6 things not to miss this summer
1. Enjoy drinks on Lakeside
Sunny days are best spent with an ice cold drink on our iconic Lakeside. Enjoy views of Ibrahim Mahama's new artwork, enveloping the building’s iconic concrete walls with approximately 2000 square metres of bespoke woven cloth.
Now - Sun 18 Aug
📍 Lakeside Terrace
2. Kiss Me, Kate
To be or not to be...in love. That's the question in the star-packed, sizzling new production of Cole Porter's legendary backstage musical comedy.
Now - Sat 14 Sep
📍 Theatre
3. Francis Alys: Ricochets
A new immersive exhibition celebrating the universality and ingenuity of play: Ricochets is the largest institutional show in the UK by internationally renowned artist Francis Alÿs in almost 15 years.
Now - Sun 1 Sep
📍 Art Gallery
4. Summer Jazz Series
Join us for the Summer Jazz Series which is bringing global stars to our Hall. From the topical, tropical, travelling pop of Cape Verdean singer Mayra Andrade to the distinctive, honeyed croon of Madeline Peyroux and Whiplash's sensational soundtrack performed live on stage in synchronisation with the film.
Now - Sun 21 Jul
📍 Hall
5. Outdoor Cinema
Barbican Cinema is delighted to present another late summer programme of open-air evening screenings, in the spectacular setting of the Sculpture Court.
Wed 21 Aug - Sun 1 Sep
📍 Sculpture Court
6. Find our commissions
Artists respond to our beautiful brutal home all around the Centre
NOW: Ibrahim Mahama: Purple Hibiscus
📍 Lakeside Terrace
🎟️ Free
NOW: Ranjani Shettar: Cloud songs on the horizon
📍 Conservatory
🎟️ Free