Welcome to the Barbican

A world-class arts and learning centre, the Barbican pushes the boundaries of all major art forms including dance, film, music, theatre and visual arts

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Highlights

How can art respond to change?

Explore this year's annual theme, The Art of Change, through performances, events and online content as we consider the role of the arts for change
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Collection: Long Reads

Sit back, it's time to settle in for a long read. Enjoy our longform multimedia articles planning a variety of topics including science fiction literature and American minimalist music. 

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Our Instagram

From architecture to behind the scenes and artist takeovers, get closer to our programme and learn more about our building on Instagram.

Visiting us? Share your photos #barbicancentre

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Listen: Barbican on Spotify

Follow us on Spotify for curated playlists by our performers from across our programme plus explorations of a range of musical genres and a taste of what the Barbican team are listening to. Shuffle recommended. 

Listen

Make the most of your visit

Have some time before a show? Looking for a bite to eat after an exhibition? 

Join Young Barbican

Be there when it happens with discounted access to unmissable art and entertainment as well as events and creative opportunities for 14-25 year olds
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