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At the Barbican
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Hall
The Barbican Hall seats up to 1943 people and regularly welcomes internationally renowned musicians in both classical and contemporary music.
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Theatre
Hosting outstanding theatre and dance companies from across the globe, our main theatre has a capacity of 1156 and is divided over four levels.
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Cinemas
The Barbican’s three cinemas include the 280 seat Cinema 1 and our two 153 seat screens in the Barbican’s cinema building on Beech Street (opened in autumn 2012).
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The Pit
The Pit is the Barbican’s 164 seat studio theatre; it is a flexible space that regularly champions emerging companies and artists.
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Art Gallery
Our Art Gallery presents major exhibitions by leading international figures, from architects to Turner-prize-winning artists.
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The Curve
The Curve is an exhibition space at the heart of the Centre where we present new and recently produced work by contemporary artists through a programme of temporary exhibitions.
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Conservatory
Our spectacular Conservatory is a hidden tropical oasis in the heart of the City and is home to exotic fish and over 2,000 species of tropical plants and trees.
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Public spaces
The Barbican Centre also includes large foyers and public spaces, a library, the Lakeside Terrace, conference facilities and three restaurants.
Experience free installations, commissions and events in our public spaces, whatever time you visit.