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Gilbert & George: Sex, Money, Race, Religion

Royal Festival Hall

Sunday 5 October 2025, 7pm

£12 – £72

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General booking opens 10am Tuesday 29 April. Join the Friends to book today.

Gilbert and George at home in Spitalfields, London UK

Artists

Jessica Cottis – conductor

Iconic artists Gilbert and George join forces with the Philharmonia to celebrate their landmark exhibition Gilbert & George: 21st Century Pictures at the Hayward Gallery.

Gilbert and George’s groundbreaking artworks address contemporary society’s big topics – questions of identity that have preoccupied them for half a century. See their striking pictures projected on the Royal Festival Hall’s huge screen, while the Philharmonia performs symphonic music exploring the same themes. Gilbert and George are on record saying that they never listen to music – can the orchestra convince them that music is NOT the enemy?

This performance contains images and language that some people may find offensive, including swear words, sexually explicit images, and violent language.

Prices & Discounts

£12 – £72

Multibuy offer available; under-18s and concessions discounts available.

The price of your ticket includes a £2 restoration levy which will be shown as part of your total at checkout. The restoration levy goes towards the upkeep and improvement of Southbank Centre’s historic venues.

Booking fee: £3.50 (online), £4 (phone) per transaction.

Running time

Approximately 1 hr, no interval

Recommended age

There is no age guidance for the performance, but please be aware that it contains images and language that some people may find inappropriate for children, including swear words, sexually explicit images, and violent language.

Programme notes

Free printed programmes will be available at the venue. Digital programme notes will be available a week before the concert.

Box office

Philharmonia Box Office: 0800 652 6717
Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm