What’s on

Mon 16 Jun 2025, 18:30

Join us for a talk by artist Huma Bhabha on our exhibition Encounters: Giacometti x Huma Bhabha.

Tue 17 Jun –Thu 3 Jul 2025

Making It Festival returns for 2025: a celebration of new, original work made by Guildhall School’s vibrant and multi-skilled student community.

Wed 18 Jun 2025, 19:30

Elijah and Geeneus explore 30 years of Rinse FM and the future of radio in this rare deep dive into pirate roots, broadcasting innovation and survival in a changing media world.

Sun 22 Jun 2025, 12:00

Join the latest cohort of Barbican Young Poets to explore the boundaries of poetry through workshops, installations, film and live performances.

Wed 25 Jun 2025, 19:30

Join Richie Brave and a panel of DJs, authors, and sound system founders as they explore how the dancefloor has shaped London culture and what role parties play today.

Thu 26 Jun 2025, 19:00

Shahed Saleem leads a conversation, unpacking the themes and ideas of his latest published collection of essays and photographs, Building Futures: The Counter Architecture of the British Mosque.

Tue 8 Jul 2025, 18:30

Bompas & Parr present a vital new chapter of their Future of P-Leisure series, diving into the uncertain future of nightlife.

Wed 9 Jul 2025

Award-winning actor and War Child Ambassador Gillian Anderson hits the stage - joined by a surprise cast of friends - to give voice to the raw, unfiltered fantasies of women from across the globe.

Thu 17 Jul 2025, 19:00

Coinciding with the publication of his major new book, The Alienation Effect, Owen Hatherley discusses the influence of central European émigrés on British cultural life. 

Fri 5 Sep 2025

Britain’s best-selling historian Ben Macintyre tells the extraordinary story of the SAS storming of the Iranian embassy in London – joined live on stage by former hostage Sim Harris. 

Sat 13 Sep 2025

What do arseholes, America, apostrophes, and ageing all have in common? In Miriam Margolyes’ world, they’re the perfect material for wit, wisdom, and unfiltered stories.

Fri 19 Sep 2025

In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators.

Tue 14 Oct 2025, 20:30

Join James May for a landmark live show, bringing to life the stories of the extraordinary explorers who traversed the deserts, scaled the mountains, sailed into the unknown. 

Sat 18 –Sun 19 Oct 2025

A holistic journey of movement and melody all set to the sounds of live Indian classical music for a unique experience.

Sat 18 –Sun 26 Oct 2025

Breathe into your innate wisdom . Tune into the power of your breath with functional breathing practices designed to improve focus, calmness, and inner resilience.