What’s on

Sun 1 Nov 2020 –Fri 25 Jun 2021

The great conductor and pianist curates a four-concert series bringing together artists and influences that are dear to his heart.

Sun 1 Nov 2020 –Tue 29 Jun 2021

Joyce DiDonato is an absolute Barbican favourite. Now the inspirational mezzo gets to share some of her own favourite things with us throughout the 2020–21 season.

Sun 29 Nov 2020 –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 29 Nov 2020 –Tue 31 Aug 2021

Save up to 40% with our London Symphony Orchestra multibuys.

Mon 14 Dec 2020 –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.

Mon 14 Dec 2020 –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.

Mon 14 Dec 2020 –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.

Mon 14 Dec 2020 –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.

Mon 14 Dec 2020 –Sun 1 Aug 2021

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