The Barbican
The Barbican is one of the most iconic Brutalist buildings in the world. It is a performing arts centre, the largest of its kind in Europe. As well as being a world-class arts venue, the Barbican offers many spaces to hire for corporate and private events including its very own tropical Conservatory.
From state-of-the-art auditoria to versatile meeting rooms and breakout areas, we offer a range of unique spaces for hire that spark creativity and connection. Our spaces can be hired for conferences, AGMs, photo and film shoots, product launches, meetings, receptions and weddings. Bringing your event to us helps supports our arts and learning activities
What sets us apart? We seamlessly blend artistic flair with professional functionality – crafting tailored packages and immersive tours that align your business objectives with our vibrant arts programme.
Get in touch
0203 397 1446The Barbican Enquiry Form
What this venue offers
- Meeting / Conference
- Dining / Reception
- Wedding / Celebration
- Christmas Party
- Live Performance
Venue Spaces
The Barbican Theatre
The Barbican Hall
The Conservatory
The Garden Room
Conservatory Terrace
Cinema 1 - 3
Frobisher Auditoriums 1&2
Frobisher Rooms
The Barbican Theatre
The Barbican Theatre is an unusually intimate space with no seat located more than 20 metres from the stage and excellent sight lines for all delegates. There is state-of-the-art audio visual equipment available for usage.
Capacity Chart
- Theatre 1156
The Barbican Hall
The Barbican Hall is the ultimate venue for larger conferences with tiered seating, fantastic acoustics, superb technical resources and beautiful lighting. Air conditioning and cushioned seats ensures all guests will remain cool and comfortable throughout the duration of your event.
Capacity Chart
- Theatre 1989
The Conservatory
The Conservatory at the Barbican is one of the most memorable venues in London for events. The space is a tropical utopia of 2000 species of plants and over 100 species of tropical fish. It is also licensed to host wedding and civil partnership ceremonies.
Capacity Chart
- Dining 72
- Reception 150
The Garden Room
The Garden Room has floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Barbican lakeside and cityscape of London. It can also be combined with the Conservatory and Conservatory Terrace providing one of the world’s most unusual and flexible networking spaces.
Capacity Chart
- Dining 220
- Reception 300
Conservatory Terrace
Conservatory Terrace High up under the glass roof of the Centre, this space overlooks the tropical treetops of the Conservatory.
Capacity Chart
- Buffet 168
- Reception 200
Cinema 1 - 3
Cinema 1 has state-of-the-art projection supported by our in-house technical team. It’s ideal for presentations and corporate meetings.
Our Cinemas 2 & 3 have a boutique movie theatre feel with full technical resources.
With comfortable seating and clear sight-lines – these two venues are perfect to host an intimate event such as a seminar, smaller conference or private film screening.
Capacity Chart
- Theatre 280
Frobisher Auditoriums 1&2
Frobisher Auditoriums 1&2 are located close to the 6 Frobisher Rooms, ensuring that both syndicate and catering areas are just a short walk away. The Auditoriums are ideal for conferences, meetings and training days and offer video conferencing, satellite links, 4 translation booths and onsite dedicated technician.
Capacity Chart
- Theatre 246
Frobisher Rooms
Frobisher Rooms are ideal spaces for both smaller meetings and syndicate work. The 6 suites are separated by removable sound proofed partitioning, allowing complete flexibility in combining these rooms to create larger flat floored spaces.
Capacity Chart
- Theatre 170
- Cabaret 96
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