September 2022–January 2023 Concerts
We are delighted to share details of the first half of the London Symphony Orchestra’s 2022/23 season at the Barbican, taking place between September 2022 and January 2023. We hope that you will find much to enjoy, and look forward to welcoming you to an LSO concert soon.
| At the Barbican | At LSO St Luke's | Booking info |
Concerts outside of the Barbican and on tour
For listings of concerts not taking place at our home venues of the Barbican and LSO St Luke's,
please visit the What's On calendar
Download the listings
If you would prefer to read the listings in one place, you can download and print our PDF.
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Season artwork
Ari Weinkle in a concept by Superunion
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At the Barbican
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Sunday 11 September 7pm Daniel Kidane Sun Poem (LSO co-commission; London premiere) Sir Simon Rattle conductor Wednesday 14 September 6.30pm Hector Berlioz Overture: Le corsaire Sir Simon Rattle conductor & presenter Thursday 15 September 7pm Hector Berlioz Overture: Le corsaire Sir Simon Rattle conductor Sunday 18 September 7pm Jean Sibelius The Oceanides; Tapiola Sir Simon Rattle conductor Sunday 23 October 2.30pm Paul Rissmann composer & presenter Thursday 27 October 7pm Samy Moussa Crimson Kevin John Edusei conductor Sunday 30 October 7pm André J Thomas conductor |
Sunday 6 November 7pm Carlos Simon Portrait of a Queen André J Thomas conductor Thursday 10 November 7pm César Franck Le chasseur maudit Nathalie Stutzmann conductor Thursday 17 November Carlos Simon This Land Gianandrea Noseda conductor Thursday 24 November 7pm Louise Drewett The Daymark (world premiere, LSO Panufnik commission)* Gianandrea Noseda conductor Wednesday 30 November 7pm Robert Schumann Overture: Genoveva Sir Simon Rattle conductor |
Thursday 1 December 7pm Jean Sibelius The Oceanides; Tapiola Sir Simon Rattle conductor Wednesday 14 December 7pm Igor Stravinsky arr Simon Rattle Stravinsky Journey Sir Simon Rattle conductor > Full info (14 Dec) Saturday 17 December 7pm Karol Szymanowski Stabat Mater Sir Simon Rattle conductor > Full info (17 Dec) Wednesday 11 January 7pm Leoš Janáček Katya Kabanova (concert performance; sung in Czech) Sir Simon Rattle conductor > Full info (11 Jan) Sunday 22 January 2.30pm Thursday 26 January 7pm Ludwig van Beethoven Overture: Coriolan Gianandrea Noseda conductor |
At LSO St Luke's
LSO concertsLimited tickets available Saturday 12 November 8pm Sunday 20 November 7pm Ludwig van Beethoven Triple Concerto Gianandrea Noseda conductor
LSO Discovery Friday Lunchtime ConcertsMake the most of your lunchbreak and enjoy a free, 45-minute informal concert at LSO St Luke’s. With introductions from presenter Rachel Leach, these free concerts are the perfect opportunity to learn more about music and the instruments of the orchestra! Repertoire and artists to be confirmed Fridays 23 September, 14 October, 4 November, 11 November (Relaxed concert) & 20 January 12.30pm Musical Storytelling for Under 5sLSO musicians retell a popular children’s story through music. Dance and sing as the instruments bring the tale to life. |
BBC Radio 3 concertsOne Pianist, One ComposerThursday 15 September 1pm Robert Schumann Simone Dinnerstein piano Friday 16 September 1pm Franz Schubert Elisabeth Leonskaja piano Thursday 29 September 1pm Music by Franz Liszt including: Bertrand Chamayou piano Friday 28 October 1pm Music by Frédéric Chopin including: Christian Ihle Hadland piano Jazz InflectionsFriday 30 September 1pm Olga Neuwirth Laki Simon Höfele trumpet Thursday 6 October 1pm Samuel Barber Four Excursions Joanna MacGregor piano Thursday 13 October 1pm Programme TBC Jess Gillam saxophone Friday 21 October 1pm Maurice Ravel Violin Sonata Aleksey Semenenko violin BeethovenThursday 19 January 1pm Ludwig van Beethoven Pavel Kolesnikov piano Thursday 26 January 1pm Ludwig van Beethoven An die ferne Geliebte Ilker Arcayürek tenor Friday 27 January 1pm Robert Schumann Five Pieces in Folk Style Anastasia Kobekina cello Thursday 2 February 1pm Joaquín Turina String Quartet Op 34, ‘The Bullfighter’s Prayer’ Quatuor Modigliani
All concerts will be recorded by BBC Radio 3 for future broadcast. |
Booking Information
Ticket sales are currently only available in advance online, via the LSO or Barbican websites.
If you have any booking queries you can contact the Barbican Box Office on email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
On sale dates
Priority Booking
From Thursday 31 March 10am: LSO Patrons, LSO Pioneers & LSO Ambassador Friends; Barbican Principal & Premier Patrons
From Monday 4 April 10am: all LSO Friends (Ambassador, Benefactor, Associate & Supporter levels); Groups; Barbican Patrons
From Wednesday 6 April 10am: Barbican Members Plus
From Thursday 7 April 10am: Barbican Members
Public Booking
From Friday 8 April 10am
Booking fees
Booking fees are per transaction and not per ticket
Barbican Centre: £3 online booking fee
LSO St Luke's: £0.60 online booking fee
Discounts
> Multibuys & Top-ups
> Wildcard Tickets
> Young People
> Groups (10+)
Exchanges and refunds
If for any reason you are unable to use your tickets, we offer a flexible exchange service. Tickets can be exchanged for another LSO concert or Barbican credit vouchers valid for six months, provided that you inform the Box Office and return any physical tickets at least 24 hours before the performance (two weeks for group bookings). A per ticket administration fee applies for all exchange services.
Accessibility
Join the Barbican Access Membership to inform us of your requirements. Members may also be eligible for a 50% discount on tickets for the member and a companion (discount limited and subject to availability). To book tickets Access Members should email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 020 3855 4745 (Mon–Fri 1-4pm).
Getting to our venues
The LSO reserves the right to change artists or programmes if necessary. If the event is cancelled, all bookers will receive a refund.
All information correct at time of publishing.
All discounts are subject to availability and may not be combined.
Box office calls may be monitored or recorded for quality assurance or training purposes.
Season artwork
Concept: Superunion
Artwork: Ari Weinkle
Music: Bartók The Miraculous Mandarin performed by the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Simon Rattle
