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Barbican Centre

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Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS

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

Play Make Do Festival at the Barbican Centre

Play Make Do Festival at the Barbican Centre

Barbican Centre
Play Make Do is a three-day festival with free and affordable activities to bring families, friends, and communities together.
14.08.2026 – 16.08.2026
Carnival Make Space – The Art of Mas at the Barbican

Carnival Make Space – The Art of Mas at the Barbican

Barbican Centre
Get stuck into a range of craft workshops from making masks to accessories and headpieces before Sunday's carnival performance.
15.08.2026
Barbican Outdoor Cinema 2026

Barbican Outdoor Cinema 2026

Barbican Cinemas
The Barbican’s Outdoor Cinema returns in August with a specially curated programme of films to enjoy under the City lights.
19.08.2026 – 30.08.2026
In Concert: Exhibition in Barbican’s The Curve

In Concert: Exhibition in Barbican’s The Curve

Barbican Centre
Yuko Mohri will transform The Curve with 'In Concert', staging dynamic installations in dialogue with spaces and their atmospheric conditions.
01.10.2026 – 24.01.2027
Pastoral at the Barbican Centre

Pastoral at the Barbican Centre

Barbican Centre
Movement, sound, silence and colour come together in 'Pastoral', a new evocative contemporary dance performance at the Barbican Centre.
01.10.2026 – 03.10.2026

Explore the Barbican

Concerts at 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

Barbican Conservatory

Visit the spectacular Barbican Conservatory and explore this hidden tropical oasis in the heart of the City of London.
Barbican Lakeside Terrace

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

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

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

Barbican Theatre

Ground-breaking theatre and dance performances from world-leading companies.

Places to eat and drink at the Barbican

Barbican Kitchen

Barbican Kitchen

Barbican Kitchen is a family-friendly restaurant, with plenty of tables and easy access to the Lakeside Terrace.
Barbican Martini Bar

Barbican Martini Bar

Treat yourself to one of London's finest cocktails at the Barbican Martini Bar.
Barbican Brasserie by Searcys

Barbican Brasserie by Searcys

Barbican Brasserie is located on the second floor of the Barbican Centre and offers fantastic views over London.
Côte Barbican

Côte Barbican

French Cuisine served with the highest quality ingredients.

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