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Now in its third year, Classically Black is more than a festival. It is a growing cultural movement redefining what classical music looks and sounds like today.

Rooted in Black and global majority experiences, the programme celebrates and elevates Black and global majority musicians and composers in classical music, past and present. Through performance, discussion, youth engagement and new talent, Classically Black offers a fresh perspective on the genre, one grounded in excellence, pride and cultural truth.

Curated by Black Lives in Music, Classically Black 2026 returns to Kings Place, London on Saturday 10 October 2026 for a powerful day of music, conversation and celebration.

Full day and half day tickets are available.

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Classically Black: Full Day Pass

Classical / Black Lives in Music presents Classically Black

Choose a half-day pass to experience highlights from Classically Black 2026, including Under The Skin, One People, a thought-provoking panel on race and representation, and Keyboard Warriors, an afternoon of keynote insight and live performance.

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Classically Black: Half Day Pass

Classical / Black Lives in Music presents Classically Black

Part of Classically Black 2026 – London Edition, a growing cultural movement redefining classical music, this vibrant programme celebrates new voices rooted in Black and global majority experiences. Choose a half-day pass to experience Under The Skin, One People and Keyboard Warriors.

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Children and Young People’s Music Workshop Sharing Session

Classical / Black Lives in Music presents Classically Black

Celebrate the creativity, enthusiasm and dedication of the young musicians taking part in this special sharing session, led by acclaimed composer Pete Letanka. This performance is the culmination of a series of three inspiring workshops.

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Keyboard Warriors

Classical / Black Lives in Music presents Classically Black

Keyboard Warriors is a lively afternoon of keynote insight and live performance celebrating innovation and individuality in classical music. Featuring Oli Rose of the Lang Lang Foundation, plus performances from Rebecca Omordia, Yshani Perinpanayagam and Okiem with strings, the session offers an inspiring snapshot of contemporary classical talent, creativity and representation through the Classically Black lens.

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Down with the Patribachy

Classical / Black Lives in Music presents Classically Black

A live podcast event featuring an eight-piece chamber choir, that showcases a whistlestop tour through the history of Western Classical Music, shaped by the underrepresented composers you might not know so well. Performance from Omnium Ensemble. Hosted by Ellie Ajao, with guests Joe McHardy and Emma Arthur, it offers a fresh, funny and thought provoking journey through classical music history.

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