The Southbank Centre is a sprawling, active, world-famous complex of major artistic venues strictly positioned on the river, originally built for the 1951 Festival of Britain.
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Duration
60 min
Entry Fee
Free
Opening Hours
year-roundYear-round
Every day10:00 – 23:00
Overview
The Southbank Centre is a sprawling, active, world-famous complex of major artistic venues strictly positioned on the river, originally built for the 1951 Festival of Britain.
Highlights
Royal Festival Hall: The elegant, acoustically brilliant modernist concert hall famously functioning as the beating heart of the complex.
The Hayward Gallery: A brutalist gallery presenting impactful major contemporary art exhibitions.
Food Market: The brilliant, diverse weekend street food market strictly occupying the square behind the Royal Festival Hall.