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Image of TEd'A architecture
Season
Art & design Talks & events

Architecture on Stage

A series of talks given by the most exciting architectural practices working across the world, as well as debates around ideas and issues that impact architecture and urbanism today.

Sir Simon Rattle presenting from the Barbican stage
Season
Classical music

Half Six Fix

Come to a Half Six Fix for a burst of music with the London Symphony Orchestra to kick-start your evening.  

Sir Antonio Pappano conducting
Season
Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra Sep 24–Jul 25 Multibuy

You can save with our London Symphony Orchestra Sep 24–Jul 25 Multibuy.

Lang Lang
Season
Classical music

Recitals

Get closer to the music with intimate recitals from musicians at the top of their game.

Australian Chamber Orchestra on stage
Season
Classical music

Visiting Ensembles

Orchestras and ensembles from all around the world are joined by top soloists on the Barbican stage. 

A black and white photo of Alberto Giacometti in his studio holding his sculpture, Three Men Walking.
Season
Art & design

Encounters: Giacometti

Three groundbreaking exhibitions position historic sculptures by Alberto Giacometti with new works by contemporary artists, in an intimate new space.

IPORB
Season
Theatre & dance Talks & events Contemporary music Classical music Cinema Art & design

Summer at the Barbican

Heat up your summer with open-air screenings, smash hit musicals, mid-century sculpture, immersive shows, eclectic concerts and more.

IPORB
Season
Art & design Talks & events Immersive Contemporary music Classical music Cinema

Frequencies: The sounds that shape us

A season that brings you music and takes you beyond, to interrogate how you perceive and encounter sound.

Picture of Herbie Hancock smiling
Season
Contemporary music

Summer Jazz Series 2025

A summer of boundary-pushing jazz, legendary collaborations, and electrifying live performances.

Complicit
Season
Cinema

Complicit: A Michael Haneke Retrospective

A selection of films celebrating the work and impact of Austrian film director Michael Haneke, who casts his lens at class, alienation and humanity at large.