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ibrahim mahama stands in front of barbican lakeside terrace
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Art & design Talks & events

Ibrahim Mahama - Artist Talk

Join us for a keynote talk by Ibrahim Mahama, the artist of our monumental lakeside commission, Purple Hibiscus

an architectural photo
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Art & design Cinema Talks & events

Architecture on Stage: Lewerentz Divine Darkness

This documentary sheds new light on one of twentieth century architecture's most enigmatic figures.

Illustration of three colourful characters smiling and hopping on spacehoppers
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Art & design Library Talks & events Tours & public spaces

Our Street: The Curve Takeover

Free

Step into this playful and engaging community space where the whole family can unleash their creative side and join in with the fun and games.

Sappho's drag king open mic night at Grow Hackney
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Contemporary music Talks & events Tours & public spaces

Our Street Late: SlayStation X Sappho Events

Young Barbican

Join us for a night of interactive games, drag performances, tarot reading, board games and more as these two trailblazing queer-led collectives take over Our Street for one night only.

Big Fish Little Fish
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Contemporary music Talks & events Tours & public spaces

Our Street: Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave

Dance, laugh, craft and be daft. The original family rave Big Fish Little Fish brings the noise to the Barbican for the first time for award-winning family rave shenanigans. 

Gabor Mate: Live at the Barbican
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Talks & events

Dr Gabor Maté: Live on Stage in London

Drawing on cutting-edge science and real-life stories, renowned physician Dr Gabor will share his compassionate and humane approach to wellbeing. 

Tim Peake
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Talks & events

Tim Peake: Astronauts - The Quest to Explore Space

After multiple sell-out tours with his debut show, My Journey to Space, Tim Peake returns to venues across the UK with his hugely anticipated new show, Astronauts: The Quest to Explore Space.

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
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Talks & events

An Evening with Fran Lebowitz

In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators.

An Evening with Monty Don
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Talks & events

An Audience with Monty Don

Join BBC Gardeners' World presenter and gardening writer, Monty Don, as he shares his passion for gardens and the unique role they play in human inspiration and wellbeing.

Randall Munroe: What if? A Decade of Imagining the Improbable
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Talks & events

Randall Munroe: A Decade of Imagining the Improbable

The millions of people who read and loved What If? still have questions, and those questions are getting stranger. Thank goodness xkcd creator Randall Munroe is here to help.

An Evening with Wim Hof: Exposure
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Talks & events

An Evening with Wim Hof: Exposure

Spend a cool evening with Dutch extreme athlete “The Iceman”, Wim Hof, as he discusses his extraordinary experiences to celebrate the release of his new book, Exposure.

Yotam Ottolenghi: The Comforr Tour
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Talks & events

Yotam Ottolenghi: The Comfort Tour

Spend a delicious evening with the inimitable chef and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi, as he celebrates his anticipated new cookbook, Comfort, Ottolenghi’s most personal work since Simple and Flavour

Composer Pierre Boulez sitting down. He is wearing a dark jacket and has white hair.
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Classical music Talks & events

The Boulez Effect

Explore the legacy of Pierre Boulez in this afternoon symposium at Milton Court.

In Conversation with Jane Garvey and Fi Glover
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Talks & events

In Conversation with Jane Garvey and Fi Glover

Join Jane Garvey and Fi Glover, the charismatic and dynamic duo behind the knockout Times Radio show, Off Air and BBC Radio 4 podcast, Fortunately as they take to the stage live.

How to Fail Live with Elizabeth Day
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Talks & events

How to Fail Live with Elizabeth Day

Join creator and host of the How to Fail podcast, Elizabeth Day, for an uplifting, hilarious, moving and unforgettable evening.