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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.
Barbican Exhibition Facilities events
Into The Unknown: A Journey Through Science FictionInto The Unknown: A Journey Through Science FictionThis June, the Barbican Centre presents Into The Unknown: A Journey Through Science Fiction. The genre-defying exploration of art, design, film and literature takes over the entire building to present a new, global perspective on Science Fiction. Swiss historian and writer Patrick Gyger has curated the festival-style exhibition, which explores Scie2017-08-19T10:00:00+01002017-09-01T00:00:00+0100
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Multimedia
PRICING £14.50, concs/NUS/under 17s/mems £12, under 14s £5
DATES 3rd June to 1st September 2017
VENUE Barbican Centre
This June, the Barbican Centre presents Into The Unknown: A Journey Through Science Fiction. The genre-defying exploration of art, design, film and literature takes over the entire building to present a new, global perspective on Science Fiction. Swiss historian and writer Patrick Gyger has curated the festival-style exhibition, which explores Scie... More about this event
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Indie & Grunge
PRICING £20-£35
DATES Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September 2017 - 7.30pm
VENUE Barbican Centre
Indie-pop by the New York-based band fronted by the songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Stephin Merritt as he performs his two-part 50 Song memoir.
event > Concerts > Classical
PRICING £15-£55
DATES Thursday 14th September 2017 - 7.30pm
VENUE Barbican Centre
Sir Simon Rattle conducts the orchestra in a performance of works featuring Helen Grime's Fanfare, Thomas Ades's Asyla, Harrison Birtwistle's Violin Concerto, Oliver Knussen's Symphony No 3 and Elgar's Variations On An Original Theme, 'Enigma', and Christian Tetzlaff will feature on the violin.
event > Concerts > Classical
PRICING £15-£55
DATES Sunday 17th September 2017 at 6pm & Tuesday 19th September 2017 at 7pm
VENUE Barbican Centre
Sir Simon Rattle conducts the masterpiece by Berlioz that features Bryan Hymel as Faust, Karen Cargill as Marguerite, Gerald Finley as Mephistopheles and Gabor Bretz as Brandner.
event > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Indie & Grunge
PRICING £15-£30
DATES Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st September 2017 - 7.30pm
VENUE Barbican Centre
Mulatu Astatke, Camille O'Sullivan, Alex Kapranos, Kirin J Callinan, Jolie Holland and more revisit musical highlights from the director's poetic and compelling cinematic oeuvre.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Painting
PRICING £16, NUS £10, concs £12
DATES 21st September 2017 to 28th January 2018
VENUE Barbican Centre
Over 100 paintings and drawings by American graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. The exhibition will focus on the artist's relationship to music and will feature a partial reconstruction of the first body of work that Basquiat exhibited.
event > Concerts > Classical
PRICING £9-£26
DATES Monday 25th September 2017 - 7.30pm
VENUE Barbican Centre
Peter Ash conducts the ensemble alongside Belgian pianist Julien Libeer as they perform Britten's Four Sea Interludes From Peter Grimes, Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 1 and Brahms's Symphony No 4.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Photography
PRICING £10, concs £8
DATES Tuesday 26th September 2017 - 7pm
VENUE Barbican Centre
Works by the Norwegian photojournalist created as a personal project to chronicle seven men who all publicly claim to be the biblical Messiah returned, featuring the photographs and stories he has collected, exploring the boundaries of religious faith and a world in need of salvation.
event > Concerts > Classical
PRICING £20-£35
DATES Tuesday 26th September 2017 - 7.30pm
VENUE Barbican Centre
The actress and singer presents a tribute to her long-term partner, pianist and composer Serge Gainsbourg. Alongside his producer Philippe Lerichonne and Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Najakima they re-work a selection of his masterpieces.
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7-9 Copthall Avenue, EC2R | 7 minutes from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
In the heart of the financial district and close to the Bank of England, the newly opened Apex London Wall Hotel, is within walking distance of ... More
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49-50 St John's Square, EC1V | 9 minutes from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
Located nearby to trendy neighbourbood Farringdon, The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell has been affectionately named the Great Aunt of the original Zetter Hotel. Within the Georgian townhouse, ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £83 21% off
St John's Square 86-88 Clerkenwell Road, EC1M | 9 minutes from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
Found in the trendy neighbourhood of Clerkenwell, The Zetter Hotel provides stylish boutique accommodation within a converted Victorian warehouse. With 59 rooms, each individually designed and ... More
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London > Business > Exhibition Centres
Storey's Gate, Westminster, London SW1H | 2.1 miles from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
Combining its dual functions as an event / conference venue and a Methodist church, the imposing Central Hall Westminster also offers visitors (curious about exploring the ... More
London > Business > Exhibition Centres
80 Vincent Square, Westminster, London SW1P | 2.5 miles from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
The architecturally unique Royal Horticultural Halls boasts two halls and a conference centre. Lindley Hall overlooking leafy Vincent Square is a popular venue for corporate events. ... More
London > Business > Exhibition Centres
52 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 | 23 minutes from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
Exhibitors love this venue and it's easy to see why. The Business Design Centre in Islington is in a great location just one mile from The ... More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Exhibition Facilities
The Barbican Centre is the jewel in London's artistic crown, with its theatres, concert halls, art galleries and cinema providing a year-round programme of ... More
London > Business >
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Exhibition Facilities
The Barbican Centre is the jewel in London's artistic crown, with its theatres, concert halls, art galleries and cinema providing a year-round program of events. Adjoining ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Chiswell Street, City, London EC1Y | 2 minutes from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
While 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, or ... More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 2nd to 26th August 2017 - Various Times
Barbican Exhibition Facilities, Silk Street, EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Exhibition Facilities
Works by the Scottish artist and soprano incorporating sculptural elements and paper cuts with cartography and old musical scores....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 3rd June to 1st September 2017
Barbican Exhibition Facilities, Silk Street, EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Exhibition Facilities
This June, the Barbican Centre presents Into The Unknown: A Journey Through Science Fiction. The genre-defying exploration of art, design, film and literature takes over the ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 18th May to 24th September 2017 - 10am-6pm
Barbican Exhibition Facilities, 150 London Wall, EC2Y | 3 minutes from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
A participatory art project, asking members of the public to offer a service, gift or favour to another museum visitor in return for a watercolour portrait ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Exhibition Facilities
The Barbican Centre's two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and The Pit - offer everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance to ... More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Exhibition Facilities
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 ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Exhibition Facilities
In the two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and the Pit - you can enjoy everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance ... More
Sights and Attractions near Barbican Exhibition Facilities
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Ground Level, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Exhibition Facilities
Part of the Barbican Centre for arts and conferences the Curve Gallery, situated on the ground floor, has changing exhibitions of photography, art and design. ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Silk Street, City, London EC2 | Same location as Barbican Exhibition Facilities
The Barbican is renowned as one of London's top venues for theatre, art and dance. At the Barbican Art Gallery on level 3 you get ... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Gallery Floor (Level 3), Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Exhibition Facilities
Home to over 2,000 species of tropical plants and trees, the Barbican's Conservatory is a hidden tropical oasis in the heart of the city. So it ... More
Shopping near Barbican Exhibition Facilities
London > Shopping > Music Shops
Cromwell Tower, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 1 minute from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
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 1983 ... More
Restaurants near Barbican Exhibition Facilities
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
The Barbican Centre, Level 2, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Exhibition Facilities
Modern European cuisine. Booking advised. Dress smart casual. ... More
London > Restaurants >
1st floor Barbican Centre, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Exhibition Facilities
Only quality ingredients are used at Bonfire, the burger bar on the first floor of the brilliant multi-purpose Barbican Centre arts hub. Burgers at Bonfire - ... More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Exhibition Facilities
In the centre of Osteria , the Italian restaurant on the second floor of the Barbican Centre, is ... More
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 6 minutes from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
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 a ... More
London > Education > Professional Training
161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 7 minutes from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
This gorgeous 18th century Grade I listed Hawksmoor church is one of a number of London churches which has, in recent years, been converted into a ... More
London > Education > Evening Classes
4 Luke Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 12 minutes from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
National charity for adult learning which also runs an excellent selection of theatre, literature, history and politics evening classes.... More
Leisure near Barbican Exhibition Facilities
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 5 minutes from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
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 Paul's ... More
London > Leisure >
The Basement, 49-51 Central Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 8 minutes from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
London Dance Academy is a dance studio in the middle of the City, five minutes' walk from Old Street and Barbican, which offers dance classes and ... More
Pubs near Barbican Exhibition Facilities
London > Nightlife > Pubs
71 Long Lane, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 5 minutes from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
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 history, ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
115 Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 6 minutes from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
This renovated traditional pub in the heart of Clerkenwell has been serving the traders of nearby Smithfields Market for years. Under the Malmaison umbrella - the ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
2 Clerkenwell Road, Clerkenwell, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 7 minutes from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
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Nightlife near Barbican Exhibition Facilities
London > Nightlife > Bars
50-52 Long Acre Lane, EC1A | 5 minutes from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
Following the huge success of the Cocktail Trading Company in Oxford Circus, launched in January 2015, the award winning team ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
18-20 St. John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 6 minutes from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
Situated in the heart of Clerkenwell, next door to St John and Smithfield Market, The Longroom specialises in craft beers, salt beef and gourmet sandwiches. Described ... More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Exhibition Facilities
The Barbican Centre is the jewel in London's artistic crown, with its theatres, concert halls, art galleries and cinema providing a year-round programme of ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Chiswell Street, City, London EC1Y | 2 minutes from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
While 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, or ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Aldermanbury Square, Moorgate, City, London EC2V | 4 minutes from Barbican Exhibition Facilities
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