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Bharathi Prathap singing, sitting cross-legged and wearing colourful clothes
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Players of the Academy of Ancient Music standing with their instruments in the Barbican Conservatory
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Academy of Ancient Music

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Academy of Ancient Music (AAM) is an orchestra with a worldwide reputation for excellence in baroque and classical music.

Sheku Kanneh-Mason sitting with his cello in a mountainous landscape, with a lake in the distance behind him
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Barbican Presents

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Barbican Presents brings some of the greatest international classical artists, orchestras and ensembles to London, in a stimulating and eclectic mix of classical, contemporary, and Baroque music.

Official photo of the London Symphony Orchestra
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London Symphony Orchestra

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The London Symphony Orchestra is built on the belief that extraordinary music should be available to everyone, everywhere. It was established in 1904 and today is among the world’s top orchestras

Sakari Oramo conductor
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BBC Symphony Orchestra

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The backbone of the BBC Proms and one of the UK's finest orchestras, the BBC SO performs a thrilling, distinctive range of music, from works at the heart of classical music to contemporary premieres.

Khatia Buniatishvili standing against a stone wall
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Khatia Buniatishvili Artist Spotlight

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Pianist Khatia Buniatishvili joins us for three concerts throughout the season including Mozart concertos with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, a solo recital and a duo with her sister Gvantsa.

Photo of Carducci Quartet in formal dress smiling at the camera
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Shostakovich Quartets: Intimate Portraits

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Marking 50 years since the composer’s death, the Carduccis take us on a five-concert odyssey through the complete string quartets – works that enshrine his inner life, loves and closest friendships.

A person in a yellow shirt and blue jeans standing over a green sofa chair, shouting. They are against a background of screens with each screen showing pictures of different men.
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Cinema Classical music Contemporary music

Spring at the Barbican

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Explore our spring season, filled with unmissable theatre, music and cinema events. 

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Art & design Cinema Classical music Contemporary music Talks & events Theatre & dance Tours & public spaces

Spring at the Barbican: Concrete Garden

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Chiming with this time of year, our programming celebrates growth, renewal, and transformation. Explore our wide range of events below.

Bharathi Prathap singing, sitting cross-legged and wearing colourful clothes
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Classical music Contemporary music

Darbar

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Darbar Arts Culture & Heritage Trust (Darbar) firmly believes that Indian classical music has the power to stir, thrill and inspire its audience. 

Players of the Academy of Ancient Music standing with their instruments in the Barbican Conservatory
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Baroque at the Barbican

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Hear an array of outstanding Baroque music this Spring. 

Pierre Boulez conducting, with blue circular swirls around him
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BBC SO Total Immersion: Boulez at the BBC

Join the BBC Symphony Orchestra for a day-long deep-dive into the life and work of Pierre Boulez.

Guru Nanak
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Classical music Contemporary music

Guru Nanak's Message of Peace Through Music

A day-long series of events exploring Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism, and his deep connection with music.

Aerial photo of the Barbican Outdoor Cinema in the Sculpture Court
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Art & design Cinema Classical music Contemporary music Talks & events Theatre & dance

Summer at the Barbican

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Heat up your summer with open-air screenings, smash hit musicals, mid-century sculpture, immersive shows, eclectic concerts and more.

Matilda Lloyd in a green dress, holding her trumpet. She is stood within the walls of an old stone castle.
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ECHO Rising Stars at 30: Chamber Music Weekender

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A weekend of chamber music by Europe’s finest young performers in two historic gems of the City of London. 

Classical Pride illustration
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Classical Pride 2025: Voices of Pride

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Hear queer stories of joy, hope, sorrow and resilience across multiple venues this summer.