What’s on

Thu 2 –Fri 31 Oct 2025

Discover how leading poets, artists and writers express what matters most through endangered texts, new poems and striking visual scripts in this foyer exhibition.

Fri 3 –Fri 31 Oct 2025

Explore a sound trail of endangered languages in hidden spaces across the Barbican, created by sonic artist Jamie Perera.

Wed 22 –Sat 25 Oct 2025

One of The Scotsman's 'Best Shows of the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe', this 'unique and intellectually potent' (★★★★★, Morning Star)  show explores how voices of the past can give us hope today.

Mon 27 –Fri 31 Oct 2025

Join theatre director and sound artist Brigitte Adela for a fun and imaginative drama camp, where you'll create a play in just one week!

Mon 27 –Fri 31 Oct 2025

Join artist Nia Fekri for a week-long workshop exploring film-making processes to make a collaborative 16mm direct animation film from start to finish.

Fri 31 Oct 2025, 17:00

Step into the theatrical world of Prayers for a Hungry Ghost in this hands-on visual language workshop for curious creatives, exploring myth, mood and instinct.

Sun 16 Nov 2025, 13:00

Step into our lush Conservatory and explore how writing can deepen our connection to the natural world in this workshop led by an established author. 

Sat 29 –Sun 30 Nov 2025

Across the weekend in the main foyers, dive into a bold celebration of desire, style and subculture with workshops, an intimate installation and an erotic literature and ephemera market.

Sat 29 Nov 2025, 17:00

Join us for this evening of boundary pushing live presentations from the world of fashion with two designers leading the way for inclusive, interesting and meaningful approaches. 

Sat 29 Nov 2025, 22:45

Club Stamina founder Mina Galán unveils new music and invites Merca Bae, CRYSTALLMESS & New York, fusing music, fashion and visuals in a 360° immersive show.

Sun 30 Nov 2025

Step into our lush conservatory for an intimate Sunday of talks, readings, workshops and pop-up performances on sex, desire and all things dirty. 

Sun 30 Nov 2025, 12:30

Bring your own T-shirt and transform it into an iconic piece, screen-printing vintage nightclub poster designs inspired by 80s and 90s queer culture.

Sun 11 Jan 2026, 13:00

Deepen your connection with nature through this writing workshop in the midst of our Conservatory, guided by an established author. 

Sun 25 Jan 2026, 13:00

Surrounded by the greenery of our Conservatory, join an established author for a workshop that invites you to explore how writing can illuminate our connection to the natural world.

Sun 1 Feb 2026, 13:00

Our series of workshops in the Conservatory culminates in a special literary event which will see the creation of new pieces of literature on ecology, written surrounded by nature.