Browse concerts from the Barbican Contemporary Music programme, including artists from all forms of music, experimental collaborations and new talent.

The GRAMMY award-winning legend Herbie Hancock returns with three exclusive UK shows to celebrate his 85th birthday and 51 years since his first ever London show.

Legendary vocalist Sima Bina returns to the stage for an exclusive performance at the Barbican, bringing her timeless interpretations of Persian folk and regional music to London audiences. Known for ...

Step into the heart of London’s Brutalist legacy. Did you know the Barbican’s theatre and concert hall go deeper underground than the nearest Tube line; early plans for the Centre included a Pyramid; ...

Browse concerts from the Barbican Classical Music programme featuring leading orchestras and soloists from around the world.

Derek Jarman’s homoerotic reimagining of the life and death of Saint Sebastian draws parallels between the legend of the martyr and contemporary gay persecution.

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.

Peter de Rome’s pornographic film follows the courtship of two men in Paris and features plentiful, artistically shot sex scenes and an unwitting cameo by a Hollywood legend.

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.

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 ...

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.