EventActivities
Spirit Moves Us with Seyi Adelekun
Movement, sound and herbal rituals turn the Barbican Conservatory into a space for exploring Black ecology and collective wellbeing.
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Black British Book Festival 2026
Books meet music and spoken word in a day featuring Candice Carty-Williams, Corinne Bailey Rae, Wretch 32 and the Black Poetry Shutdown.
Coming up
- Date and time
- 4 Oct 2026 · All dayFrom £20
- Location
- Barbican Centre
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Why make time for it
The festival brings headline conversations together with talks, workshops and activities for younger readers across the Barbican. A standard £20 pass includes one chosen headline event and non-headline sessions, subject to capacity; it is not an unlimited reservation for every room. The £45 VIP option includes all four headline events. A £4 transaction fee applies. Check the detailed timetable before choosing your headline session, and arrive early for smaller events. Individual sessions have their own age and content guidance.
Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026
Pick your moment.
All times are local to London (Europe/London).
4 Oct 2026
All dayScheduled
All dayScheduled
Find your way.
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
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Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
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