Welcome to one of the world’s leading performance venues

Tell us your story/detailed overview

Situated in the heart of London, on the banks of the River Thames is the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, a beacon for arts and culture for over 70 years. The 2,700 capacity Royal Festival Hall auditorium fast became one of the world’s landmark performance venues when it opened as part of the 1951 Festival of Britain. And since the introduction of the Greater London Council’s ‘Open Foyer’ policy in 1983, this Grade I listed building has been open daily, free for anyone to visit and enjoy its light spacious interior. Find out the latest events happening in our Royal Festival Hall, and discover the best places to eat, drink and shop while you’re here.

When open (hrs.)

Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 11pm Monday, closed.

Need To Know/Community Rules

We truly appreciate your presence in our community, and your support means the world to us. As a café, we’re grateful when you savor our delicious offerings and share your appreciation through generous tips. Your kindness helps us keep our mission alive. Here are other tidbits for you: Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 11pm Monday, closed. https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/?event-type=free https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/ Embrace your place—this is where you truly belong!