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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

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.

Take a look at all the food and drink options throughout the Southbank Centre.

Grab a memento of your day