What’s on

Thu 22 May –Sun 31 Aug 2025

Imagine experiencing sound for the very first time.

Thu 22 May –Sun 3 Aug 2025

It's 1989 and finding the party is the only thing that matters. 

Fri 6 –Mon 30 Jun 2025

Come and share your memories of pirate radio and catch up with some of the highlights from the Rebel Radio season in our pop-up listening hub in the Level G foyer. 

Sun 15 –Sun 29 Jun 2025

Create the soundtrack to your Sunday at the ultimate request show. Inspired by the community spirit of pirate radio, this free event is all about sharing memories through music. 

Mon 16 Jun 2025, 18:30

This programme dives into how Pirate Radio was framed and documented in the '80s and early '90s, as a wave of 'illegal' stations rose to fame.

Mon 16 Jun 2025, 19:30

The piano virtuoso with groove power seamlessly fuses potent jazz improvisation and progressive rock with the rich folkloric music of his native Armenia.

Tue 17 Jun –Thu 3 Jul 2025

Making It Festival returns for 2025: a celebration of new, original work made by Guildhall School’s vibrant and multi-skilled student community.

Wed 18 Jun 2025, 19:30

Elijah and Geeneus explore 30 years of Rinse FM and the future of radio in this rare deep dive into pirate roots, broadcasting innovation and survival in a changing media world.

Thu 19 Jun 2025, 19:30

Inspired by Behrouz Boochani's book of his refugee journey and six-year-long incarceration in Manus Island, the LSO give the UK premiere of this heart-stopping song-cycle.   

Fri 20 Jun 2025

Reprezent Radio present their third live broadcast from our custom-built studio. Expect exclusive sets and special guests as they explore how pirate radio became the heartbeat of local communities.

Fri 20 Jun 2025, 12:30

Make lunchtime musical with a free, bite-size concert. Be the first to hear new music by emerging composers on LSO Discovery’s schemes, including new works created specially for this unique venue.

Fri 20 Jun 2025, 20:00

Rampage Sound System joins Nu Civilisation Orchestra to reimagine Carnival classics, celebrating three decades of iconic tracks that define the sound of Notting Hill Carnival.

Sun 22 Jun 2025, 19:00

A selection of film music recorded by the LSO, including scores by Alexandre Desplat, Philippe Sarde, Philippe Chany and Guillaume Roussel for films such as Harry Potter, Black Beauty (2020) and Tess.

Mon 23 Jun 2025, 20:00

The Latin GRAMMY-winning Brazilian sensations ANAVITÓRIA head to London for their debut full live band performance in the UK.

Tue 24 Jun 2025, 19:30

Brad Mehldau, one of the most lyrical voices in jazz piano, blends jazz, classical, and pop in a spellbinding performance of original compositions and iconic reimaginings.