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.

Join us for a season packed with music, theatre, art and film from around the world.

Get your groove on in our cinema with a fun music play session and a specially curated toddler-friendly selection of short films. We’re delighted to welcome back Tara Franks, the creative force behind ...

Gesualdo's Responsories for Holy Week are reimagined through an a cappella performance by Les Arts Florissants choreographed by Amala Dianor and his dance company Gesualdo is often remembered for the ...

Barbican Renewal enters next stage with planning applications submitted to City of London Corporation With proposals for Phase 1 of Barbican Renewal receiving a public approval rating of over 90%, we ...

In this rare evening, Southgate will take to the stage alongside a special guest host, to celebrate his new book Dear England: Lessons in Leadership. Sir Gareth Southgate spent eight years in one of ...

Director Tim Mielants reunites with Cillian Murphy after Small Things Like These with this powerful adaptation of Max ...

We rely on the money we raise through ticket sales, commercial activities and fundraising to deliver our arts and learning programme. It forms more than 60% of our income. Show your support by making ...

An aspiring actress is forced to move back home to her mother where they bond over family recipes, before Yvonne is given the ...

One of The Scotsman's 'Best Shows of the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe', this 'unique and intellectually potent' (★★★★★, Morning Star) show explores how voices of the past can give us hope today. 1968, London ...

Watch this space. One of London's boldest cinemas, transporting you out of your comfort zone and into the world of international cinema with curated seasons, new releases and special events.