It’s a question we ponder a lot here at the Southbank Centre, and not strictly about theatre shows. How do we ensure we’re staying true to our aim of making the arts as accessible as possible? Founded ...

Hailed as the greatest ever singer of lieder, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau wowed audiences throughout the world during the second half of the twentieth century. But how did the man from Berlin first ...

Over the dark winter nights, our site is illuminated by outdoor artworks that play with light and colour – explore to discover them all. Each artist uses light and colour in playful ways, at the same ...

Puzzles are tricky! How do all the pieces fit together? Join the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment as we solve this puzzle with music and dance.

The 40th Anniversary Show continues… Celebrate over 40 fabulous years of uproarious comedy and musical prowess with Britain’s greatest cabaret trio. Combining razor-sharp satire with matchless musical ...

Discover the duo’s pictures from the past 25 years, with vibrant, large-scale images that centre the human experience and reflect their motto, ‘Art for All’.

Situated in the heart of London, on the banks of the River Thames is the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, a beacon for arts and culture for over 70 years. The 2,700 capacity Royal Festival Hall ...

Discover new poets through this free online collection of brilliant, moving, funny and groundbreaking poems curated by our specialist poetry librarians. Search the poems by type or by topic, or use ...