BFI Southbank

Update on BFI Southbank reopening

We’re delighted to announce that BFI Southbank will be re-opening on 1 September.

Film is an unrivalled way to tell stories, inspire, unite and connect and we can’t wait to welcome you back to share the big screen experience.

The health and safety of our audiences and staff is our first priority, and you will find some changes. Here are a few things we are doing to protect you:

– regular deep cleaning, including after every screening
– advanced booking and e-tickets only
– social distancing in cinemas, with assigned seating
– dedicated queues for each screen and different entry and exit points
– full trained staff wearing PPE

We’d also love to know what you think, and will be emailing audiences soon to ask how you’d like to experience BFI Southbank as we return.

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We've been extremely touched by the amount of love, support and goodwill we’ve had from audiences, partners, supporters and filmmakers during these unprecedented times. We’re truly humbled, and thank you.

We’ll update in the coming weeks with more details, including booking and programme information.

In the meantime, our Riverfront bar is now open for take away drinks and snacks so come and enjoy a drink by the river in the sunshine.

We hope you continue to enjoy BFI Player. And check out our range of DVDs and other film essentials, available at BFI Shop.

Thank you for continuing to support the BFI. It means a lot to us.