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Classical music

Puccini's 'La rondine'

Ermonela Jaho stars in Puccini’s bittersweet romance, his opera La rondine, incorporating music that has not been heard this century. 

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. 

Young children run around a space interacting with large, colourful objects in a sensory show.
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. 

Plants in water
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Classical music Contemporary music

The Hermes Experiment: Let Us Be a Mighty River

A collaboration between The Hermes Experiment and five international sound artists, this immersive concert-installation responds to the climate emergency.

Violist Antoine Tamestit in front of a black background imitating playing his instrument without the actual instrument being there. His eyes are closed.
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Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano

Tchaikovsky faces his demons in the fate-filled Fourth Symphony, before the ravishing pastoral music of English composer Vaughan Williams with soloist Antoine Tamestit.

Marian Consort dressed in black
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Classical music

The Marian Consort: The Language of Flowers

Acclaimed choral ensemble Marian Consort pays tribute to flowers and gardens both actual and allegorical, with music from the late Renaissance to the present day.

Young children run around a space interacting with large, colourful objects in a sensory show.
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. 

A film still showing Gamera, the turtle-like monster
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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.

Sir Antonio Pappano standing on the podium on the Barbican stage, facing the audience and talking into a microphone
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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.

Young children run around a space interacting with large, colourful objects in a sensory show.
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. 

Antoine Tamestit facing the camera, holding a viola upright and facing forwards, in front of the side of his face
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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.

Image of Adrian Scarborough
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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.

Young children run around a space interacting with large, colourful objects in a sensory show.
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. 

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.

Young children run around a space interacting with large, colourful objects in a sensory show.
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. 

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.

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.

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.

An image of Roderick Williams surrounded by a green circle against a green background
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.

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!

choir singing
Event
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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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 out Hall. 

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.

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. 

Mid-performance image of the London Concert Orchestra with confetti falling everywhere
Event
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.

National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
Event
Classical music

The National Youth Orchestra

Join us as The National Youth Orchestra takes to the stage for a massive orchestral experience, alongside conductor Alexandre Bloch and cellist Inbal Segev.