Southbank Centre

The Southbank Centre is a complex of artistic venues in London, England, on the South Bank of the River Thames. It comprises three main performance venues, the Royal Festival Hall, the Queen Elizabeth Hall, and the Purcell Room, as well as the Hayward Gallery. The centre hosts over 5,000 events a year, including classical concerts, contemporary art exhibitions, and festivals such as the London Literature Festival and the Imagine Children's Festival. The public spaces surrounding the building feature public art installations, including the Winter Light installations and the dancing fountain, Jeppe Hein's Appearing Rooms. The centre also has several cafes, bars, restaurants, and shops, including the flagship Southbank Centre gift shop and the Hayward Gallery shop. The Southbank Centre is a popular destination for families, with many kid-friendly activities and events, such as the Imagine Children's Festival and the Southbank Centre Food Market