Barbican Centre

✨An exclusive evening at the Barbican for your top clients 🎭   In February, the Barbican is thrilled to welcome Academy Award-winner Cate Blanchett in a new production of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull, alongside an extraordinary cast, including Golden Globe-winner Emma Corrin (The Crown), BAFTA-winning Jason Watkins, and Academy Award-nominated Kodi Smit-McPhee. Create a special evening of culture and connection including a backstage moment to this highly anticipated production with an exclusive events package with the Barbican.   Imagine hosting your highly valued clients at one of London’s most sought-after productions, with pre-show drinks, canapés, and an exclusive opportunity to hear insights from the Barbican’s Theatre Team—all in the beautiful setting of your own private Theatre Bar. Together, we can design an exceptional event that merges art, culture, and business in a way that leaves a lasting impression. 🌟 Interested in exploring this unique opportunity? Contact our Corporate Partnerships Team: Corporate.Development@barbican.org.uk 📸 Renato Campora (Cate Blanchett)

✨An exclusive evening at the Barbican for your top clients 🎭   In February, the Barbican is thrilled to welcome Academy Award-winner Cate Blanchett in a new production of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull, alongside an extraordinary cast, including Golden Globe-winner Emma Corrin (The Crown), BAFTA-winning Jason Watkins, and Academy Award-nominated Kodi Smit-McPhee. Create a special evening of culture and connection including a backstage moment to this highly anticipated production with an exclusive events package with the Barbican.   Imagine hosting your highly valued clients at one of London’s most sought-after productions, with pre-show drinks, canapés, and an exclusive opportunity to hear insights from the Barbican’s Theatre Team—all in the beautiful setting of your own private Theatre Bar. Together, we can design an exceptional event that merges art, culture, and business in a way that leaves a lasting impression. 🌟 Interested in exploring this unique opportunity? Contact our Corporate Partnerships Team: Corporate.Development@barbican.org.uk 📸 Renato Campora (Cate Blanchett)

As the year draws to a close and we reflect on the end of 2024, we're proud to celebrate Claire Spencer AM, our former CEO, who was recently awarded the Freedom of the City of London. Claire's leadership during her 2022-24 tenure helped us reopen post-pandemic, advance our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion agenda, and lay the foundations for our ambitious Barbican Renewal Programme. Thank you, Claire, for your vision and dedication. As we look ahead to 2025 and our exciting next chapter, your legacy continues to inspire us.

The Barbican: A Unique Location for Filmmakers and Photographers 🎥📸   Did you know the Barbican has featured in Star Wars, James Bond, Vivienne Westwood campaigns, and Harry Styles music videos? Our dramatic brutalist architecture, lush Conservatory, and iconic Lakeside Terrace have inspired some of the most unforgettable creative projects.   From blockbuster films to fashion shoots and music videos, the Barbican has become a go-to location for visionaries in every field. It’s not just a space—it’s a canvas for creative ideas.   If you’re curious about how filmmakers and photographers make the most of the Barbican, check out our new 'Filming & Photography at the Barbican Centre' page. Whether you’re a commercial team, press crew, or student creator, we’re here to help you bring your vision to life.   Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8yQnR-d Harry Styles video 👉 https://lnkd.in/dsstWZTa 📸 Dion Barrett (2-5)   #BarbicanCentre #Filmmaking #Photography #LondonLocations #BrutalistArchitecture #CreativeSpaces

🌿✨ Exciting News: Revitalising the Barbican Conservatory! ✨🌿 We’re thrilled to announce that the award-winning Harris Bugg Studio has been appointed to revitalise the planting of our iconic Conservatory! This collaboration forms part of Phase One of the Barbican Renewal Programme, blending innovation, sustainability, and heritage to reimagine one of London’s most beloved urban green spaces. Central to their approach is the collaboration with our Head Gardener Marta L. and her team, whose dedication, expertise and knowledge have made the Conservatory a much-loved sanctuary for visitors from London and beyond. This project celebrates the interplay between nature and architecture while enhancing accessibility, sustainability, and inclusivity at the heart of the Barbican. See more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dC28RRiJ 📸 Max Colson We look forward to sharing this transformative journey with you! 🌱🌟 #BarbicanRenewal #UrbanGreenSpaces #ArchitectureAndNature

Big news for the Barbican!     We’re thrilled to announce that the City of London Corporation has approved £191 million in funding for the first phase of the Barbican Renewal Programme.     This critical investment represents around 80% of the funding needed for the next five years of transformative works to preserve and enhance our Grade II-listed building. It will ensure the Barbican continues to thrive as a world-class arts and learning centre, reaching millions with bold and inclusive cultural programming.     The Renewal Programme will sensitively restore and upgrade key spaces, including our iconic brutalist foyers, the lakeside terrace, and the conservatory, improving accessibility, sustainability, and opportunities for creative community use. See more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYyabvUG    Our next step: launching a major fundraising campaign in 2025 to raise the funds needed to complete this ambitious vision. Together, we’ll ensure the Barbican remains an inspiring place for everyone for generations to come.    More details to follow, but for now, a huge thank you to the City of London Corporation and all our supporters who’ve brought us to this milestone.    📸 Dion Barrett #BarbicanRenewal #Arts #CulturalHeritage #Sustainability #BrutalistArchitecture

Over the past six months we have taken part in Culture Makes, a UK-wide initiative run by the Cultural Philanthropy Foundation, which highlights the positive impact of culture and the need for greater investment. This month we’re celebrating our impact in building community. We’re proudly rooted in our neighbourhood in the City of London and collaborate with our local communities and people to create joyful celebrations of the stories they care about. The Imagine Fund was a four-year community grant project developed by Barbican’s Creative Collaboration team, which distributed funding from the City of London Corporation's Community Infrastructure Levy Neighbourhood Fund. Funding was allocated by panels of local community members who identified projects which benefited their communities. From 2020 to 2024, The Imagine Fund distributed over £100k, which helped 65 local people and groups to kickstart their ideas and creative enterprises. See more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/enjeg246

🚨 Exciting Career Opportunities at the Barbican! 🚨   Are you ready to take the next step in your communications career at one of the world’s most iconic arts and culture venues? We’re looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our Communications team in two dynamic roles:   🎨 Communications Assistant: Visual Arts & Barbican Immersive This role offers the chance to promote groundbreaking exhibitions spanning visual arts, architecture, fashion, photography, and cutting-edge immersive experiences blending art, design, science, and technology. Dive into campaigns that spark global conversations and inspire millions.   See more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eK9V6aWb   🎭 Communications Assistant: Theatre and Dance, Cinema and Creative Collaboration Contribute to the press campaigns to promote our renowned Arts and Participation programmes. From press nights to community-focused creative projects, this role invites you to help shape the narrative of how we connect with audiences of all ages.   See more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/epPCRHyw   💡 Why Join Us? At the Barbican, no two days are the same. As a key part of our Communications team, you’ll:    •       Work closely with media, artists, curators, and stakeholders.    •       Assist with press events and exciting creative campaigns.    •       Develop your skills in an innovative, world-class cultural hub.   ✨ Barbican Benefits We offer hybrid working, a generous pension scheme, season ticket loans, free access to cultural venues, staff discounts, and much more - including the chance to play a role in shaping the future of the arts.   Whether you’re passionate about visual arts, immersive tech, or theatre, dance, and cinema, there’s a place for your talents at the Barbican.   📩 Apply Now and Be Part of Our Story: Ready to make an impact? Visit our website to explore these opportunities further and join our friendly team. 📸 Dion Barrett   #JoinUs #BarbicanCareers #CommunicationsJobs #VisualArts #Theatre #Dance #Cinema #ArtsMarketing

Today, the EFG London Jazz Festival 2024 returns to the Barbican, bringing ten days of world-class contemporary jazz to our stages, alongside cinema screenings and free public performances every weekend afternoon. Sponsored by EFG International and run by our Associate Producer Serious, the annual festival features hundreds of gigs citywide, including seventeen events at the Barbican from tonight through 24 November. Check out this fabulous interview with Pat Metheny (performing this evening) by Ammar Kalia for The Guardian, which reflects on the guitarist’s storied career and his collaborations with icons like Joni Mitchell and David Bowie. Read here 👉 https://lnkd.in/edYQpC7P #WeAreJazz #EFGLondonJazzFestival #BarbicanCentre

It may be chilly outside, but that hasn’t stopped the roamers, readers and relaxers embracing the outdoors and chasing the winter sun. ❄️⛅ You may need a hot drink and an extra layer, but our colours always shine amid the grey. Thank you to all of the photographers who captured our Centre during the momentary warms of winter. 📸 - @broccoli_beers 📸 - @higgeldypiggldn 📸 - @coopscw 📸 - @bsales.c 📸 - @_mal.m_ 📸 - @9e3k