Step behind the scenes and see the Barbican Theatre from a new perspective on our 60 minute Backstage Tour
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Tours & public spaces
Architecture Tours
Discover the vast, bold and brutal Barbican estate on our 90 minute Architecture Tours.
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Cinema
Parent and Baby Screening: Sing Sing
Incarcerated for a crime that he didn't commit, Divine G (Colman Domingo) finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other prisoners.
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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).
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Contemporary music
Dawn Landes & Friends
Celebrate a landmark moment in feminist history with the folk singer-songwriter Dawn Landes and Friends, including the iconic Peggy Seeger.
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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.
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Tours & public spaces
Architecture Tours
Discover the vast, bold and brutal Barbican estate on our 90 minute Architecture Tours.
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Cinema
Members' Screening: Sing Sing
Members' event
Incarcerated for a crime that he didn't commit, Divine G (Colman Domingo) finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other prisoners.
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Tours & public spaces
Visit the Conservatory
Free
Visit the second biggest Conservatory in London and explore our hidden tropical oasis.
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Classical music
Rolf Hind: Sky in a Small Cage
Direct from the Copenhagen Opera Festival, Mahogany Opera opens our season with the UK premiere of Rolf Hind’s much-anticipated new work inspired by the influential Sufi mystic and poet, Rumi.
Rolf HindSky in a Small Cage
Mahogany Opera
Riot Ensemble
Elaine MitchenerNarrator
James HallI and You (becoming Rumi)
Yannis FrançoisBird of the Sun – Shams e Parande
Loré LixenbergShaman of the Birds and Kerra, Rumi's wife
Siddhii Lagruttaensemble singer
Karima El Demerdaschensemble singer
Anika Venkateshensemble singer
Rylan Gleaveensemble singer
Ty Bouqueensemble singer
Harald Hieronymus Heinensemble singer
Rolf Hindcomposer
Dante Micheaux and Jalal al-Din Rumiwords
Frederic Wake-Walkerdirector
Aaron Holloway-Nahummusic director
Sasha Balmazi-Owen designer
Rosabel Huguetmovement director
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London Lives
Phoenix Contemporary Textiles is a group of twelve artists living in and around London, each with their own diverse textile- inspired art practices which encompass a variety of media.
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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
Cinema
Parent and Baby Screening: Mandoob
A penniless delivery driver starts illegally bootlegging alcohol to the rich and famous, in this Saudi crime thriller.
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Tours & public spaces
Architecture Tours
Discover the vast, bold and brutal Barbican estate on our 90 minute Architecture Tours.
Event
Theatre & danceTours & public spaces
Backstage Tours
Step behind the scenes and see the Barbican Theatre from a new perspective on our 60 minute Backstage Tour
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).
Event
Contemporary music
Ney Matogrosso
Ney Matogrosso, Brazil's most extravagant artist ever hits London with his fabulous show featuring his old favourites, new hits and never sung before classics.
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London Lives
Phoenix Contemporary Textiles is a group of twelve artists living in and around London, each with their own diverse textile- inspired art practices which encompass a variety of media.
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
Theatre & danceTours & public spaces
Backstage Tours
Step behind the scenes and see the Barbican Theatre from a new perspective on our 60 minute Backstage Tour
Event
Tours & public spaces
Architecture Tours
Discover the vast, bold and brutal Barbican estate on our 90 minute Architecture Tours.
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).
Event
Cinema
Screening the Sahara: Al Mahatta + 143 Sahara + Introduction
A screening of Hassen Ferhani’s Algerian documentary showing vignettes in cafés and crossroads in the Sahara screens alongside an experimental short from Sudan.
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Talks & events
Dr Gabor Maté: Live on Stage in London
Drawing on cutting-edge science and real-life stories, renowned physician Dr Gabor will share his compassionate and humane approach to wellbeing.
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London Lives
Phoenix Contemporary Textiles is a group of twelve artists living in and around London, each with their own diverse textile- inspired art practices which encompass a variety of media.
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
Tours & public spaces
Architecture Tours
Discover the vast, bold and brutal Barbican estate on our 90 minute Architecture Tours.
Event
Classical music
London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano
Sir Antonio Pappano opens a new chapter as Chief Conductor of the LSO, conjuring stunning landscapes from Nielsen and Sibelius - and a world premiere from James MacMillan.
Carl NielsenHelios Overture
Sir James MacMillanConcerto for Orchestra (world premiere, LSO commission) *
Jean SibeliusSymphony No 1
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
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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).
Event
London Lives
Phoenix Contemporary Textiles is a group of twelve artists living in and around London, each with their own diverse textile- inspired art practices which encompass a variety of media.