Discover the performance and dance events taking place at the Southbank Centre in December: 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 & Dance | December 2025

Find out more about the Southbank Centre; where you can eat; access information; Membership and supporting us; how to find us; how to book tickets; and image credits for the 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.

Southbank Centre information | December 2025

Welcome to the Southbank Centre’s monthly listings guide for December 2025 – your guide to what’s happening in and around the iconic arts centre – which includes a feature on our sparkling winter season. 

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 | December 2025

Get two selected highlights of what 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 | December 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 December 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 | December 2025

Discover all of the literature events and talks that are happening at the London arts centre in December 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 & Talks | December 2025

Our highlights for December 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.

December highlights | December 2025

Hear about the various artworks and exhibitions that are available to visit at the Southbank Centre in December 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 & Exhibitions | December 2025

This section of the Southbank Centre’s December 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 | December 2025

This section of the Southbank Centre’s December 2025 monthly listings publication talks you through the contemporary music events that are happening at the London arts centre this month, whether you’re into stand-out solo artists, classic garage or captivating club nights.

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.

Gigs | December 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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