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Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment: The Judas Passion Can the ultimate betrayal ever be forgiven, asks the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, in this provocative new chronicle of Jesus’ final days, told through the eyes of his betrayer, Judas Escariot. Written for the OAE’s period instruments by Sally Beamish, The Judas Passion echoes Bach’s great Passions in its exploration of the Last Supper and the Easter story. But with a sizzling text by poet and screenwriter David Harsent, it asks us to reconsider
Judas and his decision to betray Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, and poses some challenging questions. Was what he did necessary? Could he have done any differently? And can he be forgiven? This exciting new Passion is accompanied by All Words for Forgiveness, a literary project exploring the role of forgiveness in contemporary society. A co-commission with Philharmonia Baroque (San Francisco).
the Thames. Dreamed up after World War Two, the Festival of Britain gave the nation hope for a brighter future. Today, millions of people gather at our festivals to enjoy culture from around the world. We put on 5,700 concerts, gigs, exhibitions, Waterloo Station shows and debates each year, half of them for free. Our work can be seen on six continents and in 37 towns and cities across the UK. Come and see for yourself. Southbank Centre occupies a 17-acre site in the midst of London’s vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames. This includes Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, and Hayward Gallery. We also curate the outdoor spaces along the riverfront and around our venues, providing free art for millions of people every year.
How to book tickets Online southbankcentre.co.uk* By phone 020 3879 9555* 9am – 8pm daily. In person Royal Festival Hall Ticket Office 10am – 8pm daily.
Hariharan – King of Ghazal
India’s king of ghazal, Hariharan, has recorded film hits in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi and Telugu. A pioneer of Indian fusion music, he sings of love, beauty, loss and separation.
Nordic Music Days weekend
From Thursday 28 September to Sunday 1 October, Nordic Music Days brings the freshest sounds from the Nordic regions, performed by leading ensembles and soloists from Britain, to audiences for free.
How to be Good: Gurus, Gods and Guidance
This day of debates is part of our year-long Belief and Beyond Belief festival, exploring art, spirituality and human meaning. This month, we tackle questions of good and evil, faith and science.
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You’ll never be short of eating and drinking options at Southbank Centre – we’ve got everything from cafes and sandwich shops to fine dining and bars. Browse our shops for designer concessions, unusual gifts, furniture, jewellery and homeware. Modified Social Benches NY Jeppe Hein Take a seat on Jeppe Hein’s witty park benches, each one different from the next, across the site throughout the month. Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden A green oasis atop concrete brutalist architecture, this is one of London’s most beautiful gardens, open daily in the spring and summer months. Summertime specials Watch out for our summer food and drink pop-ups, including Bleecker Burger, Oh My Dog!, The Hop Locker Bar, BBQ Club and the Snog Bus. Southbank Centre Food Market Discover why our food market is a food lover’s destination, as our traders return with delicious street-food for every appetite. Friday, 12 noon – 8pm Saturday, 11am – 8pm Sunday, 12 noon – 6pm Bank Holiday Mondays, 12 noon – 6pm.
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Orhan Pamuk In Conversation Nobel Prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk reads from his latest novel, The Red-Haired Woman, and discusses the city which continues to inspire his writing, Istanbul. The event features images from his curious Museum of Innocence.
Inside
Renowned artist Antony Gormley has selected artworks from over 7,000 entries to the 2017 Koestler Awards for this exhibition, which showcases art produced in the UK's prisons, secure hospitals and immigration removal centres and by ex-offenders in the community.
Erased Tapes is Ten
Described by cult DJ Gilles Peterson as ‘one of the most important record labels of the last few years’, Erased Tapes celebrates its tenth anniversary at Southbank Centre with acts including Kiasmos and Penguin Cafe.
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On the cover: Finnish Runosong with Pekka Kuusisto and Ilona Korhonen © Kaapo Kamu Highlights page: OAE: The Judas Passion © Angela Moore & Lucienne Roberts, Hariharan – King of Ghazal © Sandeep Virdee, How to be Good © Southbank Centre / Belinda Lawley, Orhan Pamuk In Conversation © Jerry Bauer, Inside © Pete Woodhead, Erased Tapes is Ten © Alex Kozobolis
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SEPTEMBER
Daily listings
Friday 1 Kristin Korb Trio
Hear songs inspired by the melodies of the blues, with Danish bassist Kristin Korb and her trio. 1pm, Central Bar Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
John le Carré: An Evening with George Smiley
7.45pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £25 – £100
Saturday 2 Architecture Tour
See Southbank Centre from a whole new perspective in this tour. 2pm, Royal Festival Hall Ticket Office, £12, Ages 8+
An Evening with David Sedaris
Friday 8 Friday Lunch: Michael Price
Spend lunchtime with this awardwinning composer from avantgarde record label Erased Tapes, known for his score to the BBC's Sherlock.
Monday 11 Indian Music Course
Welcome to the essential allsinging, all-dancing guide to Indian classical music. 7.30pm, Blue Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, £60 for 5 sessions
Tuesday 12 Indian Music Course 7.30pm, see Monday 11 September for more details
Wednesday 13 Christy Moore
America’s best-selling comedic author returns to London following the release of his latest book.
1pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
The Irish folk singer-songwriter icon performs songs both old and new.
Behind the Scenes Tour
7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6), £37.50 – £45
6pm, see Sunday 3 September for more details
7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £27.50 – £37.50
Sunday 3 Behind the Scenes Tour
Find out what Royal Festival Hall has in common with an eggbox, and more intriguing facts, on this tour. 10.30am, Royal Festival Hall Ticket Office, £10
An Evening with David Sedaris 7pm, see Saturday 2 September for more details
Monday 4 An Evening with David Sedaris 7.30pm, see Saturday 2 September for more details
Tuesday 5 Unboxed: Artists & the Archive Uncover 50 years of radical exhibition making at Hayward Gallery with discussion, film, performance and artist commissions.
pm, Level 5 Function Room, Royal Festival 6 Hall, £10 (for Tue 5 Sep & Wed 6 Sep)
An Evening with Eckhart Tolle
Wednesday 6 Yogyanese Gamelan Course
There are no transaction fees for in-person bookings or Southbank Centre Members and Supporters Circles. For all other bookings transaction fees apply: £2.50 online; £3 over the phone. If you wish to receive tickets in the post, a 75p delivery charge applies. * Book free events at southbankcentre.co.uk
10.30am, see Sunday 3 September for more details
5.30pm, Central Bar Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
7.30pm, Royal Festival Hall, £50 – £85
Visual Arts Performance & Dance Classical Music Literature & Spoken Word Archive Studio Gigs & Contemporary Music Talks & Topics Eat & Explore
Behind the Scenes Tour
2pm, see Wednesday 6 September for more details
The London-based Latvian folk artists perform.
Austrumkalns
Sunday 10
Yogyanese Gamelan Course
Renowned author John le Carré discusses the return of his most beloved character in his new novel, in conversation with Jon Snow.
Globally renowned spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle speaks at Royal Festival Hall.
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Thursday 7
Experienced gamelan players are invited to explore the Yogyanese playing tradition with master musician Drs Sunardi. 2pm, Gamelan Room, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
The Boat Poets Thames Takeover
An evening of emerging poetry inspired by the River Thames. 8pm, The National Poetry Library, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
Unboxed: Artists & the Archive 10am, see Tuesday 5 September for more details
Friday Tonic: Douglas Dare
Start your evening off with music from this London-based singersongwriter and pianist. 6pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Kiasmos + Dawn of Midi
Get swept away with minimalist electronic soundscapes as Kiasmos and Dawn of Midi, from avant-garde record label Erased Tapes, perform live. 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £20 – £30
Rival Consoles After Party
Sink into synth sounds with Rival Consoles at an Erased Tapes afterparty on The Clore Ballroom floor. 10.30pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Saturday 9 AIG & g4g Design Hackathon
Southbank Centre hosts 60 girls ages 12 – 18, plus STEM and design professionals, for a hands-on societal design challenge. 9am, Weston Roof Pavilion, Level 6, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
Lubomyr Melnyk
Performing at 19.5 notes per second, the composer and pianist from avant-garde record label Erased Tapes presents his pioneering Continuous Piano Music. 5.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, ( Level 1 – 6), £15 – £20
Masayoshi Fujita
Watch an innovative take on playing the vibraphone with this Japanese composer from avant-garde record label Erased Tapes. 6.30pm, Level 5 Function Room, Green Side, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Penguin Cafe + Peter Broderick & friends Familiar from films like Napolean Dynamite, hear the music of Penguin Cafe, alongside the instrumental folk of a fellow act from Erased Tapes.
7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, ( Level 1 – 6), £20 – £30
Indian Music Course 7.30pm, see Monday 11 September for more details
Horny Handed Tons of Soil
Blending Beat poetry and folk music, this theatre piece explores the myth, magic and reality of Liverpool. 8pm, The National Poetry Library, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
Thursday 14 Architecture Tour 6pm, see Saturday 2 September for more details
Christy Moore 7.30pm, see Wednesday 13 September for more details
Indian Music Course 7.30pm, see Monday 11 September for more details
Friday 15 Rug Rhymes
A session of nursery rhymes and stories for under-5s and their carers. 10.30am, The National Poetry Library Reading Den, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Indian Music Course 7.30pm, see Monday 11 September for more details
Orhan Pamuk In Conversation The Nobel Prize winner reads from and discusses his latest novel, The Red Haired Woman. 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £15 – £20
Saturday 16 Architecture Tour 2pm, see Saturday 2 September for more details
Shankar Mahadevan’s Krishna See legendary classical and Bollywood singer Shankar Mahadevan present a musical celebration of Lord Krishna.
7.15pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £28 – £100
Sunday 17 Behind the Scenes Tour 10.30am, see Sunday 3 September for more details
Hariharan – King of Ghazal
Lose yourself in rhyming couplets by India’s king of ghazal, Hariharan. Akhlak Varsi harmonium Atul Raninga keyboard Dilshad Khan sarangi Hariharan ghazal vocalist Sanjay Das guitar Shadaab Bhartiya tabla 6.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £25 – £100
Monday 18 Dragon Babies - Gamelan for 3 – 5 year olds Shake, rattle and strike a gong with your little ones. 11am, Gamelan Room, Royal Festival Hall, £5 (for one child and accompanying adults)
Tuesday 19 Gamelan & Poetry Workshops
We invite Lambeth primary schools to free gamelan and poetry workshops. 10.30am, Gamelan Room, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
Wednesday 20 Inside: Exhibition Launch
Celebrate the opening of Inside, an exhibition of artwork produced in the UK’s criminal justice system, curated by Antony Gormley. 2pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
South Bank Poetry Tour
Seek out centuries of poetry hidden in this area of London. 6pm, The National Poetry Library, Royal Festival Hall, £8.50
Francesco Tristano
Be the first to hear acclaimed pianist Francesco Tristano’s new album live in this UK premiere performance. 8pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall (Levels 1 – 6), £20
Thursday 21 WOW – Women of the World Festival 2018 Think-ins
Come and help plan the eighth WOW, a festival for everyone which celebrates women and girls. 6.30pm, Blue Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
The Forward Prizes for Poetry 2017
See the nation’s most coveted poetry prizes awarded live on stage. 7pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £15
Friday 22 Rug Rhymes 10.30am, see Friday 15 September for more details
WOW – Women of the World Festival 2018 Think-ins 3.30pm, see Thursday 21 September for more details
Friday Tonic: Lena Anderssen Faroese-Canadian singersongwriter Lena Anderssen performs her haunting music at a free Friday gig. 5.30pm, Central Bar Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Saturday 23 How To Be Good: Gurus, Gods and Guidance: Saturday Pass
Sunday 24 Tea with a view
Question ethics at this day of talks and debates on religion, spirituality, belief and the world.
Held on the fourth Sunday of each month, this classic British afternoon tea is available exclusively to Members and their guests.
11.30am, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), Day Pass £15
1.30pm & 3.30pm, Members Bar, Level 6, Royal Festival Hall, £23.50 – £32.50
How To Be Good: Gurus, Gods and Guidance: Panel Talk
Architecture Tour
Hear from religious leaders, writers and philosophers on where we should look for moral guidance. 11.30am, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Included in B&BB Pass.
Gamelan Youth Course
Come and explore ensemble musicmaking for ages 11 – 18. 12 noon, Gamelan Room, Royal Festival Hall, £60 per term (10 sessions)
Abortion
A debate on the moral, spiritual and legal issues around abortion. 1pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Included in B&BB Pass.
Gay Marriage
Hear the differing voices on the key issue of same-sex marriage rights in this debate. 1pm, Level 5 Function Room, Green Side, Royal Festival Hall, Included in B&BB Pass.
WOW – Women of the World Festival 2018 Thinkins 2pm, Violet Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, see Thursday 21 September for more details
Shared Ground: Religion and Morality Discuss the differences and similarities within religions.
2.30pm, Level 5 Function Room, Green Side, Royal Festival Hall, Included in B&BB Pass.
This is Your Brain on Morality: Neuroscience and Morality
Discover how science enhances our understanding of whether human beings are innately good. 2.30pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Included in B&BB Pass.
Beyond Good and Evil
Are we ready to move past the ideas of good and evil? 4pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Included in B&BB Pass.
Pre-Concert Talk: Belief & Beyond Belief
London Philharmonic Orchestra’s Principal Conductor Vladimir Jurowski joins Professor Erik Levi to discuss the Oedipus myth and Enescu’s powerful opera Oedipe. 5.45pm, Level 2, Royal festival Hall, Free
London Philharmonic Orchestra: Enescu's Oedipe
An all-star cast perform Enescu’s lush operatic account of an ancient story of fate and morality. London Philharmonic Orchestra Vladimir Jurowski conductor Paul Gay Oedipe Christopher Purves Créon Sir Willard White Tirésias Ruxandra Donose Jocasta Choir of the George Enescu Philharmonic Romanian Radio Children's Choir 7pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £10 – £65
2pm, see Saturday 2 September for more details
Why Birds Sing: Aurora Orchestra with Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Be enchanted by birdsong in this multisensory concert with animation, audio storytelling, bird recordings, and a memorised performance of Beethoven’s ‘Pastoral’ Symphony. Aurora Orchestra Nicholas Collon conductor Pierre-Laurent Aimard piano Messiaen Oiseaux exotiques Brett Dean Pastoral Symphony Ligeti Poème symphonique Beethoven Symphony No.6 (Pastoral) – performed from memory 3.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £10 – £35
Vivienne Westwood: Get a Life Delve into the fashion designer and activist’s love of literature in a keynote talk.
7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6) £15 – £35
Monday 25 Dragon Babies – Gamelan for 3-5 year olds 11am, see Monday 18 September for more details
Simon Johnson pre-concert talk Organist Simon Johnson speaks before his concert of music by Bach and Reubke.
6.15pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), Free
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment: The Judas Passion
Can the ultimate betrayal ever be forgiven? The OAE explores Christ’s last days in a world-premiere opera. Nicholas McGegan conductor Mary Bevan Mary Brendan Gunnell Judas Roderick Williams Christ Choir of the Age of Enlightenment Sally Beamish The Judas Passion 7pm, St John's Smith Square, £10 – £40
Simon Johnson, organ
Simon Johnson, the organist of St Paul’s Cathedral, performs music by Bach and Reubke Bach Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV.543; Chorale-prelude, Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV.633 Simon Johnson Wohl dem, der in Gottes Furcht steht, No.87 from the Orgelbüchlein Project Franck Choral No.1 in E Jonathan Harvey Toccata for organ & pre-recorded tape Julius Reubke Sonata in C minor on Psalm 94 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £15
Tuesday 26 Gamelan & Poetry Workshops 10.30am, see Tuesday 19 September for more details
Telling Her Story - Poetry Workshops for Women of Colour
Get in touch with your creativity in poet Rachel Long’s workshops for women of colour. 6.30pm, Level 3 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, £10
Wednesday 27 Behind the Scenes Tour 6pm, see Sunday 3 September for more details
London Philharmonic Orchestra: To the Limits
Hear Janáček’s roof-raising Taras Bulba in this compelling programme of revelatory music. Vladimir Jurowski conductor Jan Vogler cello Britten Cello Symphony Silvestrov Symphony No.3 (Eschatophony) Janáček Taras Bulba 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, ( Level 1 – 6), £10 – £65
Thursday 28 Northern Lights Musical Sculpture
Make beautiful sounds on this public sculpture and musical instrument, created by British artist Paul Jefferies with inspiration from the Northern Lights. 11am, Riverside Terrace, Free
Young People, Composing and Contemporary Music
Hear from professionals on working with young people in contemporary music in this seminar as part of Nordic Music Days. 1pm, Level 3 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
New Music: The Burning Questions with Sound and Music
Pre-Concert Talk with Anna Thorvaldsdottir & Daníel Bjarnason
Hear two of the greatest living Icelandic composers in conversation with Gillian Moore. 6pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Philharmonia Orchestra - EsaPekka Salonen: Sibelius
7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £16.50 – £50
Finnish Runosong with Pekka Kuusisto and Ilona Korhonen Get a unique perspective on traditional Finnish music with these two performers.
9.45pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Friday 29 Rug Rhymes 10.30am, see Friday 15 September for more details
Northern Lights Musical Sculpture
Yoga with Nordic Music
Swap your morning coffee for stretches with Nordic-themed yoga. 10.30am, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
11am, see Thursday 28 September for more details
11.30am, see Thursday 28 September for more details
Work in Progress Pop-Ups
Come and listen to works in progress as part of Nordic Music Days. 12 noon, Riverside Terrace Foyers, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Friday Lunch: In the Steppes of Sápmi Hear traditional Sami folk songs performed by one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles.
Music Maze Schools Performance
5pm, Sunley Pavilion, Level 3, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Examine current issues in contemporary music and composing from Nordic and UK perspectives.
New Music: The Burning Questions with BASCA
Don your virtual reality helmet to experience the best seat in the house as Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts a Philharmonia Orchestra performance of Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony.
2.30pm, Level 3 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
5pm, Green Side Foyers, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Nordic Music Days Friday Tonic
6pm, see Saturday 2 September for more details
10.30am, Blue Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
The Northern Lights Lounge
2pm, Riverside Terrace Foyers, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Architecture Tour
Calling all children ages 8 – 11: come make and perform your own piece of contemporary music.
Northern Lights Musical Sculpture
Sit back, relax in comfort and enjoy electronic music by Nordic composers accompanied by mesmerising lights.
6.45pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Saturday 30 Music Maze for Children
11am, see Thursday 28 September for more details
Listen to new pieces local schools have created as part of their Music Maze workshop day.
Kick off our Nordic Music Days festival with an evening of music, joik singing and more.
Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man
7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £11 – £55
3pm, Level 3 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
Nordic Music Days 2017 Launch
7pm and 9pm, Blue Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
Enjoy music by two contemporary Icelandic composers alongside momentous works by Sibelius. Esa-Pekka Salonen conductor Pekka Kuusisto violin Anna Thorvaldsdottir Aeriality Sibelius Symphony No.6 Daniel Bjarnason Violin Concerto Sibelius Symphony No.7
Discuss current issues in contemporary music and composing, from a Nordic and UK perspective.
The Virtual Orchestra: Sibelius 360
Manchester’s Distractfold ensemble presents Nordic music for instruments, objects, solenoids and transducers.
See Sir Karl conduct his own compositions as part of the RGL Great Composers and RGL Choral Masterpieces series. Philharmonia Orchestra Karl Jenkins conductor Joo Yeon Sir violin Kathryn Rudge mezzo-soprano The London Chorus Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man (A Mass for Peace)
1pm, Central Bar Foyer, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
The Northern Lights Lounge
Nordic Forests
The Virtual Orchestra: Sibelius 360 5pm, see Thursday 28 September for more details
Start your evening off with a clutch of Nordic musicians at our Friday Tonic. 5.30pm, Central Bar, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
The Northern Lights Lounge 11.30am, see Thursday 28 September for more details
Gamelan Youth Course
Come and explore ensemble music-making for ages 11 – 18. 12 noon, Gamelan Room, Royal Festival Hall, £60 per term (10 sessions)
Work in Progress Pop-Ups 12 noon, see Friday 28 September for more details
The Virtual Orchestra: Sibelius 360 12 noon, see Thursday 28 September for more details
Brass Walk with London Sinfonietta Go on a walk with London Sinfonietta brass players.
12.45pm, Riverside Terrace, promenade performance
Architecture Tour 1.30pm, see Saturday 2 September for more details
Music Maze Workshop Performance
Hear new pieces young people have created as part of their Music Maze workshop day. 1.30pm, Riverside Terrace Foyers, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Waves and Caves: Brass Workshop with Sinfonietta Grade 5 players (and above) are invited to bring their brass instruments and try Nordic improvisation. Register at southbankcentre.co.uk.
2.15pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
New Music: The Burning Questions with PRS Foundation
Learn more about current issues in contemporary music and composing at this seminar. 3pm, Level 3 Function Room, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
Surrounded By Strangers Choral Workshop
Learn about and perform this immersive vocal piece with composer Eyvind Gulbrandsen. 3pm, Blue Room, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, Free*, Ages 16+
A4 Room: Come and Play Nordic Music
Bring your instrument or your voice to try out some contemporary Nordic pieces. 4pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Surrounded by Strangers Workshop Performance
Hear a different interpretation of this piece from amateur musicians. 5.30pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
Floral Night Episode
Experience new works by five Nordic composers whose influences include James Joyce. 6pm and 9pm, St Paul's Roof Pavilion, Level 6, Royal Festival Hall, Free*
Gamelan Taster Workshop
Get an introduction to the Javanese gamelan percussion orchestra. 6.30pm, Gamelan Room, Royal Festival Hall, £10
London Philharmonic Orchestra: Grandeur out of Darkness:
Pianist Richard Goode plays Mozart in this LPO concert, also featuring Bruckner’s Fifth Symphony. Vladimir Jurowski conductor Richard Goode piano Mozart Piano Concerto No.20 in D minor, K.466 Bruckner Symphony No.5 7.30pm, Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall, (Levels 1 – 6), £10 – £65
Late Night Nordic Sounds
Cutting-edge electronica from Gidge, TMRW and Annie Tådne. 10pm, The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Throughout the month The Mersey Sound at 50
Delve into the history and works of the Liverpool Poets. Until Sunday 24 September, daily 11am – 8pm, closed Mondays, The National Poetry Library (Level 5) and Members Bar (Level 6), Royal Festival Hall, Free
Southbank Centre Food Market
Southbank Centre Market offers street food for all tastes. Various dates and times; (see southbankcentre.co.uk for more details), Southbank Centre Square, Free
Appearing Rooms
Can you predict the fountain’s next move? Guess wrong and you might get soaked by this playful sculpture from Danish artist Jeppe Hein. Until Sunday 24 September, 10am – 9pm, subject to weather, Free
Modified Social Benches NY Jeppe Hein See (and sit on) these witty reinventions of the familiar park bench from Danish artist Hein. There are ten across Southbank Centre – can you find them all?
Until Sunday 24 September, across the site, Free
Outi Peski: Falling Shawls
Falling Shawls is a floating textile installation that artist Outi Pieski describes as a 'drawing in air'. The fringes, made up of thousands of tassels, represent the shawls of Sami women. Throughout the month, 10am – 11pm, Green Side Foyers, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Room for Children
Come and visit Room for Children, a unique Swedish library for the young. Throughout the month (closed on Mondays), 11am – 6pm, The National Poetry Library Reading Den, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Inside Antony Gormley curates art by offenders, secure patients and detainees for the 2017 Koestler Awards.
Daily from Thursday 21 September, 10am – 11pm, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, Free
Gamelan Group Workshops Autumn 2017
Get a group together to have a go at playing the Javanese gamelan. Various dates (see southbankcentre.co.uk for more details); 10.30am, Gamelan Room, Royal Festival Hall, £195
Southbank Centre Beach
The beach is back! Get a taste of the seaside at Southbank Centre this summer. Until Sunday 24 September, 10am – 11pm, Queen's Walk, Free
The Snog Frozen Yoghurt Bus All aboard the Snog Bus for delicious frozen yoghurt and a top-deck light show reflecting our vibrant city. Until Friday 29 September, 10am – 11pm, Under Hungerford Bridge
Bleecker
Bleecker bring their intensely beefy burger patties back to Southbank Centre. Until Sunday 24 September, 11am – 11pm, Under Hungerford Bridge, Free
The BBQ Club and Bar
BBQ Club returns to Southbank Centre – and it’s set to be a sizzler. Until Sunday 24 September, 11am, Queen's Walk, Free
Oh My Dog!
When was the last time a hot dog made you say Oh My Dog!? Until Sunday 24 September, 11am, Under Hungerford Bridge, Free
The Hop Locker
Sample a Nordic pint and craft beers on the Riverfront at awardwinning bar the Hop Locker. Until Sunday 24 September, 11am – 11pm, Under Hungerford Bridge, Free