A farmer grappling with poverty takes an injured white stork under his wing, in this visually arresting part-documentary, ...

Following his Oscar and BAFTA-winning score for The Brutalist, composer Daniel Blumberg will perform as part of the Barbican’s programme at Milton Court Concert Hall on 8 February 2026 for an ...

The Russian born master pianist Arcadi Volodos returns to the Barbican for a journey to the heart of the Romantic spirit. Described by the Guardian as 'a top-ranking virtuoso', Volodos opens this ...

An inspiring evening of Colombian female voices, celebrating music, heritage, and activism. Part of La Linea Festival. Co-headlining is Nidia Góngora, the Pacific coast’s iconic voice and guardian of ...

Following the success of their festive 'Live from London' collab in 2024, Adrian Scarborough (History Boys, Gavin and Stacey) joins the BBC Singers on a Christmas journey of carols & literature.

£191m investment to transform one of the world’s leading multi-arts venues Renewal will reignite an architectural icon and elevate the Barbican Centre’s global status Plans backed by more than 90% of ...

For the tenth anniversary of Karlheinz Stockhausen’s death, Robert Worby looks back at the composer's defining masterpieces - music that demands to be heard - and felt - live. Karlheinz Stockhausen is ...

Submit your interest here to request a Friends & Family seat for Music Action International’s Harmonise 2026 and join in on our Refugee Week celebrations! 1pm-2pm Barbican Hall Please note: this form ...

Veteran Iranian auteur and rights campaigner Jafar Panahi returns with a brave thriller of revenge and state violence, that won him the Palme d’Or at Cannes.

You're invited to the most swell party of the year as this summer's eagerly anticipated production delivers another glorious ...

We develop and curate exhibitions focused on contemporary culture, emerging technology and digital creativity. Immersive and experiential, these major shows then travel internationally.

Liam Young’s imaginary worlds take over various locations in the Barbican, inviting us to imagine what the future of humanity could look like, and the challenges and adventures to come. In these ...