Live music, movement and poetic storytelling combine in this fun, sensory show that gives 0–2-year-olds the space to explore in magical and unexpected ways.
Event
Cinema
Gamera the Brave + introduction by Yuriko Hamaguchi
The gigantic turtle is reincarnated once again in this family-friendly reboot, as the young kaiju forms a bond with a boy and grows up to battle a fearsome threat to humanity.
Event
Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra: Half Six Fix – Vaughan Williams
Kick-start your evening with a 60-minute Half Six Fix concert, showcasing two works by Vaughan Williams. Introduced by the performers, with screens in the hall to bring you closer to the action.
Ralph Vaughan WilliamsFlos Campi for Viola and Chorus
Ralph Vaughan WilliamsDona nobis pacem
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
Antoine Tamestitviola
London Symphony Chorus
Event
Theatre & dance
Royal Shakespeare Company: Twelfth Night
Welcome in the festive season with this spellbinding adaptation of Shakespeare's masterpiece, following a five star, sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Event
Theatre & dance
Engruna Teatre: Univers
Live music, movement and poetic storytelling combine in this fun, sensory show that gives 0–2-year-olds the space to explore in magical and unexpected ways.
Event
Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano
Thea Musgrave paints with radiant colours, Walton gives flight to the viola, and Vaughan Williams dreams of London.
Thea MusgravePhoenix Rising
William WaltonViola Concerto
Ralph Vaughan WilliamsA London Symphony (Symphony No 2)
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
Antoine Tamestitviola
Event
Theatre & dance
Royal Shakespeare Company: Twelfth Night
Welcome in the festive season with this spellbinding adaptation of Shakespeare's masterpiece, following a five star, sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Event
Classical music
A Christmas Odyssey
Following the success of their festive 'Live from London' collab in 2024, Adrian Scarborough (History Boys, Gavin and Stacey) joins the BBC Singers on a Christmas journey of carols & literature.
Event
Theatre & dance
Engruna Teatre: Univers
Live music, movement and poetic storytelling combine in this fun, sensory show that gives 0–2-year-olds the space to explore in magical and unexpected ways.
Event
Theatre & dance
Royal Shakespeare Company: Twelfth Night
Welcome in the festive season with this spellbinding adaptation of Shakespeare's masterpiece, following a five star, sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Event
Classical music
Arcadi Volodos in Recital
The Russian born master pianist Arcadi Volodos returns to the Barbican for a journey to the heart of the Romantic spirit.
Franz SchubertSonata in A major D959
Robert SchumannDavidsbündlertänze Op 6
Franz Liszt arr. VolodosHungarian Rhapsody No 13 in A minor, S. 244/13
Arcadi Volodospiano
Event
Theatre & dance
Engruna Teatre: Univers
Live music, movement and poetic storytelling combine in this fun, sensory show that gives 0–2-year-olds the space to explore in magical and unexpected ways.
Event
Theatre & dance
Royal Shakespeare Company: Twelfth Night
Welcome in the festive season with this spellbinding adaptation of Shakespeare's masterpiece, following a five star, sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Event
Cinema
MET Opera Live: Andrea Chénier
Giordano's passionate tragedy set against the backdrop of the violence and intrigue of the French Revolution.
Event
Cinema
RBO Live: The Nutcracker
The enchanting ballet features Tchaikovsky's most familiar melodies and is bought to life with exquisite designs.
Event
Classical music
Academy of Ancient Music: Handel's Messiah
Laurence Cummings and Academy of Ancient Music perform Handel’s Messiah – a Christmas tradition that they’ve made their own.
George Frederic HandelMessiah
Academy of Ancient Music
Nardus Williams soprano
Reginald Mobleyalto
Thomas Walkertenor
Ashley Richesbass
Laurence Cummingsdirector & harpsichord
Event
Theatre & dance
Royal Shakespeare Company: Twelfth Night
Welcome in the festive season with this spellbinding adaptation of Shakespeare's masterpiece, following a five star, sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Event
Theatre & dance
Royal Shakespeare Company: Twelfth Night
Welcome in the festive season with this spellbinding adaptation of Shakespeare's masterpiece, following a five star, sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Event
Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano
Relive the golden age of Hollywood with music by some of cinema’s most brilliant and influential composers.
Programme to be announced
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
Event
Theatre & dance
Royal Shakespeare Company: Twelfth Night
Welcome in the festive season with this spellbinding adaptation of Shakespeare's masterpiece, following a five star, sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Event
Theatre & dance
Royal Shakespeare Company: Twelfth Night
Welcome in the festive season with this spellbinding adaptation of Shakespeare's masterpiece, following a five star, sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Event
Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano
Relive the golden age of Hollywood with music by some of cinema’s most brilliant and influential composers.
Programme to be announced
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
Event
Theatre & dance
Royal Shakespeare Company: Twelfth Night
Welcome in the festive season with this spellbinding adaptation of Shakespeare's masterpiece, following a five star, sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Event
Classical music
MacMillan's Christmas Oratorio
Sir James MacMillan conducts a starry performance of his huge, life-affirming Christmas Oratorio – music that speaks to listeners of all faiths and none.
James MacMillan Christmas Oratorio
BBC Symphony Orchestra
James MacMillanconductor
Rhian Loissoprano
Roderick Williamsbaritone
BBC Symphony Chorus
Event
Theatre & dance
Royal Shakespeare Company: Twelfth Night
Welcome in the festive season with this spellbinding adaptation of Shakespeare's masterpiece, following a five star, sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Event
Classical music
Christmas Carol Singalong
A Festive Celebration for the whole family. Get ready to raise your voices and your holiday spirits - Christmas Carol Singalong returns for a seasonal celebration like no other!
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Winter Wonderland
Merry Christmas Everybody
Frosty the Snowman
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Once In Royal David's City
Rudoph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Jonathan Cohenpresenter
Louise Dearmanguest singer
The London Concert Chorus
The London Concert Orchestra
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Classical music
Christmas with King’s College Choir
Step into the splendour of the season at Christmas with King’s College Choir, a sublime evening of music that captures the true spirit of Christmas.
TBC
Daniel Hyde conductor
King’s College Choir
City of London Choir
Philharmonia Orchestra
Event
Theatre & dance
Royal Shakespeare Company: Twelfth Night
Welcome in the festive season with this spellbinding adaptation of Shakespeare's masterpiece, following a five star, sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Event
Classical music
Candlelit Carols
A timeless Christmas tradition bathed in candlelight. Step into the gentle glow of candlelight and experience the true spirit of the season with Candlelit Carols, a heart warming evening of music.
Cullen Joy to the World
Handel Christmas Sequence from Messiah including Hallelujah Chorus
Handel Eternal Source of Light Divine
Willcocks Deck the Halls
Bach Air on the G String
Handel Zadok the Priest
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
O Come all ye Faithful
While shepherd's watched their flocks
Once in Royal David's City
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Steven Devineconductor
Harriet Eyley soprano
Coro Spezzato
Mozart Festival Orchestra
Event
Theatre & dance
Royal Shakespeare Company: Twelfth Night
Welcome in the festive season with this spellbinding adaptation of Shakespeare's masterpiece, following a five star, sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon.