Must-see entertainment in South Bank

  • Shakespeare’s Globe

    South Bank

    One of the most famous playhouses in the world, Shakespeare’s Globe will knock your theatrical socks off. This dutifully authentic reconstruction will…

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    National Theatre

    South Bank

    The nation’s flagship theatre delivers up to 25 shows every year across its three venues inside this brutalist block. Even if you're not here for a show,…

  • Bridge Theatre

    South Bank

    London’s first new major theatre in 80 years, Bridge Theatre seats 900 in a cool, modern space and focuses on new productions, with the occasional classic…

  • BFI Southbank

    South Bank

    Tucked almost out of sight under the arches of Waterloo Bridge, the British Film Institute contains four cinemas that screen thousands of films each year …

  • Queen Elizabeth Hall

    South Bank

    Queen Elizabeth Hall has a full programme of gigs, chamber orchestras, dance performances and opera throughout the year, on a smaller scale than the…

  • Young Vic

    South Bank

    This groundbreaking theatre is as much about showcasing and discovering new talent as it is about people discovering theatre. The Young Vic features…

  • Royal Festival Hall

    South Bank

    The 2700-capacity Royal Festival Hall is one of the best places in London to hear modern and classical music, poetry and spoken-word performances. The…

  • Old Vic

    South Bank

    This 1000-seater nonprofit theatre celebrated its 200th season in 2018 and continues to bring eclectic programming occasionally bolstered by big-name…

  • Vaults

    South Bank

    Set in a series of dank railway arches under Waterloo station, Vaults puts on unexpected immersive supper clubs and theatre performances and is a hub for…

  • Rambert

    South Bank

    Innovative Rambert is the UK’s foremost contemporary dance troupe, performing at venues across London, the UK and abroad. Classes, demonstrations and…

  • Unicorn Theatre

    South Bank

    Putting on about 20 different shows a year, the Unicorn Theatre offers quality performances for children aged from six months to 18 years. Productions are…

  • BFI IMAX

    South Bank

    Oddly situated in a roundabout, the BFI IMAX has the largest cinema screen in the UK, at 20m high and 26m wide. It shows 2D and 3D blockbuster films as…