The Best Upcoming Alternative Classical Concerts in London

Acquaint yourself with orchestral music outside of the Western Classic tradition. Be it hip-hop, minimalism, West African, and Indian classical, orchestra's here mingle with the rest of the popular music world.

Roopa Panesar - at LSO St. Luke’s

LSO St. Luke's 18 Sep 2024

One of the finest sitar players to emerge from the UK, Roopa Panesar brings her joyful mix of Indian classical, jazz, and Western classical to the historic LSO St. Luke's.


Films in Concert - at the Royal Albert Hall

Royal Albert Hall 27 Sep 2024 to 26 Apr 2025

Watch your favourite movies supported by a live classical orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall! Running through Christmas into next year, the series provides classical fun for all the family.


Chineke! Orchestra: Phenomenal Women

Southbank Centre 9 Oct 2024

Giving the floor to influential female composers, and a world premiere for a rediscovered work, Europe's first professional Black and Minority orchestra promises another special night at the Southbank


Life on Our Planet in Concert - at the Barbican

Barbican Centre 17 Oct 2024

The London Symphony Orchestra score the Award-winning documentary 'Life on Our Planet' live at the great Barbican Hall, witnessing the birth of life on Earth over a stunning, classical score.


Manchester Collective & Abel Selaocoe: Sirocco

Southbank Centre 14 Nov 2024

Acclaimed reworkers of classical music, Manchester Collective & Abel Selaocoe come more like a rock performance with classical instruments, blending South African folk with Western classical.