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Olympic Studios

The Olympic opened as a cinema in 1906 but is perhaps most famous as a recording studio used by The Beatles and Spice Girls. It became a cinema again in 2013 with a Scandi interior and seating that aims at style and comfort. There is a restaurant and members bar for the many Barnes locals.

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Music in the Dark

Music in the Dark

13 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2026

Event Summary When the lights are turned off, your hearing is heightened and the music sounds better than ever. Experience music as you never heard it before in the Screening Room at Olympic Studios with their iconic Flare surround sound system. Recordings of classical masterpieces are played with the lights dimmed to minimum levels (and eye masks provided for a full black-out) so that you can savour every note and experience a different and deeper way of listening to great music. This year we are delighted that musician conductor Calum Zuckert, who is also the Rector of Barnes, is curating the programme based on the festival theme and his wide musical knowledge.

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