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Barbican

The Barbican brings an iconic Brutalist setting to conferences, meetings, receptions and weddings. Its choice of auditoria, meeting rooms, foyers and conservatory spaces supports everything from presentations to creative launches and celebrations. Dedicated event teams help shape the occasion, while venue hire supports the centre’s arts and learning activities.

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⌖ Barbican · EC2Y 8DS

Barbican

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Conservatory

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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 or a drinks reception. The Barbican Conservatory is a gem in the middle of the City.

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Seated72

Standing150

PrivacyPrivate

Price guidePer person from £84

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A steeply raked auditorium with curved seating and a raised stage beneath a high ceiling fitted with acoustic baffles; the interior uses low-reflectance finishes and is lit entirely by controllable artificial lighting rather than natural daylight. Room features: The in-house PA and speaker system provides reinforced sound; the space also offers Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and wheelchair access. Best for: Film screenings, presentations and panel events, and filmed shoots that require an auditorium setting. What sets it apart: A permanent large projection screen built into the proscenium provides cinema-standard screening capability.

Seated: 280
Standing: Unknown
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Minimum spend from £7,600

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The auditorium has multiple raked seating tiers and balcony levels facing a deep proscenium stage, finished in warm materials and fitted with theatrical lighting for a formal performance-style environment. Room features: A house PA and speaker rig is paired with projection and a large flatscreen display for onstage visuals, and the space is air-conditioned. Best for: Keynote presentations, speaker-led conferences and staged musical or theatrical performances. What sets it apart: A broad expanse of vertical timber acoustic panelling frames the stage area.

Seated: 1943
Standing: Unknown
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Per person from £71

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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.

Seated: 1154
Standing: Unknown
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £25,300

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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 built in front projection screen and LCD projector.

Seated: 20
Standing: Unknown
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £450

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Conservatory Terrace is a Terrace in the Barbican and features a glass-roofed conservatory setting with planted greenery that creates a sheltered, semi-outdoor environment. Design: The terrace has a dark terracotta-style tiled floor, low perimeter seating and plain concrete surrounds that reflect the venue’s architectural character. The furnishing consists of round tables dressed in white linens paired with black upholstered dining chairs and occasional soft seating. Features: The space includes Wi‑Fi, wheelchair access and permission to play your own music. Freestanding round tables and upholstered chairs are provided and can be rearranged between seated dining and standing reception layouts. Onsite venue services are available to assist with setup and coordination. Ideal for: Small groups seeking an intimate, seated dining experience or a relaxed, social reception will find the layout and furniture arrangement suitable. What guests say: The Conservatory Terrace is photogenic and architecturally striking. The space conveys an urban‑jungle character that visitors describe as distinctive.

Seated: 120
Standing: 200
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Per person from £84

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A carpeted, rectangular meeting space with neutral grey finishes and blue-accented wall panels, a mid-height ceiling and even overhead lighting. The layout is arranged around circular tables and side windows provide natural daylight when required. Room features: The room provides a ceiling-mounted projector, a freestanding whiteboard and a PA system with speakers; the space is served by air conditioning. Best for: Collaborative workshops and small-group training that prioritise discussion and breakout activity. What sets it apart: A retractable partition provides flexible division of the space for simultaneous breakout sessions.

Seated: 170
Standing: Unknown
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Per person from £71

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Garden Room is a private Event Space in the Barbican centred on an integrated illuminated bar counter that serves as the room's focal point. Design: The room presents warm timber parquet flooring, textured wall panels and a low, coffered ceiling punctuated by recessed downlights and colour-wash illumination. Features: The room includes Wi‑Fi, natural light, permission for private music playback and wheelchair access. An open, cleared floor area provides a flexible layout suited to mingling and standing receptions. Ideal for: Small corporate teams and social groups will find the room well suited to relaxed, informal standing receptions and networking evenings.

Seated: 220
Standing: 300
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Per person from £84

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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 technician. There is also fully-integrated stage lighting and two sound rigs which can be adapted to the individual needs of the client. The on-site technical support, combined with the capacity to stage video-conferencing and satellite links, offers organisers all the facilities and expertise needed to stage even the most demanding conferencing event.

Seated: 245
Standing: Unknown
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Minimum spend from £7,600

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Raked, theatre-style auditorium with tiered upholstered seating facing a small proscenium-stage. Controllable stage lighting and dark finishes create a focused professional environment. Room features: Integrated AV includes a ceiling projector and large projection screen, a stage-level flatscreen monitor, an installed PA/speaker system and conference-call facilities; a flipchart is also provided. Best for: Presentation-led sessions, keynote talks, film screenings and panel discussions suit the space. What sets it apart: Acoustic textured wall panelling reduces reverberation to improve clarity for speech and music.

Seated: 151
Standing: Unknown
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Minimum spend from £7,600