Marking 50 years since the composer’s death, the Carduccis inaugurate a five-concert odyssey through the complete string quartets – works that enshrine his inner life, loves and closest friendships.

The Indonesian artist transforms The Curve in her first solo UK exhibition. Via painting, installation, embroidery and scent, ...

Navid Akhtar takes us on a brief journey through Sufi music – from its roots all over the Islamic world, to its influence on Western music. Animation by Zarah Hussain When Najmuddin sits down at his ...

Finding your way or finding something to eat, booking your car parking or returning a book at the library - here's where you'll find all the information you need to plan your visit to the Barbican.

Grammy-winning musical phenomenon Jacob Collier will perform with a UK orchestra for the very first time in January 2025, joining forces with the 50-piece orchestra Britten Sinfonia. Collier will be ...

From the iconic to the independent, art-house to the award-winning, we show the freshest, most daring new releases each week. Check back regularly for this week's new releases. Add a sprinkle of magic ...

Our Open Lab programme supports early to mid-career artists to develop their socially engaged practice, without the expectation of producing a final outcome. Our Learning Open Labs aims to support ...

Explore the legacy of Pierre Boulez in this afternoon symposium at Milton Court. £20 ticket includes entry to evening concert – concert tickets to be collected on the day. £10 talks-only ticket also ...

A remarkable UK premiere of micro cinema-theatre that explores human nature through the lens of one couple's relationship in a dystopian world shaped by today's extreme greed. Be transported to a ...

Celebrating Pierre Boulez and his influences, in the composer’s centenary year: his beloved Debussy, alongside three intriguing world premieres. Boulez adored Debussy’s precise sound worlds as well as ...

Step behind the scenes and see the Barbican Theatre from a new perspective on our 60 minute Backstage Tour You’ll learn how the architects incorporated the theatre into the building’s design and hear ...