The Barbican Estate, or Barbican, is a residential complex of around 2,000 flats, maisonettes and houses in central London, England, within the City of London. It is in an area once devastated by World War II bombings and densely populated by financial institutions, 1.4 miles (2.2 km) north east of Charing Cross . [ 1 ]

The Barbican Centre is a performing arts centre in the Barbican Estate of the City of London, England, and the largest of its kind in Europe. [1] The centre hosts classical and contemporary music concerts, theatre performances, film screenings and art exhibitions .

Feb 4, 2025 · Visit the spectacular Barbican Conservatory and explore this hidden tropical oasis in the heart of the City of London. The Lakeside is the perfect place to relax, soak up the sunshine and enjoy a cup of coffee surrounded by iconic architecture.

Feb 1, 2025 · London's Barbican Centre has revealed initial plans to renovate three of its most well-known spaces. ... In December, the City of London Corporation, the centre's founder and principal funder ...

Jan 14, 2025 · Nestled in the heart of London’s bustling City district, the Barbican Estate is a striking example of post-war urban utopianism. This sprawling complex, completed in 1982, is a Brutalist dream ...

2 days ago · A world-class arts and learning centre, the Barbican pushes the boundaries of all major art forms including dance, film, music, theatre and visual arts.

Barbican, area in the City of London containing residential towers and Barbican Centre, a complex of theatres, halls, and cultural facilities. The London Symphony Orchestra is resident in the arts complex, which was also the London home of the Royal Shakespeare Company until 2002.

Feb 28, 2022 · It’s a visionary Brutalist/Modernist scheme: monumental in scale, geometric, high density, multi-level with elevated walkways and multiple entrances and exits, a car-free city within the City. Controversial when it was built, the Barbican’s design still divides opinion today.

The Barbican is an arts, learning, and conference centre in the heart of the City of London. We’re passionate about showcasing the most exciting art from around the world, pushing traditional artistic boundaries and helping us understand our lives in new and unexpected ways.

From our history and architecture to the people who work within our concrete walls, find out more about the Barbican, inside and out, as we tell our story so far – and look ahead at what’s to come. We're a catalyst for creativity, sparking possibilities for artists, audiences, and communities.