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Your guide to the best classical, new and experimental music concerts happening around the UK, as well as arts networking events and meet-ups, musical plays, training opportunities, and anything else that looks interesting. Join our mailing list to receive updates.
A triptych focusing on conservation and nature: Gregor Mayrhofer’s Recycling Concerto, Beethoven’s Pastoral symphony and Rautavaara’s Cantus Arcticus.
A live screening of the stunning nature documentary feature Ocean with David Attenborough, accompanied by full symphony orchestra.
An unprecedented mix of “classical” and “popular” culture’s most powerful and iconic songs side by side.
An extraordinary blend of theatre, live orchestral performance, and planetarium experience.
A triptych focusing on conservation and nature: Gregor Mayrhofer’s Recycling Concerto, Beethoven’s Pastoral symphony and Rautavaara’s Cantus Arcticus.
A mixtape of light, sound and discovery.
Experience the power and raw emotion of Mahler's vivid Symphony No.1 like never before.
A free weekend course for classical performers aged 18–28 who want to explore contemporary music, devising, and creative collaboration.
A celebration of notable trans figures from past and present.
As part of Memory Unwrapped and our celebration of Steve Reich’s 90th birthday, the Solem Quartet perform Steve Reich’s iconic Different Trains, a deeply personal work; and Alice Zawadzki joins them for a set of her own songs which speak to her own story, in a style that is uniquely modern.
Taking influence from folk, jazz, classical, techno and funk, Vulva Voce writes original music which honours women's stories from throughout history.
A 40-minute abridged version of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream interspersed with songs from Hugo Wolf's Mörike Lieder.
A free helpline for composers every Wednesday.
In a musical journey from earliest dawn to deepest night, the Villiers Quartet, renowned as champions of British music, share their latest discovery in chamber music.
An inspiring evening of live music and conversation celebrating women who are shaping the future of music.
Explore land, water and air before arriving in the city of tango.
A Sunday morning series of music and science for inquiring and curious minds.
Duo Eunoia is passionate about discovering the work of lesser-known and contemporary composers, and they share a varied and contrasting selection of music with their listeners.
Live contemporary piano with modern classical composers.
Taking influence from folk, jazz, classical, techno and funk, Vulva Voce writes original music which honours women's stories from throughout history.
A free helpline for composers every Wednesday.
Kick-start your evening with a 60-minute Half Six Fix concert. Introduced by the performers, with screens in the Hall to bring you closer to the action.
nonclassical’s Battle of the Bands is back, showcasing the unorthodox, the unusual and the unheard.
An inspiring evening of live music and conversation celebrating women who are shaping the future of music.
The composer explores crisis, human connection and renewal, offering an optimistic vision even in dark times.
Taking influence from folk, jazz, classical, techno and funk, Vulva Voce writes original music which honours women's stories from throughout history.
All aboard as we chart an unlikely course through the world of sea shanties, encountering classical, folk and contemporary works along the way.
Piano Day returns to Bristol Beacon with three remarkable artists exploring the piano’s boundless possibilities.
An exciting and uplifting event during International Women's Month.
Taking influence from folk, jazz, classical, techno and funk, Vulva Voce writes original music which honours women's stories from throughout history.
Meet your peers, network with future clients and partners and discover visionary artists and ideas!
An eclectic programme spanning styles and centuries. From Henry Purcell to Laura Mvula, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor to classics by The Beatles, it’s the perfect evening for orchestral lovers and popular music fans alike.
Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.
'Tuning In' Circles are back for 2026, inviting you to gather with other artists and changemakers in community.
Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.
Come and experience the first QueerScore Festival – a celebration of LGBTQ+ artists making and performing new music that defies genre.
Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.
Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.
Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.
Classical Unlocked and Gotobeat present an electrifying double bill from two of Australia’s most boundary-pushing solo artists.
Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.
Classical music is at a crossroads. Around the world, artists and institutions are reimagining what relevance means in a time of social fragmentation, climate anxiety, and digital transformation.
Britten Sinfonia and ZRI perform classical music re-imagined for orchestra and folk band.
Classical Unlocked heads to the Eagle Inn with a double bill of two boundary-pushing Australian solo artists.
Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.
Experience music as it is meant to be heard -up close and live. In a relaxed, intimate setting, the principal players of Orchestra of the Swan perform with spontaneity and passion.
Aurora Orchestra brings its signature Orchestral Theatre approach to Stravinsky’s radical work, harnessing the full power of an orchestra performing from memory.
A day of conversation and connection, designed to help you navigate the realities of working in music today.
Britten Sinfonia and ZRI perform classical music re-imagined for orchestra and folk band.
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons is a classical music favourite, vividly capturing nature’s drama from the freshness of spring to the crackle of a summer storm.
Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.
Britten Sinfonia and ZRI perform classical music re-imagined for orchestra and folk band.
Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.
Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.
Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.
George Eliot is brought to bold and dramatic life, through Eliot’s novels, letters, journals, poetry and journalism.
Rock and heavy metal anthems and orchestral music collide with epic force in the Philharmonia Orchestra’s head-banging show.
A soulful fusion of folk and orchestral soundscapes.
Enter an immersive soundscape with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, performing works by Vaughan Williams with visuals by light art pioneers Squidsoup.
Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.
Listeners are invited to gather around the piano - to find beauty and meaning as much in the spaces between the notes as the notes themselves.
Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.
Enjoy the fusion of wine and music as you’re served a selection of canapés and 5 quality wines which have been thoughtfully paired with string quartets.
Counter Chamber: beautifully curated instrumental and electronic performances in the heart of London.
Listeners are invited to gather around the piano - to find beauty and meaning as much in the spaces between the notes as the notes themselves.
The Orchestral Qawwali Project joins the musicians of the RSNO and RSNO Chorus for a special one-off show.
Dissolving the boundaries between classical music and other artforms, Manchester Collective join forces with dance-theatre company Thick & Tight to present a searing live performance. D
Music has so many different traditions, heritages, genres and geographies to offer. Tectonics offers an opportunity to bring these into the orchestral world.
Listeners are invited to gather around the piano - to find beauty and meaning as much in the spaces between the notes as the notes themselves.
TERRA MATER explores the enduring figure of the sacred feminine as protector, guide and source of life.
Listeners are invited to gather around the piano - to find beauty and meaning as much in the spaces between the notes as the notes themselves.
Butterflies: symbols of transfiguration and the ephemeral.
This performance celebrates the shared creative energy that unites Baroque musicians and contemporary improvisers.
Join Estonian pianist and composer Alexander Motovilov for his UK debut, an intimate evening of piano music shaped by nostalgia, storytelling, and cinematic melody.
From a young age musicians are training to be performers with regular feedback from those closest to them. This can be internalised and can lead to low self-esteem and self-doubting behaviour.
The London Sinfonietta shines a light on new voices and pioneering classics, blurring the lines between performer and audience.
Enjoy the fusion of wine and music as you’re served a selection of canapés and 5 quality wines which have been thoughtfully paired with string quartets.
Take a trip through this uplifting programme, ending with a high-energy performance of Mozart’s mighty Jupiter Symphony.
A look at the different ways performance anxiety can show up in different people.
Looking Glass brings together Adler Quartet, Ensemble Isis, conductor Alpesh Chauhan and the Augmented Orchestra to create a captivating contemporary orchestral experience.
Embrace a bold and colourful sound-world as Manchester Collective brings to life work by titans in contemporary experimental music, including Meredith Monk.
This performance celebrates the shared creative energy that unites Baroque musicians and contemporary improvisers.
'Tuning In' Circles are back for 2026, inviting you to gather with other artists and changemakers in community.
An informal opportunity for composers and creatives to come together and chat about the challenges, issues and opportunities we’re all facing at this time.
To celebrate International Women’s Day, soprano Nardus Williams, lutenist Elizabeth Kenny and classicist and historian Mary Beard present a programme exploring the theme of ‘Women and Power’.
Taking influence from folk, jazz, classical, techno and funk, Vulva Voce writes original music which honours women's stories from throughout history.
Each of the composers in Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective’s concert was encouraged in ways that helped combat and overcome self-serving male prejudices.
This fine ensemble thrilled a packed house in April 2025. They're returning in Spring 2026 with a concert showcasing works by composers who have mixed old musical ideas with new.
Bristol Symphony Orchestra marks International Women’s Day with an inspired programme of music by three remarkable female composers.
Totally relaxed and friendly environment to share something you are working on, have completed or something original/improvised.
Each of the composers in Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective’s concert was encouraged in ways that helped combat and overcome self-serving male prejudices.
An inspiring evening of live music and conversation celebrating women who are shaping the future of music.
Share your favourite tracks, discover new music, and help us build a playlist of musical gems.
Kick-start your evening with a 60-minute Half Six Fix concert.
A feature film about the ups and downs of post-college life for Juilliard-trained viola player Isabel.
A free helpline for composers every Wednesday.
A live screening of the stunning nature documentary feature Ocean with David Attenborough, accompanied by full symphony orchestra.
A live screening of the stunning nature documentary feature Ocean with David Attenborough, accompanied by full symphony orchestra.
Get ready for the ultimate throwback as Primary School Bangers comes to Coventry!
Experience live performances of global sounds in the museum after-hours.
Kick-start your evening with a 60-minute Half Six Fix concert. Introduced by the performers, with screens in the Hall to bring you closer to the action.
Mezzo-soprano Rosie Middleton and flautist Helen Whitaker perform works for voice and flute that explore the peculiarities of the body.
A live screening of the stunning nature documentary feature Ocean with David Attenborough, accompanied by full symphony orchestra.
Violinist Pekka Kuusisto and musicians of the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra bring their new album ‘Willows’ to the stage.
Tonic Music will be providing a FREE online Peer Support Group for anyone who works and/or studies in music, who has been bereaved through suicide.
A Sunday morning series of music and science for inquiring and curious minds.
A deep dive into the cutting edge of Iceland’s mesmerising musical landscape in a full day of music, film and talks.
Memories and fragments of the past take on new forms in this concert curated by Euchar Gravina, with works that reimagine old music, weathered recordings and emotive sounds.
Experience music as it is meant to be heard -up close and live. In a relaxed, intimate setting, the principal players of Orchestra of the Swan perform with spontaneity and passion.
Musica Antica Rotherhithe presents affordable, accessible concerts of rarely heard music from the 15th-17th centuries.
A free helpline for composers every Wednesday.
Do something different for Valentine’s this year and treat your loved ones to a special evening of wine and music, set in the luscious and intimate surroundings of Smith Square Hall.
