Smerz
An underground art pop night.
Norwegian art pop duo Smerz return to London to present their Big City Life album as part of the 25th anniversary of Italy’s C2C Festival. Comprising Henriette Motzfeldt and Catharina Stoltenberg, the duo creates melancholy soundscapes that blend classical composition techniques with computer music experimentation and pop immediacy. Their latest work uses collages to explore themes of everyday life, loneliness, and love. The event is produced by the Barbican in association with dollop and C2C Festival, which has evolved from a dance event in Turin into a major international platform for experimental sound and cross-disciplinary art.
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When and where does the Smerz performance take place?+
The show takes place on October 15, 2026, at the Barbican Centre in London.
What is the focus of the performance?+
This event features the duo's Big City Life project, which explores themes of everyday life and loneliness through a combination of classical composition and electronic production.
How do I get tickets for this event?+
Tickets are available through the official Barbican booking platform. Tickets on Mood.
