Venue hire
Rates & packages
The Barbican offers a range of packages and offers for delegates, parties and private events, themed to suit the occasion and your needs.
Delegate rates and packages
Our day delegate rates are all inclusive packages that offer excellent value for money for events of 25 or more delegates. Choose from three packages, all of which come with the following inclusions and a catering package tailored to suit a range of budgets and requirements.
All rates include:
- Room hire of main conference room, from 8.30am–5.30pm
- Technical and dedicated event management support
- Projector
- Screen
- PA system
- 3 wired microphones
- Free delegate Wi–Fi
- Catering
All catering at the Barbican is provided by Searcys, our partners for more than 20 years. Menus are prepared using fresh and natural ingredients which are sourced locally where possible to reduce food mileage. View the full catering options.
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+44 (0)20 7382 7043
businessevents@barbican.org.uk
£75+VAT per person
- Coffee and tea, freshly baked mini pastries, seasonal whole fruit selection
- Mid-morning coffee and tea with cookies
- Choose lunch from our set Fork Buffet menus
- Please liaise with your event manager regarding the choices available
- Afternoon coffee and tea, mini scones, strawberry jam and Devon clotted cream
- with chef’s selection of pastry treats
- Filtered water throughout the day
£65+VAT per person
- Coffee and tea, freshly baked mini pastries, seasonal whole fruit selection
- Coffee and tea with cookies
- Selection of four sandwiches with seasonal fillings on bagels and tortilla wraps
- Three hot finger food items with chef’s pudding of the day
- Choose your finger food items from our menus
- Coffee and tea, mini scones, strawberry jam and Devon clotted cream
- with chefs selection of pastry treats
- Filtered water throughout the day
£59+VAT per person
- Arrival coffee and tea with mini pastries
- Mid-morning coffee and tea
- Selection of sandwiches with seasonal fillings on a selection of flavoured breads, bagels and tortilla wraps
- Seasonal savoury tart and chef’s pudding of the day
- Afternoon coffee and tea with cookies
- Filtered water throughout the day
Parties & private events
This summer escape the hustle and bustle of city life (and the fickle British weather) in the Barbican’s completely covered tropical Conservatory. Home to 2,000 species of exotic plants and fish, this urban oasis is the perfect spot for a summer garden party.
Summer Packages from £79+VAT to include
- Venue hire for up to 6 hours
- Arrival glass of Pimm’s
- 3 hours of unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, with cash or account bar to follow
- Traditional picnic food station
- Dessert bowl food
Upgrades
- Beautifully British Canapes from £10 +VAT per person
- DJ from £600 +VAT
- Acoustic acts from £600 +VAT
- Gin cocktail bar (price on request)
- Lawn games (price on request)
- Photobooth (price on request)
Suitable for groups of 120–600, speak to us today to find out more.
Speak to us today
businessevents@barbican.org.uk
+44(0) 207 382 7043
Available spaces: Conservatory Terrace, Conservatory and/or Garden Room.
Minimum numbers and amplified music restrictions apply, please ask for more information.
Basquiat: Boom for Real is the first large-scale exhibition in the UK of the work of American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960—1988).
A pioneering prodigy of the downtown New York art scene, Basquiat came to the media’s attention in 1978 when he teamed up with his classmate Al Diaz to graffiti enigmatic statements across the city under the collective pseudonym SAMO©, before swiftly becoming one of the most celebrated artists of his generation.
The Barbican offers you a fantastic opportunity to host your colleagues, business partners or friends during an exclusive private view after opening hours.
Speak to us for the latest rates and offers.
businessevents@barbican.org.uk
+44 (0)20 7382 7043
Please quote 'Corporate Private Views' on enquiry. Minimum numbers apply.
One of the most unique venues in London, the Barbican's Conservatory comes alive at Christmas, as 2,000 tropical plants and dramatic lighting create a magical atmosphere that contrasts with the cold outside.
Suitable for groups of 100 to 650, speak to us today to find out more.
Available spaces: Conservatory Terrace, Conservatory and/or Garden Room. Minimum numbers and amplified music restrictions apply - please ask for more information.