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South Asian Sounds

Wed 1 – Sun 5 Jul 2026

Celebrating outstanding contemporary and classical South Asian music and performance

A series of unforgettable shows brings together some of the biggest names in South Asian music and performance with cutting-edge new voices and cross-genre collaborations.

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More info for Anmol Mohara: Across The Sea
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Anmol Mohara: Across The Sea

The rich culture and traditions of Nepal infuse the award-winning percussionist and composer’s music
Purcell Room
More info for Rekesh Chauhan: Classically Reimagined
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Gigs

Rekesh Chauhan: Classically Reimagined

Heritage meets new horizons with the celebrated pianist Rekesh Chauhan
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for Raghu Dixit
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Gigs

Raghu Dixit

Big melodies, infectious rhythms and genre-crossing sounds – Dixit’s joyous music is made to be felt
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for London Bollywood Orchestra with Priyani Vani Panditt
A smiling woman in a purple dress sings into a microphone while a conductor and orchestra perform on a dark, smoky stage.
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London Bollywood Orchestra with Priyani Vani Panditt

Trace the timeless journey of Indian ragas as they blossom into everlasting Bollywood melodies
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Thamarai: Pritt + Prito
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Gigs

Thamarai: Pritt + Prito

Break new ground with Eelam Tamil-rooted and London-raised vocalist Pritt and British Tamil DJ Prito
Purcell Room
More info for Hariharan: Soul India
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Hariharan: Soul India

Drift away on a soulful musical journey with Hariharan, blending film songs, ghazal and fusion
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Shradhanjali: A Homage to Zakir Hussain
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Shradhanjali: A Homage to Zakir Hussain

An extraordinary evening of rhythm, improvisation and global musical dialogue, led by Talvin Singh.
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for Asian Tones: Tara Lily + Shalini Rani
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Asian Tones: Tara Lily + Shalini Rani

Witness the south London-born British-Bengali musician’s fearlessly unique, borderless approach
Purcell Room
More info for Making A Husband: Live
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Comedy

Making A Husband: Live

Real-life married couple Tez and Shy Ilyas hit the stage with their hilarious comedy podcast
Purcell Room
More info for Hemantika and Beyond
Young girls in vibrant blue tunics and bells around their ankles perform a traditional Indian dance on stage.
Gigs

Hemantika and Beyond

Seventy-five Kathak dancers dazzle in an extraordinary evening of classical Indian music and dance
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for Amrita Kaur
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Gigs

Amrita Kaur

Meet the enchanting voice of Amrita Kaur for an intimate, soul-stirring live experience
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Tez Ilyas: Work in Progress
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Comedy

Tez Ilyas: Work in Progress

The grumpiest uncle in showbiz is back with a fresh new comedy show
Purcell Room

While you're with us

Jeppe Hein: Appearing Rooms
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Jeppe Hein: Appearing Rooms

A summer favourite returns to our site with water fountains to splash around and cool down in

Shopping
Wooden displays in the Southbank centre shop, featuring books, plushies, and colourful merchandise

Shopping

A vibrant range of inspiring books, homeware, prints, accessories and more.

Klaus Weber: Thinking Fountains
Two statues; a green human body with water spouting from its neck and another of human legs with water pouring down from above displayed outdoors

Thinking
Fountains

Water cascades and spouts over Klaus Weber’s bronze figures.

Modified Social Benches
Two children eating ice cream on a red cirrcular bench

Modified Social Benches

Benches that challenge the space and distance we place between one another.

William Pye's Zemran
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William Pye's Zemran

Pye’s beautiful stainless steel sculpture sits overlooking the Thames.

Natura Nostra Forest
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Natura Nostra Forest

Our growing pocket forest creating a natural oasis.