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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

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Barbican Theatre & Dance announce Autumn/Winter 2023 season
Barbican announces first wave of international artists for EFG London Jazz Festival 2023
Barbican announces Bonny Light Horseman, Hamza Namira, Herbie Hancock, Rampage and The Unthanks
Barbican launches digital platform showcasing rare and never-before-seen archive material of the Centre’s early history
Most awarded venue, Barbican Theatre, celebrates the most awarded show at 2023 Olivier Awards
Barbican Cinema: ScreenTalks & Live Events highlights April 2023
My Neighbour Totoro returns to the Barbican this Autumn
Barbican announces news shows with GRAMMY award winners Laurie Anderson and Lila Downs
Snapshots: Caribbean Cinema Up Close (17–31 May)
Barbican announces its music programme for September 2023 – January 2024
Casting confirmed for Giles Terera’s award-winning play confronting the legacy of Britain's human rights and slave trading past
Barbican announces line-up for Piano Day 2023 and Kaushiki Chakraborty Masterclass
Barbican Cinema - April 2023 Highlights
Chronic Youth Film Festival 2023
The Human Rights Watch Film Festival Presents 10 Award-Winning Films in the London Edition, 16-26 March 2023
Barbican announces EFG London Jazz Festival Summer Series plus Kronos Quartet and Hamed Sinno
A Strange Loop: The Pulitzer and Latest Tony Award-Winning Best Musical Coming to the Barbican
Barbican announces Erland Cooper: Folded Landscapes and Balmorhea Barbican-debut.
Barbican Cinema: March 2023 ScreenTalks & Live Events highlights
Barbican announces Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer and Shahzad Ismaily in Love in Exile

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.