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Image of TEd'A architecture
Season
Art & design Talks & events

Architecture on Stage

A series of talks given by the most exciting architectural practices working across the world, as well as debates around ideas and issues that impact architecture and urbanism today.

Lang Lang
Season
Classical music

Recitals

Get closer to the music with intimate recitals from musicians at the top of their game.

Australian Chamber Orchestra on stage
Season
Classical music

Visiting Ensembles

Orchestras and ensembles from all around the world are joined by top soloists on the Barbican stage. 

Sir Antonio Pappano conducting
Season
Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra Multibuy 2025/26

You can save with our London Symphony Orchestra 2025/26 Season Multibuy.

Sakari Oramo conducting, with blue circular swirls framing him
Season
Classical music

BBC Symphony Orchestra Multibuy 2025/26

You can save with our BBC Symphony Orchestra Multibuy.

IAMISIGO, clay-dyed barkcloth dress, Shadows, Spring/Summer 2024. Photograph by Fred Odede. Courtesy of IAMISIGO. Dirty Looks at the Barbican.
Season

Autumn at the Barbican

Join us for a season packed with music, theatre, art and film from around the world. See our top highlights below.

Britten Sinfonia double bass players
Season
Classical music

Britten Sinfonia

Past event

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.

Sir Antonio Pappano standing on the podium facing the audience, talking to the audience, with the London Symphony Orchestra sat on-stage behind him
Season
Classical music

Half Six Fix

Past event

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

A black and white photo of Alberto Giacometti in his studio holding his sculpture, Three Men Walking.
Season
Art & design

Encounters: Giacometti

Three groundbreaking exhibitions position historic sculptures by Alberto Giacometti with new works by contemporary artists, in an intimate new space.

Pappano conducting
Season
Classical music

Sir Antonio Pappano

Sir Antonio Pappano begins his second season as Chief Conductor of the LSO this September.