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.
Following the internationally acclaimed debut of 'Ombres', Shadowlands (Kit Downes, Lauren Kinsella and Robin Fincker) land at Kings Place to launch 'Two Minds', a striking new album blending traditional Irish song with contemporary improvisation and original compositions shaped by folk and European jazz.
‘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.
A first look at Mrs T, the new opera by Joseph Phibbs and Dominic Sandbrook. Key excerpts from Act One will be presented in a showcase with a Q&A moderated by Marina Hyde. An exclusive audience will be the first to hear 45 minutes of music as a semi-staged concert. The creative team includes director Lucy Bradley, with mezzo-soprano Lucy Schaufer in the title role.
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.
Odyssey Ensemble presents an evening of poetry, music and conversation for Refugee Week 2026, featuring The Ayoub Sisters as soloists, a world-premiere commission, readings from poets Malak Zainelabdin, Malka Al-Haddad, Rehab Jameel and Basma Kamel, and panellists Kate Clanchy and Krish Kandiah. An evening honouring the contribution refugees have made, and continue to make, to British cultural life.
Odyssey Ensemble presents an evening of poetry, music and conversation for Refugee Week 2026, featuring The Ayoub Sisters as soloists, a world-premiere commission, readings from poets Malak Zainelabdin, Malka Al-Haddad, Rehab Jameel and Basma Kamel, and panellists Kate Clanchy and Krish Kandiah. An evening honouring the contribution refugees have made, and continue to make, to British cultural life.
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.
Music for two pianos by Francis Poulenc, including the first concert performance of his 1951 film score, ‘Le Voyage en Amérique’.
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.
The world premiere launch event of the Cosmic Shambles Network's docuseries 'For the Record: An Incomplete History of Music' with screening, live music and a panel with cast and crew.
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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.
London-based Palestinian oud virtuoso Saied Silbak brings his latest project, Oud for Palestine, to Kings Place.
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.
An exceptional evening of chamber music from the Yehudi Menuhin School’s graduating students. Following in the footsteps of distinguished alumni including Tasmin Little and Nicola Benedetti, these remarkable young musicians represent the next generation of classical talent.