Multi-buy
More info for At Least We Can Reimagine
A woman in a polka dot dress mixes music on a DJ controller on a stage decorated with colorful hanging flags.
Gigs

At Least We Can Reimagine

Poets and improvised music launch SORI’s four-day takeover of the Riverside Terrace
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for At Least We Can Reimagine
A woman in a polka dot dress mixes music on a DJ controller on a stage decorated with colorful hanging flags.
Gigs

At Least We Can Reimagine

Poets and improvised music launch SORI’s four-day takeover of the Riverside Terrace
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for At Least We Have the Playground
A collage of game pieces including chess, dominoes, and pick-up sticks, with a hand using a craft knife to cut a board.
Courses & workshops

At Least We Have the Playground

The Riverside Terrace becomes a playground where digital and analogue games meet
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for An Evening with Rough Trade Books
Max porter wears a blue workman's jacket buttoned up to the collar and looks straight at camera. In the background are polaroid images and sketchings.
Gigs

An Evening with Rough Trade Books

Drop by for a night full of surprises, laughs and emotional jolts with a bumper crop of authors
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for At Least We Can Decide
Three performers on an outdoor stage sing into microphones for a large, diverse crowd of people dancing and cheering.
Courses & workshops

At Least We Can Decide

The SORI Collective invites you to help dismantle the arts centre in the third day of their takeover
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Hannah Patterson: Ungone – the Play
A blonde woman in glasses and an olive green knit sweater smiles gently with her chin resting on her hand at a grey table.
Gigs

Hannah Patterson: Ungone – the Play

This devilishly intelligent play features Maxine Peake, Diana Quick, Jodie Whittaker and Ana da Silva
Purcell Room
More info for Scritti Politti
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Gigs

Scritti Politti

From the underground to chart-topping hits – Green Gartside has credentials few can claim
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for Pulp
A group of men and women sat on amps and armchairs in a studio
Gigs

Pulp

Grab life by the lapels with the one and only Pulp, as they play their album More in full
Royal Festival Hall
More info for At Least We Have the Pieces
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Courses & workshops

At Least We Have the Pieces

The SORI Collective takeover ends with an afternoon of bite-sized art and a chance to make connections
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Kes: Live Soundtrack
A young boy with a bird perched on his hand, standing in a field
Gigs

Kes: Live Soundtrack

Ken Loach’s chronicle of boyhood soars with a live soundtrack and introduction by Jarvis Cocker
Royal Festival Hall
More info for caroline + My New Band Believe
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Gigs

caroline + My New Band Believe

Revel in caroline’s expansive sounds and the always-in-flux music of My New Band Believe
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for Kinetika Bloco x Tomorrow’s Warriors
Left: A crowd in vibrant green, yellow, and red costumes cheers. Right: A woman plays a large silver tuba in an orchestra.
Gigs

Kinetika Bloco x Tomorrow’s Warriors

Two of London’s best youth arts initiatives join forces for an evening of live music under the stars
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Steel Rising
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Gigs

Steel Rising

Youth ensembles capture the power of the steel pan as a community force at a day of free performances
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Steel Sounds with Just Vibez
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Gigs

Steel Sounds with Just Vibez

Steel bands from across the UK take over the Riverside Terrace, celebrating the pan’s spirit and power
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Steel Pan Reimagined
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Gigs

Steel Pan Reimagined

The incredible heritage of the steel pan meets bold new commissions for a mixed-instrument orchestra
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Steel Legacies
Dancers with raised arms lead a large crowd under Caribbean flags, including Guyana, Trinidad, Jamaica, and Barbados.
Gigs

Steel Legacies

One instrument, 75 years of history in the UK: witness a full day of steel bands in Jubilee Gardens
Jubilee Gardens
Tickets Free
More info for 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.
Family & young people

Dog Man: The Musical

Dive into this epic adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for Tomorrow's Warriors: July Thursday
Young jazz musicians perform under a blue-and-white tent; the lead singer smiles while holding a gold saxophone.
Gigs

Tomorrow's Warriors: July Thursday

Enjoy the first free session of the music nonprofit’s Riverside Terrace summer residency
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Sounds Like Chaos: Friday
Performers dance on a stage with purple tinsel; a woman in a green outfit stands center with her arms outstretched.
Performance & dance

Sounds Like Chaos: Friday

Expect the unexpected as the radical youth art collective curates a free evening of raw fun
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Sounds Like Chaos: Friday
Performers dance on a stage with purple tinsel; a woman in a green outfit stands center with her arms outstretched.
Performance & dance

Sounds Like Chaos: Friday

Expect the unexpected as the radical youth art collective curates a free evening of raw fun
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Sounds Like Chaos: Saturday
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Performance & dance

Sounds Like Chaos: Saturday

The collective famous for its devised performances takes over the Riverside Terrace
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Femi Koleoso Presents Situation Dance
A dense crowd dances at an outdoor Riverside Terrace Bar under a canopy of colorful hexagonal decorations.
Gigs

Femi Koleoso Presents Situation Dance

A musical love letter to London and an open-air party for all
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Tomorrow's Warriors: Extraordinary Summer Showcase
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Gigs

Tomorrow's Warriors: Extraordinary Summer Showcase

Catch live music from some of the finest young jazz musicians on London’s bubbling scene
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets Free
More info for Tomorrow’s Warriors: August Thursday
Three young jazz musicians playing the tuba, saxophone and singing perform on stage as part of Tomorrow's Warriors ensemble
Gigs

Tomorrow’s Warriors: August Thursday

Thursday is the new Friday as this inspiring group of young musicians continues their residency
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Raw Materials: Friday
A smiling young woman in a brown leather jacket performs on a dimly lit stage while a woman behind her holds a microphone.
Gigs

Raw Materials: Friday

The young creatives join us from Brixton to curate an evening of free entertainment by the river
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Bass in the Borough
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Gigs

Bass in the Borough

Live music and a DJ set feature in the return of Kinetika Bloco’s summer dance bonanza
The Clore Ballroom
Tickets Free
More info for Hekayyatna: Saturday
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Gigs

Hekayyatna: Saturday

Enjoy free entertainment curated by the culture-driven production house
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Hekayyatna: Sunday
A diverse group of people talks and takes notes in a crowded room with posters on a corkboard in the background.
Gigs

Hekayyatna: Sunday

Spend the afternoon by the river with the organisation which builds community through stories
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Tracks on Tap: Thursday
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Gigs

Tracks on Tap: Thursday

The grassroots music community showcases rising talent in a vibrant evening of music and community
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Boundless: Friday
A crowded nightclub featuring dancers in red plaid outfits on elevated platforms while a diverse group dances below.
Gigs

Boundless: Friday

The Croydon-based youth performance collective curates an evening of free entertainment
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Kinetika Bloco Summer Showcase
Dancers in teal tops and patterned skirts perform with colorful pleated hats on a stage lit by warm red spotlights.
Family & young people

Kinetika Bloco Summer Showcase

See 150 young performers from the south London music charity in a joyful evening of music and dance
The Clore Ballroom
Tickets Free
More info for ZooNation Youth Company: Saturday
A group of young dancers performs on stage against a purple backdrop, wearing urban cargo pants and utility vests.
Performance & dance

ZooNation Youth Company: Saturday

Alumni of the famed hip-hop theatre company curate up-and-coming performers on our outdoor stage
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for ZooNation Youth Company: Sunday
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Performance & dance

ZooNation Youth Company: Sunday

Spend the afternoon by the river watching some of the UK’s most exciting young hip-hop artists
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Kinetika Bloco: Thursday
Musicians in matching red outfits and patterned hats smile while playing saxophones and flutes on a crowded dance floor.
Gigs

Kinetika Bloco: Thursday

Members of the south London creative collective curate another Riverside Session
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Raze Collective: Friday
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Performance & dance

Raze Collective: Friday

Enjoy a Riverside Session curated by producers from the LGBTQIA+ performing arts charity
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Arts Emergency: Saturday
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Performance & dance

Arts Emergency: Saturday

Young members of the grassroots movement curate a line-up of free comedy and more
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Arts Emergency: Sunday
A diverse group of young women stand and talk animatedly in a bright cafe or community lounge space.
Performance & dance

Arts Emergency: Sunday

Finish your weekend in the best way possible at our afternoon of free, open-air comedy
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Gaia x BBC Concert Orchestra: Sounds of the Earth
Left: A giant inflatable Earth globe among green trees. Right: A full orchestra performing in front of a massive pipe organ.
Classical music

Gaia x BBC Concert Orchestra: Sounds of the Earth

Under the glow of Luke Jerram’s replica of our planet, hear a concert of heavenly works for strings
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Heart n Soul’s Let It Be Awesome Party!
Two people smile and wave behind a DJ mixer, silhouetted against a purple backdrop with projected heart graphics.
Gigs

Heart n Soul’s Let It Be Awesome Party!

The inclusive creative community turns 40 with dancing, live music and its much-loved crew of DJs
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Gaia x Eric Whitacre: Eternity in an Hour
A man with medium-length brown hair and a denim shirt poses with his hand to his chin against a neutral background.
Classical music

Gaia x Eric Whitacre: Eternity in an Hour

Voice, cello and electronics coalesce into a spellbinding meditation, set beneath Luke Jerram’s Gaia
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Luke Jerram: Gaia
Luke Jerram's Gaia on display in Belfast, with audience members silhouetted in front of it
Art & exhibitions

Luke Jerram: Gaia

Gaze in awe-struck wonder at Luke Jerram’s striking replica of our planet
Royal Festival Hall

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.