The Barbican is Europe's
largest multi-arts and conference venue presenting a year-round
programme of art, music, film and theatre.
Provided by The City of
London Corporation as part of its contribution to the cultural life
of London and the nation, the Barbican Centre opened in
1982. Under one roof are a concert
hall, two theatres, three cinemas, two art galleries, conservatory
and public library, as well as three restaurants, private function
rooms, conference suites, two exhibition halls and the
Guildhall School
of Music & Drama.
Open 363 days a year, the Barbican
presents an unparalleled variety of performing and visual arts
of world class calibre: classical and contemporary concerts,
theatre, opera, dance, folk weekends, jazz and world music
series, first release films and cinema seasons, painting,
photography, sculpture, applied arts and crafts.
To find out what's on
and how to get there, visit the Barbican site.