This brand-new ravishing animation is a unique and touching toddler's-eye view of a changing world in post-Second World War Japan.

A timeless Christmas tradition bathed in candlelight. Step into the gentle glow of candlelight and experience the true spirit of the season with Candlelit Carols, a heart warming evening of music. A ...

Celebrate the festive spirit as the Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival fills our Hall with magic once again. A celestial journey through sound and symphony. Step into the cosmic splendour of Gustav ...

The Russian born master pianist Arcadi Volodos returns to the Barbican for a journey to the heart of the Romantic spirit. Described by the Guardian as 'a top-ranking virtuoso', Volodos opens this ...

Based on the true story of their remarkable phone call, Ute Lemper channels Marlene Dietrich in this show where she'll sing some of Marlene's most beautiful songs and shares captivating secrets. In ...

A film screening of rare, unseen footage of Derek Bailey from the Incus Records archive and beyond, capturing his performances and collaborations across decades and continents. Opening a short season ...

An inspiring evening of Colombian female voices, celebrating music, heritage, and activism. Part of La Linea Festival. Co-headlining is Nidia Góngora, the Pacific coast’s iconic voice and guardian of ...

We present a special concert celebrating the life and work of former Guildhall School Historical Performance tutor David Miller. David sadly passed away earlier this year, but leaves a lasting legacy ...

Following his Oscar and BAFTA-winning score for The Brutalist, composer Daniel Blumberg will perform as part of the Barbican’s programme at Milton Court Concert Hall on 8 February 2026 for an ...

A farmer grappling with poverty takes an injured white stork under his wing, in this visually arresting part-documentary, ...

DJ and radio producer Tayo Popoola presents this six part podcast series delving into the history and influence of pirate radio. Gaps in the Dial is a podcast series that will look at the history of ...

From the meteoric rise of Loadsamoney, a Thatcherite Visionary, to the fury of Kevin the Teenager, Harry will reflect on 40 years of arsing about in comedy and bring some of his favourite characters ...