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About Barbican Conference Centre

If you’re looking to make a statement with your next event, how about holding it in one of London’s most striking and recognisable landmarks? When built, the Barbican was one of the first Brutalist buildings of such scale in the world, making it immediately iconic.

Within the Barbican you will find a range of spaces which come together to make Europe’s largest arts and conference venue, boasting world-class facilities. The tiered Barbican Hall (which comes with a gargantuan capacity for 1950 people) and the Barbican Theatre have good sight lines, fine acoustics and adjoining foyers for musical performances, presentations and large-scale conferences. Three auditoria are also on offer, with adjacent conference suites should you need additional space or prefer a different layout.

For screenings and product launches there is a cinema room that can seat up to 280 people, which brings a sense of occasion and a good hit of drama to proceedings. Elsewhere, a trio of banqueting rooms can be used together for drinks receptions and dinners.

One of the most popular spaces has to be the beautiful Conservatory Room, which is one of London’s best kept secrets. A real oasis in the heart of the city, this space holds hundreds of lush, tropical plants sheltered under its glass roof to make a bright, outdoor-feeling space that can be used at any time of the year, whatever the weather.

For eco-conscious event planners there is also the added benefit of the Barbican taking sustainability seriously. If you have any ideas for how you would like to minimise the impact of your event make sure to speak to the friendly team who may be able to implement certain processes to help you along the way.

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Delegates/Guests

Up to 1943

Venue Hire Cost

Modest

Event Type

Awards ceremony, Conference, Corporate event, Corporate party, Drinks reception, Exhibition, Filming/photography location, Garden party, Hybrid event, Meeting rooms, Summer party

Venue Type

Institutions, Museum art gallery, Restaurant, Sustainable

Venue Style

Cool, Corporate, Creative, Fun, Light and Bright, Modern, Traditional

This venue also offers

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The Conservatory & Garden Room at The Barbican

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The Conservatory & Garden Room at The Barbican

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Barbican Bar & Grill

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The Barbican

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Special offers for Barbican Conference Centre

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Barbican Bank

Permanent Promotion

All day
Unlimited fairtrade tea and coffee and signature apples in your breaks

Arrival
Freshly-baked mini Danish pastries

Mid-morning
Butter biscuits

Lunch
Please select your lunch from our standing Hot Fork Buffet menu on page 8

Afternoon tea stand
Scones, Cornish clotted cream, strawberry jam, Bakewell tart, passion fruit délice

£89+VAT per person (Minimum order 30)

Offer

Barbican Aldersgate

Permanent Promotion

All day
Unlimited fairtrade tea and coffee and signature apples in your breaks

Arrival
Freshly-baked mini Danish pastries

Mid-morning
Freshly-baked chunky chocolate, white chocolate, macadamia nut, and cranberry and white chocolate cookies

Lunch
Chef’s choice of four deli sandwiches with seasonal fillings on flavoured bread, bagels and wraps. Add three finger food items and one pudding from our Finger Food Menu on page 9

Afternoon tea stand
Mini chocolate eclair, lemon drizzle cake, passion fruit tart

£79+VAT per person (Minimum order 30)

Offer

Barbican Moorgate

Permanent Promotion

All day
Unlimited fairtrade tea and coffee and signature apples in your breaks

Arrival
Freshly-baked mini Danish pastries

Mid-morning
Butter biscuits

Lunch
Chef’s selection of one and a half rounds of sandwiches per person, Kettle crisps, fresh fruit

Afternoon tea stand
Dark chocolate brownies, treacle flapjacks

£69+VAT per person (Minimum order 30)

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Barbican Conservatory

Barbican hall & foyers

Conference Rooms

Barbican Conference Centre Rooms

Barbican Hall

1943

Theatre

Room size: 199m²

With access to two private foyers and an unbeatable, built-in AV offering, Barbican Hall is well-suited to events like larger conferences, AGM’s and product launches. The auditorium is acknowledged as one of the finest in the country thanks to its outstanding acoustics and innovative architectural design. Flexible and comfortable, its capacity ranges from 500 up to an impressive 1943. Key features and inclusions: • Private foyer spaces for catering and exhibitions • Fixed stage area with variable risers • PA system with 3 clusters • 6 x cabled microphones for a top table or lectern • Standard Production Lighting • Fast fold projection screen • Technicians , front of house hosts & cloakrooms staff • 3 booths are available at the back of the Hall for flexible use including simultaneous interpretation, webcasting, projection and photography • 21 backstage rooms • Free Wi-Fi

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Barbican Theatre

1154

Theatre

An impressive space with an equally impressive capacity, the Barbican Theatre has seating for up to 1154 guests making it ideal for large conferences, award ceremonies and private events. Its acoustics are of the standards required by international production companies, while every seat enjoys great sight lines and is no more than 20m from the stage. Key features and inclusions: • Projection roll screen • PA system • 6 cabled microphones • Free Wi-Fi • Use of house white lighting

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Cinema 1

280

Theatre

Room size: 39m²

Cinema 1 has all the facilities an event organiser could need to stage even the most demanding of events. It’s perfectly set up for corporate meetings or private film screenings, and has even been voted as one of London’s most comfortable cinemas, A dedicated technician is included in the hire cost as well as a projection screen, three cabled microphones and a PA system. Key features and inclusions: • Projection screen - 7.6m x 4.2m • 5k HD projector • PA system with 3 cabled microphones • Access for wheelchair users (2 wheelchair spaces) • Live streaming, video conferencing and satellite links can be arranged • Changeable coloured LED wall lights can be tailored to your event colours • AV Technician • Free Wi-Fi

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Cinema 2 & 3

153

Theatre

Room size: 10m²

Located separately on Beech Street with a dedicated entrance, Cinemas 2 & 3 provide an ideal setting for more intimate events like private film screening, seminars and smaller conferences. Up to 153 delegates can be treated to an event in one of these Cinemas, with space for catering or an exhibition available adjacent. Key features and inclusions: • Private catering space suitable for refreshments, lunch, receptions and exhibitions • Dedicated event manager from the point of booking to the end of the event • Barbican Host team, front of house and cloakroom staff • Dedicated sound & lighting technician • Projector and screen • PA system and microphones • Stage lighting • Free Wi-Fi

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Conservatory

150

Standing

Banquet

Room size: 94m²

The famous ‘tropical oasis in the heart of the City’. The Barbican’s conservatory is a one-of-a-kind event space that will truly leave an impression on guests. Treat up to 150 guests to an occasion in this concrete jungle, whether that be a wedding reception, product launch or corporate party. Key features and inclusions: • Free Wi-Fi • Dedicated event manager and Barbican Host team • Coloured lighting • 13amp power. Larger power available on request • Over 1,500 species of plants and trees

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Conservatory Terrace

200

Standing

120

Banquet

150

Theatre

Room size: 326m²

Within the extraordinary setting of the Conservatory, up to 200 people can be hosted on the Conservatory Terrace. A dream for a range of events such as drinks receptions and private dining, let guests enjoy the Terrace’s unique viewpoint and celebrate an occasion they won’t be able to forget. For larger crowds, the Garden Room can be incorporated to host up to 650 people too. Key features and inclusions: • Licensed for weddings & civil ceremonies • Infra-red heating • Natural daylight • Stunning views across the Conservatory • Can be combined with the Conservatory and Garden Room for larger events

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Barbican Foyers

The Barbican Foyers are perfect as a catering or registration area for larger events. They can also be used independently for large exhibitions, parties, and private dinners. Key features and inclusions: Level G • Private foyer area for catering and exhibitions • Access to the Barbican Lakeside • Access to the Fountain Room and our Level G Studio • PA system • Free Wi-Fi Dimensions Width: 30m (98'5") Length: 74.3m (243'9") Height: Max 5.9m (19'4") / Min 2.6m(8'6") Level G also provides access to Level 1 via lifts and stairs, with a balcony overlooking the Level G foyer. This provides access to the Balcony Level of Barbican Hall. Level -1 • Private foyers area for catering and exhibitions • Central registration desk with five plasma screens • Direct access to the Barbican internal roadway • Access to the Stalls Lounge (a private room) • PA system • Free Wi-Fi • Branding Opportunities incl. plasma screens and poster sites Dimensions Width: 26.2m (85'11'') Length: 40.2m (131'11'') Height: 4.8m (15'7'')

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Frobisher Auditorium 1

245

Theatre

Room size: 12m²

Frobisher Auditorium 1 is well-equipped and well-designed. In a convenient location beside the suite of Frobisher Rooms, guests have easy access to catering and syndicate areas. Plus, the cost of room hire includes a dedicated technician and plenty of top-spec AV equipment so organising a meeting, training day or conference is a breeze. Key features and inclusions: • Projection Screen - Maximum screen size: 6.4m x 2.9m (21' x 9'6") • 5k HD projector • PA System and 3 cabled microphones • Colour-changing LED wall and ceiling lighting and open white production lighting • Perlux cinema screen (21’ x 9’6’’) • Integrated PA sound system • Dedicated AV Technical Booth & AV Technician • Changeable lighting (can be tailored to your event) • Exclusive use of Frobisher Lounge (great for VIP meetings / grab & go catering) • Live streaming, video conferencing and satellite links can be arranged • Free Wi-Fi • Wheelchair access (2 wheelchair spaces at the front of the Auditorium)

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Frobisher Auditorium 2

151

Theatre

Room size: 8m²

Perfect for groups of 80 or more, our Frobisher Auditorium 2 is a mid-sized raked auditorium with impressive versatility and a wide range of available AV equipment. Like with Frobisher Auditorium 1, hire cost includes a dedicated technician and all the equipment you need to host an unforgettable presentation or conferencing event. Key features and inclusions: • Projection Screen - Maximum screen size: 4.7m x 3.1m (15'6" x 10") • 5k HD projector • PA System and 3 cabled microphones • Colour-changing LED wall and ceiling lighting and open white production lighting • Raked seating with retractable writing tablets • Technician • Free delegate Wi-Fi • Seating Capacity 153 plus 1 wheelchair position

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Frobisher Boardroom

Meeting

Room size: 68m²

The Frobisher Boardroom is fully-equipped meeting space perfect for leaving an impression and hosting successful discussions. Suited for up to 20 people, the spacious boardroom includes an 80” flatscreen, floor to ceiling windows and a large boardroom table flanked by comfortable leather armchairs. Key features and inclusions: • Boardroom table accommodating up to 20 people • 80" LCD Screen • Barco ‘Clickshare system’ with 4 wireless dongles • Control panel for presentation • Complimentary WiFi, webcam and skype facilities • International power, data and USB charging points • Unlimited tea and coffee, home-made biscuits and filtered water

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Frobisher Rooms

Meeting

170

Theatre

Our Frobisher Rooms are modern and flexible, able to host meetings for 10 to 170 people. Comprised of six individual rooms, this suite can be opened up or divided off with sound-proof walling to suit the need of your event. High-spec AV is built-in and at the centre is the Frobisher Hub, a space for delegates to relax throughout the day. Key features and inclusions: • Projection Screen – (4 x 3) • 5k HD projector • Air conditioning and natural daylight • Click Share wireless presentation technology • Free Wi-Fi

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Garden Room

300

Standing

220

Banquet

150

Theatre

Room size: 316m²

The Garden Room is a bright, open space with floor-to-ceiling windows looking into the Conservatory, perfect for hosting a dinner with a view, with a twist. Also well-suited to conference events, product launches and drinks receptions, the contemporary space is easy to customise and theme, able to meet whatever your event’s needs may be. Key features and inclusions: • Free Wi-Fi • Stunning views across the City of London and the Barbican Conservatory • Colour-changing LED ceiling that instantly transforms the space

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Location

Silk Street, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DS

020 7382 7043

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Testimonials For Barbican Conference Centre

The event was wonderful...DECEMBER, 2024

The event was wonderful and our guests were fascinated by the beautiful and interesting surroundings (in the Conservatory).

David Purdue, Royal Horticultural Society

We were extremely happy with how the event ran...JUNE, 2023

We were extremely happy with how the event ran and our feedback is simply to thank Alexandra and your team for ensuring everything went so smoothly. Lovely breakfast food, our clients were impressed!

Lucia Pisapia Ayima