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TONIC FLOW at Southbank Centre: free visitor guide
Lakwena Maciver, Abimaro Gunnell and young sanctuary-seeking artists turn Mandela Walk into a bright shared pathway of image, word and sound.
What it is
Eleven young artists from Compass Collective and the Southbank Centre Youth Voices choir worked with Lakwena Maciver and Abimaro Gunnell.
Their drawings, words, patterns and voices form an open-air visual path and immersive soundscape.
- Dates
- 7 May–20 September
- Hours
- Daily · 10:00–22:00
- Price
- Free · no ticket
- Age
- All ages
On this page
When and where
The organiser’s detailed timetable lists 7 May–20 September 2026, daily from 10:00 to 22:00, on Mandela Walk, Level 2.
Entry is free and no ticket is required.
Who it suits
The installation is listed for all ages; under-12s must be accompanied by an adult on site.
It works as a short standalone stop or as part of a wider South Bank route.
Make the visit easier
Begin at Royal Festival Hall and ask staff for Mandela Walk if the multi-level site feels unclear.
Check current lift and step-free information before travelling when route certainty matters.
Freshness
LONNOW verified the dedicated organiser page on 10 September 2026.
Southbank Centre remains the source for temporary access or opening changes.