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More info for The Rest Is Politics: Off the Record
Hosts of The Rest is Politics UK sitting on a sofa reading the news.
Literature & poetry

The Rest Is Politics: Off the Record

Tune in to this live show of the nation’s most popular political podcast
Royal Festival Hall
More info for The Rest Is Quiz
Richard Osman and Marina Hyde sitting in front of a red curtain.
Literature & poetry

The Rest Is Quiz

The sharpest minds in British podcasting take to the stage for one epic quiz night
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for Paul Smith: Threads
Paul Smith sitting with his head in his hand against a grey background.
Literature & poetry

Paul Smith: Threads

Fashion icon Paul Smith brings his story, and his wit, warmth and eccentric flair, to our stage
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for Amelia Dimoldenberg: The Future of Digital Media
A lady in a beige jumper with her hair up resting her head on one hand.
Literature & poetry

Amelia Dimoldenberg: The Future of Digital Media

Amelia Dimoldenberg curates and leads a panel decoding content creation’s explosive growth
Royal Festival Hall
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More info for Rebecca F Kuang: The Future of Education
Rebecca F Kuang sat at a table in a restaurant, resting her head on her hand with a glass of water next to her.
Literature & poetry

Rebecca F Kuang: The Future of Education

The bestselling author unpacks the challenges and transformative ideas redefining learning today
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Multi-buy
More info for Reimagining Shared Spaces: The Future of Housing
A photograph of a 70s block of flats with balconies.
Literature & poetry

Reimagining Shared Spaces: The Future of Housing

Come together with architects, community organisers and artists to reimagine the house as a home and true site of belonging
Purcell Room
Multi-buy
More info for Olly Alexander: The Future of Queer Storytelling
A man with short curly hair wearing a flower-patterned green suit
Literature & poetry

Olly Alexander: The Future of Queer Storytelling

Join the singer and LGBTQIA+ advocate and uncover the bold voices telling the stories that matter
Queen Elizabeth Hall
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More info for Mya-Rose Craig: Beyond the Climate Crisis
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Literature & poetry

Mya-Rose Craig: Beyond the Climate Crisis

The ornithologist and campaigner argues for an urgent shift in the stories we tell about nature
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Multi-buy
More info for The Future of Images in a Post-Truth Era
A piece of abstract artwork depicting the bust of a young boy in a collage style.
Literature & poetry

The Future of Images in a Post-Truth Era

An eye-opening talk on the politics, power and perspectives behind our visually saturated world
Purcell Room
Multi-buy
More info for Ash Sarkar: The Future of Relationships
A woman with long dark hair and red lipstick poses in a pinstripe blazer and gold hamsa necklace against a gray wall.
Literature & poetry

Ash Sarkar: The Future of Relationships

The lecturer, broadcaster and bestselling author unpacks the urgent issues of our time
Queen Elizabeth Hall
Multi-buy
More info for The Booker Prize 2026 Shortlist Announcement
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Literature & poetry

The Booker Prize 2026 Shortlist Announcement

Go behind the judging room doors of the world’s most significant award for a single work of fiction
Queen Elizabeth Hall
More info for Omar El Akkad in Conversation
Omar El Akkad wearing a white T shirt against a beige background.
Literature & poetry

Omar El Akkad in Conversation

Join the author for a discussion about his urgent and necessary bestselling book
Queen Elizabeth Hall

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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.