The Barbican Centre has many different spaces available to hire that fit a number of different event types and capacities, ranging from 20 to nearly 2000! The Barbican Centre, the most iconic Brutalist building in the whole world sits in the heart of East Central London and is well known for its collection of art, music and theatre all throughout the year.

Barbican Hall Up to 1943 Guests

The iconic Barbican hall can comfortably host from 500 to 1943 guests.

The Barbican Hall is great for corporate conferences, AGM’s, graduations and product launches.

Barbican Theatre Up to 1154 Guests

The Barbican theatre seats up to 1154 people, The Barbican Theatre provides a cosy feel with no seat situated further than 20 metres from the stage. The theatre space is perfect for conferences, award ceremonies or private events.

Cinema 1 Up to 280 Guests

The Barbican Centre's Cinema 1 space has state-of-the-art equipment and an in-house technical team. The space also features fully-integrated stage lighting and sound rigs which can be completely customised to your event needs.

Cinema 2 & 3 Up 153 and 147 Guests

Two more high-spec cinema spaces that are perfect for seminars, smaller conferences or private film screenings.

Frobisher Auditorium 1 Up to 246 Guests

The Frobisher auditorium is a great space that used to be a cinema so provides amazing sightlines and really comfortable seating as well as stage lighting and a full range of technical support.

Frobisher Auditorium 2 Up to 151 Guests

A small auditorium space that provides guests with fully integrated stage lighting as well as two adaptable sound rigs.

Frobisher Rooms Up to 170 Guests

The Frobisher Rooms is a collection of flexible conference rooms perfect for meetings for parties of 10 - 170 delegates.

Frobisher Boardroom Up to 20 Guests

The Boardroom benefits from natural daylight but also comes with blackout blinds if needed, as well as leather armchairs, an 80" LCD screen and Clickshare technology so you can provide the perfect presentation.

Conservatory Up to 150 guests

The Barbican's own hidden tropical oasis in the middle of the city. The space is one of the most unique and beautiful in London and when partnered with the Garden room and  the Conservatory Terrace can host up to 650 guests

Conservatory Terrace Up to 200 guests

Located high up just under the glass roof which provides natural daylight and overlooks a hoard of tropical greenery this is a fantastic summery space for your event combined with the Conservatory and the Garden room can host up to 650 guests!

Garden Room - Up to 300 guests

A beautiful space with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Lakeside, St Giles Church and the cityscape of London. The Garden Room is the perfect space for conferences, private dining and wedding receptions. This space is one of those most unique networking spaces in London and can combine with The Conservatory and Conservatory Terrace to provide a space for up to 650 guests.