That question is at the heart of Always, Already There, the first UK edition of George Lewis’s Afrodiasporic Incubator. Bringing together artists across generations, disciplines and traditions, the ...
Presented as part of the Film London Jarman Award 2026 tour, the Barbican presents a screening of four films by artist and filmmaker Alia Syed, followed by a conversation with the artist.
The first UK edition of George Lewis’s Afrodiasporic Incubator project, curated by vocalist and composer Elaine Mitchener, presented by the Barbican and Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Experience an adventure brought to life through live music and sound by Jarvis Cocker, inspired by the Japanese tradition of benshi, in which performers narrated and interpreted silent films live.
Pure Studio Ghibli magic unfolds as a bookish 14-year-old follows a cat to find the person who has borrowed all the same books as her from the library in this touching coming-of-age story. This chance ...
Spiritland goes deeper into music with a focus on deep electronica, classical, ambient, jazz, soul and way beyond. Spiritland founder Paul Noble opens up the space with some high end listening ...
This festival of Indian classical music brings together leading artists, late-night performances and a programme of talks and participatory events across our centre. Beyond the stage, the programme ...
Welcome to the Barbican’s Family Film Week 2026 – our annual celebration of cinematic discovery for young ones and their grown-ups. We’ve selected our favourite films to get you thinking, giggling and ...
Pioneering group Apartment House present a programme of work by significant Afro-diasporic composers, covering over half a century of avant-garde and experimental music, for the first time in the UK.
With plenty of seating, toilets (+ baby changes!) and café area – our cinema is a relaxed environment perfect for families to start the weekend. Before, during and after each screening there are ...
This interactive workshop strips back the layers of Indian classical music and shows you how it actually works. Learn to hear the architecture inside a raga, follow the rhythmic cycles of tala, and ...
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