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More info for The Children's Bookshow: Sydney Smith
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Literature & poetry

The Children's Bookshow: Sydney Smith

Watch as author and illustrator Sydney Smith brings his amazing stories to life with live painting
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets See info below
More info for Robert Macfarlane: The World to Come
Robert Macfarlane stands against stone background wearing a navy blue coat
Literature & poetry

Robert Macfarlane: The World to Come

Take a lyrical journey through nature as the bestselling author introduces his new children’s book
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets from £15.00
More info for Susanna Clarke: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
Woman in a brown jacket stands by a wall in a field.
Literature & poetry

Susanna Clarke: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

The acclaimed author celebrates the 20th anniversary of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets from £15.00
More info for Creative Future Writers' Awards Showcase
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Literature & poetry

Creative Future Writers' Awards Showcase

Discover rising talent at the Creative Future Writers’ Award showcase of underrepresented writers
Royal Festival Hall
Tickets from £5.00
More info for Creative Future Writers' Awards – Live Stream
A young woman with long brown hair in a wheelchair is speaking into a microphone on stage
Literature & poetry

Creative Future Writers' Awards – Live Stream

LIVE STREAM: the Creative Future Writers’ Award showcases talented, underrepresented writers
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets Free
More info for Rupert Everett: The American No
Rupert Everett sits in a dark room, leaning forward and wearing a navy blazer.
Literature & poetry

Rupert Everett: The American No

Rupert Everett presents his first book of stories: tales from a writer at the height of his powers
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets from £15.00
More info for Ghetts: Live
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Gigs

Ghetts: Live

The British rap icon performs during this year’s London Literature Festival, which he’s co-curated
Royal Festival Hall
Tickets from £25.00
More info for Creative Future Writers' Day
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Literature & poetry

Creative Future Writers' Day

Writers, publishers and literary professionals share hints, tips and initiatives in a day of talks and panel events
Purcell Room
Tickets Free
More info for Creative Future Writers' Day – Live Stream
A panel of writers talk to the crowd at the creative future writers awards
Literature & poetry

Creative Future Writers' Day – Live Stream

LIVE STREAM: literary professionals offer insights and advice in a day of panel events and talks
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets Free
More info for An Evening with Richard Dawkins and Friends
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Literature & poetry

An Evening with Richard Dawkins and Friends

Strap in for an unforgettable evening with the world-renowned evolutionary biologist and author
Royal Festival Hall
Tickets from £25.00
More info for Ghetts Presents: An Evening of Poetry and Music
Ghetts stands against a rocky background wearing a light blue jacket.
Literature & poetry

Ghetts Presents: An Evening of Poetry and Music

The British rap icon celebrates the links between poetry and music with a line-up of London artists
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets from £15.00
More info for Alphabet Soup
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Literature & poetry

Alphabet Soup

Celebrate the language of food in a brilliant, interactive installation for children and their families
The Clore Ballroom
Tickets 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.