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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

Zbigniew Preisner My Life - Preisner’s Music featuring Lisa Gerrard Edyta Krzemień (soprano), Konrad Mastyło (piano, Hammond organ), Radosław Pujanek (violin), Mitch Dalton (guitar) Zbigniew Preisner is Poland's leading film music composer and is considered to be one of the most outstanding film composers of his generation. For many years Preisner enjoyed a close collaboration with the director Krzysztof Kieslowski and his scriptwriter Krzysztof Piesiewicz. His scores for Kieslowski’s films No end, Dekalog, The Double Life Of Veronique, Three Colours Blue, Three Colours White and Three Colours Red have brought him international acclaim. In celebration of Zbigniew Preisner 70th birthday this concert will feature themes from Three Colours, Dekalog, The Double Life of Veronique and Requiem for my Friend. Zbigniew will be joined on stage by Lisa Gerrard; founding member, singer and composer of iconic band Dead Can Dance and a hand selected band of collaborators, as well as the Guildhall Session Orchestra and Singers. Presented by Serious. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult

Midge Ure, born James Ure, is a Scottish musician, singer-songwriter, and producer known for his work in various bands and as a solo artist. He gained prominence in the 1970s and 1980s, particularly with the bands Slik, Rich Kids, Visage, and most notably, Ultravox. Ure is also recognized for his co-writing and production of the charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" and his involvement in organizing Band Aid, Live Aid, and Live 8.

Join the Royal Shakespeare Company this winter as it returns to the Barbican with an exhilarating new take on a beloved classic myth of love, loss, redemption – and pirates. Fly away to Neverland as you’ve never experienced it before, with Wendy & Peter Pan – Ella Hickson’s darkly witty retelling of JM Barrie’s Peter Pan directed by Jonathan Munby. Follow Wendy on an awfully big adventure as she journeys far from the safety of the Darling’s nursery, taking centre stage in her quest to find the key to her parents’ forgotten happiness – the child they once lost, and discovers how the power of just one happy thought can set flight to newfound joy. With Peter Pan, fairy Tink and Tiger Lily as her unlikely allies, Wendy gives the Lost Boys a run for their money as she takes on the diabolical Captain Hook, brought to life by RSC Associate Artist Toby Stephens (Oslo, Hamlet) in this ‘spectacular’ (Guardian) staging and ultimately learns what it really means to grow up. With breathtaking sets from designer Colin Richmond, flying, sword fighting and more than a sprinkling of fairy dust, Wendy & Peter Pan is an unforgettable journey for all the family, playing for 5 weeks only until 22 November. CAPTIONED: Saturday, 8th November, 1:30pm RELAXED: Saturday, 15th November, 1:30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED: Saturday, 22nd November, 1:30pm (Touch tour at 11.30am)

The Royal Shakespeare Company welcomes in the festive season at the Barbican this winter with Shakespeare’s spellbinding masterpiece Twelfth Night, following a 5 star, sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon, from 8 December. Director Prasanna Puwanarajah revives his ‘inspired and spellbinding’ (The Stage) production, iconically designed by James Cotterill, which sees Samuel West (Malvolio), Freema Agyeman (Olivia), and Michael Grady-Hall (Feste) reprising their critically acclaimed performances. A woman survives a shipwreck and washes up on an unknown shore. Alone and bereaved of her twin brother, she embarks on a secret new life as a go-between for two people in the extremity of love and grief. Caught up in the ensuing love triangle, she experiences the chaos and humanity of unexpected love; and discovers that in Illyria, everyone is hiding something. With original music and songs composed by singer songwriter Matt Maltese, don’t miss this bittersweet freewheeling miracle of farce, longing, love and life, playing for 6 weeks only until 17 January 2026. CAPTIONED: Saturday, 20th December, 1:30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED: Saturday, 3rd January, 1:30pm, Touch Tour - 11:30 - 12:30 RELAXED: Tuesday, 30th December, 1:30pm

Avery was born in Bournemouth, England. Avery was primarily a fan of guitar music in his youth, performing in local bands inspired by Kyuss and My Bloody Valentine. He became a regular attendee at dance music club night Project Mayhem, before eventually being invited to DJ by the night's promoter.