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Barbican welcomes Playgrounds’ In Motion Festival 2025 as doors open for a two day celebration of animation and motion design
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.
Oct 142 min read


Barbican sets out business events offer at IMEX America
The Barbican will use IMEX America to showcase a year of momentum across association and corporate events, creative use of alternative...
Oct 72 min read


Barbican welcomes World Design Congress 2025 as doors open for two-day “Design for Planet” gathering
The Barbican welcomes more than 1,000 delegates for the World Design Congress 2025 today. World Design Congress 2025 will explore how...
Sep 92 min read


Abigail Pogson announced as new Barbican Centre CEO
City of London Corporation appoints respected arts leader to steer Barbican Centre through transformative period Chief Executive of The...
Sep 93 min read


Barbican and World Design Congress to showcase “designing a planet-positive event” at IMEX 2025
The Barbican, one of the world’s leading arts and conference centres, will highlight its role as host venue for the upcoming 34th World...
May 152 min read


Playgrounds’ In Motion Festival to return to the Barbican in 2025
The Barbican will host Playgrounds’ In Motion Festival for a second consecutive year on 9th-10th October 2025. Following a highly...
Apr 82 min read


Barbican introduces exclusive private dining experience in conservatory
The Barbican, in partnership with caterer Searcys, is now offering an exclusive private dining experience in its iconic Conservatory....
Mar 182 min read


Barbican and The Ned to showcase London’s Destination City at SMU International 2025
The Barbican, London’s internationally renowned arts and conference centre, will work in collaboration with The Ned, a leading London...
Mar 42 min read


Barbican and Searcys celebrate 35 years of catering partnership with contract renewal
The Barbican is continuing its longstanding partnership with Searcys, marking an impressive 35 years of collaboration. This milestone...
Feb 272 min read


Barbican unveils tropical summer party packages for corporate and association events
The Barbican, in partnership with caterer Searcys is offering event planners the opportunity to escape the hustle of the City this summer...
Feb 42 min read


Exciting future for Barbican Centre as £191 million renewal approved
The City of London Corporation has today approved a £191 million funding package to support critical repairs and upgrades at the iconic...
Dec 10, 20244 min read


Reimagined spaces, radical impact: the Barbican drives growth with creative use of venue
The Barbican, one of London’s most iconic cultural and conference venues, will showcase its recent innovative use of space at IBTM 2024...
Nov 12, 20242 min read


In Motion Festival 2024 finds “perfect home” at the Barbican
The Barbican will serve as the host venue for this year’s popular In Motion festival, an industry-leading event organised by Playgrounds,...
Oct 8, 20242 min read


Barbican to showcase London’s Destination City at IMEX America 2024
The Barbican, London’s internationally renowned arts and conference centre, will champion the City of London's Destination City to buyers...
Oct 1, 20242 min read


Barbican to welcome The Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Conference
Next week, the Barbican welcomes the prominent Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat International Conference (CTBUH) 2024. CTBUH...
Sep 17, 20242 min read


The Barbican sees significant increase in graduation bookings in 2024
The Barbican has achieved a 22% increase in graduation ceremony bookings for the 2024 academic year. During that period, the venue hosted...
Sep 10, 20242 min read


Successful collaborations drive integration of arts and culture in conferences, reveals Barbican survey
Following a recent survey conducted by Barbican Business Events, which highlighted the benefits of providing a compelling arts and...
Jun 18, 20242 min read


New survey reveals the growing demand for integrating culture and arts into conferences and events
A new survey from Barbican Business Events revealed that an overwhelming 77% of the respondents have incorporated elements of culture and...
Jun 4, 20242 min read


Barbican selected at the venue for the 34th World Design Congress in 2025
The World Design Congress will return to London in September 2025 for the first time in 56 years. The 34th event, which will take place...
Apr 23, 20242 min read


Barbican Business Events reveals summer and winter event packages in collaboration with Searcys
Barbican Business Events, in collaboration with its renowned in-house catering team Searcys, has unveiled a series of new event packages....
Apr 9, 20242 min read
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