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More info for Gift to the Future
A large concrete building with colourful text decals affixed to its facade stands near a riverfront square, with the London Eye visible in the background.

Gift to the Future

See our brutalist buildings transformed with a giant poetry installation
Site wide
Tickets Free
More info for Dog Man: The Musical
A cartoon drawing of Dog Man from the popular book series, wearing a police uniform and crown, walking on a line above a purple city skyline, set against a blue polka dot sky.
Family & young people

Dog Man: The Musical

Dive into this epic adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of Dav Pilkey’s beloved characters
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for CBeebies House Party Live
CBeebies presenters, Mr Tumble, and Hey Duggee smile playfully together against a starry night sky and colorful clouds.

CBeebies House Party Live

Get together for a family fun-packed stage show with sensational songs and mega moments
Royal Festival Hall
More info for Rug Rhymes: Autumn
Painted puppets

Rug Rhymes: Autumn

Share your favourite nursery rhymes and learn new ones in a playful session for under-5s
National Poetry Library
More info for The Children's Bookshow with Katherine Rundell
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The Children's Bookshow with Katherine Rundell

Be swept away by the fantasy author as she discusses her epic series and what inspires her
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for The Smeds and the Smoos
A colorful children's illustration of a red alien and a blue alien holding hands on a desert planet under a huge moon.

The Smeds and the Smoos

Star-crossed aliens, magical music and cosmic laughs in a stellar stage adaptation of a beloved book
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for There's a Bear on My Chair
Illustration of a white polar bear sitting on a small yellow chair waving it's paw. A tiny grey mouse points at the bear.

There's a Bear on My Chair

Pull up a seat for an enchanting adaptation of Ross Collins’ beloved books about a mischievous pair
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for Cirque Alice
A performer in a ruffled light blue gown stands amidst dancers costumed as giant playing cards on a purple-lit stage.

Cirque Alice

Enter a magical ‘Wonderland’ in a breathtaking acrobatic reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s adventures
Royal Festival Hall
More info for OAE TOTS
Image of a musician kneeling and playing an instrument in front of a family.

OAE TOTS

Bring your clapping hands and stamping feet to enjoy an interactive family concert with the OAE
Royal Festival Hall
Multi-buy
More info for OAE TOTS at LPO FUNharmonics
A musician in black sits on a stage and shows a violin to a group of seated adults and young children.

OAE TOTS at LPO FUNharmonics

Get ready for a magical, musical interactive family workshop led by musicians from the OAE
Royal Festival Hall
Multi-buy
More info for LPO FUNharmonics: The Big Enigma
Two young girls holding hands watching an LPO family concert at the Royal Festival Hall.

LPO FUNharmonics: The Big Enigma

The LPO invites you to crack the code of mysterious music in a family-friendly concert
Royal Festival Hall
Multi-buy
More info for Disney Princess – The Concert
An illustration of Disney princesses surrounding three dark singing silhouettes on a deep purple gradient background.

Disney Princess – The Concert

Dreams do come true – Broadway and West End stars bring the songs of Disney princesses to life
Royal Festival Hall

While you're with us

Jeppe Hein: Appearing Rooms
People enjoying the Jeppe Hein Fountain at the Southbank Centre

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
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
Bright sunlight bursts through green leaves with a lens flare, set against a blue sky and a textured concrete building.

Natura Nostra Forest

Our growing pocket forest creating a natural oasis.