ListingsUpdated Fri 23 Oct
South Bank London: what's on and things to do
What is on along the South Bank: the Southbank Centre's free foyer music, the National, the BFI, Tate Modern's late opening on the last Friday, and a river walk that is better after dark than in daylight.
What to expect
9 listings ahead in South Bank. The busiest rooms are Tate Modern, Southbank Centre and The London Dungeon. Mostly Exhibitions, Seasonal and Markets.
Nearby
Each venue above has its own page with its address, its opening hours and every date we hold for it.
Friday
23 October-
Seasonal From £27
Halloween at the London Dungeon
Until 1 Nov
The permanent show turns its dial up for the fortnight, which mostly means more actors and longer queues. Runs 17 October to 1 November, from 27 pounds. Book a slot.
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Exhibitions Free
Tate Modern late opening
Open until nine on a Friday, free, nothing to book. Frida, Ana Mendieta and Julio Le Parc are the paid shows if you want one.
Saturday
24 October-
Exhibitions Free
Tate Modern late opening
Tate Modern stays open to nine on a Saturday too, free, with the Turbine Hall after dark and three paid shows upstairs.
Friday
30 October-
Exhibitions Free
Tate Modern late opening
Open until nine on a Friday, free, nothing to book. Frida, Ana Mendieta and Julio Le Parc are the paid shows if you want one.
Saturday
31 October-
Exhibitions Free
Tate Modern late opening
Open to nine on Halloween Saturday, free, nothing to book. Frida, Ana Mendieta and Julio Le Parc are the paid shows.
Monday
2 November-
Food and drink Free to walk through
Southbank Centre Winter Market
Until 4 Jan 2027
Wooden chalets along the river by the Festival Hall, mostly hot food and mulled wine, and free to walk through. The Southbank Centre has not published its 2026 dates, so ours are expected rather than confirmed.
Friday
13 November-
Gigs From £15
London Jazz Festival
Until 22 Nov
Ten days across fifty odd venues, from the Barbican down to pub back rooms, and a good deal of it free in foyers and libraries. Dates follow the usual November pattern.
Thursday
31 December-
Pick Seasonal £20 to £55
London New Year’s Eve fireworks
Midnight from the London Eye, twelve to fifteen minutes of it. Tickets from £20 go on sale at noon on Friday 23 October.
Wednesday
1 September-
Markets Free
Totally Thames: river festival, whole programme
Until 30 Sep
A month of walks, boat trips, art on the foreshore and one super-choir on the river. Most of it costs nothing and needs no booking.
