Sunday, 6 July 2025

Family fun at The Southbank Centre

Full details of what is coming up in the latest newsletter:

Hello, sunshine!

What time is it? Summer time! Come along for tonnes of free family fun in the sun, as well as plenty of opportunities to learn new skills outside of the classroom this summer holiday.

Scroll on to check out more of our family fun.

Yoshitomo Nara

UNTIL SUN 31 AUG

Dive into the captivating, creative world of Yoshitomo Nara in the largest European retrospective of one of Japan’s most celebrated artists.

Under-12s go free.

★★★★★ 'punk rock art for your inner child' The London Standard

★★★★ 'A true joy to look at' Time Out

★★★★ The Guardian

Find out more

Come and play (again)

‘It’s constantly surprising’ – behind REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground

How do you combine the fun and endless possibilities of play with a reminder about the importance of sustainability?

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REPLAY: A Limitless Recycled Playground

UNTIL SUN 24 AUG

REPLAY has been extended due to popular demand! Don't miss out on your chance to enter an endless world of play and invention in a limitless recycled playground for children and their grown-ups to tap into their imaginations.

Get your tickets now

Dance Your Way Home: Public Art

UNTIL MON 25 AUG

Discover incredible free art across our site with uplifting and inspiring works connected to the theme of our summer season, Dance Your Way Home.

Take a tour with behind-the-scenes insights, on the Bloomberg Connects app.

Looks like fun

Take part

Ura Matsuri's Daylight Ninjas

SAT 19 JUL

Join us on the Riverside Terrace for an afternoon of East and South East Asian culture, making and transformation into ninjas.

This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).

Come on down

Ásrún Magnúsdóttir: Listening Party

SAT 2 & SUN 3 AUG

Get ready to be moved as London teenagers dance to their favourite songs in this word-of-mouth hit by one of Iceland’s leading theatre makers.

All performances are Relaxed Performances.

Book now

Performer call out!

Love music and performing? We’re looking for young people aged 13 – 18 to take part in a performance of Listening Party from theatre maker Ásrún Magnúsdóttir. Apply by Mon 7 Jul.

Apply now

Move Like You with Rain Crew

SUN 17 AUG

With categories open to all, workshops and DJ sets to lose yourself on the dance floor, this battle is ready for all types of dance and invites you to move like you.

Count me in!

Fun DMC 10th Birthday

MON 25 AUG

Celebrate the end of summer and a landmark occasion for FUN DMC, as they bring their family friendly block party vibes to the Riverside Terrace.

Sounds like fun

Stars of tomorrow

Lambeth Music Service: Harmonise! Summer Showcase

MON 14 JUL

Young musicians from Brixton Hill Music Centre and In Harmony Lambeth join together to showcase their amazing musical skills in a spectacular concert.

Book now

Tomorrow's Warriors Extraordinary Summer Showcase

SUN 3 AUG

Catch live music from the talented artists of Tomorrow’s Warriors, featuring some of the finest young jazz musicians on London’s fizzing scene right now.

Check it out

Say thank you

Say thanks in style with our end-of-year gifting range: a statement mug, scented candle or a simple, meaningful thank-you card. Shop thoughtful gifts perfect for every great teacher.

Unique gifts

Image credits:

Installation view of Yoshitomo Nara. In the Milky Lake /Thinking One, 2011. Photo by Mark Blower. Courtesy the artist and the Hayward Gallery.