The Latest Breaking News from Southbank

The new culture wars (no, not those ones): leading London creatives demand change to save the future of art

As the Southbank Centre hits 75, London’s leading creatives call for cultural change to nurture the young stars of the future

Evening Standard · Apr 30

London's Southbank Centre finally gets listed status after 35-year battle to secure 60s Brutalist landmark

The new listing marks a major victory for campaigners, who have long argued for the building’s architectural and cultural importance

Evening Standard · Feb 10

‘That’s where I found my family’: dancefloor devotees on hedonistic moves and healing grooves

A new season at London’s Southbank Centre is inspired by Emma Warren’s book Dance Your Way Home, about the potency of communal movement. She and other artists involved explain why the dancefloor is their happy place

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2025

Christine and the Queens Southbank’s Meltdown Festival line-up announced, including Warpaint and Sigur Rós

The 28th edition of the festival will take place in London in June

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2023

Women of the World festival 2023: Dates, line-up, and how to get tickets

The event will take place from March 10 to 12 at London’s Southbank Centre.

Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2023

‘It’s my age that’s the talking point, not that I’m black’: Toks Dada, the Southbank’s head of classical music

With its new season opening this weekend, the Southbank Centre’s 32-year-old leader talks about how he’s shaping the venue to reflect classical music today, the magic of live music, and the challenge of keeping the lights – and the heating – on

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022

Women of the World project to mentor school girls gets funding match

This year’s event takes place March 11-13 at the Southbank Centre

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2022