Laurence Cummings and Academy of Ancient Music perform Handel’s Messiah – a Christmas tradition that they’ve made their own. For Academy of Ancient Music Messiah is part of who they are. Nearly half a ...

A film screening of rare, unseen footage of Derek Bailey from the Incus Records archive and beyond, capturing his performances and collaborations across decades and continents. Opening a short season ...

Visit the second biggest Conservatory in London and explore our hidden tropical oasis. The Conservatory is closed for public visits on any dates which are not listed. Admission is free. Tickets for ...

The Barbican Library is a vibrant public library in the heart of the Barbican Centre with books, spoken word recordings, DVDs, CDs and sheet music available for loan to all members.

Based on the true story of their remarkable phone call, Ute Lemper channels Marlene Dietrich in this show where she'll sing some of Marlene's most beautiful songs and shares captivating secrets. In ...

The Russian born master pianist Arcadi Volodos returns to the Barbican for a journey to the heart of the Romantic spirit. Described by the Guardian as 'a top-ranking virtuoso', Volodos opens this ...

Thea Musgrave paints with radiant colours, Walton gives flight to the viola, and Vaughan Williams dreams of London. Phoenix Rising is one of Thea Musgrave’s most electrifying and adventurous scores, ...

Browse films from the Barbican Cinema programme including the best international new releases, talks with filmmakers and major curated seasons ...

A farmer grappling with poverty takes an injured white stork under his wing, in this visually arresting part-documentary, ...

Welcome in the festive season with this spellbinding production of Shakespeare's masterpiece, following a five star, sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon. A woman survives a shipwreck and washes up on ...

Explore our relationship with the natural world and enjoy events by artists who take inspiration from planet earth and the burning challenges of our time.

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; ...