Queen Elizabeth Hall

RED SKY AT SUNRISE To Play Southbank Centre
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 20, 2026

Anton Lesser and Charlie Hamblett will perform in RED SKY AT SUNRISE: LAURIE LEE IN WORDS AND MUSIC at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, alongside Orchestra of the Swan, tracing Lee's journey from rural England to the Spanish Civil War.

DIDO & AENEAS, TOSCA, and More Set for English Touring Opera's 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026

English Touring Opera has revealed its 2026-27 season, featuring new productions of Dido & Aenas, Tosca and more, touring cities across England including Durham for the first time.

Interview: 'It's my happy place working with big ensembles': Stephanie Lake on COLOSSUS
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 16, 2026

Later this month, COLOSSUS, choreographed by Stephanie Lake, will be making its UK debut at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. The piece has fifty dancers “performing as one,” exploring the relationships that the individual has to the collective. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Lake about bringing COLOSSUS to the Southbank Centre for its UK debut. We discussed her creative process for the piece, what it’s like working with such large groups of dancers and even advice for those looking to get into choreography!

Interview: Mark Ball on Harry Styles and MELTDOWN at Southbank Centre
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 14, 2026

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Mark Ball, the Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre. We discussed how he first got started in the arts industry and what led him to the Centre, the history of the Meltdown music festival and what it has been like working with Harry Styles as the artist curator this year.

Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Join Jeff Goldblum on New Album
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2026

Jeff Goldblum's 'Night Blooms' is out now, featuring Wicked co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, Scarlett Johansson, Charlie Puth, and more. Listen now!

Review: BLIZZARD, Southbank Centre
by Christiana Rose - May 28, 2026

Blizzard by FLIP Fabrique at the Southbank Centre is a contemporary circus production which captures both the harshness and wonder of winter, through a fusion of acrobatics, clowning, live music and physical theatre.

Tim Minchin Will Write the Music For CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Remake
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026

Further details are now known about the forthcoming remake film of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, written by Enda Walsh, which will have music written by Tim Minchin. Learn more here!

Sandbox Percussion Will Present Steve Reich 90th Birthday Celebration at The New School
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026

The New School's College of Performing Arts will present its 11th annual SANDBOX PERCUSSION SUMMER SEMINAR, celebrating Steve Reich's 90th birthday year with free public concerts, including a full performance of his landmark work DRUMMING.

Hofesh Shechter Named Guest Artistic Director of National Youth Dance Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

Sadler's Wells announced choreographer Hofesh Shechter as the next Guest Artistic Director of National Youth Dance Company, with auditions underway across England ahead of a new production premiering next year.

Stephanie Lake's COLOSSUS Will Make UK Premiere at Southbank Centre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

Australian choreographer Stephanie Lake's COLOSSUS will make its UK premiere at Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall, featuring 60 final-year London Contemporary Dance School students performing as one unit.

Southbank Centre Reveals Lineup For SOUTH ASIAN SOUNDS Festival
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026

Southbank Centre announced the full line-up for South Asian Sounds, a five-day series spanning classical, orchestral, and diasporic pop across Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, and Purcell Room.

The Southbank Centre Reveals Classical Music Autumn/Winter 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

Southbank Centre's Classical Music Autumn/Winter season will open and close with 90th birthday celebrations for minimalist icons Steve Reich and Philip Glass, including the UK premiere of Glass's 15th Symphony.

THERE'S A BEAR ON MY CHAIR Will Return to Southbank Centre For Christmas 2026
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

Fuel, in association with Southbank Centre, have announced that its celebrated production, directed by Toby Olié, of Ross Collins' family favourite There's a Bear on My Chair will return to the Queen Elizabeth Hall at the Southbank Centre this Christmas.

Doug Varone And Dancers Celebrates 40th Anniversary At The Joyce Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026

Doug Varone and Dancers will celebrate its 40th anniversary with performances at The Joyce Theater. The program includes repertory works and a New York premiere. The engagement runs in late May in New York City.

Harry Styles Unveils First Wave of Lineup for Meltdown Festival Curation
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2026

A slew of diverse artists have been revealed as those performing at Harry Styles’ Meltdown, taking place 11–21 June 2026 as part of its 75th anniversary year.

Amelia Dimoldenberg, Ash Sarkar, and Olly Alexander Will Lead LETTERS TO THE FUTURE Weekend at Southbank Centre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

Cultural figures AMELIA DIMOLDBERG, ASH SARKAR, and OLLY ALEXANDER will lead the ‘Letters To The Future’ weekend at Southbank Centre, addressing key issues and celebrating youth perspectives.

Sunwook Kim Will Perform With The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra will present a special concert series featuring pianist and conductor Sunwook Kim, who makes his debut appearance with the orchestra.

Elif Shafak and Anoushka Shankar Will Headline Southbank Centre’s Refugee Week 2026 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2026

This summer, the Southbank Centre will celebrate the resilience, creativity and contributions of refugees and people seeking sanctuary as Refugee Week returns with a programme of cultural events and performances centred on the theme of ‘Courage.'

MULTITUDES Festival to Return to Southbank Centre with Orchestral Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026

The Southbank Centre will present the return of MULTITUDES, a multi-arts festival centered around orchestral music, starting March 19, 2026. This event will feature a diverse lineup of performances that blend music with other art forms, offering audiences a unique cultural experience in London. The festival aims to showcase the power of orchestral music as a foundation for artistic expression.

Review: CLASSICAL MIXTAPE: A LIVE TAKEOVER, Southbank Centre
by Louise Penn - Feb 6, 2026

Classical Mixtape: A Live Takeover is part of the Southbank Centre's 75th anniversary programme. Aimed at the under-30s audience, who are underrepresented at the venue, the event offered a casual, relaxed and social approach to classical music. However, a brilliant concept sadly fell short in organisation and execution.