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Composers' Helpline ~ online
Feb
11
1:00 pm13:00

Composers' Helpline ~ online

  • Wednesday 11 February 2026
  • 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 13:00 14:00
  • Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A free helpline for composers every Wednesday.

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Now That's What I Call Bach! ~ Caledonian Road, London
Feb
11
9:00 pm21:00

Now That's What I Call Bach! ~ Caledonian Road, London

  • Wednesday 11 February 2026
  • 9:00 pm 10:00 pm 21:00 22:00
  • The Pleasance Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tasmin Sarkany plays Amelia Crotchet, a classical musician in a double act with her violin.

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Listening Party #16 ~ Oxford
Feb
12
7:30 pm19:30

Listening Party #16 ~ Oxford

  • Thursday 12 February 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • Caper Bookshop (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Share your favourite tracks, discover new music, and help us build a playlist of musical gems. This Listening Party’s theme is ‘Love Stories’.

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Tasting Notes: Wines for Valentines ~ Westminster, London
Feb
13
7:00 pm19:00

Tasting Notes: Wines for Valentines ~ Westminster, London

  • Friday 13 February 2026
  • 7:00 pm 9:00 pm 19:00 21:00
  • Smith Square Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Composers' Helpline ~ online
Feb
18
1:00 pm13:00

Composers' Helpline ~ online

  • Wednesday 18 February 2026
  • 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 13:00 14:00
  • Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A free helpline for composers every Wednesday.

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The Tenth Muse ~ Sheffield
Feb
18
7:30 pm19:30

The Tenth Muse ~ Sheffield

  • Wednesday 18 February 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • Firth Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Musica Antica Rotherhithe presents affordable, accessible concerts of rarely heard music from the 15th-17th centuries.

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The Swan Sessions ~ Warwick
Feb
19
7:00 pm19:00

The Swan Sessions ~ Warwick

  • Thursday 19 February 2026
  • 7:00 pm 8:30 pm 19:00 20:30
  • St Nicholas Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Euchar Gravina: ħsejjes iduru, iduru | sounds spinning, spinning ~ Old Street, London
Feb
21
to 22 Feb

Euchar Gravina: ħsejjes iduru, iduru | sounds spinning, spinning ~ Old Street, London

  • Sat, 21 Feb 2026 7:00 pm 19:00 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 9:00 pm 21:00
  • LSO St Luke's (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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BBC Symphony Orchestra: Total Immersion - Icelandic Chill ~ Barbican, London
Feb
22
11:00 am11:00
Featured

BBC Symphony Orchestra: Total Immersion - Icelandic Chill ~ Barbican, London

  • Sunday 22 February 2026
  • 11:00 am 9:30 pm 11:00 21:30
  • Barbican Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A deep dive into the cutting edge of Iceland’s mesmerising musical landscape in a full day of music, film and talks.

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Bach, the Universe and Everything ~ King's Cross, London
Feb
22
11:30 am11:30

Bach, the Universe and Everything ~ King's Cross, London

  • Sunday 22 February 2026
  • 11:30 am 12:30 pm 11:30 12:30
  • King's Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A Sunday morning series of music and science for inquiring and curious minds.

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Suicide Bereavement Peer Support Group ~ Online
Feb
23
7:00 pm19:00

Suicide Bereavement Peer Support Group ~ Online

  • Monday 23 February 2026
  • 7:00 pm 8:30 pm 19:00 20:30
  • Online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Pekka Kuusisto, Sam Amidon and musicians of the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra ~ King's Cross, London
Feb
24
7:30 pm19:30
Featured

Pekka Kuusisto, Sam Amidon and musicians of the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra ~ King's Cross, London

  • Tuesday 24 February 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • Kings Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Violinist Pekka Kuusisto and musicians of the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra bring their new album ‘Willows’ to the stage.

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Ocean in Concert ~ Bristol
Feb
24
7:30 pm19:30

Ocean in Concert ~ Bristol

  • Tuesday 24 February 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • Bristol Beacon (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A live screening of the stunning nature documentary feature Ocean with David Attenborough, accompanied by full symphony orchestra.

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Half Six Fix: Rachmaninoff ~ Barbican, London
Feb
25
6:30 pm18:30

Half Six Fix: Rachmaninoff ~ Barbican, London

  • Wednesday 25 February 2026
  • 6:30 pm 7:35 pm 18:30 19:35
  • Barbican Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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A Century of Sounds ~ Oxford
Feb
27
6:30 pm18:30

A Century of Sounds ~ Oxford

  • Friday 27 February 2026
  • 6:30 pm 8:30 pm 18:30 20:30
  • Pitt Rivers Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Experience live performances of global sounds in the museum after-hours.

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Primary School Bangers ~ Coventry
Feb
27
7:30 pm19:30

Primary School Bangers ~ Coventry

  • Friday 27 February 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • Warwick Arts Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Get ready for the ultimate throwback as Primary School Bangers comes to Coventry!

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Ocean in Concert ~ Southbank, London
Feb
28
7:30 pm19:30

Ocean in Concert ~ Southbank, London

  • Saturday 28 February 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • Royal Festival Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A live screening of the stunning nature documentary feature Ocean with David Attenborough, accompanied by full symphony orchestra.

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Ocean in Concert ~ Birmingham
Mar
1
7:30 pm19:30

Ocean in Concert ~ Birmingham

  • Sunday 1 March 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • Symphony Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A live screening of the stunning nature documentary feature Ocean with David Attenborough, accompanied by full symphony orchestra.

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Composers' Helpline ~ online
Mar
4
1:00 pm13:00

Composers' Helpline ~ online

  • Wednesday 4 March 2026
  • 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 13:00 14:00
  • Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A free helpline for composers every Wednesday.

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Half Six Fix: Laura Bowler ~ Barbican, London
Mar
4
6:30 pm18:30

Half Six Fix: Laura Bowler ~ Barbican, London

  • Wednesday 4 March 2026
  • 6:30 pm 7:35 pm 18:30 19:35
  • Barbican Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Listening Party #17 ~ Oxford
Mar
6
7:30 pm19:30

Listening Party #17 ~ Oxford

  • Friday 6 March 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • Workshop Cafe (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Share your favourite tracks, discover new music, and help us build a playlist of musical gems.

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Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective ~ Oxford
Mar
7
1:00 pm13:00

Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective ~ Oxford

  • Saturday 7 March 2026
  • 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 13:00 14:00
  • Holywell Music Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Each of the composers in Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective’s concert was encouraged in ways that helped combat and overcome self-serving male prejudices.

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Pianosharing ~ Edinburgh
Mar
7
4:00 pm16:00

Pianosharing ~ Edinburgh

  • Saturday 7 March 2026
  • 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 16:00 18:00
  • Pianodrome Granton Warehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Totally relaxed and friendly environment to share something you are working on, have completed or something original/improvised.

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Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective ~ Bond Street, London
Mar
8
11:30 am11:30

Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective ~ Bond Street, London

  • Sunday 8 March 2026
  • 11:30 am 12:30 pm 11:30 12:30
  • Wigmore Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Each of the composers in Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective’s concert was encouraged in ways that helped combat and overcome self-serving male prejudices.

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Covfefe: online coffee chat for composers & musicians ~ online
Mar
9
12:30 pm12:30

Covfefe: online coffee chat for composers & musicians ~ online

  • Monday 9 March 2026
  • 12:30 pm 1:30 pm 12:30 13:30
  • Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Recycling Concerto: Britten Sinfonia ~ Barbican, London
Mar
12
7:30 pm19:30

Recycling Concerto: Britten Sinfonia ~ Barbican, London

  • Thursday 12 March 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • Barbican Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A triptych focusing on conservation and nature: Gregor Mayrhofer’s Recycling Concerto, Beethoven’s Pastoral symphony and Rautavaara’s Cantus Arcticus.

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Ocean in Concert ~ Edinburgh
Mar
12
7:30 pm19:30

Ocean in Concert ~ Edinburgh

  • Thursday 12 March 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • The Usher Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A live screening of the stunning nature documentary feature Ocean with David Attenborough, accompanied by full symphony orchestra.

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The Exoplanets ~ Hackney, London
Mar
13
7:00 pm19:00

The Exoplanets ~ Hackney, London

  • Friday 13 March 2026
  • 7:00 pm 9:00 pm 19:00 21:00
  • Hackney Empire (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An extraordinary blend of theatre, live orchestral performance, and planetarium experience.

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BSO After Dark ~ Southampton
Mar
13
7:30 pm19:30

BSO After Dark ~ Southampton

  • Friday 13 March 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:00 pm 19:30 21:00
  • Turner Sims (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A mixtape of light, sound and discovery.

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Red Note Factory (Devising) Weekend ~ Glasgow
Mar
14
to 15 Mar

Red Note Factory (Devising) Weekend ~ Glasgow

  • Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00 am 10:00 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 6:00 pm 18:00
  • 2, The Pearce Institute, 840-860 Govan Rd, Glasgow G51 3UU (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A free weekend course for classical performers aged 18–28 who want to explore contemporary music, devising, and creative collaboration.

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Songs of Transcendence ~ Barbican, London
Mar
14
7:00 pm19:00

Songs of Transcendence ~ Barbican, London

  • Saturday 14 March 2026
  • 7:00 pm 8:30 pm 19:00 20:30
  • Milton Court Concert Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A celebration of notable trans figures from past and present.

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Composers' Helpline ~ online
Mar
18
1:00 pm13:00

Composers' Helpline ~ online

  • Wednesday 18 March 2026
  • 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 13:00 14:00
  • Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A free helpline for composers every Wednesday.

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Four Seasons of Buenos Aires ~ Southbank, London
Mar
21
6:30 pm18:30

Four Seasons of Buenos Aires ~ Southbank, London

  • Saturday 21 March 2026
  • 6:30 pm 8:30 pm 18:30 20:30
  • Queen Elizabeth Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore land, water and air before arriving in the city of tango.

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Bach, the Universe and Everything ~ King's Cross, London
Mar
22
11:30 am11:30

Bach, the Universe and Everything ~ King's Cross, London

  • Sunday 22 March 2026
  • 11:30 am 12:30 pm 11:30 12:30
  • King's Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A Sunday morning series of music and science for inquiring and curious minds.

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Half Six Fix: Dvořák Symphony No 9 ~ Barbican, London
Mar
25
6:30 pm18:30

Half Six Fix: Dvořák Symphony No 9 ~ Barbican, London

  • Wednesday 25 March 2026
  • 6:30 pm 7:35 pm 18:30 19:35
  • Barbican Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Max Richter's Possible Futures ~ Southbank, London
Mar
27
7:30 pm19:30

Max Richter's Possible Futures ~ Southbank, London

  • Friday 27 March 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • Southbank Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The composer explores crisis, human connection and renewal, offering an optimistic vision even in dark times.

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Manchester Collective & Sean Shibe: Sea Shanties ~ Southbank, London
Mar
28
8:00 pm20:00

Manchester Collective & Sean Shibe: Sea Shanties ~ Southbank, London

  • Saturday 28 March 2026
  • 8:00 pm 9:30 pm 20:00 21:30
  • Queen Elizabeth Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

All aboard as we chart an unlikely course through the world of sea shanties, encountering classical, folk and contemporary works along the way.

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Poppy Ackroyd ~ Bristol
Mar
29
7:30 pm19:30

Poppy Ackroyd ~ Bristol

  • Sunday 29 March 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:00 pm 19:30 21:00
  • Bristol Beacon (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Piano Day returns to Bristol Beacon with three remarkable artists exploring the piano’s boundless possibilities.

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Her Ensemble ~ Soho, London
Mar
30
6:30 pm18:30

Her Ensemble ~ Soho, London

  • Monday 30 March 2026
  • 6:30 pm 10:50 pm 18:30 22:50
  • Ronnie Scott's (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An exciting and uplifting event during International Women's Month.

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 Classical:NEXT 2026 ~ Budapest, Hungary
Apr
8
to 11 Apr

Classical:NEXT 2026 ~ Budapest, Hungary

  • Wed, 8 Apr 2026 9:00 am 09:00 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 5:00 pm 17:00
  • Multiple venues (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Meet your peers, network with future clients and partners and discover visionary artists and ideas!

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Harry Baker & The Philharmonia Orchestra ~ Camden, London
Apr
8
7:30 pm19:30

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Harry Baker & The Philharmonia Orchestra ~ Camden, London

  • Wednesday 8 April 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • Roundhouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Built On Bach ~ Exeter
Apr
8
8:00 pm20:00

Built On Bach ~ Exeter

  • Wednesday 8 April 2026
  • 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 20:00 22:00
  • St Michael's Mount Dinham (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.

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Built On Bach ~ Bodmin
Apr
9
8:00 pm20:00

Built On Bach ~ Bodmin

  • Thursday 9 April 2026
  • 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 20:00 22:00
  • Church Lane Bodmin, England, PL31 2DP United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.

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Built On Bach ~ Poole
Apr
10
8:00 pm20:00

Built On Bach ~ Poole

  • Friday 10 April 2026
  • 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 20:00 22:00
  • 21 Kingland Road Poole, England, BH15 1UG United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.

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Built On Bach ~ Bradford Upon Avon
Apr
11
8:00 pm20:00

Built On Bach ~ Bradford Upon Avon

  • Saturday 11 April 2026
  • 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 20:00 22:00
  • Ashley Road Bradford-on-Avon, England, BA15 United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.

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Built On Bach ~ Stroud
Apr
12
8:00 pm20:00

Built On Bach ~ Stroud

  • Sunday 12 April 2026
  • 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 20:00 22:00
  • 3 George Street Stroud, England, GL5 3DX United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.

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Built On Bach ~ Milton Keynes
Apr
14
8:00 pm20:00

Built On Bach ~ Milton Keynes

  • Tuesday 14 April 2026
  • 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 20:00 22:00
  • Walton Road Milton Keynes, England, MK17 8LW United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.

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Rethinking Relevance: Breaking the Classical Frame ~ Maastricht, Netherlands
Apr
15
to 16 Apr

Rethinking Relevance: Breaking the Classical Frame ~ Maastricht, Netherlands

  • Wed, 15 Apr 2026 9:00 am 09:00 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 5:00 pm 17:00
  • Maastricht Centre for the Innovation of Classical Music (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Built On Bach ~ Cardiff
Apr
15
8:00 pm20:00

Built On Bach ~ Cardiff

  • Wednesday 15 April 2026
  • 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 20:00 22:00
  • Stables (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.

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The Swan Sessions ~ Warwick
Apr
16
7:00 pm19:00

The Swan Sessions ~ Warwick

  • Thursday 16 April 2026
  • 7:00 pm 8:30 pm 19:00 20:30
  • St Nicholas Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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The Rite by Heart ~ Southbank, London
Apr
16
7:30 pm19:30

The Rite by Heart ~ Southbank, London

  • Thursday 16 April 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • Royal Festival Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Aurora Orchestra brings its signature Orchestral Theatre approach to Stravinsky’s radical work, harnessing the full power of an orchestra performing from memory.

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Four Seasons across the World: Vivaldi and Piazzolla ~ Trafalgar Square, London
Apr
17
8:00 pm20:00

Four Seasons across the World: Vivaldi and Piazzolla ~ Trafalgar Square, London

  • Friday 17 April 2026
  • 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 20:00 22:00
  • St Martin-in-the-Fields (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Built On Bach ~ Sheriffhales
Apr
17
8:00 pm20:00

Built On Bach ~ Sheriffhales

  • Friday 17 April 2026
  • 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 20:00 22:00
  • Church Lane Shifnal, England, TF11 8RD United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.

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Built On Bach ~ Liverpool
Apr
18
8:00 pm20:00

Built On Bach ~ Liverpool

  • Saturday 18 April 2026
  • 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 20:00 22:00
  • 17 Shaw Street Liverpool, England, L6 1HA United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.

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Built On Bach ~ Carlisle
Apr
19
8:00 pm20:00

Built On Bach ~ Carlisle

  • Sunday 19 April 2026
  • 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 20:00 22:00
  • Castle Street Carlisle, England, CA3 8TP United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.

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Built On Bach ~ Sunderland
Apr
21
8:00 pm20:00

Built On Bach ~ Sunderland

  • Tuesday 21 April 2026
  • 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 20:00 22:00
  • 9 High Street West Sunderland, England, SR1 3HA United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.

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GEORGE Eliot in Words and Music ~ Hereford
Apr
22
7:30 pm19:30

GEORGE Eliot in Words and Music ~ Hereford

  • Wednesday 22 April 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • The Courtyard (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

George Eliot is brought to bold and dramatic life, through Eliot’s novels, letters, journals, poetry and journalism.

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Forged in Sound: Heavy Metal Orchestrated ~ Southbank, London
Apr
22
7:30 pm19:30

Forged in Sound: Heavy Metal Orchestrated ~ Southbank, London

  • Wednesday 22 April 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • Royal Festival Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rock and heavy metal anthems and orchestral music collide with epic force in the Philharmonia Orchestra’s head-banging show.

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Paraorchestra and The Breath present Symbiosis ~ Barbican, London
Apr
22
7:30 pm19:30

Paraorchestra and The Breath present Symbiosis ~ Barbican, London

  • Wednesday 22 April 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • Barbican Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A soulful fusion of folk and orchestral soundscapes.

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Built On Bach ~ Sheffield
Apr
22
8:00 pm20:00

Built On Bach ~ Sheffield

  • Wednesday 22 April 2026
  • 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 20:00 22:00
  • Alfred Denny Building, University of Sheffield Sheffield S10 2TN United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.

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Built On Bach ~ Bury St Edmunds
Apr
23
8:00 pm20:00

Built On Bach ~ Bury St Edmunds

  • Thursday 23 April 2026
  • 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 20:00 22:00
  • Charter Square Street Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 3FD United Kingdom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bach’s compositions are a creative jumping-off point for this jazz trio.

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Tasting Notes: Burgundy ~ Westminster, London
Apr
24
7:00 pm19:00

Tasting Notes: Burgundy ~ Westminster, London

  • Friday 24 April 2026
  • 7:00 pm 9:00 pm 19:00 21:00
  • Smith Square Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Orchestral Qawwali Project ~ Glasgow, Scotland
Apr
30
7:30 pm19:30

Orchestral Qawwali Project ~ Glasgow, Scotland

  • Thursday 30 April 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Orchestral Qawwali Project joins the musicians of the RSNO and RSNO Chorus for a special one-off show.

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Papillons ~ Southbank, London
Apr
30
7:45 pm19:45

Papillons ~ Southbank, London

  • Thursday 30 April 2026
  • 7:45 pm 9:45 pm 19:45 21:45
  • Purcell Room (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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Papillons ~ Manchester
May
9
8:00 pm20:00

Papillons ~ Manchester

  • Saturday 9 May 2026
  • 8:00 pm 10:00 pm 20:00 22:00
  • Royal Northern College of Music (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Butterflies: symbols of transfiguration and the ephemeral.

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The Swan Sessions ~ Warwick
May
14
7:00 pm19:00

The Swan Sessions ~ Warwick

  • Thursday 14 May 2026
  • 7:00 pm 8:30 pm 19:00 20:30
  • St Nicholas Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This performance celebrates the shared creative energy that unites Baroque musicians and contemporary improvisers.

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Self-esteem, Self-doubt and Imposter Syndrome ~ online
May
27
10:30 am10:30

Self-esteem, Self-doubt and Imposter Syndrome ~ online

  • Wednesday 27 May 2026
  • 10:30 am 11:45 am 10:30 11:45
  • Online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Time Entwined ~ Waterloo, London
Jun
11
7:30 pm19:30

Time Entwined ~ Waterloo, London

  • Thursday 11 June 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • Queen Elizabeth Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The London Sinfonietta shines a light on new voices and pioneering classics, blurring the lines between performer and audience.

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Tasting Notes: Summer Wines ~ Westminster, London
Jun
12
7:00 pm19:00

Tasting Notes: Summer Wines ~ Westminster, London

  • Friday 12 June 2026
  • 7:00 pm 9:00 pm 19:00 21:00
  • Smith Square Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Performance Anxiety ~ online
Jun
24
10:30 am10:30

Performance Anxiety ~ online

  • Wednesday 24 June 2026
  • 10:30 am 11:45 am 10:30 11:45
  • Online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A look at the different ways performance anxiety can show up in different people.

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Manchester Collective: Patterns in Repeat ~ Southbank, London
Jun
28
4:00 pm16:00

Manchester Collective: Patterns in Repeat ~ Southbank, London

  • Sunday 28 June 2026
  • 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 16:00 17:30
  • Queen Elizabeth Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Embrace a bold and colourful sound-world as Manchester Collective brings to life work by titans in contemporary experimental music, including Meredith Monk.

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The Swan Sessions ~ Warwick
Jul
9
7:00 pm19:00

The Swan Sessions ~ Warwick

  • Thursday 9 July 2026
  • 7:00 pm 8:30 pm 19:00 20:30
  • St Nicholas Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This performance celebrates the shared creative energy that unites Baroque musicians and contemporary improvisers.

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Covfefe: online coffee chat for composers & musicians ~ online
Feb
9
12:30 pm12:30

Covfefe: online coffee chat for composers & musicians ~ online

  • Monday 9 February 2026
  • 12:30 pm 1:30 pm 12:30 13:30
  • Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Outside of Eden ~ Oxford
Feb
7
8:00 pm20:00

Outside of Eden ~ Oxford

  • Saturday 7 February 2026
  • 8:00 pm 9:30 pm 20:00 21:30
  • Christ Church Cathedral (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Aeftersang Ensemble honours women’s voices across time.

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Pianosharing ~ Edinburgh
Feb
7
4:00 pm16:00

Pianosharing ~ Edinburgh

  • Saturday 7 February 2026
  • 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 16:00 18:00
  • Pianodrome Granton Warehouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Totally relaxed and friendly environment to share something you are working on, have completed or something original/improvised.

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'Tuning In' Women's Circle ~ Online event
Feb
5
7:30 pm19:30

'Tuning In' Women's Circle ~ Online event

  • Thursday 5 February 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:00 pm 19:30 21:00
  • Online event (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

You're holding so much, but who's holding you?

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Classical Mixtape: A Live Takeover ~ Southbank, London
Feb
5
7:00 pm19:00

Classical Mixtape: A Live Takeover ~ Southbank, London

  • Thursday 5 February 2026
  • 7:00 pm 9:00 pm 19:00 21:00
  • Southbank Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Roam around our spaces to discover 200 musicians from six orchestras across multiple stages, performing classical music’s greatest hits.

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PRX.LIVE Launch Party feat. Standard Issue ~ Hoxton, London
Feb
5
7:00 pm19:00

PRX.LIVE Launch Party feat. Standard Issue ~ Hoxton, London

  • Thursday 5 February 2026
  • 7:00 pm 9:00 pm 19:00 21:00
  • Folklore Hoxton (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The launch party for PRXLUDES' concert, touring, and commissioning series.

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Composers' Helpline ~ online
Feb
4
1:00 pm13:00

Composers' Helpline ~ online

  • Wednesday 4 February 2026
  • 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 13:00 14:00
  • Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A free helpline for composers every Wednesday.

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Tangram and Asian Comedy Showcase: REMIX ~ Old Street, London
Feb
3
to 4 Feb
Featured

Tangram and Asian Comedy Showcase: REMIX ~ Old Street, London

  • Tue, 3 Feb 2026 7:30 pm 19:30 Wed, 4 Feb 2026 9:30 pm 21:30
  • LSO St Luke's (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Tangram are flipping the script with an evening of comedy and new music by East and Southeast Asian creatives.

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Manchester Collective ~ Bristol
Feb
3
7:00 pm19:00

Manchester Collective ~ Bristol

  • Tuesday 3 February 2026
  • 7:00 pm 9:00 pm 19:00 21:00
  • Bristol Beacon (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Manchester Collective and ascend to the highest heights.

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After Dark: GBSR Duo Performs Aphex Twin ~ Southbank, London
Jan
31
9:30 pm21:30

After Dark: GBSR Duo Performs Aphex Twin ~ Southbank, London

  • Saturday 31 January 2026
  • 9:30 pm 10:30 pm 21:30 22:30
  • Queen Elizabeth Hall foyer (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Originally written for ‘robots’, Aphex Twin’s Computer Controlled Instruments pt2 is performed in transcription for live prepared pianos and percussion.

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Earth and Other Planets ~ Cambridge
Jan
30
7:30 pm19:30

Earth and Other Planets ~ Cambridge

  • Friday 30 January 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • West Road Concert Hall, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An exhilarating re-imagining of Holst's The Planets for folk duo and orchestra, interspersed by text written and narrated by acclaimed writer Robert Macfarlane.

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TESSELLATUM ~ Old Street, London
Jan
30
6:00 pm18:00

TESSELLATUM ~ Old Street, London

  • Friday 30 January 2026
  • 6:00 pm 9:00 pm 18:00 21:00
  • Kunstraum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ambient music for short attention spans.

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Behind the Nightlight ~ Piccadilly Circus, London
Jan
29
8:45 pm20:45

Behind the Nightlight ~ Piccadilly Circus, London

  • Thursday 29 January 2026
  • 8:45 pm 9:45 pm 20:45 21:45
  • Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zédel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join variety artiste Ada Campe and pianist Sarah Rose for the revival of a 1912 viral literary sensation.

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Earth and Other Planets ~ Norwich
Jan
29
7:30 pm19:30
Featured

Earth and Other Planets ~ Norwich

  • Thursday 29 January 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • Norfolk Events Centre at Norfolk Showground (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An exhilarating re-imagining of Holst's The Planets for folk duo and orchestra, interspersed by text written and narrated by acclaimed writer Robert Macfarlane.

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Vibrance ~ Barbican, London
Jan
29
to 30 Jan

Vibrance ~ Barbican, London

  • Thu, 29 Jan 2026 5:30 pm 17:30 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 7:30 pm 19:30
  • Guildhall School of Music and Drama (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A new free festival of light and sound in the City of London.

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Earth and Other Planets ~ Barbican, London
Jan
28
7:30 pm19:30

Earth and Other Planets ~ Barbican, London

  • Wednesday 28 January 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • Milton Court Concert Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An exhilarating re-imagining of Holst's The Planets for folk duo and orchestra, interspersed by text written and narrated by acclaimed writer Robert Macfarlane.

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Composers' Helpline ~ online
Jan
28
1:00 pm13:00

Composers' Helpline ~ online

  • Wednesday 28 January 2026
  • 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 13:00 14:00
  • Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A free helpline for composers every Wednesday.

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Emotional Regulation and Reframing Negative Thoughts ~ online
Jan
28
10:30 am10:30

Emotional Regulation and Reframing Negative Thoughts ~ online

  • Wednesday 28 January 2026
  • 10:30 am 11:45 am 10:30 11:45
  • Online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Automatic negative thoughts can become such a habit for musicians, they stop noticing they even have them.

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Covfefe: online coffee chat for composers & musicians ~ online
Jan
26
12:30 pm12:30

Covfefe: online coffee chat for composers & musicians ~ online

  • Monday 26 January 2026
  • 12:30 pm 1:30 pm 12:30 13:30
  • Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Bach, the Universe and Everything ~ King's Cross, London
Jan
25
11:30 am11:30

Bach, the Universe and Everything ~ King's Cross, London

  • Sunday 25 January 2026
  • 11:30 am 12:30 pm 11:30 12:30
  • Kings Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A Sunday morning series of music and science for inquiring and curious minds.

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Composers' Helpline ~ online
Jan
21
1:00 pm13:00

Composers' Helpline ~ online

  • Wednesday 21 January 2026
  • 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 13:00 14:00
  • Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A free helpline for composers every Wednesday.

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Primary School Bangers ~ Wolverhampton
Jan
16
7:30 pm19:30

Primary School Bangers ~ Wolverhampton

  • Friday 16 January 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • Wolverhampton Grand Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Step back in time for some joyous singalong tunes from your primary school days.

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The Gesualdo Six/Bill Barclay: Death of Gesualdo ~ Charing Cross, London
Jan
16
7:00 pm19:00

The Gesualdo Six/Bill Barclay: Death of Gesualdo ~ Charing Cross, London

  • Friday 16 January 2026
  • 7:00 pm 9:00 pm 19:00 21:00
  • St Martin-in-the-Fields Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In this theatrical concert, the Gesualdo Six reunite with director Bill Barclay to create a follow-up to their international hit Secret Byrd, and open St Martin’s 300th anniversary year.

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Primary School Bangers ~ Redditch, Worcestershire
Jan
15
7:30 pm19:30

Primary School Bangers ~ Redditch, Worcestershire

  • Thursday 15 January 2026
  • 7:30 pm 9:30 pm 19:30 21:30
  • Redditch Palace Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Step back in time for some joyous singalong tunes from your primary school days.

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A Night to Remember ~ Kings's Cross St. Pancras, London
Jan
15
7:00 pm19:00

A Night to Remember ~ Kings's Cross St. Pancras, London

  • Thursday 15 January 2026
  • 7:00 pm 9:00 pm 19:00 21:00
  • Kings Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Step into A Night to Remember, a festival-style celebration of sound, memory and connection.

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Composers' Helpline ~ online
Jan
14
1:00 pm13:00

Composers' Helpline ~ online

  • Wednesday 14 January 2026
  • 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 13:00 14:00
  • Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A free helpline for composers every Wednesday.

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Sonic Threads - A Fever Dream ~ St. Paul's, London
Jan
12
7:00 pm19:00

Sonic Threads - A Fever Dream ~ St. Paul's, London

  • Monday 12 January 2026
  • 7:00 pm 8:00 pm 19:00 20:00
  • Barts North Wing, St Bartholomew's Hospital (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us in the candlelit Great Hall of London’s oldest working hospital for an evening of eighteen century music and readings.

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Covfefe: online coffee chat for composers & musicians ~ online
Jan
12
12:30 pm12:30

Covfefe: online coffee chat for composers & musicians ~ online

  • Monday 12 January 2026
  • 12:30 pm 1:30 pm 12:30 13:30
  • Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Lisa Robertson: Ceòl na Mara ~ Old Street, London
Jan
10
7:00 pm19:00
Featured

Lisa Robertson: Ceòl na Mara ~ Old Street, London

  • Saturday 10 January 2026
  • 7:00 pm 9:00 pm 19:00 21:00
  • LSO St Luke's (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This concert is a transportation to wild, remote, visceral coasts — like those in the West Highlands — exploring cultural connections to the sea and the risks presented by the changing climate.

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Shot Silk ~ Glasgow, Scotland
Jan
8
8:00 pm20:00

Shot Silk ~ Glasgow, Scotland

  • Thursday 8 January 2026
  • 8:00 pm 9:30 pm 20:00 21:30
  • The Glad Cafe CIC (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An evening of chamber music exploring new ways of listening to old music, and old ways of listening to new music.

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