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Cinema Classical music Contemporary music

The Holiday (12A) with live orchestra

The beloved Christmas film will be presented live in concert this winter, featuring its musical score performed live alongside the film by a full concert orchestra.

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Contemporary music

Unsound x Barbican:Mica Levi, Mabe Fratti + Raphael Rogiński

Ground-breaking music festival Unsound returns for a specially curated evening highlighting some of the most inventive talents in adventurous music.

Jacob and Suzie Collier
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Classical music Contemporary music

Jacob Collier and Chris Thile with Britten Sinfonia

Grammy-winning musical phenomenon Jacob Collier will perform with a UK orchestra for the very first time in January 2025, joining forces with the 50-piece orchestra Britten Sinfonia. 

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Contemporary music

Lloyd Cole

The singer-songwriter brings a special show joined by founding members of The Commotions, performing songs from 1984 to his 2023 album, On Pain

Nigel Kennedy plays his violin
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Contemporary music

Nigel Kennedy

The world's bestselling violinist joins forces with Cleveland Watkiss and other musical collaborators. 

Alceu Valenca on stage with his arms in the air
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Contemporary music

Alceu Valença & Orquestra Ouro Preto

From the tropical and rural manifestations of Pernambuco to the baroque soul sounds of Minas Gerais, the music of Alceu Valença meets the Ouro Preto Orchestra in the acclaimed Valencianas concert. 

Roo Panes looks over his shoulder at the camera, surrounded by a rugged landscape
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Contemporary music

Roo Panes and the Delphi Quartet

For this special one-off show, singer-songwriter Roo Panes will be joined by the Delphi Quartet.

The Staves
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Contemporary music

If I Could Only Remember My Name – The Music of David Crosby

An evening celebrating the musical genius of songwriter David Crosby, featuring The Staves, BC Camplight, Kris Drever (Lau) and Liam Ó Maonlaí (Hothouse Flowers) . 

Jason Isbell smiling, sitting with guitar on lap
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Contemporary music

An Intimate Evening with Jason Isbell

GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell brings a night of self-confessional storytelling to the Hall.

Niladri Kumar playing the sitar
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Classical music Contemporary music

India’s Music of Today: Niladri Kumar

Indulge in an evening of dazzling sitar playing and evocative romanticism by one of today’s most maverick performers. This is pure Indian classical music, evolved, refined and elementally powerful.

Annette Walker looking at camera holding tap shoe
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Contemporary music Theatre & dance

Guildhall Improvisers' Workshop feat. Annette Walker

One of the leading exponents of a generation of tap dancers, Annette Walker, features as special guest with Guildhall Jazz musicians.

A person in a fur coat stands on stage as people dance in the background in a dark room lit by haze.
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Contemporary music Theatre & dance

HighRise Entertainment: Lil.Miss.Lady

Part rave, part drama, HighRise return with an immersive history of Grime, told through the eyes of a trailblazing female MC.

Steve Banks holding guitar in distorted image
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Contemporary music

Guildhall Jazz Orchestra & Choir: Emboldened

Guildhall Jazz Orchestra and Choir welcome guitarist and composer Steve Banks to perform his debut album, Emboldened.

A couple standing in front of each other in a close embrace. Behind them is the Barbican within a red love heart graphic.
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Classical music Contemporary music

Music of the Movies: From the Heart

On Valentine's Day, experience music from some of the greatest love stories in film, performed by violinist Esther Abrami, soprano Carly Paoli and a live orchestra.

Davóne Tines, Khari Lucas and John Bitoy sitting on a yellow sofa
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Classical music Contemporary music

ROBESON with Davóne Tines and The Truth

Davóne Tines and The Truth’s new work ROBESON explodes the musical repertoire of Paul Robeson alongside pianist John Bitoy and sound artist Khari Lucas.