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Conductor Andre J Thomas takes his bow on the Barbican stage with the London Symphony Orchestra and LSO Community Gospel Choir
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Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra: Symphonic Gospel

Experience the unrestrained power of American gospel music, with the symphonic sound of the LSO and a chorus of voices from across the London community, curated and conducted by André J Thomas.

Concrete and Clay: Archiving the Barbican
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Art & design Tours & public spaces

Concrete and Clay: Archiving the Barbican

Free

This free installation invites visitors to orient themselves in the buildings and their complex, fascinating histories in an exciting new display at the heart of the Barbican’s Foyers.

Gieve Patel, Off Lamington Road, 1982-86.
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Art & design

The Imaginary Institution of India: Art 1975–1998

A landmark group exhibition of art made in response to India’s changing cultural-political landscape during pivotal years.

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum_Dynasty
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Art & design

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum: It will end in tears

Free

In her first solo exhibition at a major UK institution, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum fills The Curve with theatrical installations, building an imagined world in which to display her paintings.

A person wearing a black mask
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Classical music Theatre & dance

Guildhall School: Die Fledermaus

150 years after its first performance in Vienna, Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus arrives at Silk Street Theatre this Autumn.

A person does a headstand in their pants against an orange and brown patterned wall.
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Theatre & dance

RSC/Wise Children: The Buddha of Suburbia

This ‘glorious and intoxicating five-star’ (Times) production based on Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning novel transfers for a limited 4-week season only.

An Evening with Monty Don
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Talks & events

An Audience with Monty Don

Join BBC Gardeners' World presenter and gardening writer, Monty Don, as he shares his passion for gardens and the unique role they play in human inspiration and wellbeing.

Concrete and Clay: Archiving the Barbican
Event
Art & design Tours & public spaces

Concrete and Clay: Archiving the Barbican

Free

This free installation invites visitors to orient themselves in the buildings and their complex, fascinating histories in an exciting new display at the heart of the Barbican’s Foyers.

Gieve Patel, Off Lamington Road, 1982-86.
Event
Art & design

The Imaginary Institution of India: Art 1975–1998

A landmark group exhibition of art made in response to India’s changing cultural-political landscape during pivotal years.

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum_Dynasty
Event
Art & design

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum: It will end in tears

Free

In her first solo exhibition at a major UK institution, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum fills The Curve with theatrical installations, building an imagined world in which to display her paintings.

A person does a headstand in their pants against an orange and brown patterned wall.
Event
Theatre & dance

RSC/Wise Children: The Buddha of Suburbia

This ‘glorious and intoxicating five-star’ (Times) production based on Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning novel transfers for a limited 4-week season only.

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
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Talks & events

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz

In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators.

Concrete and Clay: Archiving the Barbican
Event
Art & design Tours & public spaces

Concrete and Clay: Archiving the Barbican

Free

This free installation invites visitors to orient themselves in the buildings and their complex, fascinating histories in an exciting new display at the heart of the Barbican’s Foyers.

Gieve Patel, Off Lamington Road, 1982-86.
Event
Art & design

The Imaginary Institution of India: Art 1975–1998

A landmark group exhibition of art made in response to India’s changing cultural-political landscape during pivotal years.

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum_Dynasty
Event
Art & design

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum: It will end in tears

Free

In her first solo exhibition at a major UK institution, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum fills The Curve with theatrical installations, building an imagined world in which to display her paintings.

A person wearing a black mask
Event
Classical music Theatre & dance

Guildhall School: Die Fledermaus

150 years after its first performance in Vienna, Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus arrives at Silk Street Theatre this Autumn.

A person does a headstand in their pants against an orange and brown patterned wall.
Event
Theatre & dance

RSC/Wise Children: The Buddha of Suburbia

This ‘glorious and intoxicating five-star’ (Times) production based on Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning novel transfers for a limited 4-week season only.

Jessica Pratt sits on dark red floor wearing a black suit and a pink shirt with large collar
Event
Contemporary music

Jessica Pratt + Alan Sparhawk

A double bill featuring indie-folk singer-songwriter Jessica Pratt and indie rock musician Alan Sparhawk (of Low). 

Concrete and Clay: Archiving the Barbican
Event
Art & design Tours & public spaces

Concrete and Clay: Archiving the Barbican

Free

This free installation invites visitors to orient themselves in the buildings and their complex, fascinating histories in an exciting new display at the heart of the Barbican’s Foyers.

Gieve Patel, Off Lamington Road, 1982-86.
Event
Art & design

The Imaginary Institution of India: Art 1975–1998

A landmark group exhibition of art made in response to India’s changing cultural-political landscape during pivotal years.

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum_Dynasty
Event
Art & design

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum: It will end in tears

Free

In her first solo exhibition at a major UK institution, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum fills The Curve with theatrical installations, building an imagined world in which to display her paintings.

A person does a headstand in their pants against an orange and brown patterned wall.
Event
Theatre & dance

RSC/Wise Children: The Buddha of Suburbia

This ‘glorious and intoxicating five-star’ (Times) production based on Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning novel transfers for a limited 4-week season only.

A woman in traditional Indian dress stands by a window.
Event
Art & design Cinema

Rewriting the Rules: Duvidha

A ghost falls in love with a new bride in this virtuoso blend of folklore and avant-garde cinema, anchored in an evocative feminist perspective. 

Violinist Francesca Dego
Event
Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra/Daniele Rustioni

A spotlight on Romanticism with three beautifully contrasting pieces: Liszt in fine form, late Mendelssohn and ‘Great’ Schubert.

Concrete and Clay: Archiving the Barbican
Event
Art & design Tours & public spaces

Concrete and Clay: Archiving the Barbican

Free

This free installation invites visitors to orient themselves in the buildings and their complex, fascinating histories in an exciting new display at the heart of the Barbican’s Foyers.

Gieve Patel, Off Lamington Road, 1982-86.
Event
Art & design

The Imaginary Institution of India: Art 1975–1998

A landmark group exhibition of art made in response to India’s changing cultural-political landscape during pivotal years.

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum_Dynasty
Event
Art & design

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum: It will end in tears

Free

In her first solo exhibition at a major UK institution, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum fills The Curve with theatrical installations, building an imagined world in which to display her paintings.

A person wearing a black mask
Event
Classical music Theatre & dance

Guildhall School: Die Fledermaus

150 years after its first performance in Vienna, Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus arrives at Silk Street Theatre this Autumn.

A person does a headstand in their pants against an orange and brown patterned wall.
Event
Theatre & dance

RSC/Wise Children: The Buddha of Suburbia

This ‘glorious and intoxicating five-star’ (Times) production based on Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning novel transfers for a limited 4-week season only.

Ilya Gringolts
Event
Classical music

Oramo conducts Strauss and Wagner

Glowing colours and grand passions: Sakari Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra join violinist Ilya Gringolts in Szymanowski’s gorgeous concerto – plus music by Wagner, Strauss and Dora Pejačević.