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Sibelius, Saariaho and Adès
Thomas Adès conducting the LSO on the Barbican stage
Barbican

Sibelius, Saariaho and Adès

Thomas Adès and Anna Dennis

Sunday 8 November 2026 • 7pm

Thomas Adès conducts Sibelius' Seventh Symphony and Oceanides, Saariaho's shimmering Oltra mar, and a new version of his own work America, joined by soprano Anna Dennis and the London Symphony Chorus.

Half Six Fix: Steve Reich at 90
Susanna Mälkki conducting the LSO on the Barbican stage
Barbican

Half Six Fix: Steve Reich at 90

Susanna Mälkki

Wednesday 11 November 2026 • 6.30pm

Kick-start your evening with this 60-minute Half Six Fix concert, introduced and conducted by Susanna Mälkki, featuring two works by Steve Reich: Three Movements and Music for Ensemble & Orchestra.

Steve Reich at 90
Susanna Mälkki conducting the London Symphony Orchestra
Barbican

Steve Reich at 90

Susanna Mälkki

Thursday 12 November 2026 • 7pm

The master of minimalism at 90: Susanna Mälkki leads the celebration of Steve Reich with five of his most iconic, influential works.

Soweto Kinch: Trilogy
Musician on stage tilting the head back and with eyes closed holding their saxophone.
Barbican

Soweto Kinch: Trilogy

EFG London Jazz Festival

Thursday 19 November 2026 • 7.30pm

Saxophonist, rapper and composer Soweto Kinch revisits his acclaimed LSO trilogy: The Black Peril, White Juju and Soundtrack to the Apocalypse.

Half Six Fix: Vaughan Williams 8
Conductor on the podium turning to the right and gesticulating with audiences sitting in the background and musicians playing in front.
Barbican

Half Six Fix: Vaughan Williams 8

Sir Antonio Pappano

Wednesday 25 November 2026 • 6.30pm

Sir Antonio Pappano explores Vaughan Williams’ ‘Pastoral’ Symphony and Symphony No 8, from wartime reflection to a playful, uplifting British classic.

Sir Antonio Pappano and Bruce Liu
Pianist leaning on a piano with a pink-organe coloured background.
Barbican

Sir Antonio Pappano and Bruce Liu

Sir Antonio Pappano and Bruce Liu

Thursday 26 November 2026 • 7pm

Sir Antonio Pappano continues his acclaimed Vaughan Williams cycle with Symphonies 3 and 8, and is joined by Bruce Liu for Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 3.

Sibelius, Vaughan Williams and Dubugnon
Musician wearing a black top and looking into the camera while holding a violin close to the face.
Barbican

Sibelius, Vaughan Williams and Dubugnon

Sir Antonio Pappano and Janine Jansen

Sunday 29 November 2026 • 7pm

Sir Antonio Pappano leads Sibelius, Vaughan Williams’ Sinfonia antartica and Dubugnon’s new violin concerto in a vivid, cinematic programme with Janine Jansen.

Sibelius, Vaughan Williams and Dubugnon
Violinist wearing a white top, standing in a bright corridor, looking into the camera and holding a violin.
Barbican

Sibelius, Vaughan Williams and Dubugnon

Sir Antonio Pappano and Janine Jansen

Thursday 3 December 2026 • 7pm

Sir Antonio Pappano leads Sibelius, Vaughan Williams’ Sinfonia antartica and Dubugnon’s new violin concerto in a vivid, cinematic programme with Janine Jansen.

Symphonic Gospel: A Gospel Christmas
Lots of people singing on a stage wearing colourful clothing surrounded by a symphony orchestra.
Barbican

Symphonic Gospel: A Gospel Christmas

André J Thomas

Sunday 6 December 2026 • 7pm

A festive musical celebration, combining the unrestrained power of Amercian gospel music with the symphonic sound of the LSO, and voices from across the London community.

Half Six Fix: Prokofiev
Conductor pointing with their hand and conducting the orchestra who are sitting in front. In the background attentive audiences are visible.
Barbican

Half Six Fix: Prokofiev

Gianandrea Noseda

Wednesday 9 December 2026 • 6.30pm

Hear Prokofiev’s witty suites, The Love for Three Oranges and Chout, in this Half Six concert, with insights from conductor Gianandrea Noseda.

Prokofiev and Shostakovich
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Barbican

Prokofiev and Shostakovich

Gianandrea Noseda and Leonidas Kavakos

Thursday 10 December 2026 • 7pm

Gianandrea Noseda conducts a pair of witty suites by Prokofiev, and Leonidas Kavakos is the soloist for Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto.

Family Concert
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Barbican

Family Concert

Recommended for children aged 7 to 12 years old

Sunday 13 December 2026 • 2.30pm

A fun opportunity for families to learn more about music and the instruments of the orchestra, with music based on a theme and free workshops before the concert.