Classically Black: Full Day Pass

Welcome to Classically Black 2026 – London Edition, a growing cultural movement redefining what classical music looks and sounds like today, this vibrant programme celebrates new voices and perspectives rooted in Black and global majority experiences. For the complete festival experience, choose the full-day pass. You will have access to the entire programme at Kings Place from the morning sessions through to the thought-provoking live podcast episode of Down with the Patribachy.

Under The Skin, One People – A thought-provoking panel on race, identity and representation in classical music. Moderated by Carol Leeming, with Michael Howell, Victoria Oruwari and Berginald Rash.

Keyboard Warriors – 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 Rebeca 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.

The Next Movement Showcase – Discover the next wave of classical talent at The Next Movement Showcase, part of Classically Black in collaboration with Warner Classics. Featuring up to five rising performers selected through an open call, this inspiring event celebrates bold artistry, fresh perspectives and emerging voices from underrepresented backgrounds. A vibrant showcase of promise, creativity and the future of classical music.

Down with the Patribachy – 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.

Your full-day pass ensures you don’t miss a moment, from the opening conversations to the dancefloor. Free tickets for the Children and Young People’s Music Workshop Sharing Session in Hall One at 12:45pm need to be booked separately.

Throughout the day, the five screens on level minus two will feature a display of composers through history, curated by Dwight Pile Gray.

BSL interpretation and additional access support will be available across the day.

About Black Lives in Music

Talent is distributed evenly, opportunities are not! Black Lives in Music addresses the current inequality of opportunity for Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse