Southbank Centre

The largest arts centre in the UK, we’ve been the beating heart of London’s cultural life since 1951.

We put on thousands of events every year
We work with the world’s most exciting artists, from household names to fresh new talent, giving them space to showcase their best work, for you.

We offer a gateway to new experiences
We run a packed programme of events and workshops designed to encourage people of all backgrounds to engage with the arts and discover their own creative side.

We fuel creativity
We offer space for artists to experiment and try new things, and give opportunities for emerging talent to further their skills with expert guidance.

We take the arts further
We look beyond the capital, helping smaller arts venues and organisations across the country to host world-class exhibitions and performances.

We’re home to six Resident Orchestras

Aurora Orchestra
An innovative classical music ensemble, creating vibrant musical adventures through memorised performance.

Chineke! Orchestra
The first professional orchestra in Europe to be made up of majority Black and ethnically diverse musicians.

London Philharmonic Orchestra
Celebrated as one of the world’s great orchestras, sharing the wonder of orchestral music since 1932.

London Sinfonietta
A world-leading ensemble with a reputation built on cutting-edge programming and virtuosic performances.

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Taking you closer to the experience intended by the composers themselves, the OAE makes old music new.

Philharmonia Orchestra
Dedicated to bringing orchestral experiences of the highest quality, to the widest possible audience.