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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.

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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

28 Years Later

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

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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Cinema

Benny's Video

A psychological horror that turns the camera back on itself and blurs the boundaries between the audience and violence. 

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
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. 

Two people sit and stand, bathed in patterned blue lights being projected onto screens
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Immersive Contemporary music

Feel the Sound

Imagine experiencing sound for the very first time. Our new immersive exhibition will rearrange what you think sound is.

acid house smiley in sky
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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.

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. 

A shot of the gallery, showing sculptures by Giacometti and Huma Bhabha.
Event
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
Event
Tours & public spaces

Visit the Conservatory

Free

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

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

An ensemble stand underneath a large sloping roof
Event
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

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

Sudan, Remember Us

Filmmaker Hind Meddeb captures four years of a revolution’s rise and fall, revealing how poetry, art, and music became the soul of Sudan’s fight for freedom amid dictatorship, hope, and war.

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

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.

Event
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. 

Carla Thomas singing into a microphone
Event
Contemporary music

Take Me To The River All-Stars Memphis Soul Revue

Celebrating the golden era of Memphis as a music Mecca, Carla Thomas—the Queen of Memphis Soul, is joined by Eric Gales and legends of STAX and Hi Records from their 1960s & 1970s heyday.

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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.

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

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. 

Two people sit and stand, bathed in patterned blue lights being projected onto screens
Event
Immersive Contemporary music

Feel the Sound

Imagine experiencing sound for the very first time. Our new immersive exhibition will rearrange what you think sound is.