Celebrating 75 Years of Southbank Centre
Why David Bowie?
In 2002, David Bowie curated the Meltdown Festival at the Southbank Centre, one of the world’s most influential artist-led festivals. His programme was bold and boundary-pushing, bringing together experimental voices and celebrated performers in true Bowie style.
History of the Southbank Centre?
Since the opening of Royal Festival Hall in 1951 as part of the Festival of Britain, the Southbank Centre has been a home for progressive and forward-thinking art, a place where creativity, music and culture meet on the banks of the Thames.
Bowie and the Southbank Centre?
Bowie’s connection to the Southbank Centre reflects that same spirit. An artist who constantly reinvented himself, he bridged the worlds of mainstream music and the avant-garde, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire creativity today.
Where Music, Art and Hospitality Meet
What can you hear?
Listen closely and you’ll notice that every fifth song is a classic from David Bowie, thoughtfully woven into the playlist to bring together food, Lillet Cocktails and art in celebration of his legacy.
Why us?
The Royal Festival Hall opened on 3 May 1951 as part of the Festival of Britain. It was the first permanent building constructed for the festival and quickly became one of London’s most important venues for music, arts and cultural events on the South Bank
Join us for our Saturday Bowie Brunch?
Join us every Saturday for our Jukebox Brunch where we have given it a little Bowie twist!
Festive Opening Hours
- Tuesday 23rd December 12:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday 24th December (Christmas Eve) 12:00 – 23:00
- Thursday 25th December (Christmas Day) 12:00 – 20:00
- Friday 26th December (Boxing Day) – Closed
- Wednesday 31st December (New Year’s Eve) 18:00, last seating 20:00 – 01:30
- Thursday 1st January – Closed
With our normal opening hours thereafter