This spring, the Barbican Music Library hosts Black Sound London, a groundbreaking exhibition that demonstrates the outsized impact British Black music has had on the world stage.

A world-class arts and learning centre, the Barbican pushes the boundaries of all major art forms including dance, film, music, theatre and visual arts.

Experience free installations, commissions and events. From tours to exhibitions, there's something free for all in our public spaces. Browse upcoming events below. This free installation invites ...

A theatrical triumph, the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s completely sold-out electrifying Fiddler On The Roof transfers to London this summer in what is set to be the theatre event of 2025.

Enjoy the warm summer evenings with a film night under the stars in our iconic brutal Sculpture Court. From cult classics to international gems, enjoy world-class cinema with street food, drinks, and ...

Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland reunite for the new terrifying auteur horror set in the aftermath 28 Days Later.

Travel back to the 1970s, when LGBTQ+ lives were shown on screen with an unapologetic gusto unthinkable a decade before. Following the Stonewall Riots in 1969, the next decade saw the rise of Gay ...

Derek Jarman’s homoerotic reimagining of the life and death of Saint Sebastian draws parallels between the legend of the martyr and contemporary gay persecution.

Step into the heart of London’s Brutalist legacy. Did you know the Barbican’s theatre and concert hall go deeper underground than the nearest Tube line; early plans for the Centre included a Pyramid; ...

Step into a world of play, imagination and adventure this summer. Get creative with illustration or kite-making or take a deep dive into filmmaking and drama at one of our hands-on workshops. Let ...

A climactic close to the LSO's 2024/25 season: Sir Antonio Pappano leads concert performances of Strauss’ Salome. Acclaimed soprano Asmik Grigorian takes on the title role.

Browse concerts from the Barbican Classical Music programme featuring leading orchestras and soloists from around the world.