Concrete Garden

Chiming with this time of year, our programming celebrates growth, renewal, and transformation. Explore our wide range of events below.

In the spirit of spring, we have a season of events offering opportunities to grow, learn and improve your wellness. Concrete Garden takes inspiration from our new major exhibition focussing on the work of Noah Davis, an American artist whose work celebrated the power of art to elevate the everyday. Highlights include jazz pianist Jason Moran, who will pay direct tribute to Davis with a concert inspired by one of his canvasses; an in-gallery talk with award-winning poet and writer Claudia Rankine; participatory painting opportunities; and our Young Barbican Takeover.

Explore an urban oasis

Enjoy evening drinks and takeover events including artist talks and performances. This spring you'll be able to spend more time in our verdant Conservatory, with extended opening hours on Friday and Sunday evenings. The lush, green oasis in the heart of the City provides the perfect backdrop for a series of talks, workshops, and other engaging events planned over the coming months. It’s also a serene space to simply unwind among 1,500 species of plants; a moment of tranquillity amidst the bustle.

Discover the world of Noah Davis

An exhibition, music, films and talks that uncover the magic in everyday life. Davis’ ethos of making arts accessible to everyone can be found across the Centre, through events ranging from an exhibition, to films, talks and recitals.

Unmissable Music

Musicians including acclaimed jazz pianist Jason Moran have drawn inspiration from the late artist Noah Davis to present a series of music in our Hall this Spring.

Community and Creativity

Throughout the Spring, we're inviting people to come together to explore the Barbican, enjoy live performances and even take part. From the Young Barbican Takeover Festival, to the Chronic Youth Film Festival and our Community Choir, there's plenty to take part in this season.

Citra Sasmita: Into Eternal Land

Explore reimagined tales of ritual and ancestral memory in our free exhibition in The Curve. In the springtime spirit of transformation, we host the debut UK solo exhibition by Indonesian artist Citra Sasmita. Into Eternal Land takes you on a symbolic, multi-sensory journey exploring ideas of ancestral memory, ritual and migration.