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Installation view of Lee Bul, Willing To Be Vulnerable - Metalized Balloon, 2015-16 at Hayward Gallery, 2018. © Lee Bul, Photo: Linda Nylind

Become a Patron

Become one of our Patrons and enjoy exclusive benefits that bring you closer to our work.

At the Southbank Centre, we’re dedicated to being a powerhouse of creativity, and a space where the widest possible audience are welcomed to engage with, and be inspired by art and culture.

Our Patrons are vital to our ability to achieve this. And the great news is that when you support us, you benefit too – with a chance to build your relationship with the Southbank Centre and get closer to the arts.

‘The variety of events is astounding, pushing me to explore new genres and performances’

– Luke Mayhew, Southbank Centre Patron

Why become a Patron?

Become a Patron of the Southbank Centre for the annual sum of £5,000* and you can enjoy:

  • a personal booking service, including priority access and tickets for sold-out events
  • behind-the-scenes events such as rehearsals, curator tours and exclusive talks with artists, to deepen your experience of the arts
  • invites to launch sessions for some of our annual highlights including Meltdown, London Literature Festival and Classical Music series – where you can meet artists and the people who plan our programmes, and mingle with your fellow Patrons
  • your name printed in major Southbank Centre programmes and guides
  • free entry to Hayward Gallery exhibitions
  • use of our special Members’ Lounge at the top of the Royal Festival Hall, with spectacular views over the Thames
  • discounts at Southbank Centre Shops, bars and cafes, and special offers in many of our onsite restaurants.

And, of course, you also get the satisfaction of knowing that you’re giving more people the chance to experience the transformative power of arts.

(* £4,750 donation/£250 benefits)

Patrons enjoying the Queen Elizabeth Roof Garden at the Southbank Centre

Become a Southbank Centre Patron

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If you’d like to hear more about what becoming a Patron means, for you and for us, get in touch.

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