What’s on

1 Oct 2018 –30 Jun 2019

Discover, touch, play and learn in our new Squish Space.

6 Feb –20 Mar 2019

Ever wondered how your dreams connect with those of others? This interactive session invites you to share dreams and associated thoughts, with two experienced psychotherapists.

9 Feb –12 May 2019

Take inspiration from our Brutalist fortress in this casting workshop led by designer/maker Phil Cuttance. 

16 Feb –14 Apr 2019

Translate the big, bold and beautiful shapes of our Brutalist architecture to print in this lino–printing workshop led by Temple Prints

23 Feb 2019, 10:00

After a sell-out show at Framed Film Festival 2018, we present another screening of Tove Jansson's Moomins in their latest adventure, and a special workshop to make your own Moomin mate.

24 Feb 2019, 10:00

Join us for a vegan pizza making workshop

25 Feb 2019, 19:00

The Dutch architect and urbanist Hans van der Heijden will speak about his recent projects and the firm's engagement with the city and its streets.

25 Feb –29 Apr 2019

Introducing our very first Barbican Book Club, where we will be discussing the Brutally–inspired worlds of J.G Ballard

27 Feb 2019, 18:30

Whatever our career, at some point we will need to communicate ideas and connect with an audience. But how can we do this with confidence, charisma, compassion, dynamism? 

28 Feb 2019, 14:30

BBC Radio 3’s arts and ideas programme Free Thinking asks 'Is British Culture Getting Weirder?'