Legendary vocalist Sima Bina returns to the stage for an exclusive performance at the Barbican, bringing her timeless interpretations of Persian folk and regional music to London audiences. Known for ...

Browse concerts from the Barbican Contemporary Music programme, including artists from all forms of music, experimental collaborations and new talent.

A world-class arts and learning centre, the Barbican pushes the boundaries of all major art forms including dance, film, music, theatre and visual arts.

Step into a world of play, imagination and adventure this summer. Get creative with illustration or kite-making or take a deep dive into filmmaking and drama at one of our hands-on workshops. Let ...

Step into the heart of London’s Brutalist legacy. Did you know the Barbican’s theatre and concert hall go deeper underground than the nearest Tube line; early plans for the Centre included a Pyramid; ...

Browse concerts from the Barbican Classical Music programme featuring leading orchestras and soloists from around the world.

Enjoy the warm summer evenings with a film night under the stars in our iconic brutal Sculpture Court. From cult classics to international gems, enjoy world-class cinema with street food, drinks, and ...

Derek Jarman’s homoerotic reimagining of the life and death of Saint Sebastian draws parallels between the legend of the martyr and contemporary gay persecution.

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.

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.

Bernard Shaw's incendiary moral classic explores the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress, all through the lens of a mother and daughter.