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More info for Una Marson Celebration
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Literature & poetry

Una Marson Celebration

Delve into the life and work of the pioneering Jamaican feminist activist, poet and writer
National Poetry Library
Tickets from £7.00
More info for Matt Haig: The Life Impossible
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Literature & poetry

Matt Haig: The Life Impossible

The beloved author shares his beautifully wrought novel of wild adventure and deep transformation
Royal Festival Hall
Tickets from £15.00
More info for David McWilliams: Money
Literature & poetry

David McWilliams: Money

Economist David McWilliams presents his mould-breaking new book in conversation with Gillian Tett
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets from £15.00
More info for Diane Abbott: A Woman Like Me
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Literature & poetry

Diane Abbott: A Woman Like Me

Britain’s first Black woman MP discusses her new memoir, a look at the nation through her eyes
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets from £15.00
More info for Notes on Nature 1: The Sea
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Classical music

Notes on Nature 1: The Sea

The first of four conversations on the environment, part of the Philharmonia’s Nordic Soundscapes series
Royal Festival Hall
Tickets Free
More info for 10 Years of Serial: An Evening with Sarah Koenig
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Literature & poetry

10 Years of Serial: An Evening with Sarah Koenig

A decade on from the launch of the pioneering podcast, host Sarah Koenig talks podcasting and more
Royal Festival Hall
Tickets from £25.00
More info for Wasafiri: New Writing Prize 2024
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Literature & poetry

Wasafiri: New Writing Prize 2024

An evening of prize-giving and readings by writers from the Wasafiri community
Royal Festival Hall
Tickets from £10.00
More info for Jordan Stephens: Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak and Dogs
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Literature & poetry

Jordan Stephens: Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak and Dogs

The writer and performer introduces his candid, moving and original memoir
Purcell Room
Tickets from £15.00
More info for Debut London Literature
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Literature & poetry

Debut London Literature

A line-up of debut writers whose novels take inspiration from London present their work
Royal Festival Hall
Tickets from £12.00
More info for Deborah Levy: Why the Novel Matters
Deborah Levy sits in front of a curtain and rests her head on her hand.
Literature & poetry

Deborah Levy: Why the Novel Matters

The prize-winning novelist delivers the 2024 New Statesman/Goldsmiths Prize Lecture
Purcell Room
Tickets from £15.00
More info for Deborah Levy: Why the Novel Matters – Live Stream
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Literature & poetry

Deborah Levy: Why the Novel Matters – Live Stream

LIVE STREAM Tune in as Deborah Levy delivers the 2024 New Statesman/Goldsmiths Prize Lecture
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets Free
More info for Alan Hollinghurst: Our Evenings
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Literature & poetry

Alan Hollinghurst: Our Evenings

The author of The Line of Beauty shares his new novel, a dark and affecting portrait of England
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets from £15.00
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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
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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.