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Contemporary music

Mustafa

Dunya, the breathtaking debut album by Sudanese-Canadian artist Mustafa, means 'the world in all its flaws', and explores themes of devotion, trauma, and intimacy through genre-blending sound.

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Classical music Contemporary music

Terry Riley 90th Birthday Tribute

Celebrate Terry Riley's 90th with a mesmerising tribute featuring Bang on a Can All-Stars, SHABAKA, Valentina Magaletti and special guests.

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Contemporary music

Fatoumata Diawara

Malian artist Fatoumata Diawara invites us on a cosmic journey through Afrofuturism.

Guildhall jazz singers
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Contemporary music

Guildhall Jazz Voices

Join us for a celebratory showcase of the talents of Guildhall Jazz department's sensational vocal groups.

Nikki Iles at piano
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Contemporary music

Guildhall Jazz Orchestra with Nikki Iles

Join us for a captivating evening as the Guildhall Jazz Orchestra welcomes back renowned pianist and composer Nikki Iles, one of the UK’s most influential jazz artists, as guest director.

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Contemporary music

I’m With Her

Three GRAMMY Award-winning songwriters come together as I'm With Her for an intimate performance, with new music from their forthcoming album Wild and Clear and Blue.

Photo of electronic musicians Actress and Suzanne Ciani
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Contemporary music

Actress x Suzanne Ciani present Concrète Waves

A groundbreaking live music collaboration between two titans of avant-garde electronic music, Actress and Suzanne Ciani.

Moin
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Contemporary music

Moin

Moin are a London three-piece featuring Tom Halstead and Joe Andrews of the electronic outfit Raime and percussionist visionary Valentina Magaletti.

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Contemporary music

Cat Power sings Dylan '66

Young Barbican

Cat Power performs a song-for-song recreation of one of the most fabled and transformative live sets of all time.

Making It Festival 2025
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Contemporary music Talks & events Theatre & dance

Guildhall School's Making It Festival 2025

Free

Making It Festival returns for 2025: a three-week celebration of new, original work made by Guildhall School’s vibrant and multi-skilled student community.

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Classical music Contemporary music

No Friend but the Mountains

Inspired by Behrouz Boochani's book of his refugee journey and six-year-long incarceration in Manus Island, the LSO give the UK premiere of this heart-stopping song-cycle.   

James Taylor
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Classical music Contemporary music

James Taylor Quartet

Join James Taylor Quartet for a one-off concert featuring an Orchestra and special guests Nitin Sawhney, Graham Day (The Prisoners), Snowboy and Yvonne Yanney.

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Contemporary music

Herbie Hancock

The GRAMMY award-winning legend Herbie Hancock returns with three exclusive UK shows to celebrate his 85th birthday and 51 years since his first ever London show. 

Quinteto Astor Piazzolla, four men in black and white image
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Classical music Contemporary music

Quinteto Astor Piazzolla

With five virtuoso soloists, Quinteto Astor Piazzolla explores the vast repertoire of the outstanding Argentinian composer who revolutionized tango.

A woman crouches in front of another woman who is kissing her forehead, showcasing a moment of care and companionship.
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Contemporary music

ganavya: Daughter of a Temple

ganavya shares a transcendent live journey through Daughter of a Temple – an immersive blend of spiritual jazz and South Asian devotional music.