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.

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.

Fri 9 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 15 Oct 2026, 16:30

Kader Attia and Jitish Kallat join Shanay Jhaveri, Head of Visual Arts, for a conversation about artistic practice, curatorial thinking and the Kochi-Muziris Biennale.

Thu 22 Oct 2026, 19:00

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

Wed 28 Oct 2026 –Sat 30 Jan 2027

Our Relaxed Viewings are dedicated to visitors who would benefit from a more informal approach to noise and movement in the space. With a lower visitor capacity, visitors can enter and exit freely.

Wed 28 Oct 2026, 19:00

London-based architect Takero Shimazaki discusses the ideas and design approaches behind a selection of projects by t-sa, including the recently completed Yard Theatre in Hackney Wick.

Tue 3 Nov 2026, 19:00

Senegalese practice Worofila presents this year's Rick Mather lecture, celebrating the work of architects who are making important contributions to thinking about sustainability. 

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 20 Nov 2026, 15:00

This half-day symposium revisits the American painter Robert Ryman’s work, connections and legacy from a range of perspectives, marking the major retrospective of his work in our Art Gallery.

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.

Mon 18 Jan 2027, 11:00

Suitable for blind and partially sighted visitors to the gallery, a live tour led by Lisa Squirrel who will describe key works on display.