Broken sounds and broken instruments: an uncompromising portrayal of the mind. 8 Songs for a Mad King is a melodrama with a libretto based on the real-life observations of King George III.
Join vibrant group Kit Downes, Lauren Kinsella and Robin Fincker, for an evening of modern and folk music with a repertoire of improvisation and original compositions.
‘The Sad Album’ is a powerful, exhilarating new music-theatre work by Laura Bowler and lovemusic collective. Blending raw personal stories with explosive sound, movement and dark humour, it transforms grief into a thrilling live experience.
In partnership with Classical Pride 2026, this colourful recital brings together pianist Charles Owen—co‑artistic director of the London Piano Festival—and violinist Charlie Lovell‑Jones, concertmaster of the Sinfonia of London and recognised as Classic FM’s Rising Stars of 2026 in an expressive programme that spans Britten, Higdon, Ravel, Poulenc, Ysaÿe and Tchaikovsky.
Riot Ensemble unites three vibrant voices whose music dances between protest and poise. Martland’s Dance Works surges with raw, rhythmic energy, while Rzewski’s Coming Together and Attica transform repetition into resistance. In contrast, Lisa Streich’s Falter offers a fragile stillness — a quiet meditation on breath, fragility, and the aftermath of movement.
Recipient of the 2024 Ivor Novello Innovation Award, Gavin Bryars returns with singer Jess Walker and his Ensemble in After the Rain — hypnotic arrangements of iconic songs by Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young and Kurt Weill.
For this world premiere performance Armenian tar virtuoso and vocalist Miqayel Voskanyan assembles an internationally renowned quartet with piano, double bass, and percussion.
Kora master Suntou Susso and his all-Gambian ensemble make their UK debut, fusing 700 years of griot tradition with kora, balafon and Afro-Manding grooves shaped by funk and jazz.
Gnoss’ signature sound is a rich tapestry of acoustic layers; outstanding musicianship, deep traditional roots and contemporary compositional flair combine to create songs and tunes brimming with character.
Sian are a Scottish Gaelic folk band whose acclaimed sophomore album 'araon' won Album of the Year at the 2025 Scots Trad Music Awards.
Legendary Irish concertina player Cormac Begley makes his London debut at Kings Place with a rare solo performance, showcasing the extraordinary depth and power of the bass concertina.
Resonant Postcards - In The Round celebrates three performances from artists who have shared their music through the Resonant Postcards label: Jonny Mansfield Quintet, Noah Stoneman, and the Sam Norris and Olly Chalk duo.
Join Artist-in-Residence Renell Shaw for an evening that celebrates history, identity, and the power of music. Renell opens the night with the live premiere of his Ivor Novello Award-winning The Windrush Suite.
Scottish chamber-folk quartet RANT return with 'SPIN', a bold, all-fiddle tribute to the music that shaped them. Reinterpreting global influences with rich textures and deep-rooted tradition, they deliver a live set full of heart, harmony and heritage.
As part of Memory Unwrapped, the Brodsky Quartet continue their Kings Place residency with cellist Laura van der Heijden in Schubert’s String Quintet, alongside works spanning two centuries that showcase the intimate yet powerful voice of chamber music.
Olivia Chaney's deep connection to the music of Henry Purcell runs throughout her life. This show will be the London debut of material from Olivia’s new Purcell album, featuring a star-studded chamber ensemble. Come and hear a modern English songwriter at the height of her powers interpreting one of England's great composers in a refreshingly natural and contemporary way.
Howling Silence embodies the emotional depths of her personal challenges, combining virtuoso performances with breathtaking interaction.
Join the multi award-winning UK jazz ensemble Empirical for the launch of their second release on Whirlwind Recordings, their forebodingly titled eighth album Like Lambs: To The Slaughter.Empirical, featuring Nathaniel Facey (alto sax), Tom Farmer (double bass) and Shaney Forbes (drums), will be joined by the distinctive musical voices of Ivo Neame (piano) and David Preston (guitar).
For hundreds of years, women have played the guitar. Yet even today in classical, contemporary and popular music, they remain underrepresented as professional guitarists in commissioning, programming, in bands and in session work. Why does this underrepresentation persist, and what can actually change it?
This special split bill concert, part of IGF Guitar Circus Celebrates La Leona, features star Syrian oud player, Rihab Azar, and singer/songwriter of Welsh-Ghanaian heritage, Adjua Mensah.
IGF's Young Artist Platform (YAP) helps young musicians in the critical phase between the final stages of music education and the start of a professional career. The Platform provides much needed concert a well as a comprehensive training programme. A unique feature is the chance to work with a composer and premiere a new work commissioned especially by IGF.
This is the final concert from maverick composer Graham's pan-European forest-focused 2500-mile cycle tour from Romania back to the UK. Graham has worked with communities from the Carpathian Mountains to Epping Forest collecting data and sounds from specific trees which are woven into an extraordinary work for piano and keyscanner. Join us for the culmination of this amazing multi-threaded project.
Peatbog Faeries, Scotland’s acclaimed contemporary folk band, deliver high-energy, genre-blending shows with bagpipes, fiddles, drums, guitars, and unforgettable live magic.
I Fagiolini live – featuring star Monteverdi singers, following the group’s new recording of this iconic work with cornetts, sackbutts, baroque strings and more.