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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

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Cinema

Queer

Daniel Craig ventures through sexuality, psychedelics and the jungle in Luca Guadagnino's adaption of The Beat Generation novella.

A girl rides on the back of a dragon-like creature over water.
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Cinema

Spirited Away [SUBTITLED]

Spirited Away was a worldwide smash upon its original release over 20 years ago, now the animated classic is back on the big screen. 

Portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven
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Classical music

Beethoven's Ninth

An unforgettable all-Beethoven programme featuring the monumental Choral symphony with its climactic ‘Ode to Joy’ performed by the renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. 

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.

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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
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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.

Spirited Away
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Cinema

Members': Spirited Away (PG) [DUBBED]

Spirited Away was a worldwide smash upon its original release over 20 years ago, now the animated Ghibli classic is back on the big screen.

Barbican architecture
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Tours & public spaces

Architecture Tours

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

Mufasa and Scar (lions) stand looking at each other in profile
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Cinema

Mufasa: The Lion King

An orphan and a young prince strike up an unlikely brotherhood in the long-awaited prequel to the 1994 Disney classic, directed by Barry Jenkins and scored by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Musicians performing on stage in period costume, with five tall candelabras behind them
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Classical music

Four Seasons by Candlelight

The verve and virtuosity of the 18th century is brought to life in this enchanting concert staged in a candle-lit style setting with an evocative programme crowned by Vivaldi’s sublime masterpiece.

A girl rides on the back of a dragon-like creature over water.
Event
Cinema

Spirited Away [DUBBED]

Spirited Away was a worldwide smash upon its original release over 20 years ago, now the animated Ghibli classic is back on the big screen. 

Event
Cinema

Conclave

Director Edward Berger's (All Quiet on the Western Front) new thriller follows one of the world's most secretive events - selecting the new Pope, tasked to Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes). 

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Cinema

Queer

Daniel Craig ventures through sexuality, psychedelics and the jungle in Luca Guadagnino's adaption of The Beat Generation novella.

Man in armour holding a sword
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Classical music

Music of the Movies: The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones

Experience epic music from Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Game of Thrones and beyond as the worlds of TV, film and fantasy are brought to life by a full symphony orchestra and choir.
 

A girl rides on the back of a dragon-like creature over water.
Event
Cinema

Spirited Away [SUBTITLED]

Spirited Away was a worldwide smash upon its original release over 20 years ago, now the animated classic is back on the big screen. 

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.

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

 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.

A girl rides on the back of a dragon-like creature over water.
Event
Cinema

Parent & Baby Screening: Spirited Away [DUBBED]

Spirited Away was a worldwide smash upon its original release over 20 years ago, now the animated classic is back on the big screen. 

A girl rides on the back of a dragon-like creature over water.
Event
Cinema

Spirited Away [DUBBED]

Spirited Away was a worldwide smash upon its original release over 20 years ago, now the animated Ghibli classic is back on the big screen. 

A person in a suit has a pair of glowing antlers above their head while standing against a red and green background.
Event
Theatre & dance

RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Experience a ‘ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) as this smash-hit sell-out production transfers to London to brighten up your winter. 

Event
Cinema

Conclave

Director Edward Berger's (All Quiet on the Western Front) new thriller follows one of the world's most secretive events - selecting the new Pope, tasked to Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes). 

Mufasa and Scar (lions) stand looking at each other in profile
Event
Cinema

Mufasa: The Lion King

An orphan and a young prince strike up an unlikely brotherhood in the long-awaited prequel to the 1994 Disney classic, directed by Barry Jenkins and scored by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Event
Cinema

Queer

Daniel Craig ventures through sexuality, psychedelics and the jungle in Luca Guadagnino's adaption of The Beat Generation novella.

A girl rides on the back of a dragon-like creature over water.
Event
Cinema

Spirited Away [SUBTITLED]

Spirited Away was a worldwide smash upon its original release over 20 years ago, now the animated classic is back on the big screen. 

A split screen image with Jude Law and Cameron Diaz on top and Kate Winslet and Jack Black on the bottom
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Cinema Classical music Contemporary music

The Holiday (12A) with live orchestra

The beloved Christmas film will be presented live in concert this winter, featuring its musical score performed live alongside the film by a full concert orchestra.

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.