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Classical music

Browse concerts from the Barbican Classical Music programme featuring leading orchestras and soloists from around the world.

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Gabriela Montero wearing a colourful dress sitting by a piano
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Classical music

Gabriela Montero: Artist in Residence

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Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero is our Artist in Residence at Milton Court this season and will perform in recital as well as being joined by the Calidore Quartet.

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Classical music

Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival 2025

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Celebrate the festive spirit as the Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival fills our Hall with magic once again. 

Trio Concept
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Classical music

ECHO Rising Stars

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The Barbican is proud to be a part of ECHO, the European Concert Halls Organisation – which collaborates each year to give Europe’s brightest young musical stars a truly international platform.

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Classical music Contemporary music

Ryoji Ikeda Weekend

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Discover an extraordinary weekend of stellar acoustic compositions from Japan’s leading electronic composer and visual artist Ryoji Ikeda.

Iceland Total Immersion
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Classical music

Total Immersion: Icelandic Chill

Feel the chill… Experience a deep dive into the cutting edge of Iceland’s mesmerising musical landscape in a full day of events with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and guests.