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Theatre & dance

Fiddler on the Roof

A theatrical triumph, the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s completely sold-out electrifying Fiddler On The Roof transfers to London this summer in what is set to be the theatre event of 2025.

Black Sound moving image display
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Library

Black Sound: The Story of British Black Music

Free

This spring, the Barbican Music Library hosts Black Sound London, a groundbreaking exhibition that demonstrates the outsized impact British Black music has had on the world stage.

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Contemporary music Immersive

Feel the Sound

Imagine experiencing sound for the very first time.

Against a dark, starry background, a giant eye radiates blue light. Inside the iris is a smiley face.
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Contemporary music Immersive Theatre & dance

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

It's 1989 and finding the party is the only thing that matters. 

Huma Bhabha standing in a studio with two tall sculptures, one carved out and one with markings ready to be carved.
Event
Art & design

Encounters: Giacometti x Huma Bhabha

Within a new, intimate gallery in the Barbican, contemporary artist Huma Bhabha's monumental sculptures forge new dialogues with works by 20th century sculptor Alberto Giacometti.

An ensemble stand underneath a large sloping roof
Event
Theatre & dance

Fiddler on the Roof

A theatrical triumph, the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s completely sold-out electrifying Fiddler On The Roof transfers to London this summer in what is set to be the theatre event of 2025.

green blue background w/ are you listening call to action
Event
Contemporary music Immersive

Feel the Sound

Imagine experiencing sound for the very first time.

Against a dark, starry background, a giant eye radiates blue light. Inside the iris is a smiley face.
Event
Contemporary music Immersive Theatre & dance

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

It's 1989 and finding the party is the only thing that matters. 

Huma Bhabha standing in a studio with two tall sculptures, one carved out and one with markings ready to be carved.
Event
Art & design

Encounters: Giacometti x Huma Bhabha

Within a new, intimate gallery in the Barbican, contemporary artist Huma Bhabha's monumental sculptures forge new dialogues with works by 20th century sculptor Alberto Giacometti.

Rushil Ranjan and Abi Sampa sitting on stage performing
Event
Classical music

CBSO/Abi Sampa: The Orchestral Qawwali Project

This glorious blend of Sufi poetry, Indian Classical dance and symphony orchestra comes to the Barbican. 

Against a dark, starry background, a giant eye radiates blue light. Inside the iris is a smiley face.
Event
Contemporary music Immersive Theatre & dance

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

It's 1989 and finding the party is the only thing that matters. 

green blue background w/ are you listening call to action
Event
Contemporary music Immersive

Feel the Sound

Imagine experiencing sound for the very first time.

Against a dark, starry background, a giant eye radiates blue light. Inside the iris is a smiley face.
Event
Contemporary music Immersive Theatre & dance

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

It's 1989 and finding the party is the only thing that matters. 

green blue background w/ are you listening call to action
Event
Contemporary music Immersive

Feel the Sound

Imagine experiencing sound for the very first time.

Huma Bhabha standing in a studio with two tall sculptures, one carved out and one with markings ready to be carved.
Event
Art & design

Encounters: Giacometti x Huma Bhabha

Within a new, intimate gallery in the Barbican, contemporary artist Huma Bhabha's monumental sculptures forge new dialogues with works by 20th century sculptor Alberto Giacometti.

green blue background w/ are you listening call to action
Event
Contemporary music Immersive

Feel the Sound

Imagine experiencing sound for the very first time.

Against a dark, starry background, a giant eye radiates blue light. Inside the iris is a smiley face.
Event
Contemporary music Immersive Theatre & dance

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

It's 1989 and finding the party is the only thing that matters. 

Huma Bhabha standing in a studio with two tall sculptures, one carved out and one with markings ready to be carved.
Event
Art & design

Encounters: Giacometti x Huma Bhabha

Within a new, intimate gallery in the Barbican, contemporary artist Huma Bhabha's monumental sculptures forge new dialogues with works by 20th century sculptor Alberto Giacometti.

green blue background w/ are you listening call to action
Event
Contemporary music Immersive

Feel the Sound

Imagine experiencing sound for the very first time.

Against a dark, starry background, a giant eye radiates blue light. Inside the iris is a smiley face.
Event
Contemporary music Immersive Theatre & dance

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

It's 1989 and finding the party is the only thing that matters. 

Huma Bhabha standing in a studio with two tall sculptures, one carved out and one with markings ready to be carved.
Event
Art & design

Encounters: Giacometti x Huma Bhabha

Within a new, intimate gallery in the Barbican, contemporary artist Huma Bhabha's monumental sculptures forge new dialogues with works by 20th century sculptor Alberto Giacometti.

Picture of Herbie Hancock smiling
Event
Contemporary music

Herbie Hancock

The GRAMMY award-winning legend Herbie Hancock returns with three exclusive UK shows to celebrate his 85th birthday and 51 years since his first ever London show. 

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Event
Contemporary music Immersive

Feel the Sound

Imagine experiencing sound for the very first time.

Against a dark, starry background, a giant eye radiates blue light. Inside the iris is a smiley face.
Event
Contemporary music Immersive Theatre & dance

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

It's 1989 and finding the party is the only thing that matters. 

Huma Bhabha standing in a studio with two tall sculptures, one carved out and one with markings ready to be carved.
Event
Art & design

Encounters: Giacometti x Huma Bhabha

Within a new, intimate gallery in the Barbican, contemporary artist Huma Bhabha's monumental sculptures forge new dialogues with works by 20th century sculptor Alberto Giacometti.

Picture of Herbie Hancock smiling
Event
Contemporary music

Herbie Hancock

The GRAMMY award-winning legend Herbie Hancock returns with three exclusive UK shows to celebrate his 85th birthday and 51 years since his first ever London show. 

green blue background w/ are you listening call to action
Event
Contemporary music Immersive

Feel the Sound

Imagine experiencing sound for the very first time.

Against a dark, starry background, a giant eye radiates blue light. Inside the iris is a smiley face.
Event
Contemporary music Immersive Theatre & dance

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

It's 1989 and finding the party is the only thing that matters. 

Huma Bhabha standing in a studio with two tall sculptures, one carved out and one with markings ready to be carved.
Event
Art & design

Encounters: Giacometti x Huma Bhabha

Within a new, intimate gallery in the Barbican, contemporary artist Huma Bhabha's monumental sculptures forge new dialogues with works by 20th century sculptor Alberto Giacometti.

Picture of Herbie Hancock smiling
Event
Contemporary music

Herbie Hancock

The GRAMMY award-winning legend Herbie Hancock returns with three exclusive UK shows to celebrate his 85th birthday and 51 years since his first ever London show.