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
BBC Symphony Orchestra: Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius
A tribute to Sir Andrew Davis: Sakari Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus perform Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius.
Edward ElgarThe Dream of Gerontius
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Sakari Oramoconductor
Dame Sarah Connollymezzo-soprano
Nicky Spencetenor
Roderick Williamsbaritone
BBC Symphony Chorus
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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
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
Theatre & dance
First Light
Bathe in sound and light with your baby as you explore the wonders of how their senses develop. Sit, lie down or stand while sharing this immersive, intimate experience.
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
Family Film Club: Animal Tales of Christmas Magic
One of the first ever UK screenings of this delightful selection of short films – come along for this gorgeous finale to 2024’s Family Film Club season.
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
Cinema
Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum Presents.. Woman of the Dunes
Hiroshi Teshigahara’s Woman of the Dunes (1964) is a haunting existential drama that delves into the primal struggle for survival, identity, and freedom, screened on 35mm.
Event
Classical music
SANSARA Choir with United Strings of Europe
SANSARA and United Strings of Europe join forces to explore the themes of sanctuary and solidarity in a programme built around Caroline Shaw’s To the Hands.
Basel Salehoud improvisation
Hildur Guðnadóttir (arr Martin)Fólk fær andlit
Caroline ShawTo the Hands
Piers Connor Kennedy/Julian Azkoulin the midst
Thomas TallisIn manus tuas
Caroline Shaw (arr Kennedy)and the swallow
Basel Salehoud improvisation
Tahmeel Hijaz
SANSARA Choir
Tom Herringartistic director of SANSARA Choir
United Strings of Europe
Julian Azkoulartistic director of United Strings of Europe
Ellie Slorachguest conductor
Basel Salehoud
Walid Zaidopercussion
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 & dance
First Light
Bathe in sound and light with your baby as you explore the wonders of how their senses develop. Sit, lie down or stand while sharing this immersive, intimate experience.
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
Tours & public spaces
Visit the Conservatory
Free
Visit the second biggest Conservatory in London and explore our hidden tropical oasis.
Event
Cinema
RBO Live 24-25: Cinderella
This Christmas, be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.
Event
Cinema
Sine Screen: Precarious Landscapes 02
These experimental and narrative short films from Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines, explores myth, fantasy and growing up in a time of crisis and change.
Event
Classical music
Vaughan Williams, Elgar & Bax, with David Cohen
Two reflective works from Ralph Vaughan Williams and Edward Elgar, plus Arnold Bax’s evocative portrait of the Cornish countryside.
Ralph Vaughan WilliamsSymphony No 9
Edward ElgarCello Concerto
Arnold BaxTintagel
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappanoconductor
David Cohencello
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
Theatre & dance
First Light
Bathe in sound and light with your baby as you explore the wonders of how their senses develop. Sit, lie down or stand while sharing this immersive, intimate experience.
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
Cinema
Relaxed Screening: Between The Temples
Jason Schwartzman's world is turned upside down when his grade school music teacher (Carol Kane) re-enters his life as his new adult Bat Mitzvah student.
Event
Classical music
Academy of Ancient Music: Handel's Messiah
Laurence Cummings and AAM join a truly world-class team of soloists for a seasonal performance of Handel’s Messiah.
George Frideric HandelMessiah
Academy of Ancient Music
Laurence Cummingsdirector & harpsichord
Louise Aldersoprano
Tim Meadcountertenor
Nick Pritchardtenor
Cody Quattlebaumbass
Event
Art & designTalks & events
Architecture on Stage: Stardust
Join us for two screenings of Stardust: The Story of Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown (2024) – an intimate portrait of two of the most influential architects of the last century.
Speakers:
Jim Venturi
Anita Naughton
Jemima Kelly
Speakers:
Jim Venturi
Anita Naughton
Ellis Woodman
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.
