Find out about all the classical music events that are happening at the Southbank Centre this month, featuring some of the most exciting artists and ensembles working in classical music today.

Our monthly publication lists events taking place in all of our venues, including the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery.


Classical music | May 2025

Get the details of all the free events that are happening at the London arts centre this month in this section of the Southbank Centre’s May 2025 monthly listings publication.

Our monthly publication lists events taking place in all of our venues, including the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery.


Free events | May 2025

Introduction and welcome to the monthly listings for May 2025 – your guide to what’s happening at the Southbank Centre – which includes a feature on our new event series, a celebration of East and South East Asian arts and culture, ESEA Encounters. 

Our monthly publication lists events taking place in all of our venues, including the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery.

Introduction and welcome | May 2025

This section of the Southbank Centre’s May 2025 monthly listings publication gives details of the family-friendly events that are happening at the London arts centre this month.

Find out what's happening at the Southbank Centre with our monthly publication, which lists events taking place in all of our venues, including the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery

Family | May 2025

Hear about the various artworks and exhibitions that are available to visit at the Southbank Centre in May 2025. 

Our monthly publication lists events taking place in all of our venues, including the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery.


Art and Exhibitions | May 2025

Get the details of some of the exciting things that you can discover around our central London site in this section of the Southbank Centre’s monthly listings publication. 

Find out what's happening at the Southbank Centre with our monthly publication, which lists events taking place in all of our venues, including the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery.


Eat and explore | May 2025

Discover the performance and dance events taking place at the Southbank Centre in May: discover international artists and up-and-coming names here in our venues.

The Southbank Centre’s monthly publication lists events taking place in all of our venues, including the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery.


Performance and Dance | May 2025

Discover the benefits of becoming a Member of the Southbank Centre, including free entry to the Hayward Gallery and access to Members’ presales to all of our events.

Find out what's happening at the Southbank Centre with our monthly publication, which lists events taking place in all of our venues, including the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery.

Members get more | May 2025

Our highlights for May 2025 pick out seven of the thrilling events that are taking place at the Southbank Centre this month. 

The Southbank Centre’s monthly publication lists the events that take place in all of our venues, including the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery.

May highlights | May 2025

Discover all of the literature events and talks that are happening at the London arts centre in May 2025. Our year-round programme brims with today’s bestselling authors, rising literary stars and award-winning poetry.

Our monthly publication lists events taking place in all of our venues, including the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery.


Literature and Talks | May 2025

Southbank Centre is the largest arts centre in the UK and one of the nation's top visitor attractions. We seek out the world’s most exciting artists, from household names to fresh new talent, and give them space to showcase their best work.

On this channel find audio guides and descriptions to accompany our arts programme and offerings.

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