Returning to venues across the UK with his brand new show ‘To The Ends Of The Earth’. Simon will be sharing stories, surprises, thrills, deeper thoughts and hearty laughs. He wants to nudge and encourage audiences to get out of their comfort zone, take a few gentle risks in life, and embrace the great outdoors and the wider world.

Enjoy the very best scores from the two greatest film composers of the 20th Century. Who’s better? You decide… Anthony Inglis conductor London Concert Orchestra - Pirates of the Carribean - The Dark Knight Rises - Inception - The Da Vinci Code - Gladiator - Man of Steel - Batman Begins VS - E.T. - Harry Potter - Jurassic Park - Close Encounters - Star Wars - Superman

Psychedelic hippie warhorses Hawkwind, still best known for the epic 'Silver Machine' and for having naked women fire-eating on stage with them.

Veteran of the Japanese music world, Ichiko Aoba is a singular talent.

The intimate and sensual Tango After Dark delves into the world of authentic Argentine tango. Exquisitely danced choreography is set to the wonderful rhythms of the great tango composer and bandoneon player, Astor Piazzolla. Following its success in 2018, World Tango Champion German Cornejo returns with his superb dance company. Accompanied by two sensational singers and seven musicians playing Piazzolla’s Nuevo Tango, which 'lends the dancing an extra drive and sizzle' (The Times), these ten world-class Argentinean dancers will keep your passion for tango burning deep into the night.

The James Taylor Quartet celebrates its latest album, Man in the Hot Seat with a special one-off concert featuring a full orchestra.

A theatrical triumph, the Regents Park Open Air Theatres completely sold-out electrifying Fiddler On The Roof transfers to London this summer in what is set to be the theatre event of 2025. In a strictly limited 8-week season this is a rare opportunity to catch this critically acclaimed production from the powerhouse creative team directed by Jordan Fein (Oklahoma, Young Vic), choreographed by Julia Cheng (Cabaret), designed by Tom Scutt (Winner of the 2024 Tony Award for Cabaret). Its 1905 in the tiny village of Anatevka Tevye, a Jewish milkman, lives his life by their proud traditions. For his five daughters, that means a visit from the matchmaker. As each daughter challenges his beliefs, against the backdrop of a changing world, can Tevye hold on to his roots, or must he bend to the will of his children and learn to embrace the unfamiliar? What is one of the greatest musicals of all time featuring, If I Were A Rich Man, Tradition, Matchmaker and Sunrise, Sunset, this classic musical of joy and community is an exuberant celebration of love and life.

Tigran Hamasyan is considered one of the most remarkable and distinctive jazz-meets-rock pianists/composers of his generation. A piano virtuoso with groove power, Hamasyan seamlessly fuses potent jazz improvisation and progressive rock with the rich folkloric music of his native Armenia. In addition to awards and critical acclaim, Hamasyan has built a dedicated following worldwide, as well as praise from Herbie Hancock, Brad Mehldau and the late Chick Corea. Hamasyan’s much - anticipated new conceptual album The Bird of a Thousand Voices, set for release on Naïve/Believe in August, is inspired by an ancient Armenian tale in which a hero travels into unseen realms to find and bring back a mythical bird – whose thousand different songs will awaken people again and bring harmony to the world. “With startling combinations of jazz, minimalist, electronic, folk and songwriterly elements...Hamasyan and his collaborators travel musical expanses marked with heavy grooves, ethereal voices, pristine piano playing and ancient melodies. You’ll hear nothing else like this” (NPR) Presented by Serious. This is an 14+ event. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult

Step into the dazzling world of live 1950s television and witness Hollywood’s first celebrity meltdown, played to perfection. Emmy and Tony Award-winner Sean Hayes (Will & Grace) brings his acclaimed, Tony Award-winning performance to the Barbican this Summer in Good Night, Oscar – direct from a critically acclaimed Broadway season. It’s 1958, and Jack Paar hosts the hottest late-night talk-show on television. His favourite guest? Character actor, pianist, and wild card Oscar Levant. Famous for his witty one-liners, Oscar has a favourite: “There’s a fine line between genius and insanity; I have erased this line.” Tonight, Oscar will prove just that when he appears live on national TV in an episode that Paar’s audience—and the rest of America—won’t soon forget. Full of humour, with an unmissable, virtuosic performance from Sean Hayes, Good Night, Oscar masterfully explores fame, artistry, and the fragility of genius. This strictly limited one time seven-week summer season at the Barbican will sell out quickly – advance booking is strongly advised. ASSISTED PERFORMANCES: Audio Described, 5 September, 7pm Touch Tour, 5 September, 5.15pm BSL Interpreted, 23 August, 2.30pm Captioned, 27 August, 7pm

Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick formed Incognito in 1980. Inspired by Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Kool & the Gang, Marvin Gaye and UK bands such as Gonzalez & FBI, Incognito released their debut album Jazz Funk in 1981. Ten years later Incognitowere signed to Gilles Peterson’s Talkin’ Loud label and became the biggest act in the label’s history with charts hits such as Always There feat. Jocelyn Brown, Still a friend of mine, Don’t you worry ‘bout a thing & Everyday. Since leaving the label in 2002, Incognito have released a slew of incredible albums and have collaborated with Chaka Khan, Mario Biondi & Ed Motta.

Now in the sixth decade of his professional life, Herbie Hancock remains where he has always been: at the forefront of global culture and music.

The Latin GRAMMY-winning Brazilian sensations ANAVITÓRIA head to London for their debut full live band performance in the UK. Consisting of singer-songwriter Ana Caetano and singer Vitória Falcão, the folk-pop duo are one of the most-streamed artists in Brazil. ANAVITÓRIA is part of a new generation of young artists who are bringing Brazilian folk-pop songs back to the charts. Channelling the sounds of legends such as Mutantes, Clube da Esquina, Novos Baianos, Docs Bárbaros and Secos & Molhados, their previous tour summed over 120 sold-out dates in Brazil. Following three sold-out acoustic shows in London, we proudly present ANAVITÓRIA at Barbican Hall with their incredible live band, bringing their sound to life like never before. Presented by Columbo Music. 14+, Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult

Over the last two decades, pianist Brad Mehldau has forged a unique path which embodies the essence of jazz exploration, classical romanticism, and pop allure. His unquestionable leadership across idioms has grown as he has transformed the paradigm of jazz and classical performance – performing both solo and with his long-standing trio (Larry Grenadier, bass and Jeff Ballard, drums).

Over more than 20 years as a recording artist, the jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has shifted seamlessly from one spellbinding project to the next. In the process, she’s earned a reputation as one of the most explosive live performers in jazz history and a global ambassador for the artform. Her many triumphs include an NPR Tiny Desk Concert that has racked up 2 million views; the opportunity to represent her native Japan with a performance at the 2021 Summer Olympic sin Tokyo; 2024 winner for Best Music Score for the animated feature film Blue Giant (Award of the Japanese Academy); and a GRAMMY Award for a collaboration with fusion hero Stanley Clarke. Her artistry is-to borrow a descriptor the New Yorker favoured - “dazzling.” In 2023, she released Sonicwonderland, debuting perhaps the most expressive, dynamic and versatile working band of her career. Called Hiromi’s Sonicwonder and featuring Hadrien Feraud on bass, Gene Coye on drums and the trumpeter Adam O’Farrill, the group furthered Hiromi’s distinctive musical alchemy: the spirit of classic jazz-rock fusion melded with classically rooted virtuosity, entrancing funk, pop flourishes and, through O’Farrill’s trumpet, acoustic jazz’s state of the art. The album also did a remarkable job of capturing Hiromi’s mastery as a live entertainer. As the Guardian noted, “Sonicwonderland is perhaps the closest thing to Hiromi’s onstage exuberance.” Presented by Serious. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Award-winning Colombian singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his fusion of contemporary Latin pop styles with traditional folkloric rhythms.

Since The Divine Comedy’s inception in 1989, Neil Hannon has time and again proved to be one of the UK’s best and most original songwriters. 2016's Foreverland exemplifies this, with references to everything from Catherine The Great to the French Foreign Legion. Neil says of the new record, ‘it’s about meeting your soul mate and living happily ever after… and then what comes after happily ever after. Get ready for the most historically inaccurate hit of the summer’. While not releasing a record since 2010’s Bang Goes The Knighthood, Neil Hannon has certainly kept himself busy. He co-wrote a second album for acclaimed cricket-themed project, The Duckworth Lewis Method, composed a choral work for the Royal Festival Hall’s newly renovated organ entitled ‘To Our Fathers In Distress’, and oversaw the transfer of his musical, Swallows And Amazons, to the West End stage.

The Brazilian music scene has witnessed an incredible rise in recent years, and no name is more emblematic of this new wave than Gilsons. The musical trio have seen huge success across the globe, earning a Latin Grammy nomination with their unique blend of Bahia’s vibrant energy and authentic sound. Comprised of Francisco Gil, João Gil, and José Gil, the three members are respectively the sons and grandsons of the legendary Gilberto Gil. With millions of listeners, countless hit songs, and a growing roster of collaborations with the biggest names in Brazilian music, Gilsons continue to redefine the sound of MPB, bringing a contemporary, pop-infused edge to the genre while remaining rooted in their rich Brazilian heritage. Presented by Columbo Music. 14+, Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

London-based alt-pop duo.

Baba Yaga's Hut and The Barbican presents: Jóhann Jóhannsson: Cinematic Suites The Denis Villeneuve Scores A special performance at the Barbican of late Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Cinematic Suites. Performed by the London Contemporary Orchestra, the concert will bring to life Jóhannsson’s evocative musical landscapes for three acclaimed films by visionary director Denis Villeneuve: Prisoners (2013), Arrival (2016), and Sicario (2018), celebrating the remarkable collaboration between them. Wednesday 18 February 2026 Barbican Hall, 7pm Tickets from £30 plus booking fee Presented by Baba Yaga's Hut. This is a 14+ event.

Destroyer \+ The Fiery Furnaces Presented By Pitchfork Festival London + BERSHKA Music together with DICE Presented by Pitchfork Festival London + BERSHKA Music together with DICE This is a 14+ event (Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)

Age Recommendation 12+ Running Time 2 hrs 40 mins (incl. interval) Mon, Weds – Sat 7.30pm, Tues, Thurs & Sat 2.30pm Performance Dates 24 May - 19 Jul 2025 Content Warning Features themes of displacement and some scenes of violence and antisemitism Where Do I go Apollo Theatre Silk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS, United Kingdom

Iconic Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist, Hermeto Pascoal, dubbed by Miles David as “the most impressive musician in the world” embarks on his final UK show at the age of 88. Since the beginning of his career in his 1950, Hermeto Pascoal has earned multiple accolades, including 2 Latin Grammys, he's globally recognized for pioneering groups like Quarteto Novo and his own "Grupo." A prolific creator with 10,000+ compositions, his unique methods and diverse instruments earned him the title "Sorcerer of Sounds." Hermeto graces stages worldwide with his Group, the renowned "Nave Mãe" ("Mother Ship"), a platform that propelled the careers of prominent Brazilian instrumentalists like Carlos Malta, Jovino Santos Neto, Nenê, Marcio Bahia, Vinicius Dorin, and Heraldo do Monte. The current lineup includes I6berê Zwarg (bass), Jota P. (saxophones and flutes), Fabio Pascoal (percussion), André Marques (piano), and Ajurinã Zwarg (drums). Together with the "Champion" himself, their performances are an indescribable, unforgettable, and side effect-free sensory experience. Line-Up: Hermeto Pascoal keyboard, accordion, teapot, bass flute, his skeleton, cup of water... Itiberê Zwarg electric bass, percussion André Marques piano, flute, percussion Jota P. saxes, flutes Fábio Pascoal percussion, stage direction Ajurinã Zwarg drums, percussion Presented by Serious. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.

Tortoise is widely considered one of the most influential music groups of the last 40 years, with a wide-reaching impact on the contemporary music scene. The band, which originally formed in Chicago, comprises Jeff Parker, Dan Bitney, Douglas McCombs, John Herndon, and John McEntire. Initially hailed as pace-setters of the then-emerging, so-called “post-rock” sound, the Chicago Tribune called Tortoise’s sound “mood music that refuses to be shoved into the background, as inviting as it is challenging.” Releasing just seven albums since 1990 - including classics like 1996’s Millions Now Living Will Never Die, 1998’s TNT, and 2001’s Standards -Tortoise has steadily and intuitively evolved across its life, creating genreless music that is as timeless as it is ahead of the curve. Today, the iconic and influential Tortoise share their first new music since 2016: the digital single “Oganesson,” in anticipation of a larger body of work to be released via International Anthem & Nonesuch Records. Presented by Serious. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult.

Cate Le Bon is a Welsh musician, songwriter and record producer who sings in both English and Welsh. Her stage name is a tribute to English musician Simon Le Bon.