A world-class arts and learning centre, the Barbican pushes the boundaries of all major art forms including dance, film, music, theatre and visual arts.

This special performance of Jóhann Jóhannsson's Cinematic Suites, brings to life the evocative musical landscapes of three acclaimed films: Prisoners, Sicario and Arrival.

Explore a hidden sound trail of endangered languages in hidden spaces across the Barbican, created by sonic artist Jamie Perera.

How do we say the things most important to us? Leading poets, artists, and writers are exploring this question through endangered texts, newly commissioned poems and unique visual scripts.

Join acclaimed author and thinker Olivia Laing for the launch of The Silver Book, a gripping new novel set in the surreal world of 1970s Italian cinema.