What’s on

One extraordinary evening. Two classical traditions.

Thomas Adès leads us through Sibelius’ Finland and conjures magical images in his own evocation of a Celtic legend.

When percussion transcends rhythm to become pure conversation . 

Experience the majestic breadth of Indian classical music in one extraordinary evening

Anchored by three Bach Sarabandes, cellist Seth Parker Woods explores three centuries of cello music, focusing on identity, storytelling, and polyphony.

Shostakovich’s shattering Eighth Symphony is the climax of a gripping all-Russian programme from BBC Symphony Orchestra guest conductor Hannu Lintu and viola phenomenon Timothy Ridout.

Breathe into your innate wisdom . Tune into the power of your breath with functional breathing practices designed to improve focus, calmness, and inner resilience. 

Join one of Indian classical music’s most acclaimed vocalists, authors, and cultural critics, Krishna, to explore Carnatic music’s evolution, challenges, and possibilities in the 21st century.
 

Inside the mind of a maestro, an exclusive journey with Ustad Shahid Parvez. Join us for an extraordinary glimpse into the musical philosophy of one of the world’s greatest living sitar virtuosos.

An unprecedented gathering of percussive brilliance honouring India's greatest tabla virtuoso, the late Ustad Zakir Hussain.

Transport yourself to the heart of South India without leaving London for a traditional morning kacheri - the authentic Chennai experience.

Breathe into your innate wisdom . Tune into the power of your breath with functional breathing practices designed to improve focus, calmness, and inner resilience. 

A rare opportunity to explore the revolutionary legacy of the world's most celebrated tabla virtuoso, the late Ustad Zakir Hussain, through the eyes of his foremost disciple, Pandit Yogesh Samsi. 

Beyond Accompaniment: The Harmonium Re-imagined. Experience one of India’s most ubiquitous instruments in a new light. Witness the harmonium, traditionally an accompanist, take centre stage.

A once-in-a-lifetime double bill featuring musical royalty from India's most illustrious gharanas

Barbican artist-in-residence Davóne Tines performs a multidisciplinary all-Julius Eastman program curated by Seth Parker Woods, alongside AMOC* & Kyle Marshall Dance Company. 

Kick-start your evening with a 60-minute Half Six Fix concert. Introduced by the performers, with screens in the hall to bring you closer to the action. 

Stravinsky and Gubaidulina breathe vivid, visceral life into Russian fairy tales, plus Shostakovich’s most beautiful and riveting concerto. 

Dark fire and glittering ice: Mozart’s Requiem crowns an evening of deep emotions and natural wonders from Sakari Oramo and pianist Martin Helmchen.

Bringing an alternative slant to American minimalism, London's Explore Ensemble and the EXAUDI Vocal Ensemble present a major new work by Catherine Lamb, alongside music by James Tenney & Steve Reich.

A fun opportunity for families to learn more about music and the instruments of the orchestra, with music based on a theme and free workshops before the concert. 

Sakari Oramo conducts Sibelius’s Lemminkaïnen Legends – a stirring counterpart to the brilliance of Thomas Adès’s Violin Concerto, played by Christian Tetzlaff.

Aimed at choral singers looking for a challenge, this workshop offers a chance to rehearse and perform Pärt’s Morning Star and The Beatitudes with The Carice Singers and Christopher Bowers-Broadbent.

The Carice Singers celebrate Arvo Pärt’s 90th birthday with a program of his most mesmerizing choral works, showcasing his signature blend of purity, stillness, and profound spirituality.

André J Thomas celebrates the power of American gospel music, alongside the LSO and over 250 voices from communities across London.

Celebrated Venezuelan pianist and composer Gabriela Montero is joined by the Calidore Quartet for a programme of chamber music including a new work, Canaima, by Montero herself. 

Sir Simon Rattle conducts the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in an exhilarating programme of Janáček and Bruckner. 

The saxophonist, rapper and composer Soweto Kinch presents the final instalment of a trilogy of works in collaboration with the LSO, which began with The Black Peril and White Juju.