What’s on

Sun 1 Sep 2019 –Tue 31 Aug 2021

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.

Sun 1 Sep 2019 –Tue 31 Aug 2021

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.

Sun 1 Sep 2019 –Tue 31 Aug 2021

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.

Sun 1 Sep 2019 –Tue 31 Aug 2021

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

Sun 1 Sep 2019 –Tue 31 Aug 2021

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 13 Nov 2019 –Wed 26 May 2021

Come to a Half Six Fix for a burst of music with the London Symphony Orchestra to kick-start your evening.  

Fri 14 Feb 2020 –Fri 2 Jul 2021

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.

Tue 1 Sep 2020 –Sun 1 Aug 2021

Browse over 170 concerts in our 2020–21 Classical Music season.

Sun 13 Sep 2020 –Mon 28 Jun 2021

Join us in a season-long celebration of one of the UK's greatest contemporary composers.

Sat 26 Sep –Sun 4 Oct 2020

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