Experience a captivating cross-cultural performance featuring Afghan rubab master Ziaiddin Zia and sarod virtuoso Debasmita Bhattacharya. This unique collaboration explores the shared roots and rich musical traditions of Afghanistan and India, showcasing the deep connection between the rabab and the sarod.

Date: 3 July 2025

Time: 20:00 - 22:00

Location: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, UK, N1 9AG (Map)

Celebrate the life and music of legendary Lebanese composer, singer, and oud master Marcel Khalife as he brings The Legacy Tour to the Barbican in 2025. Known for blending Arabic classical traditions with contemporary sounds, Khalife’s music speaks of resistance, hope, and humanity. Joined by his son Rami Khalife (piano) and other collaborators, this powerful concert is a tribute to his decades-long impact on Arabic music and culture.

Date: 5 July 2025

Time: 20:00 - 22:00

Location: Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, UK, EC2Y 8DS (Map)

Experience Voices Unveiled, a powerful three-part musical composition by Ehsan Matoori, inspired by Iranian and Southern Persian folk music. This deeply moving performance tells the tragic yet hopeful stories of two women refugees, portrayed through the evocative vocals of Maliheh Moradi and Mina Deris. Blending tradition with fusion elements, this unique production takes audiences on a journey of struggle, loss, and ultimately, rebirth through music.

Date: 11 July 2025

Time: 20:00 - 22:00

Location: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, UK, N1 9AG (Map)

Join the globally acclaimed electro-acoustic group Niyaz, featuring the ethereal vocals of Azam Ali, for a powerful live performance blending Sufi mysticism, Persian poetry, and modern electronic rhythms. Known for fusing ancient spiritual traditions with contemporary music, Niyaz offers a transcendent concert experience that bridges East and West.

Date: 12 July 2025

Time: 19:00 - 21:00

Location: Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, UK, E1 6LA (Map)

Join us for a rare and unforgettable evening with legendary Iranian vocalist and composer Sima Bina as she performs live at the Barbican in 2025. Renowned for her masterful interpretations of Iranian folk and regional music, Sima Bina brings decades of tradition to life with powerful vocals and deep cultural storytelling. This concert promises a rich tapestry of sounds from Khorasan, Baluchistan, and other regions of Iran, offering audiences a moving journey through the country’s musical heritage.

Date: 19 July 2025

Time: 19:30 - 21:30

Location: Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, UK, EC2Y 8DS (Map)

After a sold-out show in 2024, Bomrani, one of Iran’s most acclaimed alternative bands, returns to London for two exclusive performances at Rich Mix. Emerging from Tehran’s underground scene, the band has gained international recognition for its unique fusion of rock, folk, and jazz.

Date: 17 October 2025

Time: 19:30 - 21:30

Location: Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London, UK, E1 6LA (Map)

Experience the mesmerizing fusion of Persian and Ottoman classical music with Grammy Award-winning kamancheh virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor and renowned Turkish baglama player Erdal Erzincan. Their spiritual and emotional performances blend ecstatic rhythms with improvisational melodies, creating a trance-like atmosphere.

Date: 6 February 2026

Time: 19:30 - 21:30

Location: Theater Akzent, Theresianumgasse 18, 1040 Wien, Austria (Map)