You Are Here
An epic, one-off pop-culture spectacular that invites you on an electrifying journey through 75 years of British music, dance, theatre, fashion and film.
Follow the performance as it unfolds around you in an on-the-move theatrical journey where every corner holds a new story.
This is a freewheeling journey of discovery that traces through-lines across decades, remixing and reimagining some of the most vivid and influential youth and social movements that have driven culture forward since 1951.
Rebellion meets euphoria as a cast of hundreds take you on a trip through punk, grime, northern soul, acid house, dancehall and disco – from the swaying of a 50s tea dance to the euphoric intensity of a nightclub dance floor.
Astonishing performers bring the energy of resistance, freedom and creation to every moment.
Marking the centrepiece of the Southbank Centre’s 75th anniversary celebrations, You Are Here is an exhilarating, full-throated celebration of cultural life that asks where we’ve been, where we’re at and how we’ll choose to shape where we want to go next.
Co-created, directed and designed by Danny Boyle, Carson McColl, Gareth Pugh and Paulette Randall, with Sabrina Mahfouz and Natasha Chivers.
Inspired by You Are Here, BFI Southbank presents
Rip It Up: a takeover on Sunday 3 May bringing young curators and speakers together to exhibit work by and about young people in celebration of youth movements, rebellion and the agonies and ecstasies of growing up in Britain. From May to October, BFI Film Audience Network (FAN) presents a UK-wide Rip It Up season, supported by BFI National Lottery funding.
Need to know
There are timed entry points every 15 minutes from 2pm until 8.45pm. The experience lasts approximately two hours.
No cloakroom will be provided. Ticket holders are not permitted to bring large luggage to the event. Bag storage services are available nearby at Waterloo Station.
There will be photography and filming taking place at this event. Please speak to a member of staff if you have any concerns.
Under-30s discount
Our Under-30s community can buy discounted tickets for this event. If you’re aged 18 – 30, make sure you’ve signed up to our Under-30s scheme to access these tickets.
Sign up to our Under-30s community
Forget the front row – you’re stepping directly into the heart of the action! This is theatre on the move, where the story leads and you follow.
- Dress for adventure: You’ll be wandering from one scene to the next, so keep it comfortable.
- Travel light: Since you’ll be moving through different spaces, keep your hands free to fully enjoy the atmosphere.
- Be part of the action: There are no fixed seats, so pick your own spot to watch each moment unfold.
- Stay in the moment: The performance unfolds all around you – keep your eyes open, as the next scene might start right beside you.
- There is step-free access between all performance spaces.
- British Sign Language interpreters are available for this performance.
- Hearing Enhancement is available for this event in most locations.
- A Relaxed Space is available.
To discuss any access requirements, call us on 020 3879 9555 or email [email protected]
- There are periods of low light, fog and flashing lights.
- Please expect crowds and various sounds throughout the space.
- A Relaxed Space is available.
- Seating is available throughout, and you are welcome to move around the building as needed.
Access
There is step-free access between all performance spaces.
To book BSL interpretation, or to discuss any further access requirements, email [email protected] or call us on 020 3879 9555.
Hearing Enhancement is available for this event in most locations, and a Relaxed Space is available.
You can join our free Access Scheme through your online Southbank Centre account or via email.
Find out more about our Access Scheme
All our access information
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.