ZooNation: Hip-Hop Showcase for All Ages
Witness a spectacular showcase of performers hand-selected by alumni of the famed hip-hop youth theatre company ZooNation.
This free event is part of our Riverside Sessions, curated entirely by young people.
Full line-up to be announced.
ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company, founded by Kate Prince in 2002, is a leading hip-hop dance theatre company known for creating full-length narrative productions inspired by hip-hop culture and music.
ZooNation Youth Company is its dedicated training and talent development programme, supporting emerging artists through weekly training in London and high-profile performance opportunities.
The Southbank Centre’s Riverside Sessions are part of our 75th birthday celebrations and have been curated entirely by young people. Come along, whatever your age, to celebrate youth as a mindset – not a number.
Need to know
Times & tickets
Dates, times and prices
Dates & times
16 Aug 2026, 1pm
Run time
5 hours (approx)
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Standard entry
Free – no ticket required
Concessions
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Refunds and exchanges
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Access
This event might be crowded and feature loud sounds. If you need access to a rest space, ear defenders and sensory packs, please let a member of staff know.
To discuss any access issues or requirements, call us on 020 3879 9555 or email [email protected]
For your visit
This event is held at the 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.
Plan your visit
The Riverside Terrace is an outdoor space overlooking the River Thames, on Royal Festival Hall, Level 2.
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
Through the glass from Riverside Terrace 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.
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.