BFI Southbank
A four-screen cinema venue showing a huge selection of classic and contemporary films each year, with new and re-releases, film seasons, and director and actor retrospectives.
COVID-19 statement - BFI Southbank
BFI Southbank events and screenings cancelled or postponed
Due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, it is with great regret that we have taken the decision to close BFI Southbank effective immediately, and all forthcoming events and screenings are now cancelled or postponed.
Watch now
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BFI Player
The greatest global cinema on demand.
Events and previews
Your chance to catch the latest releases, and hear from film and TV personalities.
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BFI Flare on BFI Player
Discover Flare classics, exclusives and more.
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Q&As on BFI YouTube
Interviews with international film talent in front of a live audience.
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Latest BFI news and opinion
News, features and opinion on the world of film.
Film and TV seasons
Carefully curated collections of film and TV by genre, theme, actor or director.
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BFI & Radio Times Television Festival
From 17-19 April the UK’s largest and most prestigious TV festival returns to BFI Southbank.
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Thirst: Female Desire on Screen
From matinee idols to strippers and teen crushes to dangerous liaisons, we explore the female gaze in cinema.
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Clint Eastwood
A season of the actor-director’s finest films and most iconic performances.
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Focus on: Ravi Shankar
To mark the centenary of the birth year of musician Ravi Shankar, his daughter Anoushka Shankar has curated a selection of films that explore the master of Indian raga.
Film releases
The latest cinema releases and key classics – many newly restored.
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Rocks
An outstanding coming-of-age film led by an impressive cast of young, non-professional actors.
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The Outlaw Josey Wales
Josey Wales and his band of outsiders find themselves in danger in Eastwood’s stunning western.
25 and under
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Future Film
Events every month for 15-25 year olds who love film.
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£3 tickets
Introduction to £3 tickets.
Your visit
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Food and drink
A great place to lounge, eat and drink when you visit.
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BFI Shop
Film and TV-related books, DVDs and gifts at BFI Southbank and online.
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The BFI Reuben Library
We provide free access to a huge collection of books, journals and documents about the world of film and television.
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BFI Mediatheque
At BFI Southbank’s Mediatheque you can explore the riches of the BFI National Archive, for free.
BFI Southbank events and screenings cancelled or postponed
Due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, it is with great regret that we have taken the decision to close BFI Southbank.
Read more about the BFI Southbank closure
Calendar
Our two secondary entrances are now closed. Access to BFI Southbank will be through the Riverfront and Theatre Avenue entrances.
25 & under
If you're aged 16 to 25, you can get £3 cinema tickets at BFI Southbank to any film, any time.
BFI Southbank Guide
To view in large format, please download or save to your device. Large print BFI Southbank Guides are also available at the Box Office - just ask a member of staff.
April 2020 Guide
April 2020 Guide calendar
March 2020 Guide
March 2020 Guide calendar