Saved events

They Might Be Giants

,Barbican Hall
They Might Be Giants standing in a sea of microphones

Brooklyn’s ambassadors of love are back in town with a new album and an expanded line-up of musicians, including trumpeter Curt Ramm.

They Might Be Giants’s live shows have always seen their recorded output dialled up a few notches; they’re spontaneous and they’re occasionally ribald (which means it’s just for adults – no kids allowed). Across two full sets, with no room for a support act, they perform all-time favourites, fresh rarities spanning their career, and spur-of-the-moment improvisations that will delight even their exhausted road crew.

In 2018, the band are back with a new studio record; they're back with their their Dial-A-Song service online (originally they recorded songs onto an answering machine and advertised the phone number in local newspapers); and they're back on the road. Their 35-year career includes two Grammy Awards and 19 studio albums, including the Platinum-selling Flood (which features the iconic ‘Birdhouse In Your Soul’).

Tagged with: Contemporary music

Ages 14+ only

This performance will begin promptly at the advertised start time.

Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes including interval

Timings are approximate and subject to change

Discover

album cover for they might be giants

Listen: They Might Be Giants - I Like Fun

Listen to They Might Be Giants' album, I Like Fun.

photo of man singing

Watch: They Might Be Giants play Birdhouse In Your Soul

Head back to 2001 with this clip of They Might Be Giants playing their hit track on Top  of the Pops...
 

photo of black top in the art gallery

Watch: Barbican Sessions- Black Top

 

In the first of our Barbican Sessions, Black Top, the duo of multi-instrumentalist Orphy Robinson and pianist Pat Thomas, perform a live concert after hours in our 'Basquiat: Boom for Real' exhibition.

You might also like...

Barbican Hall

Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
​​​​​​​The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.