Here is my weekly blog post with ideas of things to do this weekend:
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This autumn we have our program of talks, tours, and workshops made with grown-ups in mind.
Maybe you want to discover the history of our city, spark your love for learning again, or you're planning on a unique date night to impress someone special. Delve into Leeds history with our topical talks, join a gentle guided tour around our newest exhibitions, or take some contemplative walks around our spectacular sites.
Forget awkward silences, at the Discovery Centre, there’s always something to talk about. With over a million objects in our vast store room, your guided tour uncovers the incredible stories behind some of the most fascinating treasures. Just thinking about it has us feeling swept off our feet already!
Join Stephanie Davies, Lotherton’s Community Curator, to learn about the lives of the Gascoigne children, how they lived and how this changed over 200 years from Sir Thomas 1745 to Yvonne Gascoigne 1919. Followed by tea in the servants’ rooms with the curator.
Let our expert tour guides lead you through Lynette Yiadom-Boakye's personal journey through art past and present. This exhibition works with an eclectic range of other historical and contemporary artists, illuminating their creative process.
Come and share your stories, and listen to others, about our favourite city. This week it's all about transport! Have a memorable bus route that you still take? Have things changed for better or worse? Whatever your story, come and share your history in this free session.
Join the Curator of Dress and Textiles at Lotherton for a talk exploring the clothes and styles women have worn during pregnancy across the centuries.
This will be a relaxed, informal talk and babes in arms are welcome. The talk will be followed by tea in the servants’ rooms with the curator.
Help shape our museums
Leeds Museums & Galleries tickets are administered by Leeds Ticket Hub, the city's cultural ticket office
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Bradford 2025 autumn events on sale now! |
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Our latest line-up of events is bursting with variety - with family experiences, spooky screenings, major exhibitions and even a delicious new Bradford cookbook, there’s something for everyone in Bradford this autumn. |
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Relive the energy of the daytimers |
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Built by Sound |
21 Nov - 14 Dec Loading Bay |
Step into the immersive world of British South Asian youth culture in the ’70s and ’80s. Created by No Ghost and Dialled In with Bradford 2025, Built by Sound is a mixed reality experience blending together archival footage, personal testimonies, and a stirring soundtrack - taking you from the rhythmic thump of dhol drums in community halls to the pirate radio buzzing through bedroom walls. |
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A recycled playground without limits! |
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A special spooky screening |
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Back in the Pink weekender |
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8 - 12 Oct |
Join us for a weekend-long celebration of LGBTQ+ life in Bradford - explore activism, community, and culture from the late 20th century, through tours, exhibitions, talks and more. Check out what’s on at our Big Pink Weekender and book your tickets today. |
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New exhibitions opening this autumn |
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The World Curry Festival returns! |
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Brighter Still - our spectacular closing event |
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20 & 21 Dec Myrtle Park, Bingley £2, free for under-16s and seniors |
The finale! As the world turns from dark to light this winter solstice, step into an outdoor spectacle in Bradford. Starring hundreds of people from across our district, it’s a celebration of who we are, where we live and the ties that bind us together. Be a part of our dazzling closing event. You can apply to join our Community Cast and perform as part of Brighter Still, find out more here! |
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Dinner's ready! It's time to Meet Our Mothers |
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🔎 SPECIAL EVENT: The BFI National Archive's restoration of Silent Sherlock screens With Live Music
Before Benedict Cumberbatch, or even Basil Rathbone there was Eille Norwood, who holds the record for playing Sherlock Holmes most times on film and whose performance was acclaimed by Arthur Conan Doyle himself.
We're delighted to be screening a trio of Norwood's classic Sherlock Holmes films, newly restored by the BFI's National Archive and showing for the first time since the world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival in 2024.
To make this rare screening even more special there'll be live music from pianist Neil Brand - dubbed "the country's greatest silent movie score composer" by Mark Kermode - and drummer Jeff Davenport, with an introduction from Bryony Dixon, Curator of Silent Film at BFI National Archive, who will reveal the secrets behind this grand restoration project.
If you love archive film, silent cinema, Sherlock Holmes or live musicians working their magic then it's elementary – this is the one-night-only screening for you.
Keep scrolling to learn more of the restoration, check out some clips from the BFI and learn more about the musicians providing a dazzling soundtrack to this silent spectacle.
Silent Sherlock: Three Classic Cases (TBC) [With Live Musical Accompaniment]
Wednesday 17 September, 19.00
This screening will feature a selection of three episodes, A Scandal in Bohemia, the one where Holmes falls for ‘the woman’, The Golden Pince-Nez , where we see Holmes’ deductive powers, and The Final Problem where he encounters the sinister Professor Moriarty.
There will be an introduction by Bryony Dixon, Curator of Silent Film at BFI National Archive, who will describe how this new project, in collaboration with Iron Mountain, restored all of the films using the latest photochemical and digital techniques.
About the Musicians
Neil Brand
Neil Brand has been a silent film accompanist for over 30 years, throughout the UK and at film festivals and special events around the world.
"Arguably the country's greatest silent movie score composer" - Mark Kermode
Jeff Davenport
Jeff Davenport is a UK based professional drummer and the brains behind Drum Tuning Workshops, a series of free to use short educational videos on the tuning and setup of drums using simple commentary.
Learn More About the Screenings
⏰ Save the Date ⏰
69th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express
8–19 October
Discover the world’s best new films at the 69th BFI London Film Festival taking place from 8 to 19 October in London and around the UK.
The festival isn’t exclusive to London and Pictureville is one of the partner cinemas this year which will bring audiences a thrilling line-up of BFI London Film Festival films —including new releases from Chloé Zhao, Kelly Reichardt and Yorkshire-based drama The Choral.
Priority booking for these incredible titles will be available to Pictureville members on Wednesday 10 September, so make sure you're signed up to be one of the first to see them on the big screen.
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Discover the programme and book your passes and tickets now
25-29 September
This month our annual festival celebrating widescreen formats and film on film, returns the programme is now here and you can get your inividual tickets now.
We've just been testing the 70mm print of Baraka and it looks absolutely glorious, so don't miss the opportunity to see last feature shot in Todd-AO in a stunning presentation.
Nosferatu (PG) [Live music by Frame Ensemble with Ben Gaunt]
Saturday 1 November
A rare chance to experience this forbidden cinematic masterpiece on the big screen with new music.
For this specially-commissioned live soundtrack, award-winning Leeds-based composer and sonic artist Ben Gaunt joins forces with silent film scoring specialists Frame Ensemble to create a mix of electronics and live improvisation. Join us for a rare chance to experience this forbidden cinematic masterpiece on the big screen with new music.
Voting for BIFA's Cinema of the Year Award is Still Open!
We love cinema, and we know you do too!
Take a moment and vote for us for British Independent Film Awards Cinema of the Year award, supported by KIA.
The award is voted for by you, the audience, so if you love us and what we do please vote for us.
69th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express
Discover the world’s best new films at the 69th BFI London Film Festival taking place from 8 to 19 October in London and around the UK.
The festival isn’t exclusive to London and Pictureville is one of the partner cinemas this year which will bring audiences around the UK a thrilling line-up of BFI London Film Festival films, including new releases from Chloé Zhao, Kelly Reichardt and Yorkshire-based drama The Choral.
Priority booking for these incredible titles will be available to Pictureville members on Wednesday 10 September and we may have even more up our sleeve, so make sure you're signed up to be one of the first to see them on the big screen.
What's On
Love+War
Sunday 12 October, 18.00
From the directors of Free Solo comes this blistering profile of Pulitzer Prize-winning conflict photographer Lynsey Addario, a woman balancing two callings: career and motherhood.
Hamnet
Sunday 12 October, 19.00
Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao’s adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel features mesmerising performances by Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal.
Agnes, the wife of William Shakespeare, struggles to come to terms with the loss of their only son, Hamnet – the grief driving a wedge between the couple.
Shakespeare channels the tragedy and his sorrow into his work, creating Hamlet. Zhao (Nomadland, The Rider) brings a rawness and honesty to this profound portrait of love, grief and the power of storytelling.
The Choral [Yorkshire Premiere]
Tuesday 14 October, 19.00
Ralph Fiennes leads an excellent ensemble of new and established talent in this funny and moving First World War drama by beloved writer Alan Bennett.
Brimming with humour and hope, Bennett and Nicholas Hytner’s (The Madness of King George, The Lady in the Van) latest triumph celebrates the power of community in the darkest of days.
Filmed across Yorkshire, Saltaire features prominently in The Choral, so don't miss the chance to see locations like Victoria Hall and Salts Mill on the big screen.
The Mastermind
Wednesday 15 October, 19.00
Josh O’Connor is superb as a rudderless everyman out of step with his immediate environs and the country at large, in Kelly Reichardt’s funny, shaggy heist film.
Reichardt’s (First Cow, Wendy and Lucy) smartly crafted drama offers a sensitive political critique of our times, and a quietly thoughtful examination of what we owe ourselves, as well as our familial and social tribes.
With its jazzy score, period detailing and nuanced performances, it’s a cinematic joy from the get-go.
My Father's Shadow
Saturday 18 October, 17.00
Akinola Davies Jr’s intimate and resplendent film chronicles two brothers spending a rare day with their father in Lagos.
Fola (a magnetic Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù) is an enigmatic figure in his sons’ lives. As they traverse Lagos, Remi and Akin (real-life brothers Chibuike Marvellous and Godwin Egbo) begin to understand him as a person, and the sacrifices he has made for them. But as Nigeria’s presidential election results loom, events transpire that will dramatically change their relationship with him.
Giant
Saturday 18 October, 19.30
Amir El-Masry and Pierce Brosnan star in the thrilling real-life story of world champion boxer Prince Naseem ‘Naz’ Hamed and his trainer Brendan Ingle..
Inspired by real events and featuring tremendous performances by the two leads, Giant follows Hamed from his humble beginnings in 1980s and 90s Sheffield, where he was exposed to Islamophobia and racism.
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We Need Your Vote!
We need your help!
We’ve thrown our hat in the ring for BIFA's brand new Cinema of the Year Award, supported by KIA and voted for by you!
The award celebrates cinemas in the UK that bring audiences together and champion independent filmmakers, and is decided by cinemagoers.
So, if you love us and what we do, please vote for us to be nominated by clicking the button below.
What's On This Week
If you've missed the exciting news, the best new films are heading to Pictureville at the 69th BFI London Film Festival and we're giving our members priority booking from next week!
There's so much more to come before then as Jaws continues to make waves in IMAX, our new releases wow critics and we join in the Scalarama celebrations with a 90s cult classic.
⏰ Save the Date ⏰
69th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express
8–19 October
Discover the world’s best new films at the 69th BFI London Film Festival taking place from 8 to 19 October in London and around the UK.
The festival isn’t exclusive to London and Pictureville is one of the partner cinemas this year which will bring audiences a thrilling line-up of BFI London Film Festival films —including new releases from Chloé Zhao, Kelly Reichardt and more.
Priority booking for these incredible titles will be available to Pictureville members on Wednesday 10 September, so make sure you're signed up to be one of the first to see them on the big screen.
What's On: 5 – 11 September
IMAX: Jaws (12A) [50th Anniversary]
Screening Sat, Sun, Tue–Thu
The classic Steven Spielberg movie comes to IMAX this summer for its 50th anniversary.
When a gigantic great white shark begins to menace the small island community of Amity, a police chief, a marine scientist and grizzled fisherman set out to stop it.
Screening Fri–Sun, Wed and Thu
Austin Butler stars in a gonzo adventure from Darren Aronofsky (Mother!, Requiem for a Dream, The Whale).
"A freewheeling throwback, Caught Stealing splendidly showcases Austin Butler's movie star charisma while marking a surprisingly lighthearted gearshift for director Darren Aronofsky." - Rotten Tomatoes
Sorry, Baby (15)
Screening Fri–Sun, Wed and Thu
Produced by Oscar Winning Director, Barry Jenkins (Moonlight) Sorry, Baby is the confident and remarkable debut from writer and comedian Eva Victor which portrays grief with sensitivity and wry, offbeat humor, exploring the aftermath of trauma and the process of healing.
F1 The Movie (12A)
Screening Fri–Sun, Wed and Thu
Brad Pitt's acclaimed Formula 1® racing feature returns to IMAX due to popular demand.
Shot during actual Grand Prix weekends, Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, who was FORMULA 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he’s approached by his former teammate, who convinces Sonny to come back to FORMULA 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world.
On Swift Horses (15)
Fri–Sun, Wed and Thu
Muriel (Daisy Edgar Jones) and her husband Lee (Will Poulter) are beginning a bright new life in California when he returns from the Korean War. But their newfound stability is upended by the arrival of Lee’s charismatic brother, Julius (Jacob Elordi), a wayward gambler with a secret past. A dangerous love triangle quickly forms.
“On Swift Horses is the kind of big, sweeping romantic drama that Hollywood just doesn’t make anymore.” – The Hollywood Reporter
Cult Classic
Mosaic Film Club Present: Party Girl (18)
Sun 19.30
Parker Posey dazzles in this 30th anniversary screening of this raucous comedy, presented by Mosaic Film Club as part of Scalarama.
Party Girl tells the story of Mary (Parker Posey), an NYC nightclub scenester and social butterfly who rules the underground party scene. By day, however, she lacks purpose and enough funds to make rent. When her aunt gets her a job at the local library, Mary initially waffles under the constraints of the system but eventually and unexpectedly flourishes as a librarian, maturing significantly in the process.
Head to our blog to hear from Tianna from Mosaic Film Club on why you won't want to miss this 90s classic.
Discover the Future Filmmaking Stars of Tomorrow
Northern Exposure (TBC)
Sat 18.00
The Film Hub North Northern Exposure short film night is heading to Bradford.
Join us for an evening of short films and a look at the new BFI Film Academy support programme for filmmakers aged 16–25. Showcasing work from a new generation of Northern filmmaking talent, it’s your first chance to see the future stars of British cinema.
Kids' Club
CineMinis: Superworm (U)
Fri 10.30
Give your little ones the perfect introduction to the big screen with our brand-new strand, CineMinis. With £2 tickets, these family-friendly screenings of short films and TV episodes is the ideal way to discover the magic of the movies.
This week, we're screening Superworm, the animated comedy for all the family based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
Superworm is super-long and super-strong and is always saving the day. But who can save him when he gets too full of himself and is captured by the evil Wizard Lizard?
Kids' Club: Smurfs (U)
Sat and Sun 11.00
When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.
IMAX 3D Documentaries
IMAX 3D Documentaries
Screening daily (closed Mondays)
Take in an epic 3D adventure on our largest cinema screen for a cheaper price than a feature film and discover prehistoric action and out of this world exploration.
Widescreen Weekend
Discover the programme and book your passes and tickets now
With just over two months to go until our annual festival celebrating widescreen formats and film on film, the programme is now here and you can get your inividual tickets now.
To celebrate 20 years since Batman Begins hit the big screen, we're bringing Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy back where it belongs—on our giant IMAX screen with an unmissable marathon of The Dark Knight Trilogy, which blends pulpy noir, mythic tragedy, and mind-bending twists into a feverish cinematic experience.
Coming Soon
Silent Sherlock: Three Classic Cases (TBC) [With Live Accompaniment]
Wednesday 17 September
In its first screening outside of London, the BFI National Archive’s restoration of a trio of classic Sherlock Holmes films screen with a live musical accompaniment by Neil Brand and Jeff Davenport.
Nosferatu (PG) [Live music by Frame Ensemble with Ben Gaunt]
Saturday 1 November
A rare chance to experience this forbidden cinematic masterpiece on the big screen with new music.
For this specially-commissioned live soundtrack, award-winning Leeds-based composer and sonic artist Ben Gaunt joins forces with silent film scoring specialists Frame Ensemble to create a mix of electronics and live improvisation. Join us for a rare chance to experience this forbidden cinematic masterpiece on the big screen with new music.
Open Air Cinema
Open Air Cinema: The Grand Budapest Hotel
Saturday 13 September
Wes Anderson's madcap caper screens as part of Open-Air Cinema at Thornton Viaduct with Wild Rumpus.
Step into the zany, pastel-tinted world of Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel, where concierge extraordinaire Monsieur Gustave H. is as famous for his impeccable manners as he is for his taste in wealthy, elderly blondes.
We Need Your Vote!
We need your help!
We’ve thrown our hat in the ring for BIFA's brand new Cinema of the Year Award, supported by KIA and voted for by you!
The award celebrates cinemas in the UK that bring audiences together and champion independent filmmakers, and is decided by cinemagoers.
So, if you love us and what we do, please vote for us to be nominated by clicking the button below.
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In Conversation with Gareth Southgate 03 & 04 Nov
Gareth will take to the stage, alongside a special guest host, to celebrate his new book Dear England. Hear lessons on leadership directly from the man who has represented England as a player and manager more than anyone else. |
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An Evening with Susie and Toto Wolff 27 Oct Join Susie, former racing driver and Managing Director of F1 Academy, in conversation with her husband, Toto, Team Principal and CEO of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team, as they share their paths to the pinnacle of motorsport. |
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Michael Portillo A Life of Two Halves 06 Oct - 24 Nov 2026 Secretary of State. Traveller. TV superstar. Michael announces an Autumn leg to his 2026 tour! With 26 dates and counting, don't miss this funny, insightful, and poignant journey. All aboard! |
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Donna Ashworth Joy Chose You 29 Sep - 07 Oct Donna will reflect on her journey to becoming one of the UK’s bestselling poets. She will be joined by Michelle McManus in Edinburgh, Bryony Gordon in London, and Julia Bradbury in Bristol. |
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Kuba Shand-Baptiste On Soon Come 27 Aug - 11 Sep
Join the award-winning journalist as she draws on her experiences growing up in North-West London as a British-Caribbean person through her story inspired by true events, Soon Come. |
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Ingrid Clayton On Fawning 30 Sep - 14 Oct
Do you avoid conflict, take the blame, and care for others at the expense of yourself? Join clinical psychologist Dr Ingrid Clayton as she presents her groundbreaking book Fawning. |
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Samantha Shannon: Among the Burning Flowers 05 Sep Last Chance
In 2019, The Priory of the Orange Tree captivated readers. Now, in conversation with Tasha Suri, the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author unleashes her newest addition to the series. |
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Charlie Higson & Jim Moir 09 & 13 Oct
36 kings. 5 queens. 1 comedy legend. Join Charlie and Jim (in London and York), for the rip-roaring story of every English ruler since Harold was shot in the eye at the Battle of Hastings. |
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An Evening with Annie Leibovitz 24 Nov
This evening is a unique opportunity to hear directly from on of the most influential artists of our time, as she explores the people, ideas, and experiences behind her landmark collection WOMEN. |
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The Mum Club
Join the Mum Club for exclusive access to their members-only newsletters, packed with tips, inspiration, and insider updates. Plus, access to our amazing events made just for women like you! Presented by our friends at The Mum Club. |
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An Audience with Nigel Planer Young Once LIVE 24 Sep - 05 Oct Nigel Planer, beloved as Neil the hippy from The Young Ones and a founding figure of the 80s alternative comedy scene, brings his memoir Young Once to life in a warm, sharply funny live show of storytelling. Full of dry wit, theatrical flair, and a knack for finding humour in both disaster and triumph, don’t miss the once-young Nigel as he offers a wildly entertaining and gloriously sideways glimpse into his quietly remarkable career, in a show that is part performance, part confession, and all heart. |
The Weekly Wrap at Fane
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Spellbinding art awaits
Next year, journey into the immersive worlds of two leading creators in contemporary Asian art – all with one ticket – as they take over the Hayward Gallery.
Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota transforms the gallery with her iconic thread installations – vast, weblike structures that stretch from floor to ceiling, creating a hauntingly atmospheric experience.
Meanwhile, Chinese artist Yin Xiuzhen presents powerful multimedia works that use secondhand clothing, concrete and everyday objects to explore memory, identity and the traces of lived experience.
Chiharu Shiota: Threads of Life
TUE 17 FEB – SUN 3 MAY 2026
Yin Xiuzhen: Heart to Heart
TUE 17 FEB – SUN 3 MAY 2026
Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES
TUE 7 OCT 2025 – SUN 11 JAN 2026
Discover the artist's pictures from the past 25 years, with vibrant, large-scale images that centre the human experience and reflect their motto, ‘Art for All’.
Header image credits:
Chiharu Shiota, The Locked Room, 2016. Installation at KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theatre, Yokohama, Japan. © DACS, London, 2025 and Chiharu Shiota. Photo by Masanobu Nishino and courtesy of the artist.
Yin Xiuzhen, Thought, 2009. Installation view, Pace Gallery, Beijing. Photo courtesy of the artist, Beijing Commune, and Pace
Gilbert & George, HA-HA, 2022 © Gilbert & George. Courtesy the artists and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Seoul, and London.
Other images:
Gilbert & George, FATES, 2005
Sheelasha Rajbhandari, Agony of the new bed - I will let a part of myself rest, 2023. Image: Hit Man Gurung
Thanks for reading. We hope you enjoyed your specially selected highlights. Share your comments and photos with us by mentioning @southbankcentre or @haywardgallery.
Southbank Centre is a charity registered in England and Wales No.298909. Registered office: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
Settle in to September
September is full of events to keep your spirits high! Pick from live performance and comedy nights, experience award-winning authors on stage and let your little ones get musical with Aurora Orchestra.
OWN IT! with Salena Godden, MC Angel & Derek Owusu
FRI 12 SEP
Join us for a vibrant night of poetry, performance and comedy in a landmark event celebrating ten years of independent publishing house OWN IT!
This event is Speech-to-Text transcribed.
Out-Spoken: September
THU 18 SEP
Get your fix of inspiration with a night of poetry and music featuring emerging and internationally acclaimed artists, hosted by poet and author Joelle Taylor.
This event is is Speech-to-Text transcribed.
Ocean Vuong: The Emperor of Gladness
THU 11 SEP
Encounter the author’s new novel about chosen family, unexpected friendship and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive, as he discusses it with Mendez.
This event is Speech-to-Text transcribed.
The Bride and The Goodnight Cinderella
WED 17 & THU 18 SEP
Carolina Bianchi Y Cara de Cavalo’s shock performance draws on art history and personal trauma to examine and test the memory of sexual violence against women.
Both performances are Captioned.
An Evening with Carlo Rovelli
SUN 21 SEP
Celebrate a decade since the pivotal debut from the author and ‘poet of physics’, with an interview with Samira Ahmed alongside commentary, readings and music.
This event is Speech-to-Text transcribed.
Ketanji Brown Jackson: Lovely One
WED 24 SEP
Discover a story for dreamers everywhere as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States discusses her memoir with Afua Hirsch.
This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL) and Speech-to-Text transcribed.
The Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist Announcement
TUE 23 SEP
Get a glimpse behind the judging room doors of the world’s most significant award for a single work of fiction, with live readings by special guests.
This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL) and Speech-to-Text transcribed.
Saturday Sessions: Creating with Tasnim Mahdy
SAT 13 SEP
Connect, create and experience the wonder of making alongside artist Tasnim Mahdy in this month’s inspiring session for little artists and their grown-ups.
This is a Relaxed event.
Relaxed Sessions: Creating with Tasnim Mahdy
SAT 13 SEP
Get creative at an inclusive version of the afternoon's Saturday Sessions where children and their families can experience the joy of making with additional support and a lower capacity.
Please reserve your space by pre-booking. Tickets available from Friday 5 September, 10am.
This is a Relaxed event.
Meet the Instruments
SUN 28 SEP
Come along and meet Aurora Orchestra’s instruments in a fun and interactive family concert.
This is a Relaxed performance.
Thanks for reading. We hope you enjoyed your specially selected highlights. Share your comments and photos with us by mentioning @southbankcentre or @haywardgallery.
Southbank Centre is a charity registered in England and Wales No.298909. Registered office: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
Dark skies, bright discoveries
Summer’s glow isn’t over yet but with autumn arriving on 23 September, Aberdeenshire begins to show a new kind of magic. Golden forests, crisp walks and skies that might reveal the Northern Lights await. This is the perfect season to start planning your next adventure.
Moments that make Autumn shine
This season brings plenty to look forward to, from the Aberdeen Comedy Festival and Aberdeen Cocktail Week, to whisky tastings, Bavarian fun at Skotoberfest and even the action-packed Thrive Bike weekend in Ballater.
Golden trails
Walks through woodland, along dramatic coastlines or up into wide-open skies, every step rewards you with autumn’s colours and crisp, soul-lifting air.
Taste the season
Warm up with the flavours of the North-east, from whisky tastings and seasonal menus to cosy cafés and fireside comfort food. There’s a taste of Aberdeenshire waiting for everyone.
Image credit: Bryan Doyle
Chasing the aurora
As nights draw in, your chance to see the Northern Lights grows. With some of Scotland’s clearest skies, Aberdeenshire is one of the best places to experience the magic.
Image: Pennan
Step off the beaten path
Wander through historic towns with cobbled streets and local legends, uncover secret gardens and quiet lochs, or explore castles and coastal trails that feel like your very own storybook.
Looking for more inspiration? Here's some blogs we think you'll love...
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Tee off on your perfect golf break
Wondering what a three day golf escape in Aberdeenshire could look like? We've mapped out the perfect itinerary for you.
Stay at the Courtyard by Marriott for a comfortable base close to the action, warm up with a round at the welcoming Auchmill Golf Club and enjoy a memorable dinner at Tarragon by Graham Mitchell, one of Scotland's top dining spots.
Take on the world-class dunes at Trump International Golf Links before unwinding in five-star comfort at The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa or opting for space and stunning views at Dalriada Luxury Lodges in Stonehaven.
Finish your trip with a relaxed round at Inchmarlo Golf Centre, set against the beautiful backdrop of Royal Deeside.
Aberdeenshire pairs exceptional golf with warm hospitality, fine dining and breathtaking scenery, making it the perfect destination for your next golf getaway.
Looking for some inspiration? Check out these latest blogs:
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TUE 17 - SAT 21 MAR 2026 DAVID PUGH AND CUNARD PRESENT THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PRODUCTION OF THE CONSTANT WIFE1927. Constance is a very unhappy woman. “Nonsense” says her mother “she eats well, sleeps well, dresses well and she’s losing weight. No woman can be unhappy in those circumstances.” Constance is the perfect wife and mother, and her husband is as devoted to her as he is to his mistress, who just happens to be her best friend. Adapted by Olivier Award-winner Laura Wade (Home, I’m Darling; TV’s Rivals) from Somerset Maugham’s glittering comedy, originally opened in Stratford upon Avon to marvellous reviews and sold every seat. Directed by Co-Artistic Director of the RSC Tamara Harvey, this sparkling new version will star Kara Tointon (TV’s Mr Selfridge and Winner of Strictly Come Dancing) and features original music composed by multi award-winning jazz artist Jamie Cullum. Don’t miss out on this fizzing and fresh comedy hit. Accessible Performances |
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MEDIEVAL FAIRE27.09.25, Free to enter Following successful events in 2021 and 2023, Manchester’s Medieval Faire returns to Chetham’s Library this September.Join us in celebrating Manchester’s medieval history with a unique day of fun for all the family. Come and be thrilled by keen-eyed birds of prey, entranced by historical re-enactors from Historia Normannis, and entertained by lively medieval performers; peruse our vendors’ stalls, and enjoy the spectacle of the medieval fashion show and tournament!The faire is in partnership with Manchester University, and will run from 11am to 4pm on Saturday 27 September. Entry is free – simply show up at the gate! It will also be possible to book tours of the Library on the day at a cost of £5 per person. |
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If you’ve ever wandered Harrogate’s leafy streets or sipped tea in its elegant cafés, you’ll know this town has charm by the bucketload. But there’s so much more to uncover beyond the postcard-perfect high street… From serene spa history to secret gardens and quirky pizzerias, Harrogate is full of surprises. And if you think you’ve seen it all, think again! In this week’s blog spotlight, I’m sharing my guide to the top things to do in Harrogate – including a few hidden gems that many people miss on their first (or even second!) visit. Whether you’re visiting for the day or planning a weekend break, there’s something here to make your itinerary extra special. Here’s a little teaser of what’s inside: 💧 Take a step back in time at the beautifully restored Turkish Baths – and maybe even brave the 14°C plunge pool (brrrr!). Whether you’re a history buff, foodie, or just in need of a relaxing escape, Harrogate has something up its sleeve for you. 👉 Click here to read the full guide and start planning your visit. Here’s to discovering somewhere new, even in places you thought you already knew well. Have you been to Harrogate before? Hit reply and tell me your favourite spot! Until our next adventure, Yorkshire Events What's on in Yorkshire this weekend?Here's a glimpse of what's on in Yorkshire this weekend 👀 West Yorkshire: Leeds International Beer Festival returns to Kirkstall Abbey this week, celebrating craft beer from Yorkshire, the UK and beyond. Expect live music and street food alongside the international line-up of beers. Find out more. East Yorkshire: Walking East Yorkshire Festival runs from the 6th - 14th September with guided walks, tours and outdoor activities across the county. From ghost walks to vineyard visits, cycling routes to seabird cruises, there’s something for everyone. Find out more. South Yorkshire: Doncaster Artisan & Craft Fayre takes place this Saturday at Lakeside Village Shopping Outlet. Browse handmade jewellery, homewares, gifts, and artisan food while enjoying family-friendly entertainment. Find out more. Discover more events in Yorkshire here: → Discover where to celebrate Oktoberfest in Yorkshire here → Plan ahead with this guide to Yorkshire events in October Want to get the most out of Yorkshire this year?
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