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Barbican Centre

The Barbican is an international arts and learning centre, pushing the boundaries of all major art forms including dance, film, music, theatre and visual arts. Opened in 1982, this grade-II listed building is recognised globally as an icon of Brutalist style. The Barbican Centre includes theatres, galleries, concert halls and cinemas, plus a large conservatory with over 1,500 species of plants and trees, a library, restaurants, bars, a shop and a picturesque lakeside oasis.

Featured Events at the Barbican Centre

Outdoor Cinema at the Barbican
Enjoy the warm summer evenings filled with fantastic films on a giant outdoor screen in the Barbican's Sculpture Court.
Exhibition / Francis Alÿs
Ricochets is a major new exhibition by renowned Mexico-based artist Francis Alÿs – his first and largest institutional solo exhibition in the UK for over a decade.
Ibrahim Mahama: Purple Hibiscus
Transforming the Barbican’s famous Lakeside Terrace, the site-specific artwork will dramatically envelop the building’s iconic concrete exterior with approximately 2000 square metres of bespoke woven cloth.
Barbican Lakeside Lounge – Outdoor Terrace
The Barbican Centre’s picnic garden on the Lakeside Terrace is back for summer 2024!
The Conservatory x Ranjani Shettar
Cloud songs on the horizon is the artist’s first major institutional show in Europe and will feature five new, large-scale suspended sculptures across the entirety of the Conservatory space.
Theatre: Kiss Me, Kate
04.06.2024 14.09.2024

Theatre: Kiss Me, Kate

Barbican Centre
Don't miss this star-packed, all-zinging, all-dancing musical comedy.
Our Street
01.08.2024 23.08.2024

Our Street

Barbican Art Gallery & The Curve
Step into this playful and engaging community space where the whole family can unleash their creative side and join in with the free fun and games. 
Rough Trade pop-up store arrives at the Barbican Shop
The Barbican Shop will host a pop-up store for legendary independent music retailer Rough Trade from July 2024 until the end of the year.

Explore the Barbican

Concerts at the Barbican
Concerts at the Barbican Centre showcase music in all its forms – from classical to techno, jazz to folk, symphonic to electronic and more.
Barbican Conservatory
Visit the spectacular Barbican Conservatory and explore this hidden tropical oasis in the heart of the City of London.
Barbican Lakeside Terrace
The Lakeside is the perfect place to relax, soak up the sunshine and enjoy a cup of coffee surrounded by iconic architecture.
Barbican Art Gallery & The Curve
The Barbican Art Gallery presents major exhibitions which showcase and transcend the disciplines of art, architecture, design, fashion, photography and film.
Barbican Cinemas
Discover the latest new releases alongside a curated programme of international cinema, ScreenTalks, and family events, from celebrated filmmakers to ground-breaking and under-heard voices from past and present.
Barbican Theatre
Ground-breaking theatre and dance performances from world-leading companies.

Places to eat and drink at the Barbican

Barbican Kitchen
Barbican Kitchen is a family-friendly restaurant, with plenty of tables and easy access to the Lakeside Terrace.
Barbican Martini Bar
Treat yourself to one of London's finest cocktails at the Barbican Martini Bar.
Barbican Brasserie by Searcys
Barbican Brasserie is located on the second floor of the Barbican Centre and offers fantastic views over London.
Cote – at the Barbican
French Cuisine served with the highest quality ingredients.

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