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More info for Poetic Unity + Live Band
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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 Southbank Centre Tours
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Tours & activities

Southbank Centre Tours

See our spectacular venues from a whole new perspective during our 75th anniversary year
Across the site
More info for Poetry International Festival Zine Fair
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Literature & poetry

Poetry International Festival Zine Fair

Unearth hidden treasures at a zine fair for innovative and affordable publishing
Royal Festival Hall
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 British Sign Language Tours: Anish Kapoor
Round mirror sculpture by Anish Kapoor
Art & exhibitions

British Sign Language Tours: Anish Kapoor

Dive deeper into our awe-inspiring exhibition at a BSL tour guiding you through its themes
Hayward Gallery
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 The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust
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Gigs

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust

David Bowie’s defiant fifth album is reimagined by a dazzling line-up of stars
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 with water fountains to splash around and cool down in.

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
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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.