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How your support helps

Gustavo Dudamel with young musicians from the Young Orchestra East

Your generous support is what enables the Barbican to present an ambitious and innovative programme and to keep the organisation open and accessible to all.

Walthamstow Garden Party 2017

Community Matters

Your support enables us to work with people of all ages and backgrounds to discover their creative voice. We offer development opportunities to those currently underrepresented in the arts world, and connect communities through free events.
 

Photo of two people dancing in the Rain Room

Grow our ambitious programme and bring new work to life

Passionate arts lovers and funders ensure that the Barbican continues to welcome the world’s greatest artists. Our eclectic programme features the most exciting, relevant and varied artists and companies from London, the UK, and the world.

Young people look at art

Make the arts more accessible

From community views to our art gallery to relaxed screenings in our cinemas, your contribution helps the Barbican remain open and accessible, including for more than 70,000 young people through our pioneering Young Barbican membership scheme, which offers affordable tickets for 14-25 year olds. 

‘Before I started getting involved in projects like the Barbican Box I was really shy and not very confident. But now I am able to ask questions and contribute when I am in a big group.‘
A participant in Barbican Box

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Three people in workshop

Watch: Celebrating 10 Years of Creative Learning

When we create, we add something new that didn't exist in the world before that moment. 

Learn more about the work and impact of Barbican Guildhall Creative Learning as we celebrate our 10 year anniversary in 2019.