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Huma Bhabha standing in a studio with two tall sculptures, one carved out and one with markings ready to be carved.
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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.

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 woman in a red coat and red hat stands in front of a window with her hand placed up on the glass.
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Cinema

Ticket of No Return + introduction

A glamourous woman arrives in West Berlin, begins a drinking spree and forms a relationship with another woman in UIrike Ottinger’s droll, visually striking odyssey. 

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.

text card reads 'are you listening'
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Contemporary music Immersive

Feel the Sound

Imagine experiencing sound for the very first time.

acid house smiley in sky
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Contemporary music Immersive Theatre & dance

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

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

Huma Bhabha standing in a studio with two tall sculptures, one carved out and one with markings ready to be carved.
Event

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.

Rebel Radio image Elijah by Osman Ahmed
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Contemporary music Talks & events

Rebel Radio Talks: Elijah & Geeneus In-Conversation

Elijah and Geeneus explore 30 years of Rinse FM and the future of radio in this rare deep dive into pirate roots, broadcasting innovation and survival in a changing media world.

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.

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.

text card reads 'are you listening'
Event
Contemporary music Immersive

Feel the Sound

Imagine experiencing sound for the very first time.

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

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

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

Huma Bhabha standing in a studio with two tall sculptures, one carved out and one with markings ready to be carved.
Event

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.

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.

Three people in orange overalls chat together and stare into the camera
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Cinema

Car Wash + intro by Mzz Kimberley

There are a hundred reasons to love this lively comedy, set in a California car wash, not least Antonio Fargas’ scene-stealing turn as the flamboyant Lindy.

An aerial shot of an arid mountain range
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Classical music Contemporary music

No Friend but the Mountains

Inspired by Behrouz Boochani's book of his refugee journey and six-year-long incarceration in Manus Island, the LSO give the UK premiere of this heart-stopping song-cycle.   

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.

text card reads 'are you listening'
Event
Contemporary music Immersive

Feel the Sound

Imagine experiencing sound for the very first time.

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

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

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

Reprezent Radio Live from the Barbican
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Contemporary music Tours & public spaces

Reprezent Radio Live: The Communities it Inspired

Free

Reprezent Radio present their third live broadcast from our custom-built studio. Expect exclusive sets and special guests as they explore how pirate radio became the heartbeat of local communities.

Huma Bhabha standing in a studio with two tall sculptures, one carved out and one with markings ready to be carved.
Event

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.

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.

Performers on a stage
Event
Contemporary music

Rampage: Carnival Classics 2

Rampage Sound System joins Nu Civilisation Orchestra to reimagine Carnival classics, celebrating three decades of iconic tracks that define the sound of Notting Hill Carnival.

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.

text card reads 'are you listening'
Event
Contemporary music Immersive

Feel the Sound

Imagine experiencing sound for the very first time.

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

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

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

Huma Bhabha standing in a studio with two tall sculptures, one carved out and one with markings ready to be carved.
Event

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.

Two terracotta sculptures that resemble human feet, sitting on a concrete plinth.
Event
Art & design

Encounters: Giacometti x Huma Bhabha: Relaxed View

Our Relaxed Viewings are dedicated to visitors who'd benefit from a more informal approach to noise and movement in the space, or who feel more comfortable knowing that they can enter and exit freely.

The London Symphony Orchestra on the Barbican Hall stage in front of a full audience of families
Event
Classical music

London Symphony Orchestra: Family Concert – The Planets

A fun opportunity for families to learn more about music and the instruments of the orchestra, with music based on a theme and free workshops before the concert. 

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.