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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.

CIRQUE ALICE Will Make European Premiere at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

Following sell-out seasons in Australia and Singapore, Roast Productions and Senbla announced the European premiere season of Cirque Alice, a brand new show from the creators of the 'Circus 1903.'

Pulp and Scritti Politti to Headline ROUGH TRADE 50 Weekender at Southbank Centre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

This summer, indie icon Rough Trade will take over the Southbank Centre for a weekend-long celebration of 50 years in the business as one of Britain's most influential independent music institutions.

San Francisco Opera Will Celebrate Pride With Concert Hosted By Sapphira Cristál
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026

San Francisco Opera will present its second annual Pride Concert on June 26 at the War Memorial Opera House, hosted by Sapphira Cristál, with conductor Robert Mollicone leading soloists Melody Moore, Nikola Printz, and Reginald Smith, Jr.

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.

Renu Arora Awarded Peggy Ramsay Award for New Writing of THE BURGUNDY BOOK
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

Renu Arora, the award winning disabled actor, singer, writer and composer, has been awarded the Peggy Ramsay Foundation Grant. The £5,000 award supports the development of The Burgundy Book.

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.

Full Cast Set For The Menier Chocolate Factory’s Revival of Peter Shaffer’s EQUUS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for Lindsay Posner's major revival of Peter Shaffer's Equus, in its co-production with Theatre Royal Bath Productions.

Photos: Jolene O'Hara Stars in OTTILIE at the Barn Theatre, Cirencester
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026

All new photos have been released of Jolene O'Hara in Ottilie, A Built by Barn production in association with Rathmore Productions. Learn more and check out the photos here!

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.

Park University ICM Orchestra To Present Spring Concert With Guest Conductor Jason Seber
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026

Park University's International Center for Music (ICM) will present its spring concert on April 17, featuring guest conductor Jason Seber. The event is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel located on the university's Parkville Campus. While admission is free, attendees are encouraged to RSVP to ensure seating availability. This concert provides an opportunity for the community to experience a high-caliber orchestral performance in an academic setting.

Additional Programming Revealed For GOALHANGER: THE REST IS FEST at Southbank Centre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026

The Southbank Centre in collaboration with Goalhanger has announced more programming for Goalhanger: The Rest Is Fest (Fri 4 – Sun 6 Sep 2026), a highlight of the centre's 75th anniversary celebrations.

Metal Star Mr Lordi Joins Philharmonia Orchestra & Suzi Quatro For Orchestral Rock Concert
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2026

Rock and heavy metal will collide with the force of a full symphony orchestra when Eurovision winner Mr Lordi, Suzi Quatro and Alison Mosshart join the Philharmonia Orchestra for a one-night performance.

Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Will Extend at Lowry, Salford
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

Disney's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL starring Tobias Turley, Leonor Correia, Caitlin Tipping and Luke Bayer as Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay and Ryan respectively, will extend its run at Lowry, Salford.

WOW - Women of the World Celebrates International Women’s Day 
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

WOW - Women of the World has announced the return of its flagship London Festival for 2027, which will take place at Southbank Centre between 5-7 March.

Celebration Of Benjamin Zephaniah To Headline Poetry International Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2026

The Southbank Centre's longest-running festival Poetry International Festival returns (Friday 10 – Sunday 12 July) and includes a celebration of the life and work of the trailblazing poet Benjamin Zephaniah.

Preston Nyman and Eva Feiler to Lead DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE UK Premiere At Arcola Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026

Arcola Theatre has announced the cast for the upcoming production of DEAR JACK DEAR LOUISE, featuring Preston Nyman and Eva Feiler, directed by Simon Reade.

Edward Gardner Returns to the U.S. For Return Engagement With Chicago Symphony & Pittsburgh Symphony Debut
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

British conductor Ed Gardner will make his debut with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and return to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in May, showcasing works by British composers.

Reimagined THE AGE OF CONSENT Comes to Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026

A new generation of queer artists will take to the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall stage to reimagine The Age of Consent, the groundbreaking 1984 debut album by Bronski Beat.