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Royal Festival Hall

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  • South Bank
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© Belinda LawleyLang Lang performs at the Massed Piano event
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Time Out says

The first and largest building in the world-class Southbank Centre arts complex, the enormous RFH has been hosting concerts and performances since 1951. Its capacity of 2,500 makes it one of London’s largest spaces hosting regular classical concerts, but it’s also seen more than its fair share of rock, pop and dance icons, including the illustrious curators of the annual Meltdown Festival.

Beyond the auditorium, the Festival Hall’s spacious modernist foyers are a great place to hang out (you’ll spot plenty of freelancers hitting up the free wifi) and often accommodate free events and concerts at the weekend. The building also houses the National Poetry Library and is home to a number of restaurants and bars for pre- and post-show provisions. Try Southbank Centre Food Market for street food or Skylon for dishes and drinks with a view. 

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Address:
Belvedere Rd
South Bank
London
SE1 8XX
Transport:
Tube: Waterloo
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RuPaul: The House of Hidden Meanings

  • Literary events

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Maggie Nelson: Like Love

  • Literary events

American poet, nonfiction writer and scholar Maggie Nelson, who wrote 'The Argonauts' and 'The Red Parts', will be taking to the Royal Festival Hall stage this spring to discuss her brand new collection essays, alongside Shon Faye, the award-winning author of Sunday Times bestseller 'The Transgender Issue'. Touching on everything from feminism to friendship, her new book 'Like Love' includes profiles, reviews and tributes as well as essays. Grab a ticket to watch these two exceptional writers in conversation. 

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