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Talks & events Cinema

Olivia Laing: The Silver Book

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To celebrate acclaimed writer and thinker Olivia Laing's newest novel, The Silver Book, join us for an in-conversation event and two screenings.

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Cinema

Land Cinema

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A season of rare films that sowed the seeds for climate justice today. From Japan to Brazil, Boston to Orkney, these films reveal how land shapes all of our lives.  

Gabriela Montero wearing a colourful dress sitting by a piano
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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
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Contemporary music

EFG London Jazz Festival 2025

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The best jazz, here and now.

choir singing
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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.

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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.

Iceland Total Immersion
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Classical music

Total Immersion: Icelandic Chill

Feel the chill… Experience a deep dive into the cutting edge of Iceland’s mesmerising musical landscape in a full day of events with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and guests.

Maki Namekawa and Thomas Enhco
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Contemporary music

A Celebration of Keith Jarre­tt

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Discover an extraordinary programme of concerts and a film screening celebrating the legendary pianist and composer, Keith Jarrett.