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Three members of Tangram stand with eyes shut, heads resting on each other's shoulders
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Classical music Contemporary music Theatre & dance

Tangram x LSO: Bound/Unbound

Join trailblazing LSO St Luke's Associate Artists, Tangram, for the premiere of a new music theatre interweaving the stories of two of China’s 19th century heroines: Afong Moy and Qiu Jin.

The Kiss Me, Kate ensemble perform, a group of dancers jump in the air, lit by a red light.
Event
Theatre & dance

Kiss Me, Kate

‘Sexy & Sassy with great songs, hot dancing and smart gags.’ (Daily Mail) this five star new production is ‘a supremely lovely way to spend a Summer evening’ (The Independent). 

Jamz Supernova
Event
Contemporary music Tours & public spaces

Future Bounce presented by Jamz Supernova

DJ, presenter and label head, Jamz Supernova brings her Future Bounce club night to the Barbican with a specially curated line-up celebrating the best of global Dance music and UK Bass.

A black and white wide lens photograph by photographer Yant.
Event
Library

Monumentality: Photography Exhibition

Free

Monumentality: having the quality of being larger than life; of heroic scale.

children playing jump rope
Event
Art & design

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.

Three colourful illustrated characters bouncing on space hoppers
Event
Art & design Cinema Library Talks & events Theatre & dance Tours & public spaces

Our Street: The Curve Takeover

Free

Step into this playful and engaging community space where the whole family can unleash their creative side and join in with the fun and games.

Barbican architecture
Event
Tours & public spaces

Architecture Tours

Discover the vast, bold and brutal Barbican estate on our 90 minute Architecture Tours.

The Kiss Me, Kate ensemble perform, a group of dancers jump in the air, lit by a red light.
Event
Theatre & dance

Kiss Me, Kate

‘Sexy & Sassy with great songs, hot dancing and smart gags.’ (Daily Mail) this five star new production is ‘a supremely lovely way to spend a Summer evening’ (The Independent). 

Image of Barbican Backstage Tours
Event
Theatre & dance Tours & public spaces

Backstage Tours

Step behind the scenes and see the Barbican Theatre from a new perspective on our 60 minute Backstage Tour

Three members of Tangram stand with eyes shut, heads resting on each other's shoulders
Event
Classical music Contemporary music Theatre & dance

Tangram x LSO: Bound/Unbound

Join trailblazing LSO St Luke's Associate Artists, Tangram, for the premiere of a new music theatre interweaving the stories of two of China’s 19th century heroines: Afong Moy and Qiu Jin.

children playing jump rope
Event
Art & design

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.

Three colourful illustrated characters bouncing on space hoppers
Event
Art & design Cinema Library Talks & events Theatre & dance Tours & public spaces

Our Street: The Curve Takeover

Free

Step into this playful and engaging community space where the whole family can unleash their creative side and join in with the fun and games.

Barbican architecture
Event
Tours & public spaces

Architecture Tours

Discover the vast, bold and brutal Barbican estate on our 90 minute Architecture Tours.

A black and white wide lens photograph by photographer Yant.
Event
Library

Monumentality: Photography Exhibition

Free

Monumentality: having the quality of being larger than life; of heroic scale.

children playing jump rope
Event
Art & design

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.

Three colourful illustrated characters bouncing on space hoppers
Event
Art & design Cinema Library Talks & events Theatre & dance Tours & public spaces

Our Street: The Curve Takeover

Free

Step into this playful and engaging community space where the whole family can unleash their creative side and join in with the fun and games.

Barbican architecture
Event
Tours & public spaces

Architecture Tours

Discover the vast, bold and brutal Barbican estate on our 90 minute Architecture Tours.

Image of Barbican Backstage Tours
Event
Theatre & dance Tours & public spaces

Backstage Tours

Step behind the scenes and see the Barbican Theatre from a new perspective on our 60 minute Backstage Tour

A man stands leaning against a wall with one arm. He is wearing a vest and sunglasses indoors. There are film posters behind him.
Event
Cinema

Relaxed Screening: The Fall Guy

Ryan Gosling is a down-and-out stuntman tracking down a missing actress in David Leitch's action rom-com.

The Kiss Me, Kate ensemble perform, a group of dancers jump in the air, lit by a red light.
Event
Theatre & dance

Kiss Me, Kate

‘Sexy & Sassy with great songs, hot dancing and smart gags.’ (Daily Mail) this five star new production is ‘a supremely lovely way to spend a Summer evening’ (The Independent). 

A black and white wide lens photograph by photographer Yant.
Event
Library

Monumentality: Photography Exhibition

Free

Monumentality: having the quality of being larger than life; of heroic scale.

children playing jump rope
Event
Art & design

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.

Three colourful illustrated characters bouncing on space hoppers
Event
Art & design Cinema Library Talks & events Theatre & dance Tours & public spaces

Our Street: The Curve Takeover

Free

Step into this playful and engaging community space where the whole family can unleash their creative side and join in with the fun and games.

Image of Barbican Backstage Tours
Event
Theatre & dance Tours & public spaces

Backstage Tours

Step behind the scenes and see the Barbican Theatre from a new perspective on our 60 minute Backstage Tour

Barbican architecture
Event
Tours & public spaces

Architecture Tours

Discover the vast, bold and brutal Barbican estate on our 90 minute Architecture Tours.

The Kiss Me, Kate ensemble perform, a group of dancers jump in the air, lit by a red light.
Event
Theatre & dance

Kiss Me, Kate

‘Sexy & Sassy with great songs, hot dancing and smart gags.’ (Daily Mail) this five star new production is ‘a supremely lovely way to spend a Summer evening’ (The Independent). 

A black and white wide lens photograph by photographer Yant.
Event
Library

Monumentality: Photography Exhibition

Free

Monumentality: having the quality of being larger than life; of heroic scale.

picture of children playing
Event
Art & design Tours & public spaces

Relaxed View - Francis Alÿs: Ricochets

Our Relaxed Viewings are dedicated to visitors who'd benefit from a more informal approach to noise and movement in the space, or who feel more comfortable knowing that they can enter and exit freely.

children playing jump rope
Event
Art & design

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.

Three colourful illustrated characters bouncing on space hoppers
Event
Art & design Cinema Library Talks & events Theatre & dance Tours & public spaces

Our Street: The Curve Takeover

Free

Step into this playful and engaging community space where the whole family can unleash their creative side and join in with the fun and games.