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Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir standing in the forest
Season
Classical music

Arvo Pärt at 90

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We celebrate the great Estonian composer's 90th birthday with the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, the Carice Singers and the 12 Ensemble. 

The Academy of Ancient music posing with their instruments in the Barbican Conservatory
Season
Classical music

Academy of Ancient Music Multibuy 2025/26

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You can save with our Academy of Ancient Music Multibuy.

Image of TM Krishna on stage
Season
Classical music

Darbar Festival 2025

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Join us as we celebrate 20 years of Darbar Festival — honouring Indian classical music and the enduring legacy of Bhai Gurmit Singh ji Virdee’s vision and values.

Davone Tines wearing a black suit with his eyes closed and hands in front of his chest
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Classical music

Davóne Tines: Artist in Residence

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American baritone Davóne Tines is our Artist in Residence, performing works by pioneering avant-garde composer Julius Eastman and compelling music with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

A blurred picture of a classical ensemble on stage
Season
Classical music

Liminal

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Introducing Liminal: a bold new chapter in the Barbican’s classical music programme.

Gabriela Montero wearing a colourful dress sitting by a piano
Season
Classical music

Gabriela Montero: Artist in Residence

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Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero is our Artist in Residence at Milton Court this season and will perform in recital as well as being joined by the Calidore Quartet.

Dee Dee Bridgewater on stage singing
Season
Contemporary music

EFG London Jazz Festival 2025

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The world’s best jazz, right here.

Image of a conductor with their back faced to the camera in the middle of space where two planets are colliding creating a flash of red electricity
Season
Classical music

Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival 2025

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Celebrate the festive spirit as the Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival fills our Hall with magic once again. 

Trio Concept
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Classical music

ECHO Rising Stars

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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.

a series of black bars in alternating sizes on a white background
Season
Classical music Contemporary music

Ryoji Ikeda Weekend

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Discover an extraordinary weekend of stellar acoustic compositions from Japan’s leading electronic composer and visual artist Ryoji Ikeda.