Barbican Centre
Silk Street, City,  EC2Y 8DS
Telephone: 020 7638 4141
info@barbican.org.uk Email info@barbican.org.uk
 
Location Map of Barbican Centre
 
Described by the Queen as 'one of the wonders of the modern world' , the Barbican Centre has also been voted 'London's ugliest building'. Ugly or not, this multi-faceted performance and arts venue is truly wondrous. Open 363 days a year, it offers the most diverse program of any London venue. As well as being home to the London Symphony Orchestra, the centre's giant Barbican Hall attracts a host of international classical, jazz, rock, and world music stars. Two theatres offer a year-round program of some of the finest in international performing arts, while three cinemas mix mainstream films with specialist seasons. The Barbican Art Gallery, several smaller exhibition spaces, shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, live music in the foyer, and a host of talks, signings, and events for children are also on offer. The building itself is a labyrinth and finding your route from the station or car park is an adventure in itself. Staircases twist around each other, directing lost patrons into mysteriously empty mezzanines, where odd snatches of music are the only guide back to the main lobby. The joy of coming across exhibitions, live music, or talks from a major arts celebrity in some odd corner of the building is a unique feature of this remarkable concentration of artistic talent.
 
What's On at Barbican Centre
 
Family Film Club
5th September 2009 - 17th December 2009
Every Saturday morning at the Barbican's Cinema 1 is Family...
Pied Piper
10th December 2009 - 3rd January 2010
Boy Blue's interpretation of Robert Browning's Pied Piper returns to...
Cabaret Simon
16th December 2009 - 31st December 2009
Cabaret created just for kids, Cabaret Simon premieres at The...
Visiting Barbican Centre
 
 
Opening Times
Mon to Sat 9am-11pm, Sun 12pm-11pm
 
Ticket Prices
None available
 
Travel
 
Underground Stations
Barbican Tube (4 minutes)
Moorgate Tube (5 minutes)
Railway Stations
Moorgate Railway Station (5 minutes)
Farringdon Rail (11 minutes)
 
 
 
Car Parking
 
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Local Event Near Barbican Centre
 
 
London Event
Family Film Club
Barbican Centre, Silk Street,  London,  EC2Y
0 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
Every Saturday morning at the Barbican's Cinema 1 is Family Film Club time with Movie Trolley activities laid on for little ones before the 11am ...More...
 
London Event
Pied Piper
Silk Street, ,  London,  EC2Y
0 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
Boy Blue's interpretation of Robert Browning's Pied Piper returns to the Barbican this Christmas after a popular run earlier in the year, having won an ...More...
 
London Event
Cabaret Simon
Silk Street, , City,  London,  EC2Y
0 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
Cabaret created just for kids, Cabaret Simon premieres at The Pit at the Barbican this Christmas - and only children aged 4 to 10 are ...More...
 
 
Local Hotels Near Barbican Centre
 
 
London Hotels
Citadines Barbican
7-21 Goswell Road, London,  EC1M
5 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
Just North of the city, these well-appointed family apartments offer an idyllic little spot for parents with children. At the weekend, the city is ...More...
 
London Hotels
Apex London Wall Hotel
Apex London Wall Hotel 7-9 Copthall Avenue London EC2R 7NJ,  EC2R
8 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
In the heart of the financial district and close to the Bank of England, the Apex London Wall Hotel, opened November 2009, is within walking ...More...
 
 
Local Event Near Barbican Centre
 
 
London Event
Finsbury Square Market
Finsbury Square, Finsbury Square,  EC2A
8 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
The Finsbury Square Market brings fresh food and farm produced goods to the heart of London's financial centre, only a few hundred yards from Moorgate ...More...
 
London Event
St Paul's Christmas Carols & Services 2009
St Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard,  EC4M
11 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
Few places are better for traditional Christmas services and carols than St Paul's, the spiritual home of Great Britain. To meet the increasing demand, this ...More...
 
 
Local Sights and Attractions Near Barbican Centre
 
 
London Sights and Attractions
Barbican - Curve Gallery
Ground Level,  Barbican Centre, Silk Street, The City,  London,  EC2Y
0 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
Part of the Barbican Centre for arts and conferences the Curve Gallery, situated on the ground floor, has changing exhibitions of photography, art and ...More...
 
London Sights and Attractions
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, The City,  London,  EC2Y
0 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
Huge, multifaceted arts and entertainment centre. Described by the Queen as “one of the wonders of the modern world”, this multifaceted performance and arts venue forms ...More...
 
 
Local Shopping Near Barbican Centre
 
 
London Shopping
Barbican Chimes Music Shop
Cromwell Tower,  Silk Street, The City,  London,  EC2Y
2 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
Tucked away near the Barbican multi-arts centre and the world-renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Chimes Music is in illustrious company. Since opening in ...More...
 
London Shopping
Flittner
86 Moorgate, The City,  London,  EC2M
7 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
An old-fashioned barber’s patronised by city gentlemen and established in 1904. As well as a shampoo and cut you can also have the traditional hot ...More...
 
 
Local Restaurants Near Barbican Centre
 
 
London Restaurants
Wagamama
1 Ropemaker Street, The City,  London,  EC2Y
4 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
Taking inspiration from Japanese ramman-noodle bars, Wagamama is the ultimate in high-quality, fast food. Huge bowls of steaming, soupy noodles, chicken dumplings with a chilli-soy ...More...
 
London Restaurants
Carnevale
135 Whitecross Street, The City,  London,  EC1Y
5 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
This cosy vegetarian restaurant is a bit like eating in someone's house - only with great food. Mains may include a selection of risotto with ...More...
 
 
Local Education Near Barbican Centre
 
 
London Education
City Journalism
106 Bunhill Row, The City,  London,  EC1Y
8 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
City’s Print Journalism course is recognised as the best in London. Although places like Goldsmith’s are trendier, City is respected in the industry thanks to ...More...
 
London Education
College of Law
2 Bunhill Row, The City,  London,  EC1Y8HQ
5 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
The College of Law is a national institution with branches all over the UK. Along with BPP and City, the College of Law is widely ...More...
 
 
Local Leisure Near Barbican Centre
 
 
London Leisure
Postman's Park
King Edward Street, The City,  London,  EC4M
6 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
Bounded in by surrounding office buildings, Postman's Park's appeal lies in what it symbolises as much as how it looks. Located just north of St ...More...
 
London Leisure
Urban Golf
12 Smithfield Street, The City,  London,  EC1A
9 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
OK, so you may not be able to soak up the rays on this indoor course but it’s a brilliant idea that has been stylishly ...More...
 
 
Local Pubs Near Barbican Centre
 
 
London Pubs
The Old Red Cow
71 Long Lane, Clerkenwell,  London,  EC1A
6 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
One of the oldest pubs in Smithfield, The Old Red Cow has stood on this spot on Long Lane since the year dot. Steeped in ...More...
 
London Pubs
Ye Old Mitre Tavern
1 Ely Place, Holborn,  London,  EC1N
14 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
This elusive wood panelled old tavern, hidden down an alleyway between 8 and 9 Hatton Garden, dates back to 1547 when it was built for ...More...
 
 
Local Nightlife Near Barbican Centre
 
 
London Nightlife
Fabric
77a Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell,  London,  EC1M
11 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
Built on the site of a Victorian meat cellar, Fabric continues to boast the most sensational line-ups in the capital. Its global reputation is founded ...More...
 
London Nightlife
Black Lotus Karate Club
73-75 Scrutton Street, Shoreditch,  London,  EC2A
14 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
The wonderfully-named Black Lotus Karate Club is a new and vibrant venue to open in Shoreditch. Located in the Scrutton Street Warehouse, the nightclub is ...More...
 
 
Local Business Near Barbican Centre
 
 
London Business
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, The City,  London,  EC2Y
0 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
Huge, multifaceted arts and entertainment centre. Described by the Queen as “one of the wonders of the modern world”, this multifaceted performance and arts venue forms ...More...
 
London Business
the Brewery
Chiswell Street, The City,  London,  EC1Y
2 minutes distance from Barbican Centre
Whilst the City of London is not short of modern, flexible event-spaces, not many can claim to be located in a Grade II listed building, ...More...