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A young woman on a train
Season
Cinema

Noah Baumbach: A Retrospective

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In anticipation of the release of his latest film Jay Kelly, we present a selection of the Mumblecore master’s most celebrated work, spanning the last 20 years.

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.

Jazz on Screen 25
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Contemporary music

Jazz on Screen

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This series brings together a trio of rare and powerful cinematic works that explore the creative and cultural forces of jazz on screen.

Dee Dee Bridgewater on stage singing
Season
Contemporary music

EFG London Jazz Festival 2025

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The best jazz, here and now.

Portrait of Aja Monet
Season
Contemporary music Talks & events

aja monet: Artist in Residence

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aja monet, our Artist in Residence, presents a series of events including a live reading and Q&A, her album When The Poems Do What They Do in concert, and a workshop with Barbican Young Poets.

A man in a mirror
Season
Cinema

London Palestine Film Festival 2025

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The annual festival’s 2025 edition showcases some of this year’s most anticipated new releases reflecting on Palestine. 

An animated woman
Season
Cinema

London International Animation Festival 2025

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The London International Animation Festival proudly showcases the whole spectrum of animation, showing that animation is for everyone.

Mina Galan
Season
Take part Tours & public spaces Talks & events Contemporary music Cinema Art & design

Dirty Weekend (18+)

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Celebrating fashion and filth with dirty talks and sweaty nights.

Lucy Raven China Town
Season
Cinema Art & design

Lucy Raven: Film Programme

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Coinciding with our exhibition in The Curve, Lucy Raven: Rounds, we bring together contrasting films which explore industrial landscapes and their histories of exclusion and violence.

choir singing
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.