Barbican Centre Hosts Playgrounds’ In Motion Festival October 2025

LONDON — The Barbican Centre will once again host the Playgrounds’ In Motion Festival on 9–10 October 2025. After a successful launch in 2024, the event will return with a larger footprint and an even stronger creative focus.

The Festival Expands in 2025

This year’s edition will grow across more of the venue. Spaces include Barbican Hall, Cinema 1, and multiple foyer areas. Attendance is expected to exceed 2,000 delegates per day.

This expansion, the festival will increase opportunities for networking, learning, and discovery. Each area will offer new content and curated creative experiences for attendees.

New Interactive Experiences Planned

The 2025 event will introduce a range of interactive activations. These will be positioned across public areas to promote participation and engagement.

Attendees can expect:

• Inspirational sessions in animation and motion design
• Networking areas designed for creative collaboration
• Immersive experiences that reflect the future of digital art

Every element of the festival has been designed to encourage deeper involvement and exploration.

A Strong Partnership Continues

The decision to return to the Barbican reflects a successful partnership between Playgrounds and the venue. The event planning, technical support, and on-site execution exceeded expectations in 2024.

This collaboration ensures a seamless delivery across all departments. The Barbican remains a strategic home for forward-thinking creative events.

Creative Industries Aligned

The Barbican’s commitment to supporting the arts makes it an ideal partner. Its facilities blend the needs of live performance, digital innovation, and conference-level production.

The venue continues to support events that elevate design, storytelling, and emerging digital formats. Its infrastructure supports the evolving needs of global creative communities.

Why In Motion Matters

Playgrounds’ In Motion Festival 2025 is a key meeting point for artists, studios, and digital innovators. It creates a space where motion designers, animators, and creators can learn, connect, and grow.

By returning to London, the festival reinforces its role as a leading international creative event Just Now News.

More information is available at
👉 https://weareplaygrounds.nl

Photographer Credit: Willeke Machiels 

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