Barbican Centre
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Barbican Centre guide

All you need to know about what's happening at London's buzziest theatre, art, film and music venue

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Opened in 1982, the Barbican Centre is a collection of multi-purpose performing arts venues, housed within an imposingly designed network of brutalist buildings. Recent years have seen the Barbican become one of London’s most important cultural cornerstones, with events like the Rain Room and spring 2015 blockbuster Magnificent Obsessions generating huge interest in London and beyond. Home to the London Symphony Orchestra since it opened, the Barbican also became the London base of the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2013, adding further weight to its reputation as the city’s go-to destination for both highbrow and popular arts. Read on to find out what’s happening at the Barbican right now.

For a full list of events happening at the Barbican, check out the venue page. 

The Barbican's greatest hits
Things to do

The Barbican's greatest hits

We pick ten landmark events that have established the Barbican as one of London’s most diverse destinations for arts and culture

Eating and drinking at the Barbican

Gin Joint by Searcys
Restaurants

Gin Joint by Searcys

We welcome you to Gin Joint, our brasserie and bar on the 2nd floor in the heart of the Barbican Centre. Gin Joint is an ideal setting for pre-theatre dining...

Barbican Lounge
Restaurants

Barbican Lounge

Nestled in the heart of the city with stunning views over the lakeside, relax in the Barbican Lounge. Our seasonal tapas style menu will tempt you with truffle...