That question is at the heart of Always, Already There, the first UK edition of George Lewis’s Afrodiasporic Incubator. Bringing together artists across generations, disciplines and traditions, the ...

The first UK edition of George Lewis’s Afrodiasporic Incubator project, curated by vocalist and composer Elaine Mitchener, presented by the Barbican and Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Experience an adventure brought to life through live music and sound by Jarvis Cocker, inspired by the Japanese tradition of benshi, in which performers narrated and interpreted silent films live.

Opening Tuesday 20 October, Spiritland at the Barbican is a brand-new listening bar located on Level 2 with lakeside views.

Senegalese practice Worofila presents this year's Rick Mather lecture, celebrating the work of architects who are making important contributions to thinking about sustainability. Led by Nzinga Mboup ...

The opening night of Unsound London brings together two commissioned projects, connecting artists from Poland, the UK and US through the Unsound label. Please select the relevant preferences on the ...

Tilda Swinton guides us through the life of British musician Patrick Wolf, weaving together archive and animation to illuminate a singular artistic journey. Narrated with warmth and intimacy by ...

Welcome to the Barbican Theatre for this production of Samuel Beckett’s masterpiece, Krapp’s Last Tape. We are honoured to collaborate once again with the great producers of Irish contemporary theatre ...

A celebratory new work by Dai Fujikura to launch the LSO’s 2026/27 season, and an epic voyage from the depths of despair to glorious rebirth in Mahler's 'Resurrection' Symphony. Sweeping across 90 ...

A festival of performances, talks and installations by Afrodiasporic composers, past and present, curated by vocalist and composer Elaine Mitchener. Be the first to see new work, emerging talent and ...

Experience the brilliance of legendary soprano Julia Bullock in a work that shines a light on the life and legacy of Joséphine Baker – artist, activist and icon of resistance. Directed by lauded opera ...

Sir Simon Rattle conducts four powerful moments from the final chapter of Wagner's epic Ring cycle, alongside his Siegfried Idyll. Wagner reserved his most magical and powerful music for the final ...