Venues

ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL

Royal Festival Hall stands at the heart of Southbank Centre site. Opened in 1951 as part of the Festival of Britain, it is home to the largest concert hall on our Southbank Centre site.

Opening hours: Daily from 10am-11pm.

• Read more about the auditorium acoustics

What the performers say

'Royal Festival Hall has for many years been one of my musical homes.' Alfred Brendel (Pianist)

'After years of playing anonymously huge stadiums around the world, it was a delight to be in Royal Festival Hall. It felt like coming home.' David Gilmour (Musician)

'I have had the honour and privilege to perform at Royal Festival Hall on numerous occasions. Some of my most memorable concerts in London have taken place in this very Hall including my 50th Birthday concert! From the acoustics to the grandeur, this hall has most definitely hosted some of the finest artists of the world.' Amjad Ali Khan (Musician)

QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL

Queen Elizabeth Hall is the second largest concert hall on Southbank Centre site, hosting chamber orchestras, quartets, choirs, dance performances and opera.

As well as the main concert hall, the Queen Elizabeth Hall also contains two smaller venues, the Purcell Room and The Front Room

The Front Room is a relaxed and intimate setting to enjoy live music. There is a fully licensed bar in the Foyer, and Gusto café offering a range of sandwiches, drinks, cakes, soups and hot snacks.

Opening Hours:

• Monday - Thursday: 1 hour before the start of a performance. Closed when there is no performance.
• Friday: 5pm - 10pm or 1 hour before the start of matinees.
• Saturday & Sunday: 2pm - 10pm or 1 hour before the start of early matinees.

PURCELL ROOM

Situated in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Purcell Room is the most intimate concert hall venue on site, making it especially suitable for chamber music, literature and spoken word events, mime and solo recitals.

Opening Hours:

• Monday - Thursday: 1 hour before the start of a performance. Closed when there is no performance.
• Friday: 5pm - 10pm or 1 hour before the start of matinees.
• Saturday & Sunday: 2pm - 10pm or 1 hour before the start of early matinees.