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Riverside Terrace

The perfect central London meeting spot, with our iconic buildings as a backdrop and the world and the river passing by below

In the summer this space comes alive, with free outdoor performances, the excitement of Jeppe Hein’s Appearing Rooms fountain, and an open-air bar.

Whether you’re hanging out with friends, meeting a date, or delaying the post-work journey home, grab yourself a drink and find a spot on our suntrap to ease yourself through to golden hour.

But it’s not all about catching rays, this is also the spot to discover emerging talent through free gigs, DJ sets and more. Look out for year-round public art displays and outdoor activities as our festivals and events spill out of our buildings.

On now & coming up

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 Luke Jerram: Stepping Out
A young boy jumps across large colorful dots painted on the ground at London\'s Southbank Centre on a sunny day.
Art & exhibitions

Luke Jerram: Stepping Out

Your feet make the music in an interactive installation by artist Luke Jerram and composer Dan Jones
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
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 At Least We Can Reimagine
A woman with long dreadlocks and a colorful hat sings into a microphone on stage with a band.
Gigs

At Least We Can Reimagine

SORI Collective reimagine the arts centre with a line-up of improv-musicians, vocalists and poets
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 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 At Least We Have the Pieces
An aerial view of people sitting at several round orange and green tables during an outdoor communal workshop.
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 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
Members of Kinetika Bloco smiling while wearing harnesses holding steel pans
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
People dancing on Southbank Centre Riverside Terrace for Just Vibez Carnival as part of M.I.A.'s Meltdown festival
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 Beginnings of Pan with Impact Steel Band
A close-up shot focuses on a musician playing a polished chrome steel drum with a mallet, wearing a black graphic t-shirt and an Apple Watch.
Courses & workshops

Beginnings of Pan with Impact Steel Band

Major fun awaits! Learn simple scales, play your first song on pan and fill our terrace with music
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free
More info for Hot Hot Hot with New Generation
A musician playing a chrome steelpan on an outdoor stage decorated with Caribbean flags and a
Gigs

Hot Hot Hot with New Generation

Capture the groove of legendary tune ‘The Merrymen’ at a hands-on steel pan workshop
Riverside Terrace
Tickets Free

For your visit

Riverside Terrace Southbank Centre

The Riverside Terrace is open all day, every day*.

*If you’re attending an event on our Riverside Terrace, check the event listing for start and finish times.

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