The Berlin-based music ensemble founded by Alexander Iezzi and Billy Bultheel explore the fusion of machine gun techno, bone-chilling industrial, and baroque voices.

Performance art platform Diasporas Now presents a line up of interdisciplinary performance with Tony Njoku, Valerie Asiimwe Amani, Zein Majali, ZINZILE, Pierre and Shauwdii.

A boundary blurring night of immersive musical performances underscored by a [4D] composition of environmental sound.

The Danish experimentalists perform a co-headline show crafting different moods through synthetic and acoustic endeavours.

The West London singer’s futuristic take on soul infuses soundtracks of her immediate surroundings with her own unmistakable tone.

The East London festival spreads its London wings across town to warm up for their next iteration with Spirit of Sundaze Ensemble, the latest live evolution from the DJs / producers, label and party series Secretsundaze.

Launch of J. G. Biberkopf's (Gediminas Žygus) album The Seed, The Sinkhole, The Flower, and The Flare with a performative reading by Billy Morgan.

London experimental eight-piece collective, caroline, present two intimate in-the-round shows, with a set of all new material, ahead of recording their next record.

London experimental eight-piece collective, caroline, present two intimate in-the-round shows, with a set of all new material, ahead of recording their next record.

Artist and publisher Anaïs Ngbanzo stages her first play, exploring the life of an overlooked writer and actress of the 1960s underground New York scene. Presented on occasion of the London launch of the book Who Are You Dorothy Dean?

The sonic universe of GAIKA’s Drift is the most stylistically accurate representation of his tastes to date, stitching musical influences past and present such as Prince, Wu Tang Clan, Massive Attack and Pink Siifu to land on a gritty, distorted sound pulsating with an unwavering, formidable energy that’s disruptive yet timeless.

Goat Girl headline ICA Stage, with an intimate show ahead of their third studio album, and most accomplished work to date, Below the Waste.

From a bare bones set up of guitar, drums and vocals Still House Plants create fractious and sharp music with a melting pop heart. Bridging elements of sampling, slow core, and repetition the trio have developed a sound that constantly breaks apart and fuses together again. With Support from No Home and jb glazer (DJ).

Making her first London appearance in 5 years, ICA presents the UK premiere of Aisha Devi’s Les Immortelles.

The South London singer performs a headline set of folk-tinged pop songs with a full voice teeming with emotion, mystery and magic.

The South London singer performs a headline set of folk-tinged pop songs with a full voice teeming with emotion, mystery and magic.

Composer Evan Zierk and animator Filip Kostic join Aria Dean for a new version of the film that they will develop in real-time during the performance, followed by a panel discussion.

Artistic platform and label 99CHANTS debuts its new series Tenendo per mano il futuro (Holding the future by the hand) at ICA for the first time. The event will feature live performances by Valentina Magaletti, VISIO, and a collaboration between Moroccan calligraphy artist Hiba Baddou and David August.

Emerging from a 4-year hiatus, Lanark Artefax presents a new audio-visual live show to support the release of a new 5-track EP, titled Metallur, out on AD 93 in April.

More than 3 months out from its official release, we invite audiences to experience Jon Hopkins’ forthcoming album RITUAL (Domino) in its entirety, via an afternoon of spatial audio listening experiences at the ICA.

More than 3 months out from its official release, we invite audiences to experience Jon Hopkins’ forthcoming album RITUAL (Domino) in its entirety, via an afternoon of spatial audio listening experiences at the ICA.

More than 3 months out from its official release, we invite audiences to experience Jon Hopkins’ forthcoming album RITUAL (Domino) in its entirety, via an afternoon of spatial audio listening experiences at the ICA.

Returning to the stage after a 2-year hiatus, we are excited to announce a rare and intimate performance from pop singer and songwriter Mabel.

Emerging from a 5-year hiatus from London, Milan-based artist Lorenzo Senni brings his sonic explorations to ICA, presented by FIGURA. Support comes from Vanessa Bedoret

Artist Olivia Erlanger’s play Humour in the Water Coolant tells the story of a woman haunted by the appliances in her new home. Performed across three domestic suburban sets in the ICA Lower Gallery, the play’s title references the aqueous humour of the eye and mechanical fluids found in engines, revising the metaphor of a body as architecture to body as appliance.

Saya Gray makes her UK headline debut at ICA. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Japanese-Scottish musician, visual artist, and designer Saya Gray creates music that captivates the soul. With support from John Mavro.

Keeley Forsyth presents her 3rd studio album The Hollow out 10 May on 130701/FatCat Records.

A monthly reading group exploring social dance and raving.

Making her debut on the legendary Thrill Jockey Records, with her upcoming LP sentiment, claire rousay is known for challenging conventions in experimental and ambient music forms. With support from Finlay Clark (AD 93/Still House Plants).

Introducing Natural Wonder Beauty Concept, a partnership between Ana Roxanne and DJ Python (Brian Piñeyro). With Support from James K.

SAM MORTON, the musical duo comprised of singer, songwriter and acclaimed actor and director Samantha Morton and music producer and co-songwriter Richard Russell, will perform at the ICA this June.

A place for discussion inspired by McKenzie Wark’s proposition that raving is an art and technique employed as a response to an ‘era of diminishing futures’.

UK premiere of live dance work down below things shudder

Following instant sell-out events in May, we're offering another opportunity for audiences to experience Jon Hopkins’ forthcoming album RITUAL (Domino) in its entirety, over a month out from its official release, with an afternoon of spatial audio listening experiences.

Following back-to-back sold out shows at London Jazz Festival in 2023, we are delighted to welcome Japanese band GOAT to the ICA. Supported by Church Andrews & Matt Davies.

Revered electronic label Wisdom Teeth celebrates its 10th year with a one-off live showcase at The ICA.

In progress sound work made by artists currently on the Conditions Studio Programme. 

This reading group considers how the sensations and materials of raving - the fog, the lights, the dissociation and music - have started taking shape in contemporary artists’ practices, in writing and in discourse.

A work in progress film showcase of artists from Conditions Studio Programme.

With her star continuing to full ascent, John Glacier performs a headline show at the ICA. Support from Jadasea.

A work in progress showcase from the Conditions Studio Programme Digital Lab.

This screening brings together selected works made by artists during the first 5 years of Conditions Studio Programme.

A choreographic spell, a trajectory and journey by Tamara Alegre, with Elie Autin, Marga Alfeirao & Cuba.

A TWERK workshop led by Cuba Mami

Indonesian duo Senyawa, known to be one of the most intense and electrifying live acts out there, perform a rare live show at the ICA. Supported by Vanishing who will perform with live string quartet.

Following instant sell-out events in May and July, Rough Trade are offering another opportunity for audiences to experience Jon Hopkins’ forthcoming album RITUAL (Domino) in its entirety, upon its official release, with an afternoon of spatial audio listening experiences. Jon Hopkins will also be joining for a Q&A at these events.

Water From Your Eyes perform a headline set at the ICA + special guests.

One of the true innovators in contemporary electronic music, Beatrice Dillon, will perform a set of new, unreleased material on d&b audiotechnik’s 360° Soundscape system at ICA. Support from Iranian santur master, Peyman Heydarian.

Having just signed to the iconic XL Recordings, the Baltimore based songwriter/producer Nourished By Time brings a unique blend of New Wave, R&B, and Dance. Their music explores themes of existentialism, love, consumerism and their relationship with labour. 

Between the Lines is an event series which spotlights a genre-crossing selection of adventurous music. They present a double bill featuring Lamb vocalist Lou Rhodes' new project Kiiōtō with pianist Rohan Heath, and boundary-blurring jazz-electronic artist Maria Chiara Argiró.

An intimate concert from the award-winning composer, known for her scores across film, television and theatre, as well as wide ranging work across electronic and contemporary classical music. Support from FLOCO.

Mike Lindsay – Mercury Prize-winning producer, co-founder of UK acid folktronica band Tunng, and one half of electronic alt-psych duo Lump with Laura Marling – presents the live London premiere of his debut solo album SuperShapes Volume 1, out on Moshi Moshi Records. Support from Japanese musician and visual artist, Yama Warashi.

One of the vanguard of London's new jazz generation, Nubya Garcia, presents a one-off, intimate in-the-round performance at ICA to mark the release of her new album Odyssey. Tickets extremely limited. 

A movement workshop digging into the collective and enthusiastic cultures that congregate around the practice of raving.

Album listening session in Cinema 1 with photos + Artist Q&A

Rosie Lowe makes her long-awaited live return following the release of her new single, the sun-kissed, future-soul slow-jam, 'Mood to Make Love'. Support from Ammonite.

We are thrilled to welcome Bill Callahan to the ICA in September for a 4-night residency with Jim White joining on drums. Support from Jerry David DeCicca. SOLD OUT.

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Former Black Midi frontman, Geordie Greep, presents his new alt-pop solo project at the ICA. Extra date added due to demand. 

The UK-based recording artist who burst onto the scene with his now cult classic 2005 debut album 'We Have Sound' is back on the road this Autumn with his full band. Support from Dorsal.

Moin are a three piece based in London that comprises of Tom Halstead and Joe Andrews of the band Raime (Blackest Ever Black, RR) and percussionist Valentina Magaletti who operates over a great range of projects such as Vanishing Twin, Tomaga and Lafawandah. Support by Olan Monk.

Moin are a three piece based in London that comprises of Tom Halstead and Joe Andrews of the band Raime (Blackest Ever Black, RR) and percussionist Valentina Magaletti who operates over a great range of projects such as Vanishing Twin, Tomaga and Lafawandah. Support by Olan Monk.

On the occasion of the publication by Urbanomic of the book Sonic Faction edited by Maya B. Kronic, Justin Barton and Steve Goodman, this event provides a platform for immersive collective listening. A programme of diverse ‘audio essays’ produced by the editors, the first three releases on Hyperdub’s sublabel Flatlines, invites the audience to experience the ways in which sound and voice can produce new sensory terrains and provoke speculative thought.

The genre-defying Adult Jazz make their much-anticipated return, on the back of their first new music in eight years. Support is Yas Clarke presenting their score for four voices, The Thicket.

TAAHLIAH presents heavenrise - her debut live show - premiering in the UK at the ICA on October 30th. The show will be presented in-the-round and using the venue's state-of-the-art spatial soundsystem, d&b Soundscape. Support from naafi. 

ICA and Speakers Corner Quartet (SCQ) are thrilled to present Out There In Here, a groundbreaking live experience, performed in-the-round and enlisting an orchestra of robotic instruments as co-creators. The show will make use of d&b audiotechnik's 360° Soundscape system.

Prepare for peak sonic intensity as we present solo sets from two of the most boundary-breaking metal artists and live acts in Lord Spikeheart and bela. A London debut show for both artists, it’s the extreme metal double bill we’ve all been waiting for! 

Pitchfork Festival London present the incomparable musician, mystic and laughter meditation practitioner, Laraaji. With support from Treanne + Laryssa Kim

 

London-based DIY art magazine Emlusion present an event highlighting the groundbreaking Halcyon Veil. Several prominent artists signed to Halcyon Veil will perform live, alongside freeform contributions from special guests and friends of the label, celebrating the fluid approach that it is renowned for.

Humble the Great may be known by oxymoron, but there’s little allegory behind the artist. Defying genre lines with a spiky yet soulful slice of R&B, his music leads with candor and is laced together by the humour of someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously. Support from Unflirt.

EFG London Jazz festival presents Fabiano do Nascimento, the Rio de Janeiro-born, Los Angeles and Tokyo-based guitarist and composer whose reputation has been forged by his stunning tapestry of intricately woven, multi-string performances. Support from Marysia Osu.

Returning to ICA this November for the second year of collaboration, Berlin’s CTM Festival brings a range of styles and ideas—a journey of diverse practices and contrasts. Ahead of the 2025 edition of the festival, a two-day program will be presented at ICA with some of the curators' favourites. Featuring Stephen O’Malley, —__–___ (Seth Graham & More Eaze), Rabih Beaini & Julian Sartorius and Lamb (fka LAMB K305).

Returning to ICA this November for the second year of collaboration, Berlin’s CTM Festival brings a range of styles and ideas—a journey of diverse practices and contrasts. Ahead of the 2025 edition of the festival, a two-day programme will be presented at ICA with some of the curators' favourites. Featuring O Ghettão, Loraine James, Nídia & Valentina Magaletti and Kuntari.

Following the announcement of their sixth album, Night Life, The Horrors confirm a flurry of intimate shows including the ICA this November.

The South East London-based newcomer makes her ICA debut. Expect wistful, syrupy vocals over production that draws from the UK rave canon but with a restless, textural slant. Support from Ebbb. 

A rare intimate concert from the minimalist jazz legends. Using d&b’s surround 'soundcape' system, the band will perform music from their most recent album, Monument, alongside tracks from their rich back catalogue.

Billy Nomates presents UNDERGROWTH, a new show featuring 'the unseen and unheard' at the ICA this December. Support comes from movement artist Stephanie McCann.

The RA Exchange is a weekly podcast series interviewing the artists, labels, promoters and other key players shaping the electronic music landscape. In this very special live edition, producer, DJ, lecturer and CDR founder Tony Nwachukwu sits down with one of underground music’s most respected artists: Theo Parrish.

Manchester-based experimental noise quartet Mandy, Indiana present an exclusive in-the-round performance at ICA this December. 

A shared voice with no words. Ultra Violet Neon Planet is a film documenting the cultural origins of bleep, a subgenre of house and techno developed in Sheffield, Leeds and Bradford in the late 1980's, accompanied by

Goodness returns to the ICA with a rare live/AV set from Sheffield’s legendary Warp affiliate The Black Dog—their first performance in the capital since 2018 - as well as Sheffield ambient artist Voice Actor who's 2023 debut, Sent from My Telephone, became an instant underground classic.