The Barbican Centre

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Capacity: 1,943 people

The Barbican Centre was developed in the Brutalist style of architecture, like the infamous National Theatre. It is a performing arts centre, the largest of its kind in Europe. The Barbican Centre was built after Barbican Estate which is a housing complex situated in an area that was bombed heavily in WWII. The centre holds theatre performances, film screenings, music concerts, and art exhibitions. As well as being a world class arts venue, the Barbican Centre also boasts one it’s very own tropical Conservatory, which is one of the most unusual venues in London for weddings.

Venue

Information

  • Location

    London EC2Y 8DS, UK

  • Nearest tube

    Barbican

Facilities

  • Auditorium
  • Av & Audio Facilities
  • Banquet
  • Boardroom
  • Breakout Spaces
  • Caberet
  • Classrooom
  • Cloak Room
  • Dining Spaces
  • Standing / Drinks Reception
  • Theatre

Perfect for

  • Awards Dinners
  • Christmas Parties
  • Conferences
  • Dinner Dance
  • Drinks Receptions
  • Exhibition
  • Meeting
  • Private Dining
  • Summer Parties

Capacities

  • Banquet: 300 people
  • Cabaret: 180 people
  • Standing / Drinks: 2,500 people
  • Theatre: 1,943 people
  • Auditorium: 1,950 people

Spaces

Available to hire

  • Barbican Foyer

    1,154 people

  • Barbican Theatre

    1,154 people

  • Barbican Hall

    1,943 people

  • Conservatory

    150 people

    standing / drinks reception

  • Conservatory Terrace

    200 people

  • Garden Room

    300 people

  • Frobisher Rooms

    170 people

  • Frobisher Boardroom

    20 people

  • Frobisher Auditorium 2

    151 people

  • Frobisher Auditorium 1

    245 people

  • Cinema 2 & 3

    153 people

  • Cinema 1

    280 people

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