Explore poetry off the page in Astra Papachristodoulou’s debut solo exhibition, where poems exist as sculpture, objects and textiles. Papachristodoulou’s object poems encourage interactive and shared ...

Simmering choreography from Carlos Acosta, and a new Cuban slant to the score, bring some Havana heat to this classic festive treat. Join Clara in her humble home in Havana, getting ready to celebrate ...

Our regular free events are open to all, and bursting with creativity Come and take part in our regular free events, offering creative activities, workshops, social gatherings and family entertainment ...

Over the dark winter nights, our site is illuminated by outdoor artworks that play with light and colour – explore to discover them all. Each artist uses light and colour in playful ways, at the same ...

The Queen Elizabeth Hall is a leading London venue showcasing world-class talks, gigs, dance, performance and classical music. Originally opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1967, our Queen ...

The Koestler Awards is an annual programme encouraging people from the UK’s criminal justice system to change their lives through the arts. Jeremy Deller and John Costi have selected artwork from over ...

Opening up to our Riverside Terrace, with views over the River Thames and beyond, Festival Bar & Kitchen is one of London’s most popular meeting spots. But there’s more to this place than just a great ...

Housing the world’s largest public collection of modern poetry, we are the National Poetry Library; free to join across the UK, and London’s only space dedicated to poetry study. Founded by the Arts ...

This large, open space on Level 2 of the Royal Festival Hall hosts many of our free events – from performances by our Resident Orchestras, to joyful social dances where everyone is invited to take ...

Handel: Arrival of the Queen of Sheba from Solomon; Zadok the Priest (Coronation Anthem No.1); Selection from Water Music Suites ...

And from the iconic Royal Festival Hall, to the unique architecture of the Hayward Gallery, to the vibrancy of our Riverside Terrace our venues and spaces continue to showcase the best of the city and ...