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Dec 9, 2025 - This compelling fashion exhibition in London probes grime, stains, ooze and waste.

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The best international new releases, talks with filmmakers, major curated seasons and leads in the presentation of the performing arts on screen.

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Our new concert season tunes in to planet earth, an inexhaustible source of inspiration to artists, and the burning challenge of our time.

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The Barbican Library is a vibrant public library in the heart of the Barbican Centre with books, spoken word recordings, DVDs, CDs and sheet music available...

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Due to popular demand, NATURE AIN’T A LUXURY returns to the Conservatory. There is a language that we are all innately fluent in, yet we’ve tuned out of…...

The Barbican Conservatory is one of the most unusual venues in London for weddings - a lush tropical oasis home to exotic fish and 1,800 species of tropical...

We turn world-class arts into unforgettable learning experiences for schools and colleges, helping to embed arts and creativity across the national curriculum

Plan your visit — and the last train home — by checking the opening hours for all our venues

We nurture relationships with our local communities to improve everyone's access to the arts.

Patrons are at the heart of what we do

From gifts, books and souvenirs to exclusive commissions from emerging designers and makers, discover the latest ranges in the Barbican shops

We're a place of safety and respect for everyone who works here, uses our venue, or visits to enjoy our experiences.

Get creative with fabric, fashion, crafts and textile and take part in these workshops led by Dirty Looks artists Matty Bovan, Ayumi Kajiwara and Alice Potts.

A season of films from the 1970s, 80s and 90s, when filmmakers rewrote the traditional rules of what constituted Indian cinema.

Whether you want to relive the second summer of love and the late-Eighties acid house rave scene or just want to feel what it might be like to fly through the...

The famous Brutalist complex will close for 12 months from June 2028 to undergo a £240 million ($323 million) renovation. Before then, disruption will occur...

Journey through landscapes reshaped by extreme force in a new exhibition that brings together film and sculpture by North American artist Lucy Raven.

The Barbican sparks creative possibilities and transformation for artists, audiences and communities – to inspire, connect, and provoke debate.

Set in one of the most iconic Brutalist buildings in the world, we have a range of spaces that can be hired for your event.

Game On is the first major international touring exhibition to explore the vibrant history and culture of computer games.

Updates on our EDI and anti-racism work, sustainability and Barbican Renewal.

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We invite participants from across the weekend and special guests to discuss the very current concerns around sex, intimacy, desire, policing of bodies and...

Best-selling author and activist Andreas Malm leads a vital discussion on the climate crisis, exploring how we can act and come together with hope for change.

Experience free installations, commissions and events.

Pioneering new models for creative and cultural learning across art forms.

EDI Progress Update February 2025 - July 2025

One of London’s most distinctive landmarks, the Barbican is the go-to space for fashion designers, photographers and creative teams looking for a location...

Our boundary-pushing music programme cuts across all genres, including work by contemporary artists, experimental collaborations and visits from the world’s...

Our two theatre spaces play host to the finest international theatre, dance and performance by artists and companies who are challenging the idea of what...

You'll find a range of accessible events throughout our music, theatre and dance, film and art gallery programme.

Located on the first floor, the Martini Bar offers views over the foyers and lakeside and is perfect for a pre-performance drink.

Welcome in the festive season with this spellbinding production of Shakespeare's masterpiece, following a five star, sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon.

We’re committed to creating a better future for everyone by reducing our impact on the environment.

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Dec 20, 2024 - Transforming a brutalist flat in the Barbican into a warm, festive space is no mean feat, but interior designer Tom Morris has risen to the challenge

December 2025 update

Ever wondered how the Barbican Estate and Centre were built? Working with Google Arts & Culture, our Archive team have digitised over 3,500 objects, many...

Our work with emerging artists, young people and groups in our community is the lifeblood of what we do. Donate today and help a new generation to flourish...

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Three groundbreaking exhibitions position historic sculptures by Alberto Giacometti with new works by contemporary artists, in an intimate new space.

London’s Barbican Centre will close for one year starting in June 2028 for an extensive renovation.

Our previous schools programmes.

We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus

Treat someone special with a Barbican Bar & Grill gift voucher to enjoy seasonal dishes and vibrant cocktails in London. Valid for 10 months.

Our Anti-Racism Action Plan

We showcase the most exciting performers and artists in music, theatre, dance, the visual arts, cinema, and beyond.

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We collaborate with local communities and neighbourhoods to unleash the power of creativity, forging better futures for more people.

We develop and curate exhibitions focused on contemporary culture, emerging technology and digital creativity. Immersive and experiential, these major shows...

Visiting us by car? Find out about when you can park, ticket prices and passes, book accessible parking and how to book ahead

Download the Barbican's annual reports for an overview of the past few years.

A free cloakroom service for bags and coats is available immediately prior to performances

Welcome to the Barbican’s press room, where you can contact our Communications team, read press releases and find out the latest news.

Rebel against conventional beauty and take a look at the dirty side of fashion.

Our Time on Earth is a major exhibition celebrating the power of global creativity to transform the conversation around the climate emergency.

Feel the Sound invites audiences on a journey through sound as a multisensory experience, challenging us to explore sound with our whole bodies- redefining how...

Transform your passion for film into practice by curating, marketing and delivering the Chronic Youth film festival at the Barbican.

Enjoy fantastic views across our bustling foyers in our Members’ Lounge; the perfect retreat for a drink before a show.

All hail Godzilla, King of the Monsters – and eco-warrior? Through a selection of diverse Japanese monster movies, we explore how kaiju carnage connects to...

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of Darbar Festival — honouring Indian classical music and the enduring legacy of Bhai Gurmit Singh ji Virdee’s vision and...

Take a tour of our building and facilities available for all access needs, read our Access Guide and download our latest audio and large print guide plus...

Our previous Young Creatives programmes.

An icon of Brutalist architecture, the Barbican is one of the UK’s architectural treasures.

Jan 15, 2026 - The actress and singer will join Jonathan Bailey in a production of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. Our accessibility statement outlines how we comply with accessibility standards, and where...

A journey across Europe gathering portraits of people and places marked by history and resilience, by Annik Leroy and Julie Morel.

An exhibition celebrating Martyn Goddard’s most famous images of Blondie taken during their breakthrough year

Learn more about how we keep you safe during your visit to the Barbican.

Veteran Iranian auteur and rights campaigner Jafar Panahi returns with a brave thriller of revenge and state violence, that won him the Palme d’Or at Cannes.

The dazzling final act of the hit musical, as Elphaba and Glinda must confront each other, and themselves, if they are to change Oz for good.

A family drama co-written by Shih-Ching Tsou and Sean Baker, following a mother and her two daughters confronting secrets and new beginnings in Taipei.

From choosing which event to see to buying tickets, car parking and finding your seat - we want to provide the best service during your visit.

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Oct 29, 2025 - Ella Hickson’s adaptation sees the Royal Shakespeare Company explore sibling death and queer subtext alongside the pirates and crocodiles

Is life online getting worse and worse? Leading tech critic and science fiction author, Cory Doctorow shares strategies for how we might reclaim the internet.

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Members enjoy discounts across our programme and in the Shop. Plus, they can access special offers in our cafes and restaurants.

Looking ahead to the 40th anniversary of the Barbican in 2022, the Barbican and Guildhall School are embarking on an exciting project to build an archive to...

Dec 14, 2025 - London arts centre The Barbican has announced plans to close for an entire year in order to undergo a £191 million refurbishment, it's been announced.

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The London International Animation Festival proudly showcases the whole spectrum of animation, showing that animation is for everyone.

Browse our archive of past exhibitions, produced by Barbican Immersive.

Poetry as presence. Poetry as process. Poetry as practice.

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The Barbican holds a special position as the arts centre located within the City of London, as well as in the national and international landscape in which we...