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More info for Kiran Millwood Hargrave: Geomancer Trilogy
Kiran Millwood Hargrave stands in a natural scene wearing a flowery dress and smiles at the camera.
Literature & poetry

Kiran Millwood Hargrave: Geomancer Trilogy

The author celebrates the paperback launch of her epic new fantasy, a tale of nature, power and love
Purcell Room
Tickets from £10.00
More info for Hanif Kureishi: Shattered
Hanif Kureishi wearing a blue jumper standing against a leafy background.
Literature & poetry

Hanif Kureishi: Shattered

The author launches his extraordinary memoir about the accident that left him paralysed
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets from £15.00
More info for Hanif Kureishi: Shattered – Live Stream
Writer Hanif Kureishi wears a blue shirt and looks pensively into the camera.
Literature & poetry

Hanif Kureishi: Shattered – Live Stream

LIVE STREAM: The writer shares his memoir about the accident that left him paralysed
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets Free
More info for Ekow Eshun: The Strangers
Writer and Curator Ekow Eshun wears a blue suit jacket and sits in front of a white background.
Literature & poetry

Ekow Eshun: The Strangers

The writer shares his new book about five extraordinary Black men – and the worlds that made them
Purcell Room
Tickets from £15.00
More info for SPIN: Rhymes, Rhythms and Raps
Man wearing green shirt and floral backwards cap using a microphone.
Literature & poetry

SPIN: Rhymes, Rhythms and Raps

Come and join the word warriors of Apples and Snakes for a fun-filled, interactive performance
Purcell Room
Tickets from £10.00
More info for Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock: Webb's Universe
Headshot of a woman in a red shirt looking directly into camera.
Literature & poetry

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock: Webb's Universe

Blast off to the depths of the universe with space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets from £15.00
More info for Hidden Tracks
A performer wearing a suit stands on a wooden stage speaking into a microphone to a large audience
Literature & poetry

Hidden Tracks

An incredible selection of storytellers recall how one song or piece of music has changed their life
Purcell Room
Tickets from £12.00
More info for Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club: Live
Sara Pascoe (left) with platinum hair and colourful top, Cariad Lloyd (right) with brown hair and grey jumper
Literature & poetry

Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club: Live

Comedians and authors Sara Pascoe and Cariad Lloyd present a live edition of their podcast
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Tickets from £15.00
More info for Kevin Barry: The Heart in Winter – Live Reading
Writer Kevin Barry wears a green shirt against a black background
Literature & poetry

Kevin Barry: The Heart in Winter – Live Reading

The Purcell Room becomes the badlands of Montana for a live reading of Kevin Barry’s new novel
Purcell Room
Tickets from £15.00
More info for Happy Birthday Elmer!
Cartoon of Elmer the Elephant holding a pair of balloons with their trunk.
Literature & poetry

Happy Birthday Elmer!

Come and join the party as everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant turns 35
The Clore Ballroom
Tickets Free
More info for Poetry London Autumn Readings
An audience sat looking at a speaker on stage
Literature & poetry

Poetry London Autumn Readings

Join us to celebrate the launch of the autumn issue of Poetry London
Royal Festival Hall
Tickets from £12.00
More info for Vanessa Kisuule: Neverland
Writer Vanessa Kisuule stands underneath a tree wearing a pink waistcoat.
Literature & poetry

Vanessa Kisuule: Neverland

The poet takes us on a trip through the halls of music lore to discuss her nonfiction debut
Purcell Room
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
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.