Cadogan Hall

Any situation is made more romantic with a set of quivering strings, so it makes sense that the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra should host an epic Valentine’s Day concert this February. The gang will be performing some of the most romantic pieces of music ever written, from the worlds of film, opera and classical music. Expect well-known themes from some of your fave romances like ‘Out of Africa’, ‘Love Actually’ and ‘Dances With Wolves’ as well as much-loved classics by Rachmaninov, Chopin, and more. Your Valentine’s Day is sure to end on a high note. Literally.

There’s a new festival in town and it’s highlighting one of the more unsung parts of our favourite movies – the soundtracks. London Soundtrack Festival puts the scores front and centre in March 2025, with a series of screenings, talks and performances celebrating the musicians who make Hollywood sound so exciting, tense and emotional. Highlights include Hildur Guðnadóttir introducing the first and second Joker movies and, later in the programme, holding her own concert, David Cronenberg and Howard Shore in conversation, screenings of Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times, The Silence of the Lambs and Eighth Grade with live scores, a day-long celebration of video game music at The Roundhouse ‘Great Movie Songs with Anne Dudley & Friends’ featuring guest appearances from the likes of the Pet Shop Boys’ Neil Tennant and Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters. Tickets are on sale now!