Dates and Prices
Full programme of events:
Father & Daughter Drama Workshop | Sun 13 Jul 2025, 11:00
Explore themes of family, tradition and resilience in this intergenerational workshop inspired by Fiddler on the Roof, hosted by Rabbi Rose Prevezer and Daniel Krikler.
Summer Drama Camp | Mon 28 Jul–Fri 1 Aug 2025
Join theatre director and sound artist Brigitte Adela for a fun and imaginative drama camp, where you'll create a play in just one week!
Summer Film Camp | Mon 28 Jul–Fri 1 Aug 2025
Explore the art of direct animation and create a collaborative 16mm film from start to finish in this week-long workshop led by artist Nia Fekri.
Story Garden Reading Adventure | Wed 6–Thu 14 Aug 2025
Bring the family together for a magical storytelling session hosted by our Children's Library.
Forever Playground | Wed 6 Aug 2025
Bring the whole family along to this free collage workshop and come together to build a paper playground inside our brutalist walls, led by Ioana Simion.
Kimono Kite Making | Thu 7–Fri 8 Aug 2025
Create a beautiful and unique Kimono Kite, ready to take to the skies, at this workshop led by the Community Kite Project.
Play Space | Thu 7–Sat 9 Aug 2025
Game on! Challenge the whole family to your favourite playground classics in this free, drop-in play zone - from giant dominoes and Connect 4 to towering Jenga and timeless hopscotch.
Rueda Libre: Salsa Workshops | Thu 7–Fri 8 Aug 2025
Bring your best moves, loosen those hips and get a taste for Cuban Salsa at this beginner friendly workshop led by Rueda Libre.
Tai Chi on Lakeside | Sat 9–Sat 16 Aug 2025
Discover the calming power of Tai Chi in a gentle, beginner-friendly session designed to improve balance, wellbeing and focus.
Family Illustration Workshop with Suhayla Ibrahim | Sat 9 Aug 2025, 10:30
Unleash your creativity in this family illustration workshop and create a communal art piece.
Play Songs with Usifu Jalloh | Sat 9 Aug 2025
Join master storyteller Usifu Jalloh for an interactive adventure filled with music, imagination, fun and storytelling for all ages.
Assemble Play Works: Colour Forest | Wed 13–Fri 15 Aug 2025
Step into a world of imaginative play as Assemble Play transforms our Foyer space into a magical forest of creativity for families to explore together for free.
Circus Flavours: Aerial Performances | Thu 14–Sat 16 Aug 2025
Be wowed by Upswing’s thrilling aerial circus performances in the lush surrounding of our Conservatory with four breathtaking shows each day.
Circus Flavours: Ground Skills Workshops | Thu 14–Sat 16 Aug 2025
Try your groundwork skills in these exciting drop-in workshops with Upswing.
Circus Flavours: Aerial Workshops | Thu 14–Sat 16 Aug 2025
Ever dreamed of joining the circus? Upswing’s Circus Flavours invites you to watch stunning aerial acts and then try the skills yourself in one of their hands-on aerial hoop workshops.
Queer Folk: Family Ceilidh Dance Party | Fri 15 Aug 2025
Queer Folk bring you their legendary Queer Celidh Dance Party – a chance to dance and be together!
Idea Blaster: Making Up Stories from Nothing & Everything | Sat 16 Aug 2025, 14:00
Create your own story from scratch with author Chitra Soundar in this fun, hands-on storytelling workshop for children.
Pumpkins & Porcupines: Delightful Stories from India | Sat 16 Aug 2025, 16:00
Step into a world of wonder with storyteller Chitra Soundar as she shares original and traditional tales from across India in a joyful, interactive session for children and their families.
Need to Know
Directions
Tube: The Barbican Centre is within walking distance of a number of London Underground and Elizabeth Line stations, the closest being Barbican, St Paul’s, Farringdon and Moorgate
Barbican: 4 min walk; Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Circle lines
Moorgate: 7 min walk; Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Circle, Northern lines, Elizabeth Line (use the Moorgate exit for Liverpool St stop)
Farringdon: 8 min walk; Elizabeth line
St Paul's: 11 min walk; Central line
Train: The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Liverpool Street: 11 min walk, Farringdon: 8 min walk. Old Street and Moorgate are also served by Great Northern and Thameslink trains and are within walking distance of the Barbican. The new Elizabeth Line can be accessed from Farringdon Station.
Bus: Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street. Alight at 'Silk Street'. The Barbican is also close to Bus Route 4 and 56 which serve Barbican tube station.
For the Barbican Centre's Accessibility policy, see here.
Car: The Barbican is clearly sign-posted and has car parking on Beech Street and Silk Street.
020 7638 4141
Nearest Station: Barbican
Nearest Park: Barbican Conservatory