Mustafa & Ramy Youssef
Two cultural heavyweights unite their extraordinary talents in music, comedy and poetic storytelling to bring you a unique performance.
American stand-up comedian, actor and writer Youssef – who has earned numerous accolades across the globe for his comedy specials and scripted projects – kicks off the event with a combination of stand-up comedy and exploration of self.
Following him, Mustafa performs songs from his album Dunya, which was praised as one of the best albums of 2024 by Rolling Stone, NPR and DAZED, among others.
The two artists have a well-documented friendship and working relationship, with Youssef executive producing the music video for Mustafa’s 2024 single ‘Gaza Is Calling’ (which was recently awarded the 2025 Polaris Song Prize) and performing at the Mustafa-organized Artists For Aid events in New Jersey and London that raised funds for those affected by the humanitarian crises in Palestine and Sudan.
Need to know
This show is device-free. Upon arrival at the auditorium doors, all phones, smart watches and accessories are secured in individual Yondr pouches. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times and can access them outside the auditorium.
Doors to the auditorium open at 6.30pm to allow time for devices to be secured in Yondr pouches. The performance begins at 7.30pm.
Please note, no alcoholic drinks are permitted inside the auditorium during this event. Alcohol will be served in our Royal Festival Hall bars but can’t be taken into the hall.
Box package
An exclusive box package is available, which includes:
- Hire of a private box (seats up to eight people).
- Use of the Royal Retiring Room, a private lounge with its own toilet facilities, for the duration of the event.
- One free soft drink per guest on arrival.
- Dedicated host to take drinks orders throughout the event.
For your visit
This event is held at the Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre
The Royal Festival Hall is open six days a week.
Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 11pm
Monday, closed.
Plan your visit
The Royal Festival Hall is home to our largest auditorium as well as The Clore Ballroom, National Poetry Library, Members’ Lounge, Festival Bar & Kitchen, Ballroom Cafe and Skylon restaurant.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
We’re cash-free
Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.
Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
On Level 2 of our Royal Festival Hall you can grab a slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza at our Festival Bar & Kitchen which opens out onto our Riverside Terrace. You can grab a coffee and a slice of freshly made cake from our Ballroom Cafe. Or alternatively enjoy destination dining in the restaurant at Skylon.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.