Take part
Engage and Explore: Discover, Create, and Connect at Southbank Centre
The Southbank Centre runs a packed programme of events, projects and creative development schemes to engage and inspire children, families, young people and adults, as well as teachers and learners, from all backgrounds. Whether you’re looking for a weekend activity for yourself or your family, a project for your classroom or to develop your creative practice, there’s bound to be something for you to take part in.
Events to take part in
There are plenty of ways to take part in activities at Southbank Centre, including workshops, courses, and projects for all age ranges.
Rug Rhymes at the National Poetry Library
Two Destination Language: Hope & Ponies
The Rig: A Musical Family Playground
Free events for all
We are more than just concert halls. There is a lot more you can experience while you’re here.
Take part in projects
New Poets Collective
Are you aged 13 to 18 and curious about exhibition-making and curating? Join our next cohort of Future Exhibition Makers!
Southbank Centre Youth Voices
This free opportunity, taking place weekly on Wednesdays in term time, is open to all young people aged 10 – 18, regardless of experience or ability
Technical Academy
Discover what it takes to be a technical production professional in this three-week intensive experience
Uncovering Careers in the Arts
Are you passionate about visual art, literature or music? Discover the jobs that make the sector tick, then find out how to get them
Creative Engagement Programme
Activities range from workshops and opportunities for schools and teachers and courses for adults, to special events and opportunities for young people to engage with our festivals and learn about how they are produced.
We welcome everyone to our site and have a number of community and youth organisations in residence. Find out more today about how to get involved.
Arts & Wellbeing
Nurturing connection and creativity in our communities
Schools
We welcome primary, secondary and SEND schools to our site in a variety of ways
Talent & Artist Development
Opportunities for artists and new talent to work with established creatives
Support the Southbank Centre
Did you know the Southbank Centre is a charity? We’re only able to offer free events thanks to generous donations and the support of our Members. Please consider supporting us.