Opening hours

Plan your visit - and the last train home - by checking the opening hours for all our venues

Whether you're coming to see an exhibition or just looking for somewhere to hang out, the Barbican Centre is free to visit.

We are open 9.30am-11pm Monday to Sunday; and 12-11pm on Bank Holidays.

Holiday opening hours
Sun 24–Tue 26 Dec: closed
Wed 27–Sat 30 Dec: 9.30am–11pm
Sun 31 Dec: 9.30am–9pm
Mon 1 Jan: 12–11pm
Tue 2 Jan: 9.30am–11pm

Box Office

Events are available to book online and we're available to answer queries via email: [email protected]

Our in person ticket desks are open at the following times:

Ticket and Information desk, Level G - 10:00 - 19:30, Monday to Sunday (12:00 - 19:30 on bank holidays)

Theatre and Concert Hall desk, Level Minus One - 60 minutes before each performance

Cinema ticket desks - 30 minutes before each screening

Art Gallery & Gallery Shop

Sat-Wed 10am-6pm (last entry 5pm)
Thu-Fri 10am-8pm (last entry 7pm)
Bank Holidays 12-6pm (last entry 5pm)
24-26 Dec Closed

Please note that the gallery opening hours are dependant upon exhibition. Check our what's on for more information and specific details.

Mon: 9.30am–5.30pm

Tue: 9.30am–7.30pm

Wed: 9.30am–5.30pm

Thu: 9.30am–7.30pm

Fri: 9.30am–5.30pm

Sat: 9.30am–4pm

Sun: closed