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Two images side by side: a dancer performs in siren song and two dancers perform in Random Taranto
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Theatre & dance

Dance Umbrella: Change Tempo

Dance Umbrella Festival's Change Tempo programme brings a double bill that introduces two distinctive international artists set to make their mark, while challenging expectations of dance. 

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Classical music

BBC Singers and Aaron Akugbo

The BBC Singers and Principal Guest Conductor Owain Park join forces with acclaimed Nigerian-Scottish trumpeter Aaron Akugbo. 

Two images side by side: a dancer performs in siren song and two dancers perform in Random Taranto
Event
Theatre & dance

Dance Umbrella: Change Tempo

Dance Umbrella Festival's Change Tempo programme brings a double bill that introduces two distinctive international artists set to make their mark, while challenging expectations of dance. 

Neil Hannon sitting at a table drinking coffee
Event
Contemporary music

The Divine Comedy: Rainy Sunday Afternoon

Join Neil Hannon and his band as they return with their latest orchestral pop masterpiece, Rainy Sunday Afternoon.

Dance Umbrella Shorts Prog
Event
Cinema

Dance Umbrella: Sunday Shorts

A collection of short films programmed by international curators HSEIH I-Hsuan and Emily Shin-Jie Lee, drawing on their global perspective for Dance Umbrella Festival 2025.

Neil Hannon sitting at a table drinking coffee
Event
Contemporary music

The Divine Comedy: Rainy Sunday Afternoon

Join Neil Hannon and his band as they return with their latest orchestral pop masterpiece, Rainy Sunday Afternoon.

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Talks & events

Explorers: The Age of Discovery with James May

Join James May for a landmark live show, bringing to life the stories of the extraordinary explorers who traversed the deserts, scaled the mountains, sailed into the unknown. 

A photo of 9 people, members of Incognito posing in front of a white background
Event
Contemporary music

Incognito: Live with Orchestra

British acid jazz legends Incognito mark 45 years in this special concert with a live orchestra, celebrating their genre-defying sound.

Amala Dianor company
Event
Classical music Theatre & dance

Les Arts Florissants & Amala Dianor Company

Blending a cappella singing with expressive movement, Gesualdo Passione crowns Paul Agnew and Les Arts Florissants' work on Carlo Gesualdo, in a modern creation by choreographer Amala Dianor.

Haden Thorpe
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Contemporary music

Hayden Thorpe: Song of Ness

Hayden Thorpe brings Ness to life, transforming Robert Macfarlane’s words into a spellbinding musical experience featuring Propellor Ensemble and musicians from Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

Jess Gillam holding a saxophone  against a blue backdrop
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Nil Venditti conducts Clyne, Puccini, Respighi and Say

Nil Venditti, Jess Gillam and the BBC Symphony Orchestra travel from the West of Ireland to the shores of the Bosphorus, in music by Ottorino Respighi, Giacomo Puccini, Fazil Say and Anna Clyne.

Image of a performer on stage
Event
Classical music Contemporary music

Darbar: Indian Music Appreciation Course

Unlock the Enchanting World of Raga and Tala. One day. Countless centuries of musical brilliance. 

Image of Kanwal Ahluwalia
Event
Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

Darbar: Yogabliss to Live Music with Kanwal Ahluwalia

A holistic journey of movement and melody all set to the sounds of live Indian classical music for a unique experience.

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Event
Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

Darbar: Aurabreath – Breathwork with Davel Patel

Breathe into your innate wisdom . Tune into the power of your breath with functional breathing practices designed to improve focus, calmness, and inner resilience. 

Image of San Lau next a gong
Event
Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

Darbar: Sacred Sound Bath with San Lau

Flow into Inner Peace. Experience the profound healing power of an immersive sound bath with gongs, crystal bowls, and percussion, creating an environment for deep relaxation and rejuvenation.

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Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

Darbar: Raga Wellbeing with Jason Kalidas

Experience the healing power of Indian Ragas on the Bansuri and Tanpuras. 

An image of both members of Oh Wonder walking away from each other in a field of grass with a tree behind them in the distance
Event
Contemporary music

Oh Wonder

Celebrate a decade of Oh Wonder as they bring a fresh take on their debut album to our stage.

Image of Kanwal Ahluwalia
Event
Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

Darbar: Yogabliss to Live Music with Kanwal Ahluwalia

A holistic journey of movement and melody all set to the sounds of live Indian classical music for a unique experience.

Image of Davel Patel
Event
Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

Darbar: Aurabreath – Breathwork with Davel Patel

Breathe into your innate wisdom . Tune into the power of your breath with functional breathing practices designed to improve focus, calmness, and inner resilience. 

Image of San Lau next a gong
Event
Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

Darbar: Sacred Sound Bath with San Lau

Flow into Inner Peace. Experience the profound healing power of an immersive sound bath with gongs, crystal bowls, and percussion, creating an environment for deep relaxation and rejuvenation.

Image of Jason Kalidas
Event
Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

Darbar: Raga Wellbeing with Jason Kalidas

Experience the healing power of Indian Ragas on the Bansuri and Tanpuras. 

Thomas Ades conducting the LSO
Event
Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra/Thomas Adès

Kaleidoscopic music by Adès and Ruders meet Sibelius’ evocative landscapes, and the promise of vibrant new music by Alex Paxton.

Merlin Sheldrake - The Secret Lives of Fungi Live
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Talks & events

Merlin Sheldrake - The Secret Lives of Fungi LIVE

Join renowned biologist and bestselling author Merlin Sheldrake for a mind-expanding journey into the extraordinary world of fungi.

Image of Debasmita Bhattacharya playing the sitar
Event
Classical music Contemporary music

Darbar: Debasmita Bhattacharya + Mallick Dharbanga Dhrupad

Two traditions, one soul: where strings speak and voices transcend. 

Sinfonia of London
Event
Classical music

Sinfonia of London: Serenade

The barnstorming Sinfonia of London have garnered rave reviews since their relaunch in 2018, and this concert presents a rare opportunity to hear them in a smaller, more intimate arrangement.

Akkarai sisters playing the violin on stage
Event
Classical music Contemporary music

Darbar: Akkarai Sisters + Ruchira Kedar

One extraordinary evening. Two classical traditions.

Johan Dalene playing the violin
Event
Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra/Thomas Adès

Thomas Adès leads us through Sibelius’ Finland and conjures magical images in his own evocation of a Celtic legend.

Image of Yashwant Vaishna and Vivek Pandya performing on stage
Event
Classical music Contemporary music

Tabla duet by Yashwant Vaishnav + Vivek Pandya

When percussion transcends rhythm to become pure conversation . 

Image of Sriranjani Tapasya on stage
Event
Classical music Contemporary music

Darbar: Amaan Hussain + Sriranjani Tapasya

Experience the majestic breadth of Indian classical music in one extraordinary evening

Hannu Lintu with his arms raised against a red bakcground
Event
Classical music

Lintu conducts Shostakovich's Eighth Symphony

Shostakovich’s shattering Eighth Symphony is the climax of a gripping all-Russian programme from BBC Symphony Orchestra guest conductor Hannu Lintu and viola phenom Timothy Ridout.