What’s on

Sat 7 Jun 2025, 19:30

Experience the rich traditions of Arabic music with the London Arab Orchestra in a vibrant celebration of melody, rhythm and culture featuring instrumental and choral pieces, conducted by Basel Saleh.

Sun 8 Jun 2025, 11:30

Kickstart your morning with music from some of the most influential composers of the late 19th and 20th centuries, performed by cellist Benjamin Kruithof.

Sun 8 Jun 2025, 13:30

As part of VOCES8’s 20th anniversary celebrations, sister ensemble APOLLO5 celebrates its own 15th anniversary performing the group’s new album Anam. 

Sun 8 Jun 2025, 14:00

British trumpeter Matilda Lloyd presents a thrilling programme of music that tells a story.

Sun 8 Jun 2025, 16:30

Rakhi Singh, violinist and co-founder of Manchester Collective, is joined by a stellar string quartet for an afternoon of contemporary chamber music.

Sun 8 Jun 2025, 19:00

Join VOCES8 for its official 20th anniversary concert, celebrating two decades of inspiring music-making with its Barbican debut.

Mon 9 –Mon 16 Jun 2025

Step into the world of Dido and Aeneas, Henry Purcell’s celebrated masterpiece, brought to life in the intimate setting of Guildhall School’s Milton Court Theatre. 

Thu 12 Jun 2025, 18:00

An unmissable opportunity to see celebrated Guildhall School alumna Alison Balsom work with outstanding trumpet players from the School in this free evening masterclass.

Thu 12 Jun 2025, 19:30

For the finale to Khatia Buniatishvili’s Barbican residency, the pianist invites friends from the performing world to join her for an intimate evening of music and words.

Tue 17 Jun 2025, 13:00

Aimed at Key Stages 1-2, come and join other London schools in an uplifting showcase led by over 100 primary school children as part of Refugee Week celebrations. 

Thu 19 Jun 2025, 19:30

Inspired by Behrouz Boochani's book of his refugee journey and six-year-long incarceration in Manus Island, the LSO give the UK premiere of this heart-stopping song-cycle.   

Sat 21 Jun 2025, 14:30

A fun opportunity for families to learn more about music and the instruments of the orchestra, with music based on a theme and free workshops before the concert. 

Sat 21 Jun 2025, 20:30

The Ligeti Quartet perform tracks from their 2023 album Nuc, fusing acoustic and electronic music for string quartet by Mercury-nominated composer Anna Meredith alongside visual projections.

Sun 22 Jun 2025, 19:00

A selection of film music recorded by the LSO, including scores by Alexandre Desplat, Philippe Sarde, Philippe Chany and Guillaume Roussel for films such as Harry Potter, Black Beauty (2020) and Tess.

Wed 25 Jun 2025, 19:30

Chopin at his most mercurial, and Shostakovich’s response to Bach as well as his piano sonata swansong all come under the spotlight as the great pianist attends to unfinished business.