The BBC Symphony Orchestra presents Requiem for America: Singing for the Invisible People — Brent Michael Davids’s searing work which confronts hard truths about America’s founding.

Works by contemporary artist Lynda Benglis and 20th century sculptor Alberto Giacometti are displayed together for the first time in this major new exhibition, the third in Encounters: Giacometti.

You're invited to the most swell party of the year as this summer's eagerly anticipated production delivers another glorious dose of Golden Age musical theatre escapism. Join the 28-strong cast as ...

The electronic music composer and synthesist invites us to experience new music alongside key moments from across her catalogue, in a setting designed for intensity, scale and close listening. Kaitlyn ...

The Cuban pianist showcases his critically acclaimed album, La Gran Diversión, along with songs spanning his legendary career. La Gran Diversión is a tribute to Cuban music’s golden era, inspired by ...

Feel the thunder, wonder, and emotion of your favourite anime moments like never before as a full symphony orchestra performs legendary scores from Naruto, One Piece, Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan, ...

Meet the latest cohort of Barbican Young Poets who explore the boundaries of poetry through workshops, installations, film and live performances. Edward Adonteng is ...

Join Richard Dawkins for a ground-breaking exploration of the science of genetics and the story of evolution as you have never heard it before. Richard Dawkins, creator of the term 'meme' and the ...

Farshid Moussavi will present the recently completed Ismaili Centre in Houston, a landmark project in the London-based architect's career. Commissioned by His Highness the Aga Khan, the building is ...

Godzilla meets his most iconic nemesis, King Ghidorah, for the first time in this action-packed kaiju extravaganza, with thunderous support from Mothra and Rodan. One of the best Godzilla films brings ...

Join us for a talk by Crispin Kelly, architect and founder of the award-winning development company Baylight Properties. A patron to architects including Tony Fretton, Peter Salter, Stephen Taylor and ...

Acclaimed New Zealand singer-songwriter Aldous Harding returns to the Barbican in 2026 for two special shows as part of her upcoming UK tour. Appearing alongside her band, Harding will perform in the ...