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Described by the Queen as 'one of the wonders of the modern world' , the Barbican Centre has also been voted 'London's ugliest building'. Ugly or not, this multi-faceted performance and arts venue is truly wondrous. Open 363 days a year, it offers the most diverse program of any London venue. As well as being home to the London Symphony Orchestra, the centre's giant Barbican Hall attracts a host of international classical, jazz, rock, and world music stars. Two theatres offer a year-round program of some of the finest in international performing arts, while three cinemas mix mainstream films with specialist seasons. The Barbican Art Gallery, several smaller exhibition spaces, shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, live music in the foyer, and a host of talks, signings, and events for children are also on offer. The building itself is a labyrinth and finding your route from the station or car park is an adventure in itself. Staircases twist around each other, directing lost patrons into mysteriously empty mezzanines, where odd snatches of music are the only guide back to the main lobby. The joy of coming across exhibitions, live music, or talks from a major arts celebrity in some odd corner of the building is a unique feature of this remarkable concentration of artistic talent.
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Photography | PRICING Free
DATES 14th September to 22nd December 2017
An exhibition of photos and memorabilia covering Sir Simon Rattle's musical life to date.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Multimedia | PRICING Free
DATES 14th September 2017 to 7th January 2018
Artist Jonathan Munro and musician Anna Meredith's multimedia installation exploring Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Installation | PRICING Free
DATES 14th September 2017 to 7th January 2018
A large-scale projected artwork, which interprets the movement of Sir Simon Rattle conducting Elgar's Enigma Variations, reducing his form to a series of animated dots.
Basquiat: Boom for RealBasquiat: Boom for RealThis September, the Barbican hosts the first large-scale exhibition in the UK on late American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Basquiat: Boom for Real draws from international museums and private collections to showcase the work of the pioneering prodigy of the downtown New York art scene, who came to the media's attention in 1978 when he teamed up wi2017-09-23T00:00:00+01002018-01-28T00:00:00+0000
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event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions
PRICING Standard £16, concession £12
DATES 21st September 2017 to 28th January 2018
VENUE Barbican Art Gallery
This September, the Barbican hosts the first large-scale exhibition in the UK on late American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Basquiat: Boom for Real draws from international museums and private collections to showcase the work of the pioneering prodigy of the downtown New York art scene, who came to the media's attention in 1978 when he teamed up wi... More about this event
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Painting
PRICING £16, concs/Art Fund mems £12, ages 14-17 £10, under 14s Free
DATES 21st September 2017 to 28th January 2018
Over 100 paintings and drawings by American graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. The exhibition will focus on the artist's relationship to music and will feature a partial reconstruction of the first body of work that Basquiat exhibited.
event > Concerts > Classical
PRICING £9-£26
DATES Monday 25th September 2017 - 7.30pm
Peter Ash conducts the ensemble alongside Belgian pianist Julien Libeer as they perform Britten's Four Sea Interludes From Peter Grimes, Beethoven's Piano Concerto No 1 and Brahms's Symphony No 4.
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Photography
PRICING £10, concs £8
DATES Tuesday 26th September 2017 - 7pm
Works by the Norwegian photojournalist created as a personal project to chronicle seven men who all publicly claim to be the biblical Messiah returned, featuring the photographs and stories he has collected, exploring the boundaries of religious faith and a world in need of salvation.
event > Concerts > Classical
PRICING £20-£35
DATES Tuesday 26th September 2017 - 7.30pm
The actress and singer presents a tribute to her long-term partner, pianist and composer Serge Gainsbourg. Alongside his producer Philippe Lerichonne and Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Najakima they re-work a selection of his masterpieces.
event > Concerts > Classical
PRICING £10-£36
DATES Wednesday 27th September 2017 - 7.30pm
Sakari Oramo conducts the orchestra and violinist Alina Pogotskina in a performance of works featuring R Strauss's Tod Und Verklarung, Berg's Violin Concerto and Sibelius's Symphony No 5.
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7-9 Copthall Avenue, EC2R | 7 minutes from Barbican Centre
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49-50 St John's Square, EC1V | 9 minutes from Barbican Centre
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St John's Square 86-88 Clerkenwell Road, EC1M | 9 minutes from Barbican Centre
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London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
54 Holywell Lane, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 14 minutes from Barbican Centre
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London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
35-47 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch, London E1 | 18 minutes from Barbican Centre
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London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
91 Brick Lane, Spitalfields, London E1 | 18 minutes from Barbican Centre
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Centre
The Barbican Centre's two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and The Pit - offer everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance to ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Centre
In the two theatre spaces - the Barbican Theatre and the Pit - you can enjoy everything from gritty reality to far-flung fantasy, from dance ... More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
1 Milton Street, Barbican, City, London EC2Y | 2 minutes from Barbican Centre
Milton Court, opened in September 2013, provides the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with state-of-the-art performance and teaching facilities. The £89 million building on Silk ... More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 22nd, 23rd and 24th September 2017 - 10am-6pm
Barbican Centre, 150 London Wall, EC2Y | 3 minutes from Barbican Centre
A participatory art project, asking members of the public to offer a service, gift or favour to another museum visitor in return for a watercolour portrait ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 22nd, 23rd and 24th September 2017 - 10am-6pm
Barbican Centre, 150 London Wall, EC2Y | 3 minutes from Barbican Centre
Blast Theory present a series of newly commissioned short films in this interactive exhibition....More
London > Events > Comedy Dates: Saturday 23rd September 2017 - 8pm-11pm
Barbican Centre, 2 Finsbury Square, EC2A | 6 minutes from Barbican Centre
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Ground Level, Barbican Centre, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Centre
Part of the Barbican Centre for arts and conferences the Curve Gallery, situated on the ground floor, has changing exhibitions of photography, art and design. ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Silk Street, City, London EC2 | Same location as Barbican Centre
The Barbican is renowned as one of London's top venues for theatre, art and dance. At the Barbican Art Gallery on level 3 you get ... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Gallery Floor (Level 3), Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Centre
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London > Shopping > Music Shops
Cromwell Tower, Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | 1 minute from Barbican Centre
Tucked away near the Barbican multi-arts centre and the world-renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Chimes Music is in illustrious company. Since opening in 1983 ... More
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London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
The Barbican Centre, Level 2, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Centre
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London > Restaurants >
1st floor Barbican Centre, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Centre
Only quality ingredients are used at Bonfire, the burger bar on the first floor of the brilliant multi-purpose Barbican Centre arts hub. Burgers at Bonfire - ... More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Centre
In the centre of Osteria , the Italian restaurant on the second floor of the Barbican Centre, is ... More
London > Education > Professional Training
106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 6 minutes from Barbican Centre
City’s Print Journalism course is recognised as the best in London. Although places like Goldsmith’s are trendier, City is respected in the industry thanks to a ... More
London > Education > Professional Training
161 Old Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1V | 7 minutes from Barbican Centre
This gorgeous 18th century Grade I listed Hawksmoor church is one of a number of London churches which has, in recent years, been converted into a ... More
London > Education > Evening Classes
4 Luke Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 12 minutes from Barbican Centre
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Leisure near Barbican Centre
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
King Edward Street, City, London EC4M | 5 minutes from Barbican Centre
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
71 Long Lane, Clerkenwell, London EC1A | 5 minutes from Barbican Centre
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
115 Charterhouse Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 6 minutes from Barbican Centre
This renovated traditional pub in the heart of Clerkenwell has been serving the traders of nearby Smithfields Market for years. Under the Malmaison umbrella - the ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
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London > Nightlife > Bars
50-52 Long Acre Lane, EC1A | 5 minutes from Barbican Centre
Following the huge success of the Cocktail Trading Company in Oxford Circus, launched in January 2015, the award winning team ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
18-20 St. John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M | 6 minutes from Barbican Centre
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Silk Street, City, London EC2Y | Same location as Barbican Centre
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London > Business > Venue Hire
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