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Arcadi Volodos sitting at the piano
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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 Schubert Sonata in A major D959
Robert Schumann Davidsbündlertänze Op 6
Franz Liszt arr. Volodos Hungarian Rhapsody No 13 in A minor, S. 244/13
Arcadi Volodos piano
Young children run around a space interacting with large, colourful objects in a sensory show.
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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. 

A person with a yellow collar around their neck makes a love heart symbol with their hands.
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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.

A scene froom Andrea Chenier, showing a group of French revolutionaries on the steps of a grand building
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Cinema

MET Opera Live: Andrea Chénier

Giordano's passionate tragedy set against the backdrop of the violence and intrigue of the French Revolution.

Ballet dancers dressed as snowflakes dance with their arms raised, snow falling around them
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Cinema

RBO Live: The Nutcracker

The enchanting ballet features Tchaikovsky's most familiar melodies and is bought to life with exquisite designs. 

A painting of a young woman and donkey
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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 Handel Messiah
Academy of Ancient Music
Nardus Williams soprano
Reginald Mobley alto
Thomas Walker tenor
Ashley Riches bass
Laurence Cummings director & harpsichord
A person with a yellow collar around their neck makes a love heart symbol with their hands.
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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.

A person with a yellow collar around their neck makes a love heart symbol with their hands.
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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.

Sir Antonio Pappano conducting the London Symphony Orchestra, facing the Orchestra on the conductor's podium, with both hands raised in the air
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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 Pappano conductor
A person with a yellow collar around their neck makes a love heart symbol with their hands.
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.

A person with a yellow collar around their neck makes a love heart symbol with their hands.
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.

Sir Antonio Pappano conducting the London Symphony Orchestra, facing the Orchestra on the conductor's podium, with both hands raised in the air
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 Pappano conductor
A person with a yellow collar around their neck makes a love heart symbol with their hands.
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.

An image of Roderick Williams surrounded by a green circle against a green background
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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 MacMillan conductor
Rhian Lois soprano
Roderick Williams baritone
BBC Symphony Chorus
A person with a yellow collar around their neck makes a love heart symbol with their hands.
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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.

lady in a silver dress singing into a microphone stood in front of a man playing the piano
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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 Cohen presenter
Louise Dearman guest singer
The London Concert Chorus
The London Concert Orchestra
choir singing
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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
A person with a yellow collar around their neck makes a love heart symbol with their hands.
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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.

conductor conducting a choir and orchestra behind a row of candles
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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 Devine conductor
Harriet Eyley soprano
Coro Spezzato
Mozart Festival Orchestra
A person with a yellow collar around their neck makes a love heart symbol with their hands.
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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.

A person with a yellow collar around their neck makes a love heart symbol with their hands.
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.

the earth in the foreground with the other planets in the solar system behind it
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Classical music

The Planets

A celestial journey through sound and symphony. Step into the cosmic splendour of Gustav Holst’s The Planets, in an evening that promises to stir the senses and ignite the imagination.

Verdi Force of Destiny Overture
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2
Holst The Planets
Lee Reynolds conductor
London Philharmonic Orchestra
conductor conducting an orchestra
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Classical music

The Best of John Williams

An Epic Night of Iconic Film Music. Experience the power and magic of the movies with The Best of John Williams. 

Jaws
Harry Potter
E.T.
Star Wars
The Fablemans
Jurassic Park
Witches of Eastwick
Indiana Jones
Robert Emery conductor
London Concert Orchestra
A person with a yellow collar around their neck makes a love heart symbol with their hands.
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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.

A portrait of Beethoven in a black suit jacket and a red shirt
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Classical music

Beethoven’s Ninth

A monumental night of music and majesty. Celebrate the power and passion of Beethoven’s greatest works in an unforgettable evening at our Hall. 

Ludwig Van Beethoven Piano Concerto No 5, Emperor
Ludwig Van Beethoven Symphony No 9, Choral
Christopher Warren-Green conductor
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Goldsmiths Choral Union
Highgate Choral Society
A person with a yellow collar around their neck makes a love heart symbol with their hands.
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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.

Mid-performance image of the Glenn Miller Orchestra all wearing red suits
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Classical music

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

A night of swing, nostalgia, and timeless classics. The Glenn Miller Orchestra brings the spirit of the 1940s to life, celebrating the unforgettable sound of Glenn Miller and the golden age of swing.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra
A person with a yellow collar around their neck makes a love heart symbol with their hands.
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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.

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
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Classical music

The Music of Zimmer vs Williams

A cinematic battle of epic proportions. Prepare for an unforgettable evening as two of the greatest film composers of all time go head-to-head in The Music of Zimmer vs Williams in our Hall. 

Anthony Inglis conductor
The London Concert Orchestra
Mid-performance image of the London Concert Orchestra with confetti falling everywhere
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Classical music

New Year’s Day Proms

Start 2026 in unforgettable style with the New Year’s Day Proms in our Hall – a rousing celebration of classical favourites, uplifting anthems, and beloved operatic gems.

Nessun Dorma
Hornpipe
Pomp and Circumstance March No 1
Auld Lang Syne
Land of Hope and Glory
Anthony Inglis conductor
The London Concert Orchestra