Final events unveiled for The Rest Is Fest, part of the Southbank Centre’s 75th Anniversary Programme
Literature & Spoken Word
The Southbank Centre in collaboration with Goalhanger today unveils the final programming for Goalhanger: The Rest Is Fest (Fri 4 – Sun 6 Sep 2026), a highlight of the centre’s 75th anniversary celebrations, with a special event featuring Stanley Tucci & Gary Lineker in the Royal Festival Hall (6 Sep). The final events in the line-up include:
Stanley Tucci: Hollywood, Food & Me (6 Sep, RFH) sees actor Stanley Tucci join Goalhanger co-founder Gary Lineker for a special live conversation spanning film, food, family and storytelling.
The Real Housewives of Regency England (6 Sep, QEH) brings Marina Hyde and Tom Holland together to lift the lid on power, scandal and society in one of British history’s most fascinating eras.
Ancient Myths (6 Sep, QEH) sees friends of The Rest Is History Mary Beard join Josephine Quinn to explore ancient power, legend and legacy.
The 3 Ayatollahs: An Unbreakable Dynasty? (6 Sep, Purcell Room) unites William Dalrymple, Anita Anand and Ali M. Ansari to examine power, religion and politics in modern Iran.
Football Clichés (5 Sep, Purcell Room) brings its cult take on the language, quirks and absurdities of the beautiful game to the festival stage, with the full crew – Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker – joining.
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