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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
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.
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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.

Black and white image of a forest on the Isle of Mull
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Classical music Contemporary music

Waves Crash on Old Street/Rufus Isabel Elliot

A collaboration with KNOCKvologan Studies, Isle of Mull, imagines voices from the distant past and the distant future that belong to an ancient forest on an island off the west coast of Scotland.

Pat Metheny sits, holding his guitar, on the street.
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Contemporary music

Pat Metheny: Dream Box

20-time GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist & composer Pat Metheny performs his new album MoonDial, featuring personal and fan favourites from his near 50-year career. 

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.

Anouar Brahem Quartet stand with their instruments, smiling to camera
Event
Contemporary music

Anouar Brahem Quartet

As the leader of this lively and creative quartet, Anouar Brahem takes a fresh look at his musical universe, taking the traditions of Arab music in contrast to modern jazz.

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.

Charles Tolliver looks to camera, sitting on stairs
Event
Contemporary music

Charles Tolliver celebrates Max Roach @ 100

Celebrating the legendary drummer Max Roach, Charles Tolliver brings to the stage special guests and an orchestra assembled by Toni Kofi in this new spectacular show. 

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.

Britten Sinfonia on stage, playing violins
Event
Contemporary music

Tim Garland’s Lighthouse Trio and Britten Sinfonia

A giant of the jazz improv world, Tim Garland brings together his eclectically-minded trio and the equally open-minded orchestra Britten Sinfonia for the most ambitious project of his stellar career. 

Rafael Payare striking a pose with his baton held above his head
Event
Classical music

Orchestre symphonique de Montreal/Rafael Payare

Conducted by Rafael Payare, the Montréal orchestra’s Barbican concert launches a European tour. Preceding symphonic Berlioz, Daniil Trifonov is the soloist in Beethoven’s playful Piano Concerto No 1. 

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 planet in space
Event
Classical music

Guildhall Symphony Orchestra: The Planets

Principal Guest Conductor of the Düsseldorfer Symphoniker and Music Director of Birmingham Opera Company Alpesh Chauhan leads Guildhall Symphony Orchestra in an out-of-this-world programme.

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.

The jazz ensemble seed.
Event
Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra x seed. featuring Cassie Kinoshi

The LSO is joined by the Mercury Prize-nominated ensemble seed., led by saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi, for an evening of new music and collaboration.

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.

Cross Currents sitting with their instruments.
Event
Contemporary music

Cross Currents Trio: Zakir Hussain Dave Holland Chris Potter

Three giants of American and Indian music, Dave Holland, Zakir Hussain and Chris Potter join together as the Cross Currents Trio.

The band play on stage, in multicolour outfits
Event
Contemporary music

Marilyn Mazur’s Shamania

The modern tribal gathering, Shamania bring a display of musical power with their new album, REROOTING.

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.

Bo Ellis stands surrounded Mardi Gras performers
Event
Contemporary music

Take Me to the River All-Stars Live!

Take Me to the River All-Stars Live! celebrates the best of New Orleans music.

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.