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Players of the Academy of Ancient Music standing with their instruments in the Barbican Conservatory
Season
Classical music

Baroque at the Barbican

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Hear an array of outstanding Baroque music this May, June and July.

image of children playing jump rope
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Art & design Talks & events Tours & public spaces

Francis Alÿs: Ricochets

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Our public programme will give you the opportunity to learn more about the artworks and themes of Francis Alÿs: Ricochets, as we take a closer look at the connections between childhood, play and art.

Whiplash screened behind a live band
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Contemporary music

Summer Jazz Series 2024

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A summer series of international artists, inspiring collaborations, themed strands and special creations.

Composite image of Oliver Zeffman, Nick Grimshaw, Pumeza Matshikiza, Thorgy Thor and Vinegar Strokes against a purple background
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Classical music

Classical Pride

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Curated by conductor Oliver Zeffman, Classical Pride returns to the Barbican in an expanded 5-day festival showcasing the breadth and diversity of LGBTQ+ artists across classical music.

A group of Japanese monsters stand or fly in a wide natural landscape
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Cinema

All Kaiju Attack!

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To mark the 70th anniversary of the first Godzilla film, we look back at a selection of the finest Japanese monster movies, featuring Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and even a toxic smog monster.

A special screen stands proud in the Barbican's Sculpture Court
Season
Cinema

Outdoor Cinema 2024

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Enjoy the warm summer evenings filled with fantastic films ranging from cult classics to international gems on a giant screen in our Sculpture Court, plus mouth-watering street food and drinks.

Sir Antonio Pappano conducting
Season
Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra Sep 24–Jul 25 Multibuy

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You can save with our London Symphony Orchestra Sep 24–Jul 25 Multibuy.

TBC
Season
Theatre & dance

Theatre & Dance Autumn/Winter 2024

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A black and white picture of a house in Jerusalem.
Season
Cinema

Amos Gitai: House Film Programme

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This film programme, alongside Barbican Theatre production House, presents Amos Gitai’s documentary trilogy on the multiple narratives which cross ways under the same roof of a West Jerusalem house.

Sakari Oramo conductor
Season
Classical music

BBC Symphony Orchestra Multibuy Sep 2024–Jan 2025

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You can save with our BBC Symphony Orchestra Multibuy.