A pilot exhibition exploring the rise of Britain’s Y2K lost subculture: Emo. Focusing on the first-generation Emo scene from 2004 to 2009.
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
Cinema
Relaxed 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.
Event
Classical music
Glenn Miller Orchestra
The UK’s most celebrated big band returns, swinging you back in time with Glenn Miller’s own arrangements of favourite wartime chart toppers and hits from the forties.
Little Brown Jug
Pennsylvania 6-5000
Chatanooga Choo Choo
It's Almost Like Being in Love
Moonlight Serenade
Dambusters March
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Catherine Sykesvocals
Mark Portervocals
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
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
Classical music
The Best of John Williams
An awe-inspiring concert celebrating the iconic scores of John Williams, including music from Harry Potter, Star Wars, Jurassic Park and many more.
includes music from:
Star Wars
Harry Potter
Indiana Jones
Jurassic Park
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
The Terminal
The Witches of Eastwick
Schindler's List
Munich
Hook
London Concert Orchestra
Robert Emery conductor
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
Ludwig van BeethovenPiano Concerto No 5, Emperor
Symphony No 9, Choral
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Christopher Warren-Green conductor
Sarah Giford soprano
Clare Presland mezzo-soprano
Elgan Llyr Thomastenor
London Concert Choir
Goldsmiths Choral Union
Highgate Choral Society
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
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.
Antonio VivaldiThe Four Seasons
Marc-Antoine Charpentier'Prelude' from Te Deum
Johann Sebastian BachBrandenburg Concerto No 3
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart'Alleluia' from Exultate Jubilate
George Frideric HandelEternal Source of Light Divine
Henry PurcellTrumpet Suite
George Frideric HandelLet the Bright Seraphim
Mozart Festival Orchestra
David Juritzviolin
David Blackaddertrumpet
Harriet Eyleysoprano
Event
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.
Featuring music from
Lord of the Rings
The Hobbit
Game of Thrones
The Witcher
How to Train Your Dragon
Avatar
Pirates of the Caribbean
Star Wars
London Concert Orchestra
Toby Purser conductor
London Concert Choir
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
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.
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 & 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
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
CinemaClassical musicContemporary 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.
London Concert Orchestra
Anthony Inglisconductor
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
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.
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.
