EUROVISION 65TH ANNIVERSARY and the South Bank Playlist
Sat 17 May
|Windrush Memorial, Waterloo Station
Get ready for the anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest held in London, on the weekend of this year’s final, with a music filled Walk.
Time & Location
17 May 2025, 11:00 – 12:30
Windrush Memorial, Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station, London SE1 8SQ, UK
About the event
May 17th 2025 sees the final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, held in Basel, Switzerland.
65 years ago, in 1960, the Contest took place on the South Bank. What better time to join Lambeth Tour Guides Association member David Turnbull for this fun pop music-themed walking tour that spotlights songs connected to Waterloo, the South Bank and Lambeth's jukebox of pop, punk, reggae and calypso, from Lord Kitchener and The Kinks to Jools Holland, The Sex Pistols and, of course, ABBA.
Following the popular series LTGA South Bank Walks in 2024, discover the places along the riverside and beyond that have inspired musicians across the decades and gaze back into Eurovision history. Hear tales of hits from the past, be introduced to new songs and learn about the United Kingdom's entry in the 1960 Eurovision Contest, hosted by Katie Boyle, at the Royal Festival Hall - and whether it…