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Immersive Theatre & dance Contemporary music

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

It's 1989 and finding the party is the only thing that matters. 

Architecture Tour
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Tours & public spaces

Architecture Tours

Step into the heart of London’s Brutalist legacy.

A topless white man lays on a mirror covered in water, staring at his reflection
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Cinema

Members' Screening: The Legacy of George Platt Lynes

This stunning documentary uncovers the lesser known life of George Platt Lynes, one of the first openly gay American artists as visionary director Sam Shahid celebrates his legacy. 

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Take part

Father & Daughter Drama Workshop

Explore themes of family, tradition and resilience in this intergenerational workshop inspired by Fiddler on the Roof, hosted by Rabbi Rose Prevezer and Daniel Krikler.

A shot of the gallery, showing sculptures by Giacometti and Huma Bhabha.
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Art & design

Encounters: Giacometti x Huma Bhabha

Within a new, intimate gallery in the Barbican, contemporary artist Huma Bhabha's monumental sculptures forge new dialogues with works by 20th century sculptor Alberto Giacometti.

Photo of concrete flytower surrounded by trees and plants in the Barbican Conservatory
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Tours & public spaces

Visit the Conservatory

Free

Visit the second biggest Conservatory in London and explore our hidden tropical oasis.

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Cinema

Superman

This summer's biggest blockbuster shoots us into a story in which Superman (David Corenswet) reconciles his otherworldly heritage with his human upbringing. 

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Cinema

The Phoenician Scheme

One of the most anticipated films of the year, Wes Anderson returns with an all-star ensemble in this tale of comedic espionage and intrigue. 

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Cinema

Amour

This Palme' d'Or winner is an honest, sensitive portrait of an elderly couple whose lives shrink when a stroke leaves the wife partly paralysed and speechless. 

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Cinema

Pavements + Recorded Q&A

As Pavement reunites for their sold-out 2022 tour, this Hollywood biopic, stage musical, and museum exhibition blur fact and fiction in a genre-bending tribute directed by Alex Ross Perry.

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Cinema

28 Years Later

Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland reunite for the new terrifying auteur horror set in the aftermath 28 Days Later

Asmik Grigorian photographed facing the camera, with her head to one side.
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Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra/Sir Antonio Pappano

A climactic close to the LSO's 2024/25 season: Sir Antonio Pappano leads concert performances of Strauss’ Salome. Acclaimed soprano Asmik Grigorian takes on the title role.

Two women sit on the beach, in each others arms
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Cinema

Hot Milk

Tensions simmer in this adaptation of Deborah Levy's book as a mother and daughter's bond is tested by the arrival of a mysterious stranger.

A topless white man lays on a mirror covered in water, staring at his reflection
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Cinema

Hidden Master: The Legacy of George Platt Lynes

This stunning documentary uncovers the lesser-known life of George Platt Lynes, one of the first openly gay American artists, from visionary director Sam Shahid

Black Sound moving image display
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Library

Black Sound: The Story of British Black Music

Free

This spring, the Barbican Music Library hosts Black Sound London, a groundbreaking exhibition that demonstrates the outsized impact British Black music has had on the world stage.

Rebel Radio Listening Hub
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Contemporary music

Rebel Radio Listening Hub

Free

Come and share your memories of pirate radio and catch up with some of the highlights from the Rebel Radio season in our pop-up listening hub in the Level G foyer. 

acid house smiley in sky
Event
Immersive Theatre & dance Contemporary music

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

It's 1989 and finding the party is the only thing that matters. 

Architecture Tour
Event
Tours & public spaces

Architecture Tours

Step into the heart of London’s Brutalist legacy.

Superman plays with Superdog in his ice-cave
Event
Cinema

Parent & Baby: Superman

Experience the summer's biggest blockbuster as Superman reconciles his otherworldly heritage with his human upbringing. 

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Cinema

Superman

This summer's biggest blockbuster shoots us into a story in which Superman (David Corenswet) reconciles his otherworldly heritage with his human upbringing. 

Event
Cinema

Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse

The ultimate documentary, this is a jaw dropping insight into the explosive events that led to the making of Apocalypse Now

Two women sit on the beach, in each others arms
Event
Cinema

Hot Milk

Tensions simmer in this adaptation of Deborah Levy's book as a mother and daughter's bond is tested by the arrival of a mysterious stranger.

A still from Adam & Yves, showing two men in a close embrace
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Cinema

Adam & Yves + extended intro by David McGillivray

Peter de Rome’s pornographic film follows the courtship of two men in Paris and features plentiful, artistically shot sex scenes and an unwitting cameo by a Hollywood legend.

An ensemble stand underneath a large sloping roof
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Theatre & dance

Fiddler on the Roof

A theatrical triumph, the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre’s completely sold-out electrifying Fiddler On The Roof transfers to London this summer in what is set to be the theatre event of 2025.

Event
Cinema

28 Years Later

Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland reunite for the new terrifying auteur horror set in the aftermath 28 Days Later

A topless white man lays on a mirror covered in water, staring at his reflection
Event
Cinema

Hidden Master: The Legacy of George Platt Lynes

This stunning documentary uncovers the lesser-known life of George Platt Lynes, one of the first openly gay American artists, from visionary director Sam Shahid

Black Sound moving image display
Event
Library

Black Sound: The Story of British Black Music

Free

This spring, the Barbican Music Library hosts Black Sound London, a groundbreaking exhibition that demonstrates the outsized impact British Black music has had on the world stage.

Rebel Radio Listening Hub
Event
Contemporary music

Rebel Radio Listening Hub

Free

Come and share your memories of pirate radio and catch up with some of the highlights from the Rebel Radio season in our pop-up listening hub in the Level G foyer. 

acid house smiley in sky
Event
Immersive Theatre & dance Contemporary music

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

It's 1989 and finding the party is the only thing that matters. 

Architecture Tour
Event
Tours & public spaces

Architecture Tours

Step into the heart of London’s Brutalist legacy.