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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.

Bill Ryder-Jones sits surrounded by alpacas
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Contemporary music

Bill Ryder-Jones

Bill Ryder-Jones makes his debut in the Hall, performing his new album Iechyd Da for the first time in full. 

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.
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.

On the bottom right of the image, an orchestra is performing on stage. Behind them is a projection of a still from Life on Our Planet, showing a huge shark appearing to swim towards the audience.
Event
Classical music

Life on Our Planet in Concert (PG)

From esk film, in association with Netflix and Silverback Films, comes a natural history concert experience: Netflix’s Life on Our Planet, with highlights from the series and an incredible live score.

The Dudok Quartet playing their instruments. They are positioned in a close huddle, each person facing a different direction. They are against a cream coloured background.
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Classical music

Dudok Quartet: Abandoned Voices

Alongside something hot off the press, death, despair, and eternity stalk the Dudoks’ typically ear-opening programme in which Messiaen tempers the anguished ardour of Gesualdo and 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.

Nala Sinephro
Event
Contemporary music

Nala Sinephro

The experimental composer and musician brings us a special one-off show, performing music from her much-anticipated new album, Endlessness.

Harmeet Virdee demonstrating the sitar
Event
Classical music Contemporary music Talks & events

Indian Music Appreciation Course

The essential all-singing, all-dancing guide to everything you wanted to know about raga and tala music, but were afraid to ask. 

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.

Caroline Rose stands against a lime green background, her hands framing her face
Event
Contemporary music

Caroline Rose

Caroline Rose performs songs from her cinematic new album The Art of Forgetting and previous releases, accompanied by players from the London Contemporary Orchestra. 

June and Oysterband stand in the ruins of the temple
Event
Contemporary music

Oysterband and June Tabor

One of the UK’s foremost folk rock bands, Oysterband will perform live for the last time with June Tabor. 

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.

Alice stands in front of a maze whilst the Queen of Heart
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Cinema

ROH Live 24-25: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Tumble down the rabbit hole in this ballet adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s famous family story in Christopher Wheeldon’s unique theatrical interpretation.

Michael Tilson Thomas conducting
Event
Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra/Michael Tilson Thomas

Big questions asked in a big piece – Gustav Mahler’s glorious Resurrection Symphony – as the LSO celebrates Michael Tilson Thomas’ 80th birthday.

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.

Painting of a woman's eyes
Event
Theatre & dance

Guildhall School: No Particular Order

Human nature is in a crisis. A despot has come to power, spreading chaos and fear. But in amid the oppression, there are some who dare to resist.

Pink clouds in the sky
Event
Theatre & dance

Guildhall School: Loveplay

Moira Buffini’s Loveplay captures 2,000 years of love and lust, and the power of human relationships.

Tim Peake
Event
Talks & events

Tim Peake: Astronauts - The Quest to Explore Space

After multiple sell-out tours with his debut show, My Journey to Space, Tim Peake returns to venues across the UK with his hugely anticipated new show, Astronauts: The Quest to Explore Space.

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.