Location: Southbank
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9 Concerts & Shows in Southbank That You Shouldn't Miss
The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
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1. Witness for the Prosecution
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 535 reviews
Reviewed By pkrcj - Gloucester, United Kingdom
Brilliant show, keeps you hooked from start to finish with plenty of surprises along the way, in true Agatha Christie style, recommend, County Hall great setting as well ????
2. South Bank
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,655 reviews
South Bank is a beautiful riverside stretch in the heart of London featuring the Coca-Cola London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium, Imperial War Museum London, Southbank Centre, National Theatre, top hotels, shopping, dining and more. Located walking distance from Covent Garden and Westminster, it is the perfect location for a relaxing stroll or evening of entertainment. Known as the cultural heart of London, there is a packed programme of art, theatre, exhibitions, music, film and free events make South Bank an inspiring place to explore.
Reviewed By 227ianc - London, United Kingdom
To me, the overall South Bank runs from Westminster Bridge all the way to London Bridge, providing a spine connecting a wide range of London's cultural and entertainment institutions, with lots of places to eat and drink along the way, including the London Dungeon, Sea World, the London Eye, the Royal Festival Hall, the National Theatre, the Oxo Tower, Tate Modern, the Globe, Borough Market and Southwark Cathedral. If you have a day to visit, it is an enjoyable area to explore from one end to the other; otherwise do as I do and dip in and out of different parts . Last weekend, I was at Tate Modern and the London Bridge area; today it was the core of the South Bank around the South Bank Centre. The institutions on the South Bank comprise one of the largest arts complexes in Europe with the Royal Festival Hall which dates back to the Festival of Britain in 1951, the Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room (1967), the Hayward Gallery (1968) and the National Theatre, along with the discrete British Film Theatre (1957) that sits under and alongside Waterloo Bridge. For architects, they comprise a collection of Modern and Brutalist buildings which have their unique character. Although the doors are closed in the current health situation and the lights in the performance venues are dimmed, visitors are increasing, with many of the restaurants, cafes and pop-up units open along the river, and many outdoor areas in which to sit and enjoy a drink or meal in the sunshine or, as today, when the weather was threatening to be a little more stormy
3. National Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,096 reviews
This is a theatre that everyone can enjoy, from the classics and spectacular musicals to new plays and special events for the entire family.
Reviewed By 237jackr - Exeter, United Kingdom
Whatever you think about the architecture (I like it), the National Theatre is an essential institution and puts on challenging large-scale theatre that nobody else does. it is a bit of a maze to find your way around inside, but the cloakroom system is very efficient and helpful, the staff nice and the theatres are the best anywhere. W"e went to the Olivier to see The Visit by Durrenmatt, which was stunning. All power to the NT!
4. County Hall, London
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Situated in London’s stunning South Bank, the luxury 5-star Marriott County Hall Club & Spa is located on the top floors of this historic landmark building. The balcony areas offer breath-taking river views of Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye only a few yards away. In the hands of our skilled therapists, you can unwind and relax with an abundance of treatments utilising Decleor and Murad treatments.
Reviewed By IanJulie2013 - London, United Kingdom
Wonderful old building, great place to see a courtroom drama. The show was really well done, great actors, great decor, plenty of twists as there should be. Thoroughly recommend although not for young children. 10 minute walk from Waterloo tube station and near to the London Eye on South Bank - so great place to see a few sights at the same time.
5. BFI Southbank
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By Eric960 - Twickenham, United Kingdom
Have now been to four of The Musicals that are on until January. The BFI is fantastic, with lovely clean cinemas, and a fantastic selection of films. We love it at the end of the films when the audience start to give rapturous applause.
6. Queen Elizabeth Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By R0bbie78 - Wickford, United Kingdom
Some people find The South Bank Centre confusing but as you approach the complex the QEH is up high on your right and the Festival hall on your left. There are also several levels where you will find restaurants and bars tucked away. We went to see the fabulous Fascinating Aida. The seating has been improved with half backed black leather chairs and good clear vision to the stage. There are 2 good bars for a pre show drink or snack and excellent toilet facilities. A real pleasure to visit this venue.
7. Royal Festival Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 769 reviews
Reviewed By TCyril - London, United Kingdom
Ok the orchestra may have a strange name... but woawww!!! These musicians are engaging, down to Earth, funny and they delivered an amazing concert on the South Bank: from the solo artist to the trombons, they are real musicians. If you are lucky and they visit your city, book a ticket, you will love them. Bring a friend with you, and they will love you for it!
8. London Wonderground
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By elle42n
I love this place! If you visit later on an evening, it's busy but the atmosphere is fantastic. Wooden toadstool seats in a small grove with fairy lights in the trees? Yes please! You'll be hard pushed to get a seat but it's quite fun to just wander round and take everything in. There are a few fun attractions to check out and the food is good too. It's something different to do in and about Southbank if you're in the area.
9. Dorfman Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
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