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Cinema

Frankenstein

Guillermo del Torro pieces together Mary Shelley's classic tale, with Oscar Isaac as Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as his monster, and Mia Goth as Elizabeth.

An image of colourful symbols across a yellow and red background.
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Talks & events

Voiced: Live Literature Programme

Whether you're joining us for a day or the entire festival, come together to celebrate artists working in endangered languages and dialects.

Jess Gillam holding a saxophone against a blue backdrop
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Classical music

Nil Venditti conducts Clyne, Puccini, Respighi and Say

Nil Venditti, Jess Gillam and the BBC Symphony Orchestra travel from the West of Ireland to the shores of the Bosphorus, in music by Ottorino Respighi, Giacomo Puccini, Fazil Say and Anna Clyne.

Fazil Say Grand Bazaar
Anna Clyne Glasslands
Giacomo Puccini Preludio Sinfonico
Ottorino Respighi Feste romane
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Nil Venditti conductor
Jess Gillam saxophone
Halima
Event
Contemporary music

Touching Bass Presents: Halima & Illnoledge

Experience the synergy of this electrifying double bill, where club bangers drenched in honeyed Afro-pop and scorched R&B meet hypnotic rhythms that blend afrobeat, jazz, and reggae.

Image of a performer on stage
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Classical music Contemporary music

Darbar: Indian Music Appreciation Course

Unlock the Enchanting World of Raga and Tala. One day. Countless centuries of musical brilliance. 

Harmeet Virdee sitar
Sukhdeep Dhanjal tabla
Image of Kanwal Ahluwalia
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Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

Darbar: Yogabliss to Live Music with Kanwal Ahluwalia

A holistic journey of movement and melody all set to the sounds of live Indian classical music for a unique experience.

Kanwal Ahluwalia practitioner
Kirpal Panesar esraj
Blondie in Camera 1978
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Library Tours & public spaces Art & design

Blondie in Camera 1978

Free

An exhibition celebrating Martyn Goddard’s most famous images of Blondie taken during their breakthrough year

Installation shot of Creative Voice Exhibition
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Talks & events Take part Art & design

Voiced: The Creative Voice Exhibition

Free

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

Headshot of an Asian man against a dim colourful background
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Talks & events Take part

Voiced: Endangered Voices Listening Trail

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

A woman looks at a collection of outfits by a range of designers.
Event
Art & design

Dirty Looks

Rebel against conventional beauty and take a look at the dirty side of fashion. 

Dorothy, the lion, the tin man and the scarecrow cower before the wizard
Event
Cinema

Family Film Club: The Wizard of Oz

Come along with Dorothy for an evergreen adventure, in one of the most sumptuous Technicolour musicals ever committed to film.

Architecture Tour
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Tours & public spaces

Architecture Tours

Step into the heart of London’s Brutalist legacy.

In a dark gallery, metal bleacher-style seating is positioned in front of a large, vertical, curved screen showing a river coursing through a lush, forested valley.
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Art & design

Lucy Raven: Rounds

Free

Journey through landscapes reshaped by extreme force in a new exhibition that brings together film and sculpture by North American artist Lucy Raven.

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Cinema

Parent & Baby Screening: Urchin

Harris Dickinson’s directorial debut explores the turbulent life of a young addict, as relentless obstacles block his path to redemption.

A woman looks at a sculpture of a globe, the outlines of the countries lit in neon orange strip lights.
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Art & design

Encounters: Giacometti x Mona Hatoum

Works by contemporary artist Mona Hatoum and 20th century sculptor Alberto Giacometti are seen together for the first time in this ground-breaking exhibition, part of Encounters: Giacometti.

Image of Davel Patel
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Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

Darbar: Aurabreath – Breathwork with Davel Patel

Breathe into your innate wisdom . Tune into the power of your breath with functional breathing practices designed to improve focus, calmness, and inner resilience. 

Davel Patel practitioner
A repairer fixing a small device across from another volunteer with Restart London.
Event
Take part

The Restart Project: Repair Café

Free

To mark International Repair Day 2025, The Restart Project is inviting you to bring your broken objects, defective electricals, and any clothing items in need of a refresh – to be mended for free.

Event
Cinema

Frankenstein

Guillermo del Torro pieces together Mary Shelley's classic tale, with Oscar Isaac as Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as his monster, and Mia Goth as Elizabeth.

Image of San Lau next a gong
Event
Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

Darbar: Sacred Sound Bath with San Lau

Flow into Inner Peace. Experience the profound healing power of an immersive sound bath with gongs, crystal bowls, and percussion, creating an environment for deep relaxation and rejuvenation.

San Lau sound healing practitioner
A woman in a white dress sings on a stage.
Event
Cinema

MET Opera Live in HD: La Sonnambula

Nadine Sierra stars in Rolando Villazón's adaptation set in the Swiss Alps, about a a lover, her fiance, and their rivals. 

Image of Jason Kalidas
Event
Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

Darbar: Raga Wellbeing with Jason Kalidas

Experience the healing power of Indian Ragas on the Bansuri and Tanpuras. 

Jason Kalidas bansuri
An image of colourful symbols across a yellow and red background.
Event
Talks & events

Voiced: Live Literature Programme

Whether you're joining us for a day or the entire festival, come together to celebrate artists working in endangered languages and dialects.

An image of both members of Oh Wonder walking away from each other in a field of grass with a tree behind them in the distance
Event
Contemporary music

Oh Wonder

Celebrate a decade of Oh Wonder as they bring a fresh take on their debut album to our stage.

Image of Kanwal Ahluwalia
Event
Classical music Talks & events Contemporary music

Darbar: Yogabliss to Live Music with Kanwal Ahluwalia

A holistic journey of movement and melody all set to the sounds of live Indian classical music for a unique experience.

Kanwal Ahluwalia practitioner
Kirpal Panesar esraj
Installation shot of Creative Voice Exhibition
Event
Talks & events Take part Art & design

Voiced: The Creative Voice Exhibition

Free

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

Headshot of an Asian man against a dim colourful background
Event
Talks & events Take part

Voiced: Endangered Voices Listening Trail

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

An audience of people actively engaging and participating in an event by raising their hands
Event
Talks & events Take part

Black British Book Festival 2025

Step into the heart of Black British storytelling. A space where culture, creativity and community collide.

A woman looks at a collection of outfits by a range of designers.
Event
Art & design

Dirty Looks

Rebel against conventional beauty and take a look at the dirty side of fashion. 

Architecture Tour
Event
Tours & public spaces

Architecture Tours

Step into the heart of London’s Brutalist legacy.

Two man looking at each other through a mirror
Event
Cinema

Members' Screening: Plainclothes

Members' event

Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey serve up arresting chemistry as a cop and his target in this 90s New York psychodrama.