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Barbican

Location pin

Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS - 

  • Credit card

    From
    £600 min spend

  • Users

    Up to
    1943 guests

  • Delivery truck

    Internal Catering
    allowed

If you’re looking to impress the Barbican is no doubt the place to be. With a range of auditoria, rooms and spaces for hire, it’s one of the best places to host a corporate event or celebration in central London. Set in the world’s most iconic Brutalist building, you won’t be disappointed when choosing to host your event here.

The location is superb in the very heart of the city with great transport links to all of London and the rest of the UK. The surrounding area and the iconic courtyard perfectly capture intellectual and creative London at its best.

Events that this venue is suitable for are many with a wide range of spaces to choose from.
Some recurring events include conferences, AGMs, photoshoots, product launches, meetings, receptions and weddings. Challenge your imagination – conferences for thousands, parties and dinners for hundreds, and meetings for ten! From The Barbican's world-class concert hall to the tropical conservatory, the opportunities are endless.

Enquire now and see which space is the best fit for you!

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 300

Dining

Dining

up to 200

Theatre

Theatre

up to 1943

Boardroom

Boardroom

up to 32

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 96

Classroom

Classroom

up to 100

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Disabled access

Heating

Heating

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Lectern

Lectern

Natural light

Natural light

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Premises parking

Premises parking

Stage

Stage

Tea

Tea

Audio & visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

WiFi

WiFi

Other

We provide state of the art data and video projection screen, PA system, three cabled microphones and a dedicated technician. The Cinema also benefits from changeable coloured LED wall lights can be tailored to your event colours.

Space rules

Allowed events

wedding

Wedding ceremony licence

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Cancellation policy

Variable

Location

Reviews

  • Beau

    August 2024

    An absolutely beautiful place! I came here for the first time for my graduation ceremony and I loved it, the way the graduation ceremony works inside is very straightforward and there is staff everywhere to assist, I found it very easy to navigate and had such a fantastic time. On Tuesday when I came it was 30°c and sunny! Was so lovely seeing the Barbican Centre in the sunshine, I love the brutalist architecture and how well maintained the grounds is, the different areas you can visit are so relaxing, I love the parts near the water as it’s just so gorgeous and the water looks lovely. I will definitely be coming here again for different events and even just to sit by the water, the brutalist style waterfall was beautiful to look at too, who would’ve thought those 1970s buildings could look so pretty?

  • Taras F (Falkonerie)

    June 2024

    Well, I believe these must be the most expensive council houses in London and the entire UK. It’s a very odd and interesting place at the same time. It reminds me of USSR architecture—strong, bold, and brutal Obviously a must-visit place. P.S. The Chris Botti concert was terrific!

  • Jill McClay

    August 2024

    Awesome to see a show here, no bad seats. Good facilities. If you’re a Banksy fan there’s a protected piece just around the corner!

  • Graham Stoner

    June 2024

    We saw Kiss Me Kate. This is a hilarious high octain giod old fashioned Broadway musical. Absolutely faultless. Huge cast and great orchestra. Only on for the summer. So grab a seat while you can.

  • Martin N.

    June 2024

    Built after the Blitz, the brutalist architecture is a scar in the heart of London. A labyrinth of concrete, ugly, dark, and horrible to look at! It has two art galleries, two theatres, three cinemas, a concert hall and a tropical conservatory, a Bar (Martini Bar), and 3 restaurants: The Barbican Kitchen is located on the ground floor; the prices are acceptable, but no quality. Is a caffè which serves food. The Barbican Bar & Grill is located on level 1, where you can have an expensive Burger, a couple of salads, and plant-based food. And the Barbican Brasserie, located on level 2. You can have a 2-course meal for around 30£, or a 3-course meal for circa 35£. The menu is very limited, you need to book in advance and is not up to the price. My advice: Eat before you go! You can have a drink outside when the weather is nice. The artificial lake is the only decent place in that architectural monstrosity and gives you a sense of relaxation. A bit like a tree in the desert... The concert hall has a great acoustic and throughout the year several of the greatest names in the musical universe perform there. I go quite often! Lately, I've been privileged to watch Herbie Hancock, Kodo (Japanese drums) and Sérgio Mendes... Despite the quality of most of the shows, the space outside the auditorium is depressing: dark and cold. The tip is: Don't go too early!