What’s on

Wed 1 Sep 2021 –Tue 31 Jan 2023

Barbican Presents brings some of the greatest international classical artists, orchestras and ensembles to London, in a stimulating and eclectic mix of classical, contemporary, and Baroque music.

Wed 1 Sep 2021 –Tue 31 Jan 2023

The London Symphony Orchestra was established in 1904 and has a unique ethos and an inimitable signature sound. It has been the Resident Orchestra at the Barbican since the Centre opened in 1982.

Wed 1 Sep 2021 –Tue 31 Jan 2023

The backbone of the BBC Proms and one of the UK's finest orchestras, the BBC SO performs a thrilling, distinctive range of music, from works at the heart of classical music to contemporary premieres.

Wed 1 Sep 2021 –Tue 31 Jan 2023

Famed for its dazzling musicianship and thrilling programmes, Britten Sinfonia is unique in not having a principal conductor or director, choosing instead to focus on its virtuoso musicians.

Wed 1 Sep 2021 –Tue 31 Jan 2023

The Academy of Ancient Music brings to life music from Monteverdi to Mozart in the way it was first intended to be heard.

Sun 9 Oct 2022

The BBC Symphony Orchestra ventures into the literary and cultural hinterland of one of the 20th Century’s great symphonists – Jean Sibelius.

Thu 13 –Sun 16 Oct 2022

Explore the finest Indian classical music in the heart of London.