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Sunday 29 September

Virtual Orchestra: Sibelius
Woman wearing a VR headset

Virtual Orchestra: Sibelius

Classical music
Royal Festival Hall
Free
Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
Artist's face behind a transparent page with black letters

Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou

Literature & poetry
National Poetry Library
Free
Notes on Nature 1: The Sea
A submerged orca with fin visible, in a sea with a backdrop of snowy mountains

Notes on Nature 1: The Sea

Classical music
Royal Festival Hall
Tickets Free
Sold out

Monday 30 September

Sola Olulode: First Kiss
A mixed media painting on a blue canvas. Two women are kissing. Their skin is bright blue, they have blue hair and clothing.

Sola Olulode: First Kiss

Art & exhibitions
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free

Tuesday 1 October

Sola Olulode: First Kiss
A mixed media painting on a blue canvas. Two women are kissing. Their skin is bright blue, they have blue hair and clothing.

Sola Olulode: First Kiss

Art & exhibitions
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free
Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
Artist's face behind a transparent page with black letters

Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou

Literature & poetry
National Poetry Library
Free
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Group of men sat together one playing a wooden woodwind instrument and another holding a microphone

Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive

Art & exhibitions
Archive Studio
Free

Wednesday 2 October

Sola Olulode: First Kiss
A mixed media painting on a blue canvas. Two women are kissing. Their skin is bright blue, they have blue hair and clothing.

Sola Olulode: First Kiss

Art & exhibitions
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free
Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
Artist's face behind a transparent page with black letters

Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou

Literature & poetry
National Poetry Library
Free
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Group of men sat together one playing a wooden woodwind instrument and another holding a microphone

Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive

Art & exhibitions
Archive Studio
Free

Thursday 3 October

Sola Olulode: First Kiss
A mixed media painting on a blue canvas. Two women are kissing. Their skin is bright blue, they have blue hair and clothing.

Sola Olulode: First Kiss

Art & exhibitions
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free
Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
Artist's face behind a transparent page with black letters

Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou

Literature & poetry
National Poetry Library
Free
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Group of men sat together one playing a wooden woodwind instrument and another holding a microphone

Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive

Art & exhibitions
Archive Studio
Free

Friday 4 October

Sola Olulode: First Kiss
A mixed media painting on a blue canvas. Two women are kissing. Their skin is bright blue, they have blue hair and clothing.

Sola Olulode: First Kiss

Art & exhibitions
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free
Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
Artist's face behind a transparent page with black letters

Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou

Literature & poetry
National Poetry Library
Free
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Group of men sat together one playing a wooden woodwind instrument and another holding a microphone

Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive

Art & exhibitions
Archive Studio
Free

Saturday 5 October

Sola Olulode: First Kiss
A mixed media painting on a blue canvas. Two women are kissing. Their skin is bright blue, they have blue hair and clothing.

Sola Olulode: First Kiss

Art & exhibitions
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free
Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
Artist's face behind a transparent page with black letters

Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou

Literature & poetry
National Poetry Library
Free
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Group of men sat together one playing a wooden woodwind instrument and another holding a microphone

Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive

Art & exhibitions
Archive Studio
Free

Sunday 6 October

Sola Olulode: First Kiss
A mixed media painting on a blue canvas. Two women are kissing. Their skin is bright blue, they have blue hair and clothing.

Sola Olulode: First Kiss

Art & exhibitions
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free
Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
Artist's face behind a transparent page with black letters

Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou

Literature & poetry
National Poetry Library
Free
Music of Today: Kaija Saariaho & Hans Abrahamsen
Soprano Olivia Boen, wearing a gold off the shoulder dress

Music of Today: Kaija Saariaho & Hans Abrahamsen

Classical music
Royal Festival Hall
Tickets Free
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Group of men sat together one playing a wooden woodwind instrument and another holding a microphone

Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive

Art & exhibitions
Archive Studio
Free

Monday 7 October

Sola Olulode: First Kiss
A mixed media painting on a blue canvas. Two women are kissing. Their skin is bright blue, they have blue hair and clothing.

Sola Olulode: First Kiss

Art & exhibitions
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Group of men sat together one playing a wooden woodwind instrument and another holding a microphone

Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive

Art & exhibitions
Archive Studio
Free

Tuesday 8 October

Sola Olulode: First Kiss
A mixed media painting on a blue canvas. Two women are kissing. Their skin is bright blue, they have blue hair and clothing.

Sola Olulode: First Kiss

Art & exhibitions
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free
Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
Artist's face behind a transparent page with black letters

Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou

Literature & poetry
National Poetry Library
Free
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Group of men sat together one playing a wooden woodwind instrument and another holding a microphone

Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive

Art & exhibitions
Archive Studio
Free

Wednesday 9 October

Sola Olulode: First Kiss
A mixed media painting on a blue canvas. Two women are kissing. Their skin is bright blue, they have blue hair and clothing.

Sola Olulode: First Kiss

Art & exhibitions
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free
Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
Artist's face behind a transparent page with black letters

Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou

Literature & poetry
National Poetry Library
Free
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Group of men sat together one playing a wooden woodwind instrument and another holding a microphone

Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive

Art & exhibitions
Archive Studio
Free

Thursday 10 October

Sola Olulode: First Kiss
A mixed media painting on a blue canvas. Two women are kissing. Their skin is bright blue, they have blue hair and clothing.

Sola Olulode: First Kiss

Art & exhibitions
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free
Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
Artist's face behind a transparent page with black letters

Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou

Literature & poetry
National Poetry Library
Free
futuretense: Toby Corton + Kiiymm

futuretense: Toby Corton + Kiiymm

Gigs
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Group of men sat together one playing a wooden woodwind instrument and another holding a microphone

Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive

Art & exhibitions
Archive Studio
Free

Friday 11 October

Sola Olulode: First Kiss
A mixed media painting on a blue canvas. Two women are kissing. Their skin is bright blue, they have blue hair and clothing.

Sola Olulode: First Kiss

Art & exhibitions
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free
Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
Artist's face behind a transparent page with black letters

Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou

Literature & poetry
National Poetry Library
Free
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Group of men sat together one playing a wooden woodwind instrument and another holding a microphone

Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive

Art & exhibitions
Archive Studio
Free

Saturday 12 October

Sola Olulode: First Kiss
A mixed media painting on a blue canvas. Two women are kissing. Their skin is bright blue, they have blue hair and clothing.

Sola Olulode: First Kiss

Art & exhibitions
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free
Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
Artist's face behind a transparent page with black letters

Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou

Literature & poetry
National Poetry Library
Free
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Group of men sat together one playing a wooden woodwind instrument and another holding a microphone

Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive

Art & exhibitions
Archive Studio
Free

Sunday 13 October

Sola Olulode: First Kiss
A mixed media painting on a blue canvas. Two women are kissing. Their skin is bright blue, they have blue hair and clothing.

Sola Olulode: First Kiss

Art & exhibitions
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free
Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
Artist's face behind a transparent page with black letters

Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou

Literature & poetry
National Poetry Library
Free
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Group of men sat together one playing a wooden woodwind instrument and another holding a microphone

Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive

Art & exhibitions
Archive Studio
Free

Monday 14 October

Sola Olulode: First Kiss
A mixed media painting on a blue canvas. Two women are kissing. Their skin is bright blue, they have blue hair and clothing.

Sola Olulode: First Kiss

Art & exhibitions
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Group of men sat together one playing a wooden woodwind instrument and another holding a microphone

Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive

Art & exhibitions
Archive Studio
Free

Tuesday 15 October

Sola Olulode: First Kiss
A mixed media painting on a blue canvas. Two women are kissing. Their skin is bright blue, they have blue hair and clothing.

Sola Olulode: First Kiss

Art & exhibitions
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free
Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
Artist's face behind a transparent page with black letters

Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou

Literature & poetry
National Poetry Library
Free
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Group of men sat together one playing a wooden woodwind instrument and another holding a microphone

Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive

Art & exhibitions
Archive Studio
Free

Wednesday 16 October

Sola Olulode: First Kiss
A mixed media painting on a blue canvas. Two women are kissing. Their skin is bright blue, they have blue hair and clothing.

Sola Olulode: First Kiss

Art & exhibitions
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free
Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
Artist's face behind a transparent page with black letters

Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou

Literature & poetry
National Poetry Library
Free
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Group of men sat together one playing a wooden woodwind instrument and another holding a microphone

Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive

Art & exhibitions
Archive Studio
Free

Thursday 17 October

Sola Olulode: First Kiss
A mixed media painting on a blue canvas. Two women are kissing. Their skin is bright blue, they have blue hair and clothing.

Sola Olulode: First Kiss

Art & exhibitions
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free
Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
Artist's face behind a transparent page with black letters

Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou

Literature & poetry
National Poetry Library
Free
futuretense: Frozemode + JayaHadADream
Jaya who wears a patterned top, white trousers and boots is sitting on a white sofa with legs outstretched

futuretense: Frozemode + JayaHadADream

Gigs
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Group of men sat together one playing a wooden woodwind instrument and another holding a microphone

Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive

Art & exhibitions
Archive Studio
Free

Friday 18 October

Sola Olulode: First Kiss
A mixed media painting on a blue canvas. Two women are kissing. Their skin is bright blue, they have blue hair and clothing.

Sola Olulode: First Kiss

Art & exhibitions
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free
Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
Artist's face behind a transparent page with black letters

Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou

Literature & poetry
National Poetry Library
Free
Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Group of men sat together one playing a wooden woodwind instrument and another holding a microphone

Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive

Art & exhibitions
Archive Studio
Free

Saturday 19 October

Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive
Group of men sat together one playing a wooden woodwind instrument and another holding a microphone

Majazz Project: Palestinian Sound Archive

Art & exhibitions
Archive Studio
Free
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Whilst you’re with us

Modified Social Benches

Modified Social Benches

Benches that challenge the space and distance we place between one another.

Crazy Boules
A close up shot of the boules by the 'jack'

Crazy Boules

The classic French game gets a neon-spangled makeover.

Southbank Centre Food Market
Mango chutney being added to a wrap at La Sani

Southbank Centre Food Market

With a huge choice of street food and drinks, our weekly food market is a must-visit.

Ground & Sound
Gardener Paul Pulford listening to Ground and Sound in the Roof Garden

Ground & Sound

Experience an enchanting musical score in our very own secret garden.

Shopping
A variety of Block Scene merchandise on sale at the Royal Festival Hall shop including colourful printed t-shirts, mugs and tea towels.

Shopping

A vibrant range of inspiring books, homeware, prints, accessories and more.

Klaus Weber: Thinking Fountains

Thinking
Fountains

Water cascades and spouts over Klaus Weber’s bronze figures.

William Pye's Zemran
A photograph showing Riverside Terrace at Southbank Centre, with the metal sculpture Zemran in the foreground, next to Queen Elizabeth Hall

William Pye's Zemran

Pye’s beautiful stainless steel sculpture sits overlooking the Thames.

Natura Nostra Forest

Natura Nostra Forest

Our growing pocket forest creating a natural oasis.