The Barbican is refurbishing and upgrading Cinemas 2 and 3 to enable them to also be used for conferencing - complete with registration, food and beverage spaces. Cinemas 2 and 3, which opened in 2012, show the best international new releases, major curated seasons, international film festivals and talks with filmmakers. To ensure they meet the demands of the Barbican’s business event focused clientele, the cinemas are undergoing upgrades and refurbishment. The registration, food and beverage areas are being created from additional spaces within the venue, adding value and maximising the use of space.
The new facilities will open in Summer 2018, providing domestic and international event organisers with two new venue options in the heart of the City of London. Once the work is complete:
- Cinema 2 will have a capacity of 150.
- Cinema 3 will have a capacity of 150.
- Both spaces will offer the latest in HD projection and AV facilities as well as full catering services.