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Discover incredible free art across our site with uplifting and inspiring works connected to the theme of our summer season, Dance Your Way Home.

Watch the classic film framed by live music, performed by Jazz Jamaica and guest artist Brinsley Forde, followed by a conversation with composer Dennis Bovell. Set in 1980s south London, during the ...

The Stephen Spender Prize is an annual competition for poetry in translation that celebrates the creativity of young people across the UK and Ireland – and their teachers. The competition has a ...

The Poetry Society is hosting a Stanza event featuring members from Lisbon Stanza, Germany Stanza, and the Global Online Stanza. There will be readings from each group as well as open mic slot for ...

Every February half-term our festival for children aged 0 – 11 and their grown-ups turns the Southbank Centre into one big playground. Imagine Festival is all about sparking creativity through ...

Find inspiration from contemporary poems, and ideas of where to get your own poetry published in this list of current poetry magazines. National Poetry Library membership entitles you to remotely ...

Splash in the fountain, relax in our Roof Garden, sample sizzling street food and soak up sun, shows and art for everyone.

Kibir La Amlak is a music producer, DJ and sound engineer from the UK reggae sound system scene, who channels that foundation ...

The Hayward Gallery will present Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES, a landmark exhibition of art by the pioneering London-based artists (7 Oct 2025 – 11 Jan 2026). The presentation highlights ...

Listen to a playlist curated by artist Yoshitomo Nara to accompany his 2025 Hayward Gallery installation My Drawing Room 2008, Bedroom Included.

Southbank Centre’s popular Summer Pop-Ups are back on the Queen’s Walk from 24 April, offering an exciting selection of food and drink right by the Thames. With its unbeatable lineup, Southbank Centre ...