What’s On

31 January featured

Frost Fair 2026

Inspired by the area’s rich heritage and lively characters, Bankside has reinvented the Frost Fair for the 21st century. Immerse yourself in street performances, traditional games, music, art and craft workshops, and even an elephant! There will once again be Frost Fair themed food and drink and special activities across the wider Bankside area.

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18 December - 18 April

Into the Woods Musical

Into the Woods is a captivating musical that weaves together beloved fairy tales like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel. Follow a baker and his wife on their quest to break a witch’s curse, encountering classic characters along the way. With music by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James […]

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19 December - 31 January

A Midsummer Night’s Dream At Shakespeare’s Globe

Experience a magical, candlelit A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the intimate Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, where snow falls in summer and reality blurs into illusion. This atmospheric new production brings Shakespeare’s beloved comedy to life with a darker, enchanting twist perfect for a winter night out.

17 January - 12 April

The Tempest at Shakespeare’s Globe

Experience a spellbinding, candlelit The Tempest in the intimate Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, where illusion becomes survival and stories are conjured from thin air. Directed by award-winning theatre maker Tim Crouch, this atmospheric winter production reimagines Shakespeare’s tale of power, freedom, and magic.

3 - 22 February

The society of wood engravers – 88th Annual exhibition

Discover the Society of Wood Engravers’ 88th Annual Exhibition in Bankside, showcasing original wood engravings selected from an open submission. Touring venues across the UK and beyond, this exhibition highlights the best contemporary printmaking from British and international artists, with featured artist David Robertson ARE.

7 February - 11 April

Deep Azure by Chadwick Boseman

Experience the UK premiere of Deep Azure at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse in Bankside. Written by the late Chadwick Boseman, this powerful hip-hop theatre production explores love, grief and justice through poetry, music and movement in an intimate, candlelit setting.

27 February - 15 March

RWS Open 2026

Explore one of the world’s largest open-submission water-media exhibitions at the RWS Open 2026 in Bankside. Featuring selected works from thousands of UK and international artists, this annual showcase celebrates contemporary creativity across all water-based media. Highlights include The Cloud Pulled its Curtain, Yet the Light Stayed by Drea Cohane, with works selected by a […]

20 March - 18 April

RWS Spring 2026

Experience the Royal Watercolour Society’s annual Spring exhibition in Bankside, showcasing the versatility of water-based media on paper. Over 75 members present a diverse range of works, including watercolour, gouache, acrylic, and ink, across different scales and formats. A must-see for lovers of contemporary water-based art.

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