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Billie Marten sits on the floor looking in a mirror
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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. 

An example of work by the artist Olayanju Dada
Event
Library

Mudproof London by Olayanju Dada

Free

The exhibition is a series of curated narrative collages that highlights the paradoxical essence and influence of London in unlikely places, as an ideal, a dream, a barrier or even a destination. 

Concrete and Clay: Archiving the Barbican
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Art & design Tours & 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.

a painting of vibrant pink depicts two men stand in front of an indian landscape with a handcart.
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.

EVE - Black British Book festival
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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.

I'm Not Okay (An Emo Retrospective) in black and pink colours
Event
Library

I'm Not Okay: An Emo Retrospective

Free

A pilot exhibition exploring the rise of Britain’s Y2K lost subculture: Emo. Focusing on the first-generation Emo scene from 2004 to 2009.

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum installation photography
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.

little girl and totoro screaming in to the air
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Cinema

Family Film Club: My Neighbour Totoro

In rural Japan, two young sisters discover the magical spirits of the forest, in this Ghibli classic back on the big screen. 

Event
Cinema

Parent & Baby Screening: Joker: Folie à Deux

Two years on from the rise of the Joker, Joaquin Phoenix cackles his way back onto the big screen as infamous villain Arthur Fleck. 

Event
Cinema

Joker: Folie à Deux

Two years on from the rise of the Joker, Joaquin Phoenix cackles his way back onto the big screen as infamous villain Arthur Fleck. 

A woman stands in a psychodelic backdrop of eyes
Event
Cinema

MET Opera Live: Les Contes d'Hoffman

In this timeless opera, a poet retells the tales of the loves of his life; and the poetic, creative beauty that can come from our pain.

Three performers rage on stage in a production of Lear. They wear muted coloured clothing against a black background.
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.

Efterklang stands on a dark stage, light with a spotlight
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.

Concrete and Clay: Archiving the Barbican
Event
Art & design Tours & 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.

a painting of vibrant pink depicts two men stand in front of an indian landscape with a handcart.
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.

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum installation photography
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
Cinema

Members' Screening: Joker: Folie à Deux (18*)

Two years on from the rise of the Joker, Joaquin Phoenix cackles his way back onto the big screen as infamous villain Arthur Fleck. 

Photo of concrete flytower surrounded by trees and plants in the Barbican Conservatory
Event
Tours & public spaces

Visit the Conservatory

Free

Visit the second biggest Conservatory in London and explore our hidden tropical oasis.

Three performers rage on stage in a production of Lear. They wear muted coloured clothing against a black background.
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
Cinema

Joker: Folie à Deux

Two years on from the rise of the Joker, Joaquin Phoenix cackles his way back onto the big screen as infamous villain Arthur Fleck. 

A group of men in 1970s formal wear stand at a table.
Event
Art & design Cinema

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. 

Spinifex Gum
Event
Classical music Contemporary 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.

An example of work by the artist Olayanju Dada
Event
Library

Mudproof London by Olayanju Dada

Free

The exhibition is a series of curated narrative collages that highlights the paradoxical essence and influence of London in unlikely places, as an ideal, a dream, a barrier or even a destination. 

Concrete and Clay: Archiving the Barbican
Event
Art & design Tours & 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.

a painting of vibrant pink depicts two men stand in front of an indian landscape with a handcart.
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.

I'm Not Okay (An Emo Retrospective) in black and pink colours
Event
Library

I'm Not Okay: An Emo Retrospective

Free

A pilot exhibition exploring the rise of Britain’s Y2K lost subculture: Emo. Focusing on the first-generation Emo scene from 2004 to 2009.

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum installation photography
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
Cinema

Parent & Baby Screening: Joker: Folie à Deux

Two years on from the rise of the Joker, Joaquin Phoenix cackles his way back onto the big screen as infamous villain Arthur Fleck. 

Event
Cinema

Joker: Folie à Deux

Two years on from the rise of the Joker, Joaquin Phoenix cackles his way back onto the big screen as infamous villain Arthur Fleck. 

Photo of current band members in Tangerine Dream
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.