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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.

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.

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

Two woman in the 1980s walk Hollywood Boulevard
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Cinema

MaXXXine

Mia Goth stars in this soon-to-be-classic slasher film set in the dark depths of 1980s Hollywood, as we follow Maxine's journey towards stardom, despite a spate of murders engulfing the city.

A drag queen performs on stage
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Cinema

Unicorns

Cultures clash in this powerful story of forbidden love when a single father (Ben Hardy) meets a beautiful drag queen, Aysha (Jason Patel

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Cinema

Kinds of Kindness

Yorgos Lanthimos's latest project is an absurdist triptych set in contemporary America, starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons and Willem Dafoe.

Two men bathe in a night pool.
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Cinema

Night Fever + ScreenTalk

An evening of experimental film, marking the publication of the new book Night Fever: Film and Photography After Dark (Walther Koenig, 2024).  

Nils Frahm standing between two red curtains, wearing a flat cap with a black hoodie
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Contemporary music

Nils Frahm: Music for London

The pioneering composer-producer-pianist performs his new project Music For London.

Event
Cinema

Kinds of Kindness on 35mm

Yorgos Lanthimos's latest project is an absurdist triptych set in contemporary America, starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons and Willem Dafoe, screened on 35mm film.

Three woman looks fabulous on camera
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Cinema

Orlando, My Political Biography

Director-activist Paul B. Preciado presents a documentary that is as bold as it is celebratory of trans identity, told through the lens of Virginia Woolf's iconic novel. 

A photograph of contributors to the exhibition with some of their creations
Event
Library

Shifting Narratives

Free

Shifting Narratives responds to the diverse needs and aspirations of refugee communities, whilst valuing and sustaining their cultural heritages. 

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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.

Barbican architecture
Event
Tours & public spaces

Architecture Tours

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

sculptures hang from the ceiling of the Conservatory
Event
Art & design Tours & public spaces

The Conservatory x Ranjani Shettar

Free

Our Conservatory hosts a spectacular new site-specific commission by Indian sculptor Ranjani Shettar.

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). 

Nils Frahm standing between two red curtains, wearing a flat cap with a black hoodie
Event
Contemporary music

Nils Frahm: Music for London

The pioneering composer-producer-pianist performs his new project Music For London.

A photograph of contributors to the exhibition with some of their creations
Event
Library

Shifting Narratives

Free

Shifting Narratives responds to the diverse needs and aspirations of refugee communities, whilst valuing and sustaining their cultural heritages. 

trailer screenshot
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.

Barbican architecture
Event
Tours & public spaces

Architecture Tours

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

Two woman in the 1980s walk Hollywood Boulevard
Event
Cinema

Parent and Baby Screening: MaXXXine

Mia Goth stars in this soon-to-be-classic slasher film set in the dark depths of 1980s Hollywood, as we follow Maxine's journey towards stardom, despite a spate of murders engulfing the city.

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). 

Nils Frahm standing between two red curtains, wearing a flat cap with a black hoodie
Event
Contemporary music

Nils Frahm: Music for London

The pioneering composer-producer-pianist performs his new project Music For London.

Image of man leaning against wall by a window
Event
Cinema Talks & events

Cardboard Citizens: More Than One Story + ScreenTalk

More Than One Story is a series of nine monologue films exploring the multiple realities of homelessness. Join us for the first public screening and a panel discussion with author Malorie Blackman.

trailer screenshot
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.

Barbican architecture
Event
Tours & public spaces

Architecture Tours

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

Two woman in the 1980s walk Hollywood Boulevard
Event
Cinema

Members' Screening: MaXXXine

Mia Goth stars in this soon-to-be-classic slasher film set in the dark depths of 1980s Hollywood, as we follow Maxine's journey towards stardom, despite a spate of murders engulfing the city.

sculptures hang from the ceiling of the Conservatory
Event
Art & design Tours & public spaces

The Conservatory x Ranjani Shettar

Free

Our Conservatory hosts a spectacular new site-specific commission by Indian sculptor Ranjani Shettar.

A young girl makes arts and crafts in the Barbican Cinema Cafe.
Event
Cinema Talks & events

Family Friendly Shorts and Creative Workshop with Accumulate

Free

Join us for a free programme of family short films and a drop-in creative workshop as part of Whitecross Street Party.

Nils Frahm standing between two red curtains, wearing a flat cap with a black hoodie
Event
Contemporary music

Nils Frahm: Music for London

The pioneering composer-producer-pianist performs his new project Music For London.

A photograph of contributors to the exhibition with some of their creations
Event
Library

Shifting Narratives

Free

Shifting Narratives responds to the diverse needs and aspirations of refugee communities, whilst valuing and sustaining their cultural heritages.