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Browse concerts from the Barbican Contemporary Music programme, including artists from all forms of music, experimental collaborations and new talent.
Music of the sea – a transportation to wild, remote, visceral coasts, like those in the West Highlands; exploring cultural connections to the sea and the danger presented by the changing climate.
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.
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 ...
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.
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman starring in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.
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 ...
Browse concerts from the Barbican Classical Music programme featuring leading orchestras and soloists from around the world.
The ultimate documentary, this is a jaw dropping insight into the explosive events that led to the making of Apocalypse Now.
Struggles, seduction and sparkling wit: Laurence Cummings and AAM play Beethoven, Haydn and Maria Theresia Ahlefeldt. On a magical island, a young hero makes sweet music with a beautiful sorceress. In ...
Explore the art of direct animation and create a collaborative 16mm film from start to finish in this week-long workshop led by artist Nia Fekri.