Barbican
Entertainment Centre
#3 of 117 Conference venues in Islington Borough
#1 of 214 Outdoor Wedding venues in Central London
9 reviews
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Silk Street, Frobisher Crescent, London, EC2Y 8DS
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Barbican Station (0.2 mi)
Barbican Centre
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Spaces for hire at Barbican
Conservatory
Garden
·
Private space
90 seats
100 standing
The spectacular Conservatory is a joy to discover, a hidden tropical oasis in the heart of the city which is home to finches, quails, exotic fish and over 2,000 species of tropical plants and trees.
Protected by its glass roof it is suitable to be used in any weather conditions and can accommodate up to 100 delegates for a standing fork buffet o...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Play your own music
from £84 per person
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Cinema 1
Cinema
·
Private space
280 seats
Cinema 1 boasts state of the art data and video projection supported by the Barbican's in-house technical team.
It is the perfect venue for presentations and corporate meetings, and the hire cost includes a projection screen, PA system, three cabled microphones and a dedicated technician.
Cinema 1 is also the ideal venue for private film screen...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £7600 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Barbican Hall
Auditorium / Conference Room
·
Private space
1943 seats
With its superb technical resources, intelligent design and excellent acoustics, Barbican Hall is justifiably acknowledged as one of the country's finest auditoriums. Its breadth of facilities and size, seating from 500 to 1943 people, make the Hall the ultimate venue for larger conferences.
The Hall offers an intimate, yet persuasive, atmosphere...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £71 per person
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Theatre
Theatre
·
Private space
1156 seats
The Barbican Theatre has a maximum capacity of 1156, which is divided between the stalls, circle, and gallery levels. This enables clients to use the stalls level only for smaller conferences from 300 delegates upwards.
Due to the design of the Theatre delegates are unable to see directly into the Circle and Gallery levels from the stalls.
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £25300 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Frobisher Boardroom
Boardroom
·
Private space
20 seats
Spacious, dedicated boardroom with at its centre a versatile 'Congress' table flanked by comfortable leather armchairs. The table can be adapted to various configurations in minutes and allows presenters to choose a room layout totally appropriate to their needs.
The boardroom benefits from natural daylight but may also be blacked out and has a b...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £450 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Conservatory Terrace
Terrace
·
Semi-private area
168 seats
200 standing
The Conservatory Terrace at Barbican is a tranquil oasis nestled within the bustling heart of London. Surrounded by lush greenery and featuring contemporary design elements, it offers a serene escape for dining and relaxation. Guests can enjoy a selection of gourmet dishes and refreshing drinks amidst a picturesque setting, making it an ideal spot ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Play your own music
from £84 per person
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Frobisher Rooms
Meeting Room
·
Private space
170 seats
200 standing
The Frobisher rooms are ideal spaces for both smaller meetings and syndicate work, with 6 individual conference suites each seating up to 50 delegates in theatre style or 16 delegates in boardroom style.
The suites are separated by removable sound proofed partitioning, allowing complete flexibility in combining these rooms to create larger flat f...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £71 per person
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Garden Room
Event Space
·
Private space
220 seats
350 standing
The Garden Room at Barbican is a serene and inviting space located within the iconic Barbican Centre in London. With its contemporary design and views of the tranquil lakeside garden, the room offers a picturesque setting for events and gatherings.
Guests can enjoy a variety of culinary delights, from afternoon tea to gourmet meals, served amidst...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Play your own music
from £84 per person
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Frobisher Auditorium 1
Auditorium / Conference Room
·
Private space
243 seats
Frobisher Auditorium 1 is located adjacent to the Frobisher Rooms, ensuring that both syndicate and catering areas are just a short walk away. Frobisher Auditorium 1 is the ideal venue for conferences, meetings and training days.
Frobisher Auditorium 1 benefits from 4 simultaneous translation booths and includes the service of a dedicated technici...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £7600 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Frobisher Auditorium 2
Auditorium / Conference Room
·
Private space
152 seats
Frobisher Auditorium 2 benefits from 2 simultaneous translation booths, fully-integrated stage lighting and two sound rigs which can be adapted to the individual needs of the client.
A complete range of data and video projection equipment is available for hire and, along with any additional video requirements, will be installed and supported by t...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £7600 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Bonfire - Semi-Private
Restaurant
·
Semi-private area
50 seats
50 standing
Bonfire is an industrial-chic eatery located on the first floor of the Barbican, London’s multi-purpose art center. The perfect place to meet up with friends for a quick bite before a show, a leisurely al fresco lunch or a family gathering, Bonfire also offers a range of bespoke cocktails, wines, and bottled beers, including premium craft Freedom B...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Play your own music
from £24 per person
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Reviews and ratings
3.8
Amenities
4.0
Location
4.0
Service quality
3.0
Value for money
3.0
Catering
4.0
Communication
4.5
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Sera N.
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Excellent communication
great communication
Submitted 3 years ago
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Ola
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Excellent communication
Excellent feed back
Submitted 8 years ago
5.0
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Yoanna B.
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Excellent communication
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
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Robert B.
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Very poor communication
Submitted 1 year ago
1.0
Prices and opening hours
Monday
8:30 –
0:00
from
£24
per person
Frobisher Rooms
8:30 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Frobisher Auditorium 1
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Auditorium 2
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Barbican Hall
9:00 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Theatre
8:30 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Cinema 1
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Boardroom
8:30 –
17:30
from
£450–£850
hire fee
Garden Room
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Conservatory
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Conservatory Terrace
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Bonfire - Semi-Private
9:00 –
23:00
from
£24
per person
Tuesday
8:30 –
0:00
from
£24
per person
Frobisher Rooms
8:30 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Frobisher Auditorium 1
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Auditorium 2
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Barbican Hall
9:00 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Theatre
8:30 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Cinema 1
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Boardroom
8:30 –
17:30
from
£450–£850
hire fee
Garden Room
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Conservatory
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Conservatory Terrace
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Bonfire - Semi-Private
9:00 –
23:00
from
£24
per person
Wednesday
8:30 –
0:00
from
£24
per person
Frobisher Rooms
8:30 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Frobisher Auditorium 1
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Auditorium 2
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Barbican Hall
9:00 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Theatre
8:30 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Cinema 1
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Boardroom
8:30 –
17:30
from
£450–£850
hire fee
Garden Room
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Conservatory
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Conservatory Terrace
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Bonfire - Semi-Private
9:00 –
23:00
from
£24
per person
Thursday
8:30 –
0:00
from
£24
per person
Frobisher Rooms
8:30 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Frobisher Auditorium 1
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Auditorium 2
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Barbican Hall
9:00 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Theatre
8:30 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Cinema 1
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Boardroom
8:30 –
17:30
from
£450–£850
hire fee
Garden Room
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Conservatory
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Conservatory Terrace
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Bonfire - Semi-Private
9:00 –
23:00
from
£24
per person
Friday
8:30 –
0:00
from
£24
per person
Frobisher Rooms
8:30 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Frobisher Auditorium 1
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Auditorium 2
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Barbican Hall
9:00 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Theatre
8:30 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Cinema 1
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Boardroom
8:30 –
17:30
from
£450–£850
hire fee
Garden Room
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Conservatory
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Conservatory Terrace
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Bonfire - Semi-Private
9:00 –
23:00
from
£24
per person
Saturday
8:30 –
0:00
from
£24
per person
Frobisher Rooms
8:30 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Frobisher Auditorium 1
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Auditorium 2
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Barbican Hall
9:00 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Theatre
8:30 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Cinema 1
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Boardroom
8:30 –
17:30
from
£450–£850
hire fee
Garden Room
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Conservatory
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Conservatory Terrace
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Bonfire - Semi-Private
9:00 –
23:00
from
£24
per person
Sunday
8:30 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Frobisher Rooms
8:30 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Frobisher Auditorium 1
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Auditorium 2
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Barbican Hall
9:00 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Theatre
8:30 –
0:00
from
£71
per person
Cinema 1
8:30 –
17:30
from
£4600
hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Boardroom
8:30 –
17:30
from
£450–£850
hire fee
Garden Room
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Conservatory
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Conservatory Terrace
8:30 –
0:00
from
£84
per person
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.
Facilities and catering options
Up to 350
standing
Up to 1943
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol
About Barbican
Barbican is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.
Barbican is a major performing-arts and cultural centre housed in a striking Brutalist complex, combining concert halls, theatres, a cinema and gallery spaces under one roof.
Venue highlights: The Barbican Centre provides a range of hireable performance and exhibition spaces across a single complex, including concert halls, multiple theatres, a cinema and gallery rooms. The venue supplies in-house catering (including halal options), box-office and ticketing support for promoted events. Technical and front-of-house teams onsite handle staging, sound and audience management, and the centre offers free on-site parking for event suppliers.
Best for: Ticketed concerts and theatre performances; gallery exhibitions and openings; corporate presentations and formal receptions.
Location: The Barbican Estate in the City of London sits around raised High Walks and internal courtyards, providing circulation routes and outdoor stepping-stones that guests can use between programme slots or during receptions.
What guests say: The centre's elevated High Walks and concrete geometry create distinctive photographic and exploration opportunities during event hire. The galleries and auditoria regularly stage strong exhibitions and performances that work well as ticketed or promoted hires.
FAQ
Yes, the chicken served is halal.
Yes, bringing an external cake is absolutely fine. Please ensure that dietary requirements, such as dairy, nuts or gluten, are managed accordingly, as the venue is not liable for items it has not supplied.
Catering is provided exclusively by Searcys, one of the UK’s most established and respected caterers. Their team has been creating beautiful, bespoke menus at the Barbican for over 35 years, from elegant canapés to full wedding breakfasts, with a fresh, seasonal and sustainably sourced culinary style.
No, lighting is available as an add-on.
Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.
At Barbican, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- Free parking is available on-site
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Barbican:
- Conservatory hosting 80 guests: £16382.40
- Cinema 1 hosting 250 guests: £15768
- Frobisher Boardroom hosting 12 guests: £1224
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
Barbican is located at Silk Street, in City of London. The nearest metro station is Barbican Station.
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