Barbican Centre, London

Saturday 21 September 2024 (pm)

* * Booking opens on Tuesday 30 July * *

From	To	Activity	Location
11:30	14:30	Registration	Foyer, level minus 1
11:30	14:30	Collection of academic dress	Foyer, level minus 1
11:30	17:00	Photography	The Fountain Room, ground level
14:15		Auditorium doors open	All levels (see tickets)
14:30	15:00	Musical performance	Auditorium
15:00	16:30	Ceremony	Auditorium
	17:00	Return of academic dress	Foyer, level minus 1

This page was last updated on 16 April 2024. The final version will be posted 2-3 weeks before the ceremony.

Arrival and registration

Upon arrival, please head to the Registration desks on the foyer of level minus 1 to collect your tickets, presentation card and souvenir programmes. You will also be given an information sheet with a map of the venue to help you find your way around. A preview of this will be available to view here in the weeks leading to the ceremony.

If you have any questions during the ceremony day, the staff at the Registration and Enquiry desks will be pleased to help you.

Academic Dress

If you have chosen to wear academic dress for your ceremony, you can collect these from the foyer of level minus 1 once you have registered. Collection will be open from 11:30 and all hired items should be returned by 17:00.

For details on Open University academic dress, including how to pre-order from our approved supplier, please see ‘Preparing for your ceremony’

Photography

The photography studios are located in The Fountain Room on ground level and will be open from 11:30. The service will also be available for a short time after the ceremony. Please be advised that there may be queues, so allow yourself plenty of time.

A photograph will also be taken of you when you cross the stage. This photograph will be available to purchase after the ceremony from the foyer area on ground level and online at www.edeandravenscroft.com

For further details on the photography services available on your ceremony day, including how to pre-book, please see ‘Preparing for your ceremony’

The ceremony

The doors to the auditorium will open at 14:15 and the musical program will start. You and your guests should be seated at least 15 minutes before the ceremony begins. Your ceremony is expected to last approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

Further details about the ceremony proceedings can be found on ‘Your ceremony day’.

Venue information

Accessibility

The Barbican Centre is fully accessible. For full details, please go to www.barbican.org.uk/your-visit/accessibility.

If you or any of your guests have additional seating requirements to be considered for the ceremony, please telephone the Ceremonies Centre on +44 (0)1908 541079 at least 4 weeks before your ceremony date.

Refreshments

There are several main catering outlets at the Barbican Centre including the Foyer Cafés, Barbican Kitchen, Bonfire Restaurant and Osteria Restaurant. For further information, please go to www.barbican.org.uk/your-visit/eat-drink.

Cloakroom

The venue has cloakroom facilities (free of charge) on level minus 1. Please note that large bags, pushchairs, buggies, etc. will not be permitted within the auditorium during the ceremony.