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Playing with Fire: Yuja Wang at Southbank Centre
Yuja Wang’s recorded recital, a self-playing Steinway piano and a virtual environment meet in Royal Festival Hall’s Spirit Level. The current official run is 23 October 2026–3 January 2027; Wang does not appear in person.
Source checked · current programme and visitor/admission information; no live ticket availability is promised.
What you are booking
This is an immersive recorded performance, rather than a concert with Yuja Wang on stage.
A pre-recorded avatar and recital are presented around a real self-playing Steinway Spirio piano. A VR headset adds a changing visual environment to the music.
Choose it for the combination of recorded piano and digital staging; choose a conventional recital if seeing a musician perform in person is the priority.
Date, venue & tickets
- Date
- 23 Oct 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
- Venue
- Spirit Level, Royal Festival Hall South Bank
- Visit times
- See the organiser’s opening or booking times Select your date on the official page before planning the journey.
- Tickets
- From £20; timed entry Availability and prices can change.
Access and travel planning
- Access
- Recommended 12+; under-10s not permitted; seated participation and breaks available Venue access information
- Finish and running time
- A finish time has not been confirmed here. Check the venue programme before arranging your journey home.
- Return journey
- Use your actual departure date and time in the journey planner, especially if you expect to leave after midnight.
- Dates
- 23 October 2026–3 January 2027
- Tickets
- From £20 · timed entry
- Duration
- Approximately 45 minutes
- Age guidance
- Recommended 12+ · under-10s not permitted
On this page
Dates and ticket cost
The dedicated Southbank Centre listing now gives 23 October 2026–3 January 2027, with standard tickets from £20.
The approximate experience length is 45 minutes. Prices can change with demand and each ticket is for a particular start time.
Royal Festival Hall building hours are not the session timetable; use the official booking link to choose an available performance.
Arrival and language
Go to Spirit Level on Level 1 of Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX.
The organiser asks visitors to arrive ten minutes before their ticketed start, except for a 10:00 slot, when arrival should be promptly at 10:00. Late entry is not guaranteed.
English, French and Mandarin are available; ask a Visitor Assistant about a language other than English.
Age and sensory access
The experience is recommended for ages 12 and over.
Children under ten cannot attend because of headset fit. Bright, dynamic 3D imagery and spatial audio may cause disorientation or nausea.
Visitors can remain seated, take a break and ask staff for help. The listing confirms hearing enhancement for compatible devices and captioned verbal instructions; check the Access Scheme before booking if a particular adjustment is essential.
Keep the South Bank plan manageable
Waterloo and Embankment are the nearest Underground stations listed by the venue, with Waterloo also the nearest railway station.
Check TfL before leaving, particularly for step-free travel or service changes. The riverside path is an optional outdoor break after the experience; Royal Festival Hall’s cafes offer an indoor alternative.
Leave space around the timed booking rather than making a second ticketed visit depend on an estimated finish.
Current official run
The Southbank Centre page reread on 23 October 2026 now lists 23 October 2026–3 January 2027.
This replaces the 20 October start recorded at the earlier check. Standard admission remains advertised from £20.
Choose the actual session in the official booking calendar; Yuja Wang does not appear in person.
Questions, answered
Will Yuja Wang be there in person?
No. The organiser describes a pre-recorded avatar and recital presented in an immersive environment.
How long is Playing with Fire?
The official approximate duration is 45 minutes.
Can children attend?
Recommended for ages 12+. Under-10s are not permitted because of the required headset fit.
What is the current starting price?
Standard tickets were listed from £20 when checked on 14 October 2026; confirm the selected slot on the official page.