Barbican Centre

Tickets Sales to SUNDAY IN THE PARK With Ariana Grande & Jonathan Bailey Delayed
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2026

Ticket sales to the West End revival of Sunday in the Park With George, starring Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, have been delayed. As of June, performances are still slated to begin at the Barbican Centre in summer 2027.

GAMEPLAY to Make World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe From Carmen Collective
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026

Carmen Collective, creators of five-star hit LESSONS ON REVOLUTION, announced GAMEPLAY, an audio-described myth for the end times by Sam Rees and AJ Turner, set to premiere at Pleasance Dome during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Mary Kouyoumdjian's PAPER PIANOS Sets World Premiere Recording
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2026

Paper Pianos, the Pulitzer Prize finalist work co-created by Mary Kouyoumdjian and Nigel Maister, will receive its world premiere recording on Friday, August 7, 2026. Paper Pianos' third movement, All Good Things, is now available as a single.

Philip Glass Details Expansive Lineup of Events for 90th Birthday Celebration
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026

A multi-season celebration of notable performances and events has been set to coincide with the 90th birthday of acclaimed composer Philip Glass on January 31, 2027. Take a look at the lineup now.

Steve Reich to Turn 90 With Worldwide Celebrations and Premiere of New Work
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2026

Composer Steve Reich's 90th birthday will be marked by a worldwide season of performances, festivals, and recordings, anchored by the world premiere of In All Your Ways with the Colin Currie Group at the Edinburgh International Festival.

MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Extends For Final Time in London
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026

The multi-award winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro will extend in the West End for the final time. Learn more about the show here!

Boston Symphony Orchestra Plans 2027 European Tour with Lang Lang
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026

The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Andris Nelsons will present a nine-performance European tour, their eighth and final international tour together, with guest soloist Lang Lang.

Pianist Gabriela Montero Will Perform Spanish Music Recital at 92NY
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

Gabriela Montero will perform a recital of Spanish and Spanish-inspired works at 92NY's Kaufmann Concert Hall, featuring pieces by Albéniz, Granados, and rarely performed miniatures by Alicia de Larrocha.

Pianist Pavel Kolesnikov Will Perform Recital at 92NY
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026

Honens International Piano Competition winner Pavel Kolesnikov will perform at Buttenwieser Hall at 92NY, offering a program spanning French Baroque to Chopin.

New £10K Mainstage Prize Launches to Champion Large-Scale Playwriting
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

The Mainstage Prize, a new £10,000 national playwriting award supported by Riverside Studios, launched with former RSC Head of New Work Pippa Hill chairing the judging panel. The inaugural theme is horror.

Countertenor John Holiday To Release Debut Album 'Over My Head' on PENTATONE
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

Countertenor John Holiday announced his debut album, Over My Head, on PENTATONE, blending spirituals, art song, and world premiere recordings by Theo Morrison and Carlos Simon, with pianist Kevin Miller.

Soprano Erin Morley and Tenor Lawrence Brownlee Will Perform in GOLDEN AGE at 92NY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Soprano Erin Morley and tenor Lawrence Brownlee join pianist Malcolm Martineau at 92NY's Kaufmann Concert Hall for GOLDEN AGE, a bel canto recital tied to their new duo album.

Academy of St Martin in the Fields Announces 2026/27 Season With Joshua Bell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields has revealed its upcoming season, featuring Joshua Bell, Stella Chen and more, with London performances, international touring, and aprogram offering free tickets to those experiencing homelessness.

WILD WORKS: PUPPETRY ON THE EDGE Series Launches at wild project in May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026

wild project will present WILD WORKS: PUPPETRY ON THE EDGE, a new puppetry series curated by Amanda Card, on May 6th in New York City, featuring performances from Nick Lehane, Maiko Kikuchi, Marcella Murray, and Purser & Amanda Card.

Omega Ensemble Will Perform HOWL in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

Omega Ensemble will present HOWL across four performances in May, featuring works by Danny Elfman, Missy Mazzoli, and a world premiere by French composer Daniel Wohl.

Miller Theatre Concludes Composer Portraits Series With HANNAH KENDALL Featuring International Contemporary Ensemble
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026

Miller Theatre at Columbia University will present a Composer Portrait of Hannah Kendall on April 23, showcasing her acclaimed compositions. The event will feature Kendall's innovative works, performed by a selection of contemporary musicians.

Valeka Jessica to Headline LAUNCHPAD 2.0 at Theatrical Outfit in Atlanta
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2026

Actress and comedian Valeka Jessica will headline Theatrical Outfit's LAUNCHPAD 2.0 festival in Atlanta, showcasing her new solo show 'I'm a Mother F***ing Superstar'.

City of London Approves Barbican Renewal Plans
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026

The City of London Corporation has approved the planning application for the Barbican Renewal Programme, securing the future of Europe’s largest multi-arts centre and safeguarding one of the world’s most significant Brutalist buildings. 

Interview: 'A Bolt of Lightning Runs Through You': Artistic Director Christine Jones on THEATRE FOR ONE's Singular Intimacy and Raw Impact
by Franco Milazzo - Mar 5, 2026

Imagine a space where the boundary between the stage and the stalls simply evaporates. Co-produced by Landmark Productions and Octopus Theatricals, Theatre For One appears at the Barbican Centre this month as part of their Scene Change season. It offers a singular, electrifying encounter that demolishes the fourth wall, leaving only you and a solo performer within a custom-built, intimate booth.

AJAX Comes to Boise Contemporary Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026

The World Premiere of AJAX by Habib Yazdi and directed by Kareem Fahmy will come to Boise Contemporary Theatre next month. Performances run April 22-May 9, 2026.