Urban: Inner City Arts

Explore Southbank Centre’s concrete playground as we invite skaters, BMXrs, DJs, free runners, break dancers and poets to perform in the urban spaces around our site.

Join us for pop-up performances, workshops, battles and a big party as the buildings and outdoor spaces explode with energy, talent and a fearless dedication to pushing the boundaries of these breathtaking skills.

Events include:

Parkour Training
3 August
The world-leading providers of parkour coaching offer a public workshop open to all participate. This is an opportunity to learn the dynamic art of parkour / freerunning from the people who kick-started parkour teaching over ten years ago and now run the official international parkour coaching certifications.
Wear comfortable clothes you can move in and trainers.
The Clore Ballroom at Royal Festival Hall.

Basketball & Poetry
3 August
Watch London teams, experts, enthusiasts, beginners and poets battle it out on the court.

Thriller - Choreography Workshop
4 August
Join us to learn the iconic choreography to Michael Jackson's Thriller.
There are two opportuinites to learn the moves and then everyone goes outside to perform this iconic routine by the riverbanks of the Thames.
We invite you to dress in your most goulish zombie outfits!

BMX Battle Royal
4 August
One Wheel Motion present two teams of five BMXers who battle it out to be the crowned champions.
Each team takes turns to execute their best bmx 'flatland' moves, which means all tricks are performed on the flat ground - with no ramps or obstacles needed.
The teams double up with other riders in their crew to take the other team down in style.
This is a battle of tricks. This is Battle Royale...

See official website for full schedule of events.