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The Barbican

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Venue Type

Unique Venue

City

London

Region

Central London

Standing

1943

theatre

1943

dinner

250

bedrooms

About Venue

Located in the heart of the City of London, The Barbican is one of the UK's most iconic cultural and event destinations, offering an exceptional collection of auditoriums, conference facilities, exhibition spaces and unique hospitality venues for corporate events, conferences, product launches and private receptions. Renowned for its striking Brutalist architecture and world-class arts programme, the venue provides an unforgettable backdrop for events of every scale.

Home to the internationally acclaimed Barbican Hall, Theatre, Conservatory and a range of flexible meeting and event spaces, the venue combines architectural significance with outstanding production capabilities. From intimate board meetings and networking receptions to conferences for nearly 2,000 delegates, The Barbican offers one of the most diverse venue portfolios in London.

Situated close to Barbican, Moorgate, St Paul's and Farringdon stations, the venue enjoys excellent transport connections across London while providing a truly unique setting within the City's cultural quarter.

Event Spaces

Barbican Hall

The venue's flagship auditorium accommodates up to 1,943 delegates theatre style and is ideal for conferences, AGMs, product launches, graduations and keynote presentations, benefiting from world-class acoustics and production facilities.

Barbican Theatre

A spectacular performance venue seating over 1,100 guests, perfect for large presentations, awards ceremonies and corporate showcases.

Conservatory & Garden Room

One of London's most unique event spaces, the tropical Conservatory and adjoining Garden Room provide an exceptional setting for receptions, networking events, dinners and private celebrations surrounded by over 1,500 species of plants.

Frobisher Rooms & Conference Suites

A collection of flexible meeting rooms, auditoriums and boardrooms suitable for seminars, training sessions, conferences, workshops and breakout sessions for events of all sizes.

Facilities and Services

The Barbican offers high-speed WiFi, professional production services, extensive AV capabilities, dedicated event management, in-house catering by Searcys, breakout areas, exhibition space, accessible facilities and flexible room configurations for bespoke corporate events.

Location and Access

Located at Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS, The Barbican is approximately 0.2 miles from Barbican Station, 0.4 miles from Moorgate Station, and 8 miles from London City Airport, providing excellent access from across London and beyond.

Ideal For

Conferences
Meetings
Corporate Parties
Awards Dinners
Product Launches
Exhibitions
Networking Events
AGMs
Christmas Parties
Filming & Photo Shoots

Key Features

Iconic London Landmark
Multiple Event Spaces
Capacity up to 1,943 Delegates
Unique Conservatory Venue
World-Class Production Facilities
City of London Location
Exclusive Hire Available
Award-Winning Catering
Dedicated Event Team
Brutalist Architecture

Why Hire

The Barbican combines iconic architecture with exceptional flexibility, making it one of London's most prestigious venues for conferences, exhibitions and corporate events. From intimate meetings to major international conferences, the venue delivers a unique experience supported by first-class production facilities and outstanding hospitality.