What’s on

Sat 31 May 2025, 19:30

Moin are a London three-piece featuring Tom Halstead and Joe Andrews of the electronic outfit Raime and percussionist visionary Valentina Magaletti.

Sun 1 –Mon 30 Jun 2025

Come and share your memories of pirate radio and catch up with some of the highlights from the Rebel Radio season in our pop-up listening hub in the Level G foyer. 

Sun 1 Jun 2025, 20:00

Cat Power performs a song-for-song recreation of one of the most fabled and transformative live sets of all time.

Fri 6 Jun 2025, 19:30

Music becomes resistance with DAM’s hard-hitting hip-hop anthems, Rola Azar’s stirring folk music, Sama' Abdulhadi's fierce beats & Dana Salah’s electrifying blend of Arabic folklore & global sounds.

Sat 7 –Sun 8 Jun 2025

Join us for a two-day audio storytelling masterclass led by award-winning audio producer and DJ Tayo Popoola.

Sat 7 Jun 2025

Youth-led station Reprezent Radio takes over the Barbican, airing live from a custom studio with four themed broadcasts. Expect pirate radio stories, exclusive sets and special guests.

Wed 11 Jun 2025, 19:30

A panel talk exploring how photography, music, and storytelling help preserve London’s cultural history and keep community voices alive for future generations.

Fri 13 Jun 2025, 23:00

Legendary station Rinse FM host this one-off party featuring pirate radio originals going b2b with the new generation featuring a selection of DJs and MCs to be announced soon.

Sat 14 Jun 2025

Reprezent takeover with their second live broadcast from our custom-built studio. With a focus on pirate radio's influence on genres from jungle to garage, expect exclusive sets and special guests.

Sat 14 Jun 2025, 17:30

Warp Records, the visionary label behind some of the most ground-breaking electronic and experimental music of the past three decades, joins us for an unmissable all-dayer. 

Sun 15 –Sun 29 Jun 2025

Create the soundtrack to your Sunday on the Barbican FreeStage. Inspired by the community spirit of pirate radio, this live event is all about sharing memories through music. 

Sun 15 Jun 2025, 19:30

Discover the transformative power of music with Naseer Shamma, where each performance is a journey through the soul of the oud, bridging cultures and generations.

Mon 16 Jun 2025, 18:30

Two documentaries capturing the spirit of resistance and creativity that defined 1980s underground broadcasting.

Mon 16 Jun 2025, 19:30

The piano virtuoso with groove power seamlessly fuses potent jazz improvisation and progressive rock with the rich folkloric music of his native Armenia.

Wed 18 Jun 2025, 19:30

Elijah and Geeneus explore 30 years of Rinse FM and the future of radio in this rare deep dive into pirate roots, broadcasting innovation and survival in a changing media world.