What’s on

Mon 23 May 2022, 19:30

Acclaimed Welsh producer, multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter Novo Amor performs his Barbican debut.

Thu 26 May 2022, 19:30

James Vincent McMorrow gathers some of the most exciting young Irish musicians for an evening of the vibrant sounds of modern Ireland.

Sat 28 May 2022, 20:00

Bringing together musicians from different musical cultures and traditions in his all-star band, guitarist John McLaughlin performs with The 4th Dimension.

Sat 4 –Sun 5 Jun 2022

Associate Artist Abbas Zahedi presents a weekend of activities taking place across the Conservatory and Garden Room inspired by Postwar Modern and its resonances with our current age.

Thu 9 Jun 2022, 19:30

Experimental composer, sound sculptor and video artist William Basinski celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the career-defining four-album series The Disintegration Loops.

Fri 10 Jun 2022, 20:00

John Waters, the legendary filmmaker and writer with a brilliantly twisted mind, presents a fast-moving, all-new, comic monologue covering his career, movies, fashion, art and the urge to startle.

Fri 17 Jun 2022, 19:30

The musician and singer performs her album Vulture Prince – a collection of beautiful compositions mixing acoustic and electronic; traditional and contemporary.

Sun 19 Jun 2022, 20:00

A celebration of African Bantu music with jazz and classical influences. The pianist and composer will be joined on stage by the mighty Bantu Jazz Orchestra, plus singers and dancers.

Wed 22 Jun 2022, 19:30

Now in the sixth decade of his professional life, Herbie Hancock remains where he has always been: at the forefront of global culture and music.

Thu 23 Jun 2022, 19:30

Brazilian vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Marisa Monte is widely recognised as one of the greatest Brazilian singers of her generation.