LSO Discovery
LSO Discovery Showcase
Barbican
Full programme to be announced.
LSO Discovery Participants
London Symphony Orchestra
The concert will finish at approximately 8.45pm, including a 20-minute interval (timings subject to change).
Tickets
£14 £12, £6 under-18s
+ £4 booking fee per online/phone transaction
Discounts available for groups and Barbican Access Members. Full details
The Concert
Experience the work of our LSO Discovery participants in this joyous celebration of creativity.
The Music
Programmed and produced by our brilliant LSO Youth Ambassadors, this vibrant and thoughtfully curated concert highlights the creativity and commitment of participants from across the Discovery programme over the past year. Effervescent in spirit and rich in artistic imagination, the event places the vision, passion and bold energy of young people at its centre – bringing their values, stories and ideas to life in a dynamic celebration of creativity.
The Performers
LSO Discovery participants feature alongside the Orchestra in the Barbican Hall.
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Booking Info
Box Office Information
Online at lso.co.uk or barbican.org.uk
By phone on +44 20 7870 2500 (Monday to Friday 12–5.30pm)
In person at the Barbican Centre (no booking fee)
Members of the Barbican’s Access Scheme can book wheelchair places priced at the lowest price for that event and book a free companion seat. Join the Barbican Access Scheme.
Contact the Barbican Box Office at tickets@barbican.org.uk, get help via WhatsApp or send them a text message on 07380 975000.
Visit the Barbican website for conditions of sale.
All discounts are subject to availability and may not be combined.
Contact the Box Office at least 24 hours before the performance (two weeks for group bookings) to exchange your tickets for another LSO concert or Barbican credit voucher, valid for twelve months. A per-ticket administration fee applies.
The LSO reserves the right to change artists or programmes if necessary. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, all bookers will receive a refund.
Your Visit and Access
Getting to the Barbican
We are based at the Barbican Centre in the City of London. The main entrance to the Barbican is on Silk Street.
What to Expect
From the concert experience to venue facilities, find out what to expect from an LSO concert at the Barbican.
Accessibility
Find maps and guides, and join the Barbican Access Membership Scheme to let us know of your requirements and book access tickets.
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