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.
Highlights
Classical Music 2020–21
Just announced
Masculinities
Liberation through Photography
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Architecture Tours
New Perspectives
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Toyin Ojih Odutola
A Countervailing Theory
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STORE STORE x Barbican
Part of London Craft Week 2020
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Chronic Youth Film Festival 2020
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Propaganda
A weekend curated by Shabaka Hutchings
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Autism and Cinema
An exploration of neurodiversity
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New Releases
Latest films announced every Wednesday
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (15)
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Inside Out
Exploring our inner lives and creativity
Autism and Cinema
An exploration of neurodiversity
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Jean Dubuffet
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Inner States
A series of first-person films
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DROWNTOWN
Rhiannon Faith Company
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Level G
Always open, always free
Visit the Conservatory
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Big Barbican Adventure
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Members' Priority Booking
Beat the crowds
Members' Screenings
Members' Events
Get closer to our programme
Membership
Try something new
Inside Out in 2020
A year exploring the relationship between our inner lives and creativity.
Make the most of your visit
Level G
Always open, always free
Eat & drink
Our cafes, restaurants and bars
Shops
Design-led gifts and exclusive products
Library
Including children's and music library
Directions
Location
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Box Office: 020 7638 8891
The Barbican Centre is open:
Mon–Sat: 9am–11pm
Sun: 11am–11pm
Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street. Plan your journey and find more information about getting to the Barbican on our 'Your Visit' pages.
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available