07/09/2026
Autumn exhibitions, new theatre and plenty happening by the river. Here are five reasons to visit the South Bank this September.
🏛️ Open House Festival
📍 Bankside & across London
Step inside some of London’s most fascinating buildings and hidden spaces, opening their doors to the public for free.
🎭 The Story
📍 National Theatre
Letitia Wright stars in this gripping newsroom drama about truth, power and the stories that shape us.
🎶 London Oratorio
📍 Southbank Centre
Es Devlin’s epic choral love letter to London comes to life with multiple choirs and Jacob Collier.
🎨 Tate Modern Late: Ana Mendieta
📍 Tate Modern
Stay late for an evening of live music, workshops and talks inspired by Ana Mendieta’s powerful exhibition exploring nature, identity and displacement.
🖼️ Musquiqui Chihying: A Life of Navigation
📍 Hayward Gallery
Discover playful and thought-provoking multimedia works by Taiwanese artist Musquiqui Chihying, examining society, technology and navigation.