Chris Hadfield: A Journey into the Cosmos
Take a captivating journey into the majesty of our planet and the vast universe beyond with astronaut and author Colonel Chris Hadfield.
In this visually stunning event, Hadfield presents never-before-seen space imagery of Earth, the moon, Mars and more, in an awe-inspiring exploration of discovery.
Drawing from his three spaceflights, Hadfield shares gripping personal stories, moments of joy and great danger, insights into cutting-edge space technologies, and his unique perspective on where we are in human history.
Along the way, take the chance to engage with Hadfield directly, ask your own questions and even enjoy a live music performance.
Need to know
A meet & greet with Chris Hadfield will be available as an optional add on at point of purchase.
The meet and greet experience will include: an intimate 30 minute pre-show chat with Chris Hadfield, a copy of his most recent novel The Defector (RRP £9.99), a personal dedication in your copy of the book and a selfie with Chris. Exact timings to be communicated the week before the show.
For your visit
This event is held at the Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre
The Royal Festival Hall is open six days a week.
Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 11pm
Monday, closed.
Plan your visit
The Royal Festival Hall is home to our largest auditorium as well as The Clore Ballroom, National Poetry Library, Members’ Lounge, Festival Bar & Kitchen, Ballroom Cafe and Skylon restaurant.
Getting here
Our address is Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX.
The nearest tube stations to us are Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo is also the nearest train station. And more than 20 different London bus routes pass within 500 metres of our venues. More information on getting here by rail, road or river is available on our Getting here page.
We’re cash-free
Please note that we’re unable to accept cash payments across our venues.
Access
We’re working hard to remove barriers, so that our facilities and events can be accessible to as many people as possible.
All help points, toilets, performance and exhibition spaces at the Southbank Centre are accessible to all, as are the cafes, bars and restaurants. We also have excellent public transport links with step-free access.
All information about booking wheelchair spaces, step-free access, blue badge parking, access maps and guides and other help available whilst you’re here, including details about our Access Scheme, can be found on our Access page.
Food & drink
On Level 2 of our Royal Festival Hall you can grab a slice of life by the Thames with drinks and freshly made pizza at our Festival Bar & Kitchen which opens out onto our Riverside Terrace. You can grab a coffee and a slice of freshly made cake from our Ballroom Cafe. Or alternatively enjoy destination dining in the restaurant at Skylon.
From coffee to cocktails, filling favourites to fine dining, plus some of London’s best street food – it’s all here at the Southbank Centre.