Barbican

Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS -

From
£600 min spend
Up to
1943 guests
Internal Catering
allowed

About Venue

If you’re looking to impress the Barbican is no doubt the place to be. With a range of auditoria, rooms and spaces for hire, it’s one of the best places to host a corporate event or celebration in central London. Set in the world’s most iconic Brutalist building, you won’t be disappointed when choosing to host your event here.

The location is superb in the very heart of the city with great transport links to all of London and the rest of the UK. The surrounding area and the iconic courtyard perfectly capture intellectual and creative London at its best.

Events that this venue is suitable for are many with a wide range of spaces to choose from.
Some recurring events include conferences, AGMs, photoshoots, product launches, meetings, receptions and weddings. Challenge your imagination – conferences for thousands, parties and dinners for hundreds, and meetings for ten! From The Barbican's world-class concert hall to the tropical conservatory, the opportunities are endless.

Enquire now and see which space is the best fit for you!

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 450

Dining

up to 200

Theatre

up to 1943

Boardroom

up to 32

Cabaret

up to 100

Classroom

up to 100

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Alcohol

Facilities & Amenities

Disabled access

Lectern

Stage

Table / chairs included

Tea

Premises parking

Air conditioning

Natural light

Cloakroom

Heating

Audio & Visual

Sound system

Microphone

Projector & screen

WiFi

TV screen

Other

The Frobisher Auditorium 2 comes complete with full technical support, lighting, sound and presentation facilities. Features of the space include colour changing LED wall and ceiling lighting and open white production lighting and raked seating with retractable writing tablets

Space Rules

Allowed events

Wedding ceremony licence

Licensed for alcohol

Cancellation policy

Variable

Location

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Reviews

Paola De Paola Photography
February 2026
The Barbican Centre a personal view! I would like to share my personal experience at the Barbican Centre. I live in London, and my closest multicultural arts centre is Southbank, so, to be quite honest, I tend to go there more often. However, recently I have been visiting the Barbican Centre more frequently, in various ways, from visiting the conservatory, to attending concerts with my family, and taking part in guided tours through the Barbican Estate. We have experienced many different activities there. I was curious to know more about this interesting place in London because, quite honestly, I am not very fond of Brutalist architecture. I don’t naturally connect with its harsh lines and concrete buildings. Nevertheless, I was really interested in learning more about it. I must say that the guided tour is exceptional, very enlightening indeed. The centre offers an incredible variety of activities. We particularly enjoyed the concerts. I love the Conservatory, although I feel it really needs some attention, and as the guide mentioned, it will soon close for refurbishment, which I personally think is very much needed. It is a beautiful place, but it has the potential to be even better. Overall, our experience at the Barbican Centre has been outstanding. Thank you for giving us the chance to experience so much joy and culture. The Baker Family