Reimagined spaces, radical impact

The Centre’s world-class event venues comprise a range of spaces, from intimate meeting rooms to the 2,000-capacity Barbican Hall. And a new strategy set out by Barbican Business Events has focused on extending this offer into more unusual and less-frequently used spaces, reimagining how they can be used to provide a unique experience for clients and guests.

For London Fashion Week 2024, the Barbican’s Sculpture Court, Curve Gallery and car park hosted showcases from designers Roksanda, Supriya Lele and 16Arlington, positioning the Barbican as a go-to venue for high-profile fashion events and brand photoshoots.

The venue’s adaptability and magnificent Brutalist architecture has caught the attention of other major international brands, too. Yves Saint Laurent, Adidas and Amazon used a variety of spaces for photoshoots in the same year.

The Centre has also made waves in the film industry, hosting star-studded London premieres on the Lakeside Terrace and Sculpture Court. From underground thrillers to intergalactic sagas, music videos to modern noir - the Barbican has become a creative legend for filmmakers, producers and visionaries across the globe.

The Barbican also hosted its annual Outdoor Cinema programme in the Sculpture Court, which is the ideal dramatic backdrop for any film.