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Barbican Centre

Concert halls, theatres, cinemas and galleries sit inside one of London’s most distinctive arts complexes, with lakeside walks between performances.

Location
Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS

A place worth knowing

Choose the programme first, then check the entrance and room. The Concert Hall, Theatre, Pit and Curve are separate destinations, and Cinemas 2 and 3 have a different entrance. Some public spaces are free to explore, while exhibitions and performances have their own admission rules. Allow time to navigate the levels before a timed booking.

Practical details last checked 24 Sept 2026

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Barbican Centre

Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS

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Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS

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EventExhibitions

Yuko Mohri: In Concert

The Curve becomes a changing environment of light, sound and kinetic sculpture in Yuko Mohri’s free exhibition.

Thu 1 OctFree
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Pam Tanowitz Dance: Pastoral

Pam Tanowitz, Caroline Shaw and Sarah Crowner revisit Beethoven’s pastoral world through choreography, new music and painted landscapes.

Thu 1 Oct£18
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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.

Sun 4 OctFrom £20
EventExhibitions

Robert Ryman: The Real Thing

More than 60 works invite a slow look at white paint, square supports, brushwork and the way a painting occupies a room.

Thu 8 Oct£19

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National Gallery

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Art, a river walk and something to eat

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Free in London: what your visit includes

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