Steve Richards presents a brand new Rock N Roll Politics at the end of Andy Burnham’s first Labour conference as Prime Minister… Time once again to delve deep and make sense of it all.
This ‘Memories’-inspired programme spans Davidson’s tropical island, Golijov’s war-torn cityscape, Bartók’s yearning for Hungary, and Dvořák’s celebration of America. A journey through euphoria, tragedy, optimism and nostalgia - it’s all here.
Frankie Archer returns to Kings Place, presenting blistering nu-ancient trad bangers, telling tales and unfolding beliefs. Inspired in part by the medieval danse macabre and touching on mortality, grief and love, her music creates sound journeys through dreamy electronic to gnarly gristle and everything in between.
A magnetic blend of spellbinding vocals, intricate harmonies, and driving fiddle tunes rooted in rich tradition of the Orkney Islands, FARA return to Kings Place to deliver a sound that is bold, passionate, and unmistakably their own.
Hajda Banda / Гайда Банда is a Belarusian-Polish band specialising in traditional dances and songs from eastern Poland’s Podlasie region, the western provinces of Belarus, and the wetlands of Polesye, a cultural crossroads on the Polish-Ukrainian-Belarusian border. The group performs exclusively on acoustic village instruments, including the violin, hammered dulcimer, three-row Polish accordion, and frame drum, blending the rural music of the borderlands with their own distinct style.
Join Artist-in-Residence Renell Shaw for the world premiere of Remember Us Tomorrow, the third and final chapter of his acclaimed work The Windrush Suite.
Choose a full-day pass for the complete Classically Black 2026 experience, featuring Under The Skin, One People, a thought-provoking panel on race and representation, Keyboard Warriors, an afternoon of keynote insight and live performance, the Next Movement Showcase introducing new talent, and Down with the Patribachy, a live podcast event.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Much-loved saxophonist and BBC Radio 3 presenter Jess Gillam brings her acclaimed seven-piece band to the stage in a vibrant, uplifting celebration of music. Spanning centuries and styles, SHINE is packed with joy, energy, warmth and virtuoso performances.
Celebrating four decades as the UK’s premier brass ensemble, London Brass present a vibrant programme of original works and inventive arrangements. Featuring music by eight-time Grammy Award-winning composer Vince Mendoza, plus Dani Howard and the ensemble's own Richard Bissill, the concert highlights both newly written pieces and fresh takes on familiar sounds – showcasing the group’s signature brilliance, versatility, and flair.
Rising soul star, Olympia Vitalis, has quickly established herself as one of the most exciting names in the genre. Citing influences from Aretha Franklin to Nas, her songwriting and distinctive vocalisation has captivated audiences on stages throughout the UK and Europe. Platoon Presents at Kings Place will mark Olympia’s third London headline show within the last year, quickly selling out her previous two.
Get your party hats ready, something special is happening on your street! It's time to sing, dance, play games, and discover the magical sounds of orchestral instruments with Aurora Orchestra.
Opening the 2026/27 Future Folk series are two boundary-pushing artists at the edges of modern folk. Jacken Elswyth and Elspeth Anne weave banjo, voice, drone and distortion into something strange and compelling.
Roopa Panesar is considered one of the finest sitar players to emerge on the Indian classical music scene from the UK. Embracing Indian classical music as well as jazz and western classical.
Min Jin Lee, acclaimed author of Pachinko, joins Intelligence Squared to discuss her highly anticipated new novel, American Hagwon. Set during the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the novel explores family, sacrifice and ambition through the story of the Koh family. Hear Lee in conversation live at Kings Place on 22 October, followed by an audience Q&A.
Rory Ingham brings his all-star band Trombone Assembly to Kings Place to celebrate their long-awaited debut album. Showcasing five of the UK’s finest trombonists alongside a world-class rhythm section, the ensemble reimagines classics like Stardust and Cherokee alongside original works inspired by jazz greats. Expect velvet tones, swinging grooves, and 'effortlessly virtuosic' (Jazzwise) trombone playing throughout.
Multi-award winning guitarist, Martin Taylor MBE, returns to the stage with his brand-new solo show 'Standards', celebrating the golden age of jazz through new arrangements of classic tunes from the Great American Songbook. Audiences can expect an evening of breathtaking musicianship, rich harmonies, and stories that transport you behind the music—from smoky jazz clubs to concert halls around the world.
Born out of the vibrant Glasgow traditional music scene, unite the kindred Celtic traditions of Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man.
Royal Northern Sinfonia and violinist Maria Włoszczowska bring a riot of baroque colour, character and storytelling down the East Coast Mainline from Gateshead for their Kings Place debut.
The London Piano Festival 2026 opens with an evening of conversation and music exploring the creative lineage between Olivier Messiaen and Sir George Benjamin. BBC Radio 3’s Donald Macleod is in conversation with Sir George Benjamin, followed by performances from Artistic Directors Charles Owen and Katya Apekisheva of Benjamin’s Two or Four and Divisions, alongside Messiaen’s monumental Visions de l’Amen.
An evening with a master pianist combining depth, range and insight: Peter Donohoe in Schubert, Chopin and Rachmaninov. The concert is followed by a post‑performance conversation hosted by pianist Kathryn Stott (Kings Medal for Music 2024), offering further insight into the repertoire, interpretation and performance.