Embedding the intricacies of the patter song, Kenneth Hesketh’s orchestral show-stopper prefaces two compelling master works as John Wilson and his Sinfonia of London return. Shostakovich’s quietly ...

Interweaving singing, dance, and cutting-edge theatre, Gorges Ocloo’s ground-breaking AfrOpera re-examines Nana Yaa Asantewaa’s defiant stance against colonialism and cultural appropriation. Bizet and ...

Ahead of our screening of The Battle of the Sacred Tree, we shine a light on the Kenyan filmmaker and educator who champions ...

Ever vibrant, versatile and relevant, the African American vocal ensemble mark their 50th anniversary with a celebration that honours its storied past. Since its inception in 1973, Sweet Honey in the ...

Visit the second biggest Conservatory in London and explore our hidden tropical oasis. Please click 'Check Dates and Book' to view the dates that the Conservatory is open. The Conservatory is closed ...

Urgent and subtly spectacular work from choreographer Mamela Nyamza featuring ten dancers, an opera singer and an African traditional multi-instrumentalist. Clad in stunning costume creations, the ...

Charpentier’s Actéon and Rameau’s Pygmalion: two mythological mini-masterpieces of baroque opera, in an exuberant concert performance. In the world of baroque opera, the impossible comes as standard.

Music and Maths, Synths and Soundtracks, with Will Gregory – one half of electropop duo Goldfrapp – and the ultra-versatile orchestra Britten Sinfonia. Will Gregory's 10-piece Moog Ensemble features ...

The Barbican aims to be London’s creative catalyst for curiosity, arts and enterprise. We aim to spark creative possibilities and transformation for artists, audiences, and communities. We strive to ...

Pioneering electronic music group Tangerine Dream return to the Hall to celebrate 50 years of Phaedra, their groundbreaking seminal album. One of the most pioneering electronic bands of the past fifty ...

An all-indigenous female youth choir with dance, visuals, plus a visceral song cycle about ancestry and stewardship. The result? The dazzling phenomenon that is Spinifex Gum. Energised and energising, ...

A landmark group exhibition of art made in response to India’s changing cultural-political landscape during pivotal years. Featuring artwork by over 30 Indian artists, this major exhibition is ...