Leap into the new year



We are delighted to welcome you back to school, and share the opportunities we have coming up at the Southbank Centre for you and your school.

After a buzzing summer with our You Belong Here festival, the activity continues into the next term with lots happening across the site. Our upcoming exhibition at the Hayward Gallery, Haegue Yang: Leap Year, is an immersive, multisensory exhibition, and first major survey of the internationally celebrated artist in the UK, with lots of opportunities for pupils to visit the Hayward Gallery and explore the exhibition.

We also have a brand new website, with lots of information on how to visit the Southbank Centre with your school, and take advantage of all our education opportunities on offer. 


School events at the Hayward Gallery


A screenshot of the online Teachers' Twilight

Online Teachers' Twilight: Haegue Yang

WED 25 SEP

Join us for an online session, where teachers get an introduction to our latest Hayward Gallery exhibition, Haegue Yang: Leap Year, from the Hayward Gallery curatorial team, and learn how you can get your class involved. 

Visitors in the Hayward Gallery

Teachers' Twilight: Haegue Yang

THU 17 OCT

Following our online Twilight, join us for an in-person introduction by the Hayward curatorial team to the latest Hayward Gallery exhibition, Haegue Yang: Leap Year, and explore the gallery. The event includes refreshments. 

Secondary school pupils busy crafting in the Hayward Gallery

Secondary Schools Takeover: Haegue Yang

MON 11 NOV 

Secondary schools are invited to visit the Hayward Gallery exhibition Haegue Yang: Leap Year and take part in peer-led activities to explore the artwork.

Primary school pupils wear yellow t-shirts and jump in front of the Hayward Gallery

Primary Schools Takeover: Haegue Yang

MON 9 DEC

Spend a day at the Hayward Gallery, and take part in tours and activities lead by the 'Takeover Team' a group of primary school students who have developed an engaging day for other young people, and get unique insight work of artists, curators and galleries.

Pupils in the Hayward Gallery

Primary Schools Morning: Haegue Yang

WED 11 DEC 

Take in our current Hayward Gallery exhibition in a free event for primary school groups to explore the artwork and have access to our fun, in-gallery resource, the Hello Hayward! guide.

Two teachers looking at photographs in the Hayward Gallery

Secondary Schools Morning: Haegue Yang

THU 12 DEC

Secondary school groups are invited to explore and get to know our current Hayward Gallery exhibition for free with access to our fun, in-gallery resource, the Artists and Thinkers’ Guide.


Take a trip

Kids enjoying crafts

Visit the Southbank Centre 

Schools are always welcome at Southbank Centre, and we offer a variety of term-time activities for primary, secondary and SEND school pupils.

Whether you’re participating in an event or project or just popping in to picnic with your class, we’re always glad to see schools in our venues or enjoying our outdoor spaces.

Take a look at our new website where you can find all the information for organising a trip to the Southbank Centre. 


London Literature Festival

Children in the audience in the Purcell Room

Aniefiok Ekpoudom: Where We Come From

24 OCT 2024


Author Aniefiok Ekpoudom wears a checkered sweater and smiles looking away from the camera

Bring your secondary school group

Join writer Aniefiok Ekpoudom and guests on a journey through the social and cultural history of British rap in London. Blending live conversation, poetry, audience participation and video archive, the event will connect the roots of rap to the present day, and support students' understanding of key political, social and cultural movements which have shaped the genre.

This event will support the curriculum areas of history, music, poetry and creative writing, and explore the themes of migration, identity and culture.


From our friends


LPO - Brightsparks

The next school concerts from London Philharmonic Orchestra have been announced, with sessions for Key Stage 1 and 2, and GCSE students. Book your class a slot to share the music with them like never before.

Aurora Classroom

Aurora Orchestra’s online learning platform Aurora Classroom, developed in partnership with the Southbank Centre, offers versatile lessons for all learners, including students in SEND settings. Discover how with a free trial.


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