Graduating at the Southbank Centre
Attending a graduation ceremony at our Royal Festival Hall or Queen Elizabeth Hall? Here’s all you need to know
Firstly, above all else, congratulations. We’re delighted to be hosting your graduation ceremony here at the Southbank Centre and we look forward to welcoming you.
You’ll find all you need to make the most of your celebration in and around our buildings, including a host of restaurants, bars and coffee shops and our shops for gifts, cards and mementos.
The Southbank Centre is the UK’s largest multi-arts space and a home to contemporary visual arts, live music, dance, performance, literature, poetry and spoken word. Hopefully you’re already familiar with us and our venues, but if not you’ll find all you need to know ahead of your graduation ceremony here.
Need to know
It’s not always possible to admit latecomers into ceremonies, so be sure to allow extra time for your journey here.
The Southbank Centre is a cash-free venue.
Planning your visit
Getting here
Situated in the heart of London, you can reach us by tube, train, bus, bike, road or river.
Accessibility
We welcome everyone and want all of our buildings and spaces to be accessible to all.
Food and drink
Sit down and celebrate
Take advantage of the generous graduation menus available at each of these on-site restaurants to celebrate with friends and family.
Skylon
Strada
La Gamba
Jimmy's BBQ Club
Côte Brasserie
Comptoir Libanais
Toasting your success
Raise a glass in one of our many on-site bars.
Need a quick pick-me-up?
Keep up the energy levels with a coffee or pastry.
Take a look at all the food and drink options throughout the Southbank Centre.
Grab a memento of your day
Visit the Southbank Centre Shop
Stop by one of our shops for something to remember your day by.
Order from our online store
Or save time by ordering in advance and collecting on the day.
Visit the Hayward Gallery
While you’re here visit our latest visual arts exhibition: head to the Hayward Gallery page to find out more.
Under 30?
Join our free community for ticket discounts, half-price Hayward Gallery exhibition tickets, and exclusive deals across our shops, bars and cafes.