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
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
Talks & eventsTheatre & dance
Lear: Meet the Creatives
Discover more about the National Changgeuk Company of Korea's visionary restaging of Lear at this in-conversation event with leading members of the creative team.
Event
Theatre & dance
National Changgeuk Company of Korea: Lear
Discover this visionary restaging of one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies into a spellbinding traditional opera from some of South Korea's leading creatives, performers and musicians.
Event
Contemporary music
Touching Bass presents: Lynda Dawn
The enigmatic R&B singer/songwriter continues her rise as one of the UK's most promising voices in contemporary soul.
Event
Contemporary music
Billie Marten & Her Ensemble
In a beautiful collaboration Billie Marten takes to the stage for a special one-off show with the pioneering Her Ensemble, performing reimagined songs from all four albums.
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
Talks & events
Black British Book Festival 2024
Champion emerging talent, hear from leading voices and discover your new favourite authors at this family festival that is Europe’s largest celebration of Black literature.
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
Theatre & dance
National Changgeuk Company of Korea: Lear
Discover this visionary restaging of one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies into a spellbinding traditional opera from some of South Korea's leading creatives, performers and musicians.
Event
Contemporary music
Efterklang
A joyous journey through Efterklang's catalogue and new music as the dazzling Danish band return to celebrate the release of their forthcoming album, Things We Have In Common.
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
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
Theatre & dance
National Changgeuk Company of Korea: Lear
Discover this visionary restaging of one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies into a spellbinding traditional opera from some of South Korea's leading creatives, performers and musicians.
Event
Art & designCinema
Rewriting the Rules: The Wall
A definitive work, Yash Chopra’s Deewaar is one of the most significant and influential mainstream socio-political films of its time.
Event
Classical musicContemporary music
Spinifex Gum
An all-indigenous female youth choir from North East Australia with dance, visuals, plus a visceral song cycle about ancestry and stewardship. The result? The dazzling phenomenon that is Spinifex Gum.
Marliya Choir
Gondwana Voices
Farnham Youth Choir
Royal Scottish National Orchestra Youth Chorus
Lyn Williamschoral director
Deborah Brownchoreographer
Mark Myerssound
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
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
Contemporary music
Tangerine Dream
Pioneering electronic music group Tangerine Dream return to the Hall to celebrate 50 years of Phaedra, their groundbreaking seminal album.
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
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
Classical musicContemporary music
Britten Sinfonia and The Will Gregory Moog Ensemble
Music and Maths, Synths and Soundtracks, with Will Gregory – one half of electropop duo Goldfrapp – and the ultra-versatile orchestra Britten Sinfonia.
Johann Sebastian Bach/Wendy CarlosPrelude and Fugue in C minor
Henry Purcell/Wendy CarlosFuneral Music for Queen Mary
Bernard HerrmannFahrenheit 451 Suite
Charles IvesThe Unanswered Question
John CarpenterEscape from New York
VangelisChariots of Fire Theme
Ron Grainer/Delia DerbyshireDoctor Who Theme
Will GregoryArchimedes Suite
Will Gregory Moog Ensemble
Britten Sinfonia
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
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
Classical music
Academy of Ancient Music: Actéon and Pygmalion
Charpentier’s Actéon and Rameau’s Pygmalion: two mythological mini-masterpieces of baroque opera, in an exuberant concert performance.
