The Royal Festival Hall’s Level 2 foyer spaces are currently being refurbished, as we work to bring you a brand new cafe, bar, shop and Ticket Office. Find out more

Over the Easter weekend, the Royal Festival Hall is closed to the public on Sunday 31 March and Monday 1 April. The Queen Elizabeth Hall is open 12 noon – 8pm on both days. Find out more 

Literature & poetry

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We are the home of literature and spoken word events in the UK

Our programme is brimming with today’s bestselling authors, award-winning poetry and spoken word, and dramatised readings of iconic novels from some of the world’s most inspiring writers.