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 ...

Experience an adventure brought to life through live music and sound by Jarvis Cocker, inspired by the Japanese tradition of ...

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.

Presented as part of the Film London Jarman Award 2026 tour, the Barbican presents a screening of four films by artist and filmmaker Alia Syed, followed by a conversation with the artist.

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.

Spiritland goes deeper into music with a focus on deep electronica, classical, ambient, jazz, soul and way beyond. We host regular talks, tastings and supper clubs. Check here to see what's coming up ...

Liadov conjures magical landscapes while Tchaikovsky navigates anguish and triumph – plus the premiere of Hannah Kendall’s eagerly anticipated new work. Anatoly Liadov has become something of footnote ...

Caroline Shaw and Danni Lee Parpan’s electronic pop duo perform songs from their 2025 debut album Lady on the Bike, with an exclusive appearance by collaborator and cellist Anastasia Kobekina Partners ...

This festival of Indian classical music brings together leading artists, late-night performances and a programme of talks and participatory events across our centre. Beyond the stage, the programme ...

The Always, Already There Ensemble are joined by three stellar singers at this celebratory concert marking the end of our Always, Already There weekend. Bringing together new work by Hannah Kendall, ...

London-based architect Takero Shimazaki discusses the ideas and design approaches behind a selection of projects by t-sa, including the recently completed Yard Theatre in Hackney Wick. Shimazaki ...

A poetic portrait of The Fugs, the overlooked yet hugely influential 1960s band that put the punk into folk and pushed rock ’n’ roll into radical new territory. We are delighted that this screening of ...