Sir Simon Rattle leads an ensemble of distinguished musicians in a concert celebrating the life and legacy of renowned pianist Alfred Brendel at the Barbican ...
Helen George and Felicity Kendal Will Lead Cole Porter's HIGH SOCIETY at London's Barbican Theatre
by Stephi Wild - December 05, 2025
The razor-sharp wit of Cole Porter will return to the Barbican next summer in a new production of Porter’s musical masterpiece HIGH SOCIETY. Learn more here!...
Review Roundup: WENDY & PETER PAN at Barbican Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 04, 2025
Director Jonathan Munby's production of Wendy & Peter Pan is now playing at Barbican Theatre. This magical retelling of JM Barrie's beloved classic is adapted by Ella Hickson. See what the critics are saying....
First Preview Performances of THE HAMLET PROJECT Will Launch New RADA Residencies Programme
by Stephi Wild - October 27, 2025
RADA and Trish Wadley Productions have announced Sinéad Rushe's polyphonic production of The Hamlet Project will have a week of previews at RADA to pilot a new RADA Residencies programme. ...
Cuatro décadas de revolución: LES MISÉRABLES celebra 40 años desde su estreno en el Barbican
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - October 08, 2025
Cuarenta años después de su estreno en el Barbican Theatre, LES MISÉRABLES sigue conquistando corazones en el West End y en todo el mundo....
SSSO Kicks Off “In Other Words” Season with Dramatic Opening Concert
by Stephi Wild - September 15, 2025
The Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 92nd season, titled “In Other Words,” with an appearance at both Zankel Music Center at Skidmore College and the MainStage at Proctors....
Abigail Pogson Named New Barbican Centre CEO
by Stephi Wild - September 03, 2025
Chief Executive of The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Abigail Pogson, has been announced as the new CEO of the Barbican Centre. Learn more here!...
Shanghai Chinese Orchestra Will Embark on Australian Tour
by Stephi Wild - August 22, 2025
Renowned for its technical brilliance, innovative programming, and artistic excellence, the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra, one of China's premier traditional orchestras, will make its long-awaited Australian debut....
L'Alliance New York to Present D'EST EN MUSIQUE at 2025 Crossing The Line Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 15, 2025
L'Alliance New York will present the New York premiere of D'Est en musique as part of the 2025 Crossing The Line Festival. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here! ...
L'Alliance New York to Present D'EST EN MUSIQUE at 2025 Crossing The Line Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 15, 2025
L'Alliance New York will present the New York premiere of D'Est en musique as part of the 2025 Crossing The Line Festival. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here! ...
DIALLED IN Brings Ustad Noor Bakhsh, Jaubi, and Amrit Kaur to London’s Barbican This October
by A.A. Cristi - July 17, 2025
Dialled In will return to the Barbican Centre on 3 October 2025 with a genre-spanning night of South Asian music and artistry, featuring performances by Ustad Noor Bakhsh, Jaubi, and Amrit Kaur. Tickets are on sale now....
Past Shows
A Midsummer Night's Dream
12/3 - 12/10/2024
Let Shakespeare’s captivating comedy transport you from deepest midwinter to the most magical of midsummer nights....
The Buddha of Suburbia
10/22 - 11/16/2024
The RSC and Wise Children’s 'intoxicating, five-star' (Times) production of The Buddha of Suburbia transfers to London’s Barbican from 22 October for a limited 4-week ...
The Land’s Heart is Greater Than Its Map
6/25 - 7/4/2021
The UK premiere of The Lands Heart is Greater Than Its Map, a Shubbak co-presentation with the Barbican, is an alternative guided tour of a ...
Native Sessions: Bars | Barbican Centre, London, April 11 Native Instruments take over Barbican with ‘BARS’ Native Session, P Money, Miss Banks, Jaykae, DJ Target, ...
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