What’s on

Mon 10 Feb 2025 –Fri 1 Jan 2027

This free installation invites visitors to orient themselves in the buildings and their complex, fascinating histories in an exciting new display at the heart of the Barbican’s Foyers.

Wed 23 –Sat 26 Sep 2026

This free exhibition presents video works by Lawrence Abu Hamdan that address how sound can both sustain and disrupt the richness of community life. 

Fri 25 Sep 2026, 17:30

This two day, 20-person workshop provides hands-on experience with audio-based methodologies and introduces sonic investigation as a response to the limits of visual evidence.

Sat 26 Sep 2026, 16:30

What happens when seeing is no longer enough? This series of presentations and discussions explore the emerging role of sound and listening in documenting global events.

Thu 1 Oct 2026 –Sun 24 Jan 2027

Japanese artist Yuko Mohri transforms The Curve with a new site-responsive commission exploring states of flux and acts of repair via light, sound and kinetic sculpture featuring Barbican objects.

Thu 8 Oct 2026 –Sun 28 Feb 2027

‘You have to see the real thing… seeing a real painting is the only way to do it.’

Thu 8 Oct 2026, 19:00

Yuko Mohri and Christian Marclay will join forces for a one-night performance in the Barbican carpark in response to In Concert, Mohri's solo exhibition in The Curve.

Thu 22 Oct 2026, 19:00

Discover the projects and ideas behind Walters & Cohen's thoughtful, people-focused architecture.

Fri 6 Nov 2026, 18:30

Join Curatorial Assistant Amber Li for a guided tour of Robert Ryman: The Real Thing, focusing on some of her personal highlights.

Wed 18 Nov 2026, 19:15

Join us for this intimate performance in the gallery by percussionist Sarathy Korwar as he responds to the work of Robert Ryman.  

Fri 4 Dec 2026, 18:30

Join Curator Wells Fray-Smith as she shares personal highlights from the exhibition and offers insights into Robert Ryman’s life and work.

Fri 11 Dec 2026, 19:15

Join us for this intimate performance in the gallery by interdisciplinary and movement artist tyroneisaacstuart as he responds to the work of Robert Ryman.  

Fri 15 Jan 2027, 18:30

Join Curatorial Assistant Amber Li as she shares personal highlights from the exhibition and offers insights into Robert Ryman’s life and work.

Fri 19 Feb 2027, 18:30

Join Curator Wells Fray-Smith as she shares personal highlights from the exhibition and offers insights into Robert Ryman’s life and work.

Fri 26 Feb 2027, 19:15

Join us for this intimate performance in the gallery by interdisciplinary and movement artist Soweto Kinch as he responds to the work of Robert Ryman.