What’s on

Tue 25 –Wed 26 Nov 2025

Hania Rani performs the world premiere of Non Fiction alongside Manchester Collective assembled as a 45-piece Orchestra with Rakhi Singh, conductor Hugh Brunt, Jack Wyllie & Valentina Magaletti. 

Wed 26 Nov 2025, 19:30

For the final Barbican concert in celebration of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt’s 90th birthday, the London based 12 Ensemble bring a contemporary slant to the 20th century titan’s compositions.

Thu 27 Nov 2025, 19:00

Debussy’s impressionistic colours give way to Ravel’s dazzling concerto and wild, untamed waltz; Lutosławski exhilarates in his Concerto for Orchestra. 

Thu 27 Nov 2025, 19:30

The remarkable Ligeti Quartet traces the shifting contours of memory, nature, and change, through music by Kaija Saariaho, Cassandra Miller, John Luther Adams and many more.

Fri 28 Nov 2025, 12:30

A relaxed concert from the LSO, tailored for people who have sensory and communication impairments, learning disabilities, or who are neurodiverse. 

Sun 30 Nov 2025, 17:00

Experience rhythm to the soul-stirring expression of melody 

Thu 4 Dec 2025, 19:30

Two leading instrumental groups – period ensemble Consone Quartet and the acclaimed Chiaroscuro Quartet – join forces to present an evening of beloved classical works.

Fri 5 Dec 2025, 19:30

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

Sun 7 Dec 2025

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

Sun 7 Dec 2025, 19:00

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

Sun 7 Dec 2025, 19:30

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.

Wed 10 Dec 2025, 18:30

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.

Thu 11 Dec 2025, 19:00

Thea Musgrave paints with radiant colours, Walton gives flight to the viola, and Vaughan Williams dreams of London.

Thu 11 Dec 2025, 19:30

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.

Fri 12 Dec 2025, 19:30

The Russian born master pianist Arcadi Volodos returns to the Barbican for a journey to the heart of the Romantic spirit.