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Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall

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The Royal Festival Hall opened in 1951 as part of the Festival of Britain and is at the heart of the Southbank Centre. The RFH welcomes orchestras, operas and contemporary music from around the world. Enjoy free events, festivals and performance series. The building is also home to the Clore Ballroom, Saison Poetry Library and the Southbank Centre Shop. Eat and drink al fresco on the riverside terraces.
Address Belvedere Road London SE1 8XX
Telephone 0871 663 2500

Venues

What's On

[Image] Free Events at Southbank Centre
1 Jan 09 - 1 Jan 10
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Free events and performances at Southbank Centre

Wind down at the end of the week and enjoy live music on Friday lunchtimes and evenings from leading musicians playing everything from jazz to folk. Free. See full listings
[Image] City of Dreams: Vienna 1900- 1935
28 Feb - 8 Oct 09
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An exploration of the music of Vienna at the Southbank Centre

Esa-Pekka Salonen's first major project as the Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of the Philharmonia Orchestra. A nine-month exploration of the music and culture of Vienna between 1900 and 1935.

[Image] Appearing Rooms
27 Apr - 23 Oct 09
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Danish artist Jeppe Hein's hugely popular Appearing Rooms returns to Southbank Centre

Cool off in Jeppe Hein's playful interactive water sculpture on the riverside terrace. Watch the jets of water disappear as quickly as they emerge. Bring a towel! More information
Free

[Image] Friday Lunch
8 May 09 - 11 Dec 10
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Free lunchtime music at the Royal Festival Hall

A range of different musical genres with an emphasis on small-scale classical and contemporary music. Jazz, folk and non-Western music are also in the mix. 
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[Image] E4 Udderbelly
27 May - 17 Jul 09
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A giant upside-down purple cow! at Southbank Centre

A giant upside down cow has landed in Jubilee Gardens! This alternative performance space hosts a season of theatre, circus, comedy, magic, cabaret and music. View full listings

[Image] Summer Food Market
10 - 12 Jul 09
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Summer Slow Food Market at Southbank Centre

Head to Southbank Centre Square to sample all manner of gourmet delights from leading producers. Other summer dates: 7-9 Aug, 4-6 Sept, 18-20 Sept. More information
Free 11am - 8pm (6pm Sundays)


[Image] Marianne Faithful
20 Jul 09
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Marianne Faithful at the Royal Festival Hall

The singer, songwriter and icon performs a special concert interpreting songs by artists such as Billie Holiday, The Decemberists and Nick Cave.

[Image] Laura Marling and Friends
11 Aug 09
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A talented treasure at the Royal Festival Hall

The Mercury Music Prize-nominated singer performs songs from her debut album.

[Image] Dance Mob
30 Aug 09
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Free dance for everyone this summer at Southbank Centre

In preparation for Big Dance 2010, the London Mayor's initiative to get London dancing, Dance Mob is a fun, easy dance routine taught to people of all ages across London, which is then performed at Southbank Centre. Audience participation is mandatory. More information

 

Free

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