Young Barbican Takeover Festival 2025

The Young Barbican Takeover Festival is an opportunity for London's young creatives to come together, explore the Barbican and enjoy live performances and more.

Come along to makers workshops led by Artizine and Material Grrrlz, enjoy live music curated by So Young Magazine, and join us for a series of performances and talks by Travis Alabanza, James Massiah, Charlie Brinkhurst-Cuff and more.

Our Young Film Programmers alumni have curated an afternoon of film screenings and our Barbican Young Poets will be performing in our iconic Conservatory.

Looking to break into the world of publishing or fashion? Discover engaging talks and networking with industry professionals as we welcome leading publishers including Penguin, Fitzcarraldo, Silver Press, Chateau International and SEASON zine.