Join us in celebration of the art of poetry and over 15 years of the Barbican Young Poets programme.
This foyer exhibition celebrates poetry as an artform as well as highlighting the work of the Barbican Young Poets which since 2009, has fostered a collective of poets to become the next generation of powerful creative voices.
Barbican Young Poets is an artist development initiative and community for those who wish to explore what’s possible for their poetry and creative expression. Participants generate new writing, experiment with different ways of working, and refine a selection of work towards a published anthology as well as performances and presentations. BYP is facilitated by renowned poet and performer, Jacob Sam-La Rose.
Applications for the Barbican Young Poets 24/25 programme are now open until 28 Oct.
Come visit and take a moment to read, listen to or write in a space that invites you to experience poetry in practice.
Films/multi-media installations created by the Barbican Young Poets may contain elements which some may find upsetting – specific content warnings are included for each video alongside the timestamp and title in the exhibition space.
Ticket prices
Pop-up poetry sessions
Oct 3rd, 7th, 9th, 11th, 14th, 21st
12.30pm – 2pm
At our free drop-in poetry sessions, BYP alumni will be stationed at the hub ready to write visitors a personal poem that they can take home. No need to book, just come and enjoy.
Level G
Location
Level G,
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
