This free installation invites visitors to orient themselves in the buildings and their complex, fascinating histories in an exciting new display at the heart of the Barbican’s Foyers.
Event
Art & design
The Imaginary Institution of India: Art 1975–1998
A landmark group exhibition of art made in response to India’s changing cultural-political landscape during pivotal years.
Event
Art & design
Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum: It will end in tears
Free
In her first solo exhibition at a major UK institution, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum fills The Curve with theatrical installations, building an imagined world in which to display her paintings.
Event
Cinema
Members’: Mufasa: The Lion King (AD)
Members' event
An orphan and a young prince strike up an unlikely brotherhood in the long-awaited prequel to the 1994 Disney classic, directed by Barry Jenkins and scored by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Event
Tours & public spaces
Architecture Tours
Discover the vast, bold and brutal Barbican estate on our 90 minute Architecture Tours.
Event
Classical music
Christmas Carol Singalong
Christmas Carol Singalong is coming to town. Join Jonathan Cohen and Louise Dearman for some festive family fun with some of the very best Christmas songs and seasonal classics.
Frosty the Snowman
Sleigh Ride
Merry Christmas Everyone
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Winter Wonderland
Away in a Manger
God Rest ye Merry Gentleman
Let it Go
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Once In Royal David's City
The Twelve Days of Christmas
London Concert Orchestra
London Concert Chorus
Jonathan Cohen presenter
Louise Dearman guest singer
Event
Cinema
RBO Live 24-25: The Nutcracker
Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs bring festive charm to Peter Wright’s beloved Royal Ballet production, as fairy tale magic comes together with spectacular dancing in this classic ballet.
Event
Cinema
Conclave
Director Edward Berger's (All Quiet on the Western Front) new thriller follows one of the world's most secretive events - selecting the new Pope, tasked to Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes).
Event
Cinema
Mufasa: The Lion King
An orphan and a young prince strike up an unlikely brotherhood in the long-awaited prequel to the 1994 Disney classic, directed by Barry Jenkins and scored by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Event
Cinema
Queer
Daniel Craig ventures through sexuality, psychedelics and the jungle in Luca Guadagnino's adaption of The Beat Generation novella.
Event
Cinema
Anora
Anora, a high-priced Brooklyn stripper, becomes involved in a troubled romance with the son of a Russian oligarch, from Cannes favourite Sean Baker.
Event
Library
Vision Art Group
Free
A group of independent artists from Hertfordshire, Essex and London who come together to exhibit their work. Their medium includes textiles, glass, print, paint and ceramics.
Event
Art & designTours & public spaces
Concrete and Clay: Archiving the Barbican
Free
This free installation invites visitors to orient themselves in the buildings and their complex, fascinating histories in an exciting new display at the heart of the Barbican’s Foyers.
Event
Library
I'm Not Okay: An Emo Retrospective
Free
A pilot exhibition exploring the rise of Britain’s Y2K lost subculture: Emo. Focusing on the first-generation Emo scene from 2004 to 2009.
Event
Art & design
Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum: It will end in tears
Free
In her first solo exhibition at a major UK institution, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum fills The Curve with theatrical installations, building an imagined world in which to display her paintings.
Event
Cinema
Senior Community Screening: Thelma
At the tender age of 93, Thelma has accepted her role as a grandma and a widow. But after she is scammed out of $10,000, she kicks back into action, one mobility scooter stunt at a time...
Event
Tours & public spaces
Architecture Tours
Discover the vast, bold and brutal Barbican estate on our 90 minute Architecture Tours.
Event
Theatre & danceTours & public spaces
Backstage Tours
Step behind the scenes and see the Barbican Theatre from a new perspective on our 60 minute Backstage Tour
Event
Cinema
Parent & Baby: Mufasa: The Lion King (PG)
An orphan and a young prince strike up an unlikely brotherhood in the long-awaited prequel to the 1994 Disney classic, directed by Barry Jenkins and scored by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Event
Cinema
Mufasa: The Lion King
An orphan and a young prince strike up an unlikely brotherhood in the long-awaited prequel to the 1994 Disney classic, directed by Barry Jenkins and scored by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Event
Theatre & dance
RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter.
Event
Classical music
The Big Christmas Party
The Big Christmas Party boasts a spectacular blend of festive pop hits and traditional favourites, featuring a dazzling live ensemble band, four headline singers and incredible live music.
Includes:
Santa Tell Me
One More Sleep
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
Last Christmas
All I Want for Christmas
Driving Home for Christmas
Winter Wonderland
Merry Christmas Everyone
Let it Snow
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Step Into Christmas
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
London Concert Orchestra
John Rigbyconductor
Event
Cinema
Queer
Daniel Craig ventures through sexuality, psychedelics and the jungle in Luca Guadagnino's adaption of The Beat Generation novella.
Event
Cinema
Conclave
Director Edward Berger's (All Quiet on the Western Front) new thriller follows one of the world's most secretive events - selecting the new Pope, tasked to Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes).
Event
Library
Vision Art Group
Free
A group of independent artists from Hertfordshire, Essex and London who come together to exhibit their work. Their medium includes textiles, glass, print, paint and ceramics.
Event
Art & designTours & public spaces
Concrete and Clay: Archiving the Barbican
Free
This free installation invites visitors to orient themselves in the buildings and their complex, fascinating histories in an exciting new display at the heart of the Barbican’s Foyers.
Event
Library
I'm Not Okay: An Emo Retrospective
Free
A pilot exhibition exploring the rise of Britain’s Y2K lost subculture: Emo. Focusing on the first-generation Emo scene from 2004 to 2009.
Event
Art & design
The Imaginary Institution of India: Art 1975–1998
A landmark group exhibition of art made in response to India’s changing cultural-political landscape during pivotal years.
Event
Art & design
Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum: It will end in tears
Free
In her first solo exhibition at a major UK institution, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum fills The Curve with theatrical installations, building an imagined world in which to display her paintings.
Event
Tours & public spaces
Architecture Tours
Discover the vast, bold and brutal Barbican estate on our 90 minute Architecture Tours.
