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Tuesday 19 November

Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou
Artist's face behind a transparent page with black letters

Making Poetry: Astra Papachristodoulou

Literature & poetry
National Poetry Library
Free

Wednesday 20 November

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

Thursday 21 November

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
Philharmonia Chamber Players: Turina & Ravel
The Philharmonia Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Santtu-Matias Rouvali perform Mahler: Symphony No.2 (Resurrection) (Mari Eriksmoen soprano and Jennifer Johnston mezzo-soprano) in the Southbank's Royal Festival Hall on Wednesday, 8 June 2022. .Photo by Mark Allan

Philharmonia Chamber Players: Turina & Ravel

Classical music
Royal Festival Hall
Tickets Free
futuretense: Nuha Ruby Ra + KEG
Nuha Ruby Ra wearing a red mesh top with their head tilted to the left with an arm wrapped around their head

futuretense: Nuha Ruby Ra + KEG

Gigs
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free

Friday 22 November

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

Saturday 23 November

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

Sunday 24 November

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

Monday 25 November

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 26 November

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

Wednesday 27 November

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
OrchLab Festival Day

OrchLab Festival Day

Classical music
The Clore Ballroom
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

Thursday 28 November

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

Friday 29 November

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

Saturday 30 November

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

Sunday 1 December

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

Monday 2 December

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 3 December

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

Wednesday 4 December

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

Thursday 5 December

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: Isaiah Shoticaury + IMVN
A woman wearing neck jewellery facing away from the camera with dark eye makeup

futuretense: Isaiah Shoticaury + IMVN

Queen Elizabeth Hall
Free

Friday 6 December

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
Simmer Down

Simmer Down

Gigs
The Clore Ballroom
Free

Saturday 7 December

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

Sunday 8 December

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

Monday 9 December

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 10 December

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

Wednesday 11 December

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

Thursday 12 December

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

Friday 13 December

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

Saturday 14 December

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

Sunday 15 December

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

Monday 16 December

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 17 December

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

Wednesday 18 December

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
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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.