Royal Festival Hall at Southbank

Came to see a gig here, first time we've visited. Located in the south bank centre complex on the south side of the Thames. Huge place with lots going on. The festival hall itself was clearly sign posted. Really nice balcony bar overlooking the Thames. Drinks are a bit expensive but it's London. The service was hit and miss, the young black lady helping check people in at the door was absolutely amazing, I'm sorry I didn't get her name but she was friendly, helpful, welcoming and went above and beyond to help us. Sadly the two gentlemen at the side green bar didn't appear to want to help any of the people coming up to them, disappointing. The venue itself is impressive, very large yet still intimate inside, the acoustics were brilliant, great vibe. Comfortable, wide seats with his space to let people by. The balcony booths looked great, would have loved to have got one of those. As a side note, Rodrigo y Gabriela were amazing, great gig, great venue, tickets were reasonably priced,would definitely see them again if they played here.
Michael C - a week ago

I went to a friend’s graduation ceremony here and it was a really great experience. The space is beautiful, well organized, and has an amazing atmosphere for special events. One of the highlights is the view — you can see the Big Ben and the London Eye, which makes the whole moment even more memorable. A fantastic venue in an iconic location.
Maria Paulino - 4 months ago

We visited Royal Festival Hall to watch Bluey’s Big Play, and it was a lovely experience for both kids and adults. The venue is spacious, well organised, and very child-friendly. Staff were helpful, and everything felt smooth despite it being busy. The show itself was fantastic — colourful, engaging, and perfectly paced for young children. My kids were completely mesmerised and so excited to see Bluey and Bingo on stage. Their smiles said it all 💙 A great family outing in a brilliant location. We’ll definitely return for more shows in the future.
Ms Chhetri - 5 months ago

Superbe venue! Love the Star Wars senate vibes of the place, the ambient temperature is always spot on. Only criticism is the views are somewhat obstructed by the person immediately in front of you in the upper stalls, but the fact the seats are comfortable and there is plenty of leg room makes up for that. We usually go here for classical music so it's not a real problem but it could be slightly better had it been set a little steeper. Acoustics are great and the organ is fantastic when in full pelt! Give the cheaper choir seats a shot too. Slightly uncomfortable as they are wooden but a different perspective on the orchestra.
Robert C - 2 weeks ago

Beautiful venue. The Royal Festival Hall has such a great atmosphere, whether you’re there for music, talks, or just passing through. The space feels open and lively, with amazing views over the Thames. Always something going on, and it’s a really nice place to spend time even outside of events.
George Chalhoub - 2 months ago