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There's lots to do this Christmas over in Kirkstall as our Cistercian Abbey hosts a magical Starry Winter Trail around the grounds, while over the road the Victorian Streets are dressed for Christmas and we have a special visitor for our little guests.
Stroll through our beautifully decorated streets to find Santa in the snowy square, next to his grotto stuffed full of presents. Tell Santa what you would like for Christmas, receive a gift and write him a list and pop it in our post box.
Tickets £7.50 per child, plus general admission.
Wrap up for a wintery walk and go star gazing at Kirkstall Abbey. Kids will love exploring the Abbey ruins and searching for the Christmas stars. We even have a cosy café for hot chocolates to warm up afterwards.
A give what you can abbey.
Abbey House Museum is pulling out all the stops this season as they help you craft that perfect gift in their range of workshops.
Festive Lino Printing, 27 Nov 2-4pm, tickets £12.50
Festive Felt Decorations, 1 Dec, 2-4pm, tickets £12.50
Foraged Festive Wreaths, 15 Dec, 10am-12.30pm, tickets £17.50
Festive Felt Flowers, 15 Dec, 2-4.30pm, tickets £12.50
Leeds Museums & Galleries tickets are administered by Leeds Ticket Hub, the city's cultural ticket office
Leeds Ticket Hub, Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds LS2 3AD
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Dr Big Brain is on the hunt for help with his diabolical plans
13 February 2026 - 3 January 2027
£10, family discounts available
Ages 3 and under go free
Tickets to our next world (and galactic) premiere exhibition are now on sale.
Blast off into the Solar System and embark on a cosmic adventure guided by familiar characters from the brand-new Horrible Science TV series.
Walk in the shoes of astronauts and discover far-off worlds, dance on an alien disco planet and get ready to journey through the depths of space to uncover the secrets of our universe.
Get ready for surprising science, interactive experiments and playful challenges, but beware of Dr Big Brain, the galaxy's greatest evil genius, who will be on the hunt for help with his diabolical plans to conquer the Solar System.
Created in collaboration with BBC Children’s and Education, and Lion Television, an All3Media company, together with Scholastic, publishers of the much-loved Horrible Science book series, Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos will see the brand-new Horrible Science TV show brought to life in a major exhibition for the first time.
Boldly go where no one has ever gone before and book now to be among the first to experience this epic space adventure.
Open until 4 January 2026
£10, family discounts available
Ages 3 and under go free
There's not long left until the sense-sational Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You exhibition closes on 4 January.
From sight to sound, mini medics and curious kids can explore the senses and get stuck into super-sized science through interactive games, challenges and fun facts guided by videos and illustrations of Operation Ouch! hosts Dr Chris, Dr Xand and Dr Ronx.
Plus, meet Dr Chris himself this Sunday 23 November, as he takes over the exhibition with his Mini Medics Sensory Challenge.
Registered office: Science and Industry Museum Liverpool Road Manchester M3 4FP. The Science and Industry Museum (as part of the Science Museum Group) is an exempt charity under Schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is recognised as charitable by HM Revenue and Customs.
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📽️What's On: 21 – 27 November
Welcome to your weekly cinema listings.
If you love powerful, thought-provoking dramas and documentaries, look no further than Pictureville this week as we bring you haunting social-realism, a "ferociously intense" portrayal of postpartum depression and a documentary exploring integration and division in British society.
Are big budget, all-singing all-dancing musicals more your thing? Don't miss Wicked: For Good which is currently lighting up our IMAX screen. And speaking of IMAX, you can now get your tickets for the latest installment of Avatar which lands on our screens on 19 December.
🔥NEW ON SALE: Avatar: Fire & Ash
IMAX: Avatar: Fire & Ash (12A)
Screening from 19 December
It's time to return to Pandora - tickets for Avatar: Fire & Ash are now on sale in incredible IMAX!
Legendary filmmaker James Cameron transports audiences back to the breath-taking world of Pandora with an immersive new adventure featuring thrilling action, grand spectacle, unforgettable characters and a moving, profound story.
There's no more immersive way to see this filmed-for-IMAX spectacle than our biggest screen, with 3D screenings available from MIDNIGHT on the film's release!
💚A Wicked IMAX Experience
IMAX: Wicked: For Good (PG)
Screening daily (closed Mondays)
Last year’s global cinematic cultural sensation, which became the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, now reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion.
Wicked: For Good is available in both 2D and 3D. Please check the film calendar page for more information.
New releases and Restorations
Dragonfly (15)
Screening daily (closed Mondays)
A powerful social-realist drama that showcases heartrending, award-winning performances from Brenda Blethyn and Andrea Riseboroug, filmed on location in Knottingley, West Yorkshire.
"For a study of human connection at its most honest and affecting, with two remarkable lead performances, Dragonfly is a powerfully striking experience." - Time Out
"A stark, fierce, wonderfully acted film." - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
For fans of Mike Leigh and Ken Loach.
Blue Has No Borders (12A) [+ Q&A]
Wed 18.30
A filmmaker grapples with the turmoil of Britain’s increasingly violent identity crisis by getting to know her new neighbours in the iconic town of Folkestone.
Through moments of emotion, humour, and the everyday, the film delves into their lives, echoed by locals’ thoughts and dreams as the Coronation comes, wars begin, and Governments change, tracing British identity amidst social and political chaos.
For fans of independent British documentaries such as A Bunch of Amateurs.
Bradford Queer Film Festival
Bradford Queer Film Festival: My Beautiful Laundrette (40th anniversary screening) + introduction from Pratibha Parmar
Fri 18.30
Omar, a young British Pakistani man, takes over the running of a dilapidated laundrette with former flame Johnny. Crackling with wit and warmth in the face of racial tensions and homophobia, it remains one of the most celebrated takedowns of Thatcher’s Britain. Do not miss this cult classic on the big screen.
🎭Stage on Screen
Acessible Screenings
Our cinemas are open to everyone—discover all our special screenings and accessible options on our website.
This week you'll find a captioned screening of Anemone, which marks Daniel Day Lewis' return to acting after nearly a decade.
Family Films
Kids’ Club: Night at the Museum (PG)
Sat and Sun 11.00
When the visitors go home, the real adventure begins for Ben Stiller’s Natural History Museum night guard.
A newly recruited night security guard at the Museum of Natural History discovers that an ancient curse causes the animals and exhibits on display to come to life and wreak havoc.
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.
Coming Soon
IMAX: Rolling Stones – At the Max (15)
Screening 10 and 13 December
Rolling Stones – At the Max is coming back to IMAX! Experience the first and only concert film shot with IMAX film cameras.
🎄Christmas at Pictureville
Christmas at Pictureville
6–24 December 2025
It's the most wonderful time of the year - our festive programme is now on sale, packed full of Christmas classics, family favourites and nineties nostalgia!
🎁Gifts at Pictureville
Give the gift of great cinema with our brand-new gift memberships and vouchers.
Treat the film lover in your life to a full year of fun, from the latest releases to their old favourites, exclusive events and tasty treats, all at Yorkshire’s biggest independent cinema.
Make that gift extra special with our gift card holder, perfect for wrapping up and passing along to that special someone. Please note this can only be collected at the bar upon purchase of a gift membership.
© National Science and Media Museum 2025
The National Science and Media Museum (as part of the Science Museum Group) is an exempt charity as listed in Schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is recognised as charitable by HM Revenue & Customs.
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Most Wanted Gillian Anderson & Friends 04 Mar 2026
The award-winning actor and activist, Gillian Anderson, and a surprise cast of friends will give voice to the raw, unfiltered fantasies of women from across the globe. All profits raised from this event will go to War Child. |
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An Evening with Fran Lebowitz 27 Oct 2026
Author, humorist, social observer, and star of Netflix's Pretend It's A City, joins us once again in London. |
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Chris Packham's World of Wonder 23 Oct - 01 Dec 2026
For nearly forty years Chris Packham has been the voice of nature in the UK. Experience an evening alive with discovery, with the chance to see extraordinary specimens from Chris’s own collection up close. |
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John Simpson The Leaders and Lunatics Tour 01 Oct - 28 Nov 2026
What makes a tyrant? In this evening, John returns to the stage with a bold, unflinching look at leadership: why some inspire while others descend into tyranny. |
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My Royal Life An Audience with Lucy Worsley 01 Sep - 26 Oct 2026
Lucy will take you into the history of the royal residences she came to know so well, from Hampton Court’s Haunted Gallery, to the gilded apartments of Kensington Palace. |
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Monty Don A Journey Through British Gardens 15 Mar - 26 Apr 2026
What do our gardens say about us? Warm, wise, and deeply rooted in the soil of Britain, Monty invites you to reflect on the gardens that have shaped our story, and discover the ways we continue to find ourselves in the earth beneath our feet. |
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An Audience with Bear Grylls 21 Dec 2025 - 19 Apr 2026
Join globally renowned adventurer, Chief Scout to millions of young people, TV host and No.1 bestselling author Bear Grylls for an unforgettable evening of stories, survival, and inspiration–a fun, thrilling, and family-friendly live show for adventurers of all ages. |
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Mary Beard More Secret Histories of Ancient Rome 06 Oct - 05 Nov 2026
Renowned historian Mary Beard returns to the stage after her sold-out 2025 tour, stepping once more into the world of Ancient Rome—a civilisation whose stories still shape the way we see ourselves today. |
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W*nkernomics Just Touching Base 20 - 28 Apr 2026 Added Date in Leeds
Australia's favourite workplace w*nkers are back on tour. So synergise your stakeholders and pop some time in the diary for a laugh-out-loud, wince-inducing, 'that's-exactly-what-happens-at-my-work' deep-dive into the working world. |
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Jacinda Ardern A Different Kind of Power 30 Nov 2025 Last Chance
The former Prime Minister of New Zealand, in conversation with Bill Bailey, joins us to tell her story as a Mormon girl plagued by self-doubt who changed our assumptions of what a leader can be. Presented by How to Academy. |
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Jay Rayner Nights Out in the Kitchen 03 Sep - 04 Oct 2026 Added Date in Bristol
Jay faces some serious questions and in Nights Out in the Kitchen he’s finally going to answer them. Join the pastry-wrangler for couple of hours of intense foodie insight, fabulous dinner ideas and the occasional dodgy one too. |
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Incoming: family fun
Our festival of fun and creativity for every family, Imagine, is back next February half-term! Booking is now open for show-stopping dance performances, musical fun, storytelling legends and interactive adventures for children aged 0 – 11.
Imagine is a Relaxed festival and all events are Relaxed Performances (RP).
Andy and The Odd Socks
SUN 15 FEB
Everyone’s invited as the stars of the CBBC hit series bring their odd-socked mixture of live music, mayhem and bags of fun to the stage.
Sun 15 Feb at 3pm: British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).
Horrible Histories: The Concert
TUE 17 FEB
For the very first time, your favourite songs and characters from the award-winning CBBC TV series appear live (and dead) on stage in a truly Horrible show.
Tue 17 Feb at 2.30pm: British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).
The Show for Young Men
FRI 13 – SUN 15 FEB
This funny and tender dance performance uses humour and choreography to consider how modern-day ideas of masculinity affect both boys and men.
The Princess and the Pea
SAT 14 – FRI 20 FEB
Breathtaking acrobatics, clowning and fairytale adventure combine in this playful remix of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story.
Quentin Blake's Mrs Armitage on Wheels
WED 18 – SAT 21 FEB
Meet Quentin Blake’s magical, marvellous inventor extraordinaire, as she cycles at full tilt onto our stage.
CBeebies Wildlife Jamboree
FRI 20 FEB
Join lots of CBeebies friends and animals to celebrate the natural world in music and song at the spectacular Wildlife Jamboree with Sinfonia Smith Square.
The Sleepover Club
SUN 15 FEB
Lights out, adventure on! Explore the coolest corners of our building after dark in our brand new festival experience: sweet dreams of adventure guaranteed!
Joined by special guests, and including access to a talk with Jacqueline Wilson, our sleepover club will be guided through the site to find, explore and uncover new stories before camping in our Royal Festival Hall overnight.
An Evening with Jacqueline Wilson
SUN 15 FEB
Delve into the bestselling author’s hugely popular Sleepovers series of books with a live draw-along.
This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).
George Webster: A Magical Celebration of Difference
WED 18 FEB
Join the author and presenter, and illustrator Tim Budgen, and buckle up for a book event packed with fun, adventure and dragon-fuelled mayhem!
This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).
An Afternoon with Liz Pichon
WED 18 FEB
Pick up your pens for a live draw-along as the author and illustrator shows you how she brings her best-loved characters to life.
This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).
Katie Kirby: The World of Lottie Brooks
SAT 21 FEB
Be part of the fun as we dive into the fantastically funny and relatable Lottie Brooks series with its fabulous author.
This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).
Fields of Tender
WED 11 & THU 12 FEB
Step into an enchanting and playful dance performance, which immerses you in an imaginary world of tenderness, affection and love.
Mini SPIN
FRI 13 – SAT 15 FEB
Join us to get down and dance at an interactive dance rave for children and their families, guided by three Deaf hosts and a DJ.
Southbank Centre is a charity registered in England and Wales No.298909. Registered office: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
Art on offer
Our five-star exhibition by iconic British artists Gilbert & George is in full-swing. Don't miss their vibrant, large-scale images that delve into societal norms and taboos, offering a powerful and unforgettable experience. Plus, check out our free artworks across our site – including Winter Light, a series of outdoor light installations that play with light and colour.
Keep reading for a look at our electrifying 2026 exhibitions and discover how an exclusive Membership can unlock a year of art for less.
Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES
UNTIL SUN 11 JAN
Discover the artists’ pictures from the past 25 years, with vibrant, large-scale images that centre the human experience and reflect their motto, ‘Art for All’.
Get free entry to the exhibition with Membership.
★★★★★ ‘a joyous embrace of modern life’ The Guardian
★★★★ ‘images that stop us in our tracks’ The Independent
'Truly unmissable' Country Life
Walk into the world of Gilbert & George
Join performance artist and living art project Pandemonia and Hayward Gallery chief curator Rachel Thomas as they explore the symbols, humanity, colour and scale of Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES.
Chiharu Shiota: Threads of Life
TUE 17 FEB – SUN 3 MAY 2026
Yin Xiuzhen: Heart to Heart
TUE 17 FEB – SUN 3 MAY 2026
Image credits:
Installation view of Gilbert & George, REST, 2019. From the exhibition Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES. Courtesy of the Hayward Gallery. Photo by Mark Blower.
Installation view of Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES. Courtesy of the Hayward Gallery. Photo by Mark Blower.
Installation view of Gilbert & George, PIXIE HILL, 2005. From the exhibition Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES. Courtesy of the Hayward Gallery. Photo by Mark Blower.
Southbank Centre is a charity registered in England and Wales No.298909. Registered office: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
Your week with us
Any under 30s? If so, we've just launched our free community! Enjoy a curated newsletter, onsite discounts and monthly treats. Tell all your friends.
Plus, this week, experience a kaleidoscope of sounds, a panel discussion about Gilbert & George led by Russell Tovey and a poetry workshop. Who could want more?
Join our new community
Dive in
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My Mixtape: Marius Neset's 10 tracks he can't get enough of
The saxophonist and composer shares a personal playlist of ten pieces of music he keeps going back to again and again, and the reasons why.
Southbank Centre is a charity registered in England and Wales No.298909. Registered office: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
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There's less than 15% of seats left for Jack and the Beanstalk. Your best chance to see our wonderful Wakey panto is next week! We have best availability on 25 Nov (7pm), 26 Nov (7pm) and 27 Nov (1.30pm & 7pm) |
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With thanks to Hannah of Get Lost Yorkshire:
Hey(Advertisement – contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission if you book through my link, at no extra cost to you.) If you're planning a festive trip to York this year and want something a little more magical than your usual wander through the Christmas Market, let me share a brilliant hidden gem you might not have come across… the York Christmas Walking Tour. This tour is such a wholesome and surprisingly fascinating way to step into York’s festive history, from Roman Saturnalia mischief, Viking midwinter parties, right through to Georgian feasts and Victorian traditions. You’ll stroll through York’s twinkling streets as your guide shares the very first Christmas celebration ever held in Britain (in 521 AD!), which famous Victorian author gifted us Boxing Day, and even the curious tale of how Rudolph got his red nose. 🎅🦌 It’s charming, cosy, wonderfully atmospheric, and a brilliant alternative to the usual festive activities - especially now the city is lit up for the season. If you’re visiting York this Christmas, it’s such a lovely way to start the celebrations. 🎁 Exclusive Discount for YouIf you download the Get Your Guide app using the link below and use code GETLOSTINYORKSHIRE5, you’ll save 5% on your ticket. 👉 (Advertisement / Affiliate Link) 🎄 Want more festive ideas for your York trip?If you’re planning a full Christmas day out (or weekend!) in York, I’ve rounded up even more magical seasonal activities here: 👉 Discover more Christmas things to do in York Let me know if you book the tour - I’d love to hear what you think! 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: Light Up 2025 brightens the Wakefield District this week with a trail of stunning illuminated art installations and community celebrations. Explore glowing sculptures, interactive murals and festive light switch-ons across Wakefield, Castleford, Ossett and Pontefract. Find out more. East Yorkshire: Hull Christmas Lights Switch On 2025 takes place tomorrow (20th November) in Queen Victoria Square, marking the start of the festive season. Enjoy live music, special guests and entertainment from Hull City Hall’s balcony as the city lights up in style. Find out more. South Yorkshire: Barnsley Bright Nights returns this weekend, filling the town centre with dazzling light installations, projections and performances. Explore creative displays across The Glass Works, Barnsley Civic and more in this free, family-friendly festival. Find out more. Discover more events in Yorkshire here: Want to get the most out of Yorkshire this year?
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2026 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year for musical theatre lovers at Lowry. From award-winning favourites that continue to dazzle audiences, shows for the whole family, to brand-new productions. Check out our highlights below and then book your seats early! |
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