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Seong-Jin Cho sat at a piano, facing towards the keys, with his arm resting on the lid of the instrument
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Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano

Beethoven’s defiant Symphony No 5 meets the sneering mockery of Shostakovich and Prokofiev in exhilarating mood.

Dmitri Shostakovich Symphony No 9
Sergei Prokofiev Piano Concerto No 2
Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No 5
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappano conductor
Seong-Jin Cho piano
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Cinema

Eddington

Ari Aster's latest thriller is a contemporary Western, in which Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal exchange blows over Covid-19, conspiracies, and small-town politics in America. 

A man and a woman sit on the beach looking at each other with mountains in the background
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Cinema

Islands

A washed-up tennis pro is drawn into a mysterious world at the arrival of an English couple, in this slow-burn thriller, set against the scorching landscape of the Canary Islands. 

Margaret Qualley strides determinedly in a red floral dress
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Cinema

Honey Don't!

Ethan Coen returns with a lesbian dark comedy, following a private detective (Margaret Qualley) and her murder investigation, alongside a police woman she has her eye on (Aubery Plaza). 

Blondie in Camera 1978
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Library Tours & public spaces Art & design

Blondie in Camera 1978

Free

An exhibition celebrating Martyn Goddard’s most famous images of Blondie taken during their breakthrough year

Architecture Tour
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Tours & public spaces

Architecture Tours

Step into the heart of London’s Brutalist legacy.

A woman looks at a sculpture of a globe, the outlines of the countries lit in neon orange strip lights.
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Art & design

Encounters: Giacometti x Mona Hatoum

Works by contemporary artist Mona Hatoum and 20th century sculptor Alberto Giacometti are seen together for the first time in this ground-breaking exhibition, part of Encounters: Giacometti.

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Theatre & dance

Good Night, Oscar

Don't miss the Tony Award-winning smash of the summer featuring an acclaimed performance by Sean Hayes, direct from a critically acclaimed Broadway season.

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
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Talks & events

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz

In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators.

Blondie in Camera 1978
Event
Library Tours & public spaces Art & design

Blondie in Camera 1978

Free

An exhibition celebrating Martyn Goddard’s most famous images of Blondie taken during their breakthrough year

Architecture Tour
Event
Tours & public spaces

Architecture Tours

Step into the heart of London’s Brutalist legacy.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Eviro as Glinda and Elphaba
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Cinema

Family Film Club: Wicked + Introduction

A wickedly good return to Family Film Club with this show-stopping musical, plus an introduction from prop maker on the film, Eve Bannister. 

A man and a woman sit on the beach looking at each other with mountains in the background
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Cinema

Parent and Baby Screening: Islands

A washed-up tennis pro is drawn into a mysterious world at the arrival of an English couple, in this slow-burn thriller, set against the scorching landscape of the Canary Islands.

A woman looks at a sculpture of a globe, the outlines of the countries lit in neon orange strip lights.
Event
Art & design

Encounters: Giacometti x Mona Hatoum

Works by contemporary artist Mona Hatoum and 20th century sculptor Alberto Giacometti are seen together for the first time in this ground-breaking exhibition, part of Encounters: Giacometti.

Event
Cinema

The Sound of Music [4k Restoration]

Restored and remastered in 4K for its 60th anniversary, The re-release of The Sound of Music is a testament to the enduring power of this iconic masterpiece.

Event
Theatre & dance

Good Night, Oscar

Don't miss the Tony Award-winning smash of the summer featuring an acclaimed performance by Sean Hayes, direct from a critically acclaimed Broadway season.

A fight between Godzilla and giant plant monster Biollante
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Cinema

Godzilla vs Biollante

Genetic experiments spiral out of control in one of the very best kaiju films, as a mutant plant threatens humanity and emerges as a mighty foe for Godzilla.

Architecture Tour
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Tours & public spaces

Architecture Tours

Step into the heart of London’s Brutalist legacy.

A man and a woman sit on the beach looking at each other with mountains in the background
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Cinema

Members' Screening: Islands

Members' event

A washed-up tennis pro is drawn into a mysterious world after the arrival of an English couple in this slow-burn thriller set against the scorching landscape of the Canary Islands. 

A woman looks at a sculpture of a globe, the outlines of the countries lit in neon orange strip lights.
Event
Art & design

Encounters: Giacometti x Mona Hatoum

Works by contemporary artist Mona Hatoum and 20th century sculptor Alberto Giacometti are seen together for the first time in this ground-breaking exhibition, part of Encounters: Giacometti.

Godzilla, Megalon and Gigan standing in a row
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Cinema

Godzilla vs Megalon + introduction by Steven Sloss

This cult favourite has everything – Godzilla. A buzzsaw-chested space monster. A beetle-like behemoth. A friendly robot. And a world in peril once again…

Event
Theatre & dance

Good Night, Oscar

Don't miss the Tony Award-winning smash of the summer featuring an acclaimed performance by Sean Hayes, direct from a critically acclaimed Broadway season.

Event
Cinema

The Sound of Music [4k Restoration]

Restored and remastered in 4K for its 60th anniversary, The re-release of The Sound of Music is a testament to the enduring power of this iconic masterpiece.

Janine Jansen on the Barbican stage, in front of the orchestra, playing the violin
Event
Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano

Violinist Janine Jansen showcases Britten’s soulful concerto before the LSO launches into Shostakovich’s scathing criticism of Stalin.

Benjamin Britten Violin Concerto
Dmitri Shostakovich Symphony No 10
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappano conductor
Janine Jansen violin
Blondie in Camera 1978
Event
Library Tours & public spaces Art & design

Blondie in Camera 1978

Free

An exhibition celebrating Martyn Goddard’s most famous images of Blondie taken during their breakthrough year

Architecture Tour
Event
Tours & public spaces

Architecture Tours

Step into the heart of London’s Brutalist legacy.

A young family sit in bed together, the mother signs
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Cinema

Parent and Baby Screening: Deaf

A young mother-to-be worries about how to navigate parenting with a hearing child and partner, in this Catalonian drama. 

two men talking.
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Cinema

Relaxed Screening: Friendship

A suburban dad falls hard for his charismatic new neighbour in this dark comedy with a psychological thriller twist, starring Paul Rudd.

Blondie in Camera 1978
Event
Library Tours & public spaces Art & design

Blondie in Camera 1978

Free

An exhibition celebrating Martyn Goddard’s most famous images of Blondie taken during their breakthrough year

Architecture Tour
Event
Tours & public spaces

Architecture Tours

Step into the heart of London’s Brutalist legacy.