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Welcome to the Barbican’s press room, where you can contact our Communications team, read press releases and find out the latest news.

Latest press releases

Title Posted on
Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum: It Will End in Tears
Soufiane Ababri: Their mouths were full of bumblebees but it was me who was pollinated
Barbican Cinema presents three seasons and series looking at the City, Colonialism, and Community through the lens of artists
Barbican Cinema Dec 23/Jan 24 programme + Poor Things Costume Exhibition and Exclusive Preview Screenings
Barbican announces a multifaceted artistic improvisation experience with Circle of Live, blending music, a kinetic sculpture, scenography, and dance
Francis Alÿs: Ricochets
A collection of gifts for culture lovers at the Barbican Shop this festive season
Barbican announces tribute to Arthur Russell with Speakers Corner Quartet and friends
Bootylicious to take over Barbican foyers for late-night ClubStage party
Barbican announces new performances: Alessandro Cortini and Rone with London Contemporary Orchestra
Get Festive at the Barbican this December
Barbican announces L’Rain, extra performance for Nils Frahm and support for David August
Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
The Barbican announces Theatre & Dance 2024 spring programme
Helen Wallace joins Barbican as new Head of Music 
Barbican Cinema December 2023
Barbican announces Jenny Hval dates for April 2024, plus free Touching Bass ClubStage DJ set for EFG London Jazz Festival
Barbican announces new Max Cooper performances for April 2024
New Release ScreenTalks – Nov 2023
Barbican's Daytime and Families Offer, October – December 2023

General info

A limited number of press tickets are available to most Barbican events and exhibitions. Priority will be given to members of the press who are reviewing for major publications or broadcast and are available at the discretion of the Press Office or the external promoter, where applicable.

To request a press ticket or entry to an art, theatre, dance, music or cinema event, please contact our Press Office.

Contact us



Our working hours are Monday–Friday 10am–6pm

Please do get in touch with any questions – we look forward to hearing from you.

For general enquiries, please email [email protected] or call 0207 382 2389. Contact details for specific artform press teams at the Barbican can also be found below.