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.
Belvedere Road London SE1 8XX
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![[Image] Philharmonia Orchestra 2009/10](/images/event/philhamo.jpg)
22 Oct 09 - 29 Jun 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
The Philharmonia Orchestra's 2009/10 London season at Southbank Centre
The Philharmonia Orchestra's 2009/10 London season will see the Orchestra performing 38 matinee and main evening concerts at Royal Festival Hall. More Info
The Philharmonia Orchestra's 2009/10 London season will see the Orchestra performing 38 matinee and main evening concerts at Royal Festival Hall. More Info
![[Image] Britten Sinfonia](/images/event/BRITTEN.jpg)
26 Oct 09 - 18 May 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
The country's most talented musicians at Southbank centre
Britten Sinfonia is created from some of the country's most talented and creative musicians, many with solo and chamber music careers. More Info
Britten Sinfonia is created from some of the country's most talented and creative musicians, many with solo and chamber music careers. More Info
![[Image] Rachmaninov Cycle](/images/event/rak.jpg)
28 Feb - 15 May 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
Nikolai Lugansky performs Rachmaninov at Southbank Centre
Pianist Nikolai Lugansky performs of Rachmaninov's four Piano Concertos, as well as the well-loved Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini,
Pianist Nikolai Lugansky performs of Rachmaninov's four Piano Concertos, as well as the well-loved Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini,
![[Image] Waiting](/images/event/waiting.jpg)
12 - 13 Mar 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
a groundbreaking new piece of musical theatre at Southbank Centre
A groundbreaking new piece of musical theatre depicting the war on terror and the lives of refugee women. More info
A groundbreaking new piece of musical theatre depicting the war on terror and the lives of refugee women. More info
![[Image] Easter Chocolate Festival](/images/event/126502682129.jpg)
26 - 28 Mar 10
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The Chocolate Festival returns to Southbank Centre
Dozens of stalls showcase truffles, bonbons and bars, as well as chocolate cakes and pastries, a wide range of hot chocolates and chocolate-making kits.
Dozens of stalls showcase truffles, bonbons and bars, as well as chocolate cakes and pastries, a wide range of hot chocolates and chocolate-making kits.
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26 - 27 Mar 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
Celebrating young musicians and dancers at Southbank Centre
For two days Southbank Centre overflows with performances by some of the UK’s most talented young musicians and dancers.
For two days Southbank Centre overflows with performances by some of the UK’s most talented young musicians and dancers.
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![[Image] London Guitar Festival](/images/event/guitar.jpg)
14 - 16 May 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
Crossing the boundaries of style at Southbank Centre
London Guitar Festival brings you its unique blend of multi-stylistic concerts, educational events and commissions of new work. More info
London Guitar Festival brings you its unique blend of multi-stylistic concerts, educational events and commissions of new work. More info
![[Image] Festival Brazil](/images/event/brazil.jpg)
19 Jun - 5 Sep 10
Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall
Summer festival celebrating the dynamic culture of Brazil at Southbank Centre
Bringing the vibrant, dynamic culture of contemporary Brazil to the heart of London, Festival Brazil celebrates the country's rich cultural heritage – including music, visual arts, dance, literature, debates and food. More Info
Bringing the vibrant, dynamic culture of contemporary Brazil to the heart of London, Festival Brazil celebrates the country's rich cultural heritage – including music, visual arts, dance, literature, debates and food. More Info
