£191m investment to transform one of the world’s leading multi-arts and conference venues Renewal will reignite an architectural icon and elevate the Barbican Centre’s global status Plans backed by more than 90% of respondents in public consultation   The City of London Corporation yesterday (11 December) approved the delivery plan for the Barbican Renewal Programme – a major investment that will secure the future of the internationally renowned creative and business event po

The Barbican will use FOCUS 2025, taking place today and tomorrow at the Business Design Centre in London, to highlight its growing role as a premiere venue, filming location and home for photo shoots.  The Barbican’s team will share recent case studies that span red-carpet launches, festival screenings, location work and an expanding ScreenTalks programme, and will invite producers and location decision makers to explore how the Barbican’s spaces can support both large scale

The Barbican will use IBTM World, 17 to 20 November, to show how brands and associations are reimagining its distinctive spaces for high-impact meetings and events. The team will present recent successes that blend culture, design and production expertise, and will invite planners to explore formats that boost engagement, simplify delivery and create lasting value.   “Clients come to the Barbican for ideas as much as for space,” said Jenny Waller, Head of Sales, Barbican. “We

The Barbican welcomes Playgrounds’ In Motion Festival  today, returning for a second year and expanding across the Centre to celebrate the latest in animation, motion design, and cutting-edge digital creativity.   Building on its 2024 debut at the venue, this year’s edition is expected to host more than 2,000 delegates per day in the Barbican Hall, Cinema 1, and across the foyers, with new interactive activations and networking spaces that create a more immersive experience.

The Barbican will use IMEX America to showcase a year of momentum across association and corporate events, creative use of alternative...

The Barbican welcomes more than 1,000 delegates for the World Design Congress 2025 today.   World Design Congress 2025 will explore how...

City of London Corporation appoints respected arts leader to steer Barbican Centre through transformative period   Chief Executive of The...

The Barbican, one of the world’s leading arts and conference centres, will highlight its role as host venue for the upcoming 34th World...

The Barbican will host Playgrounds’ In Motion Festival for a second consecutive year on 9th-10th October 2025. Following a highly...

The Barbican, in partnership with caterer Searcys, is now offering an exclusive private dining experience in its iconic Conservatory....

The Barbican, London’s internationally renowned arts and conference centre, will work in collaboration with The Ned, a leading London...

The Barbican is continuing its longstanding partnership with Searcys, marking an impressive 35 years of collaboration. This milestone...

The Barbican, in partnership with caterer Searcys is offering event planners the opportunity to escape the hustle of the City this summer...

The City of London Corporation has today approved a £191 million funding package to support critical repairs and upgrades at the iconic...

The Barbican, one of London’s most iconic cultural and conference venues, will showcase its recent innovative use of space at IBTM 2024...

The Barbican will serve as the host venue for this year’s popular In Motion festival, an industry-leading event organised by Playgrounds,...

The Barbican, London’s internationally renowned arts and conference centre, will champion the City of London's Destination City to buyers...

Next week, the Barbican welcomes the prominent Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat International Conference (CTBUH) 2024.   CTBUH...

The Barbican has achieved a 22% increase in graduation ceremony bookings for the 2024 academic year. During that period, the venue hosted...

Following a recent survey conducted by Barbican Business Events, which highlighted the benefits of providing a compelling arts and...