The Civic

Creative Tourist Posted 25 July 2017

The Civic is a multipurpose theatre and art gallery based in Barnsley, which presents world-class accessible performances and exhibitions throughout the year.

The original Civic was built as a Public Hall by Charles Harvey in 1877. In 1962 the Hall became Barnsley Civic Theatre, a traditional Proscenium arch theatre seating 800 people and attracting some of the biggest names in show business to the town, including Charlie Williams and Ken Dodd.

The remodelled building and site reopened to the public in 2009 and now includes a 384-seat performance space, a design led gallery and a range of spaces available for meetings, workshops, functions and events. It also has a café, bar and brasserie.

Hanson StreetBarnsleyS70 2HZ View map

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What's on near The Civic

21 Aug – 16 Aug

FamiliesWakefield

Sculpture Baby: Hidden Forest at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Immerse your little one in art and nature this summer.

from £7.00

Until 8 Sep

ExhibitionsWest Yorkshire

Leilah Babirye: Obumu (Unity) at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Leilah Babirye’s sculptures symbolise strength and the beauty of diversity. Visit her new show at Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

free entry

Sculpture of a nude woman with the head of a cow placed on top of the woman's head

Until 27 Apr 2025

ExhibitionsWakefield

Bharti Kher: Alchemies at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Yorkshire Sculpture Park welcomes a retrospective from Bharti Kher, a leading contemporary artist known for her innovative approach to sculpture.

from £0.00

Large beige tapestry with intricate colourful beading hanging on a white wool

Until 3 Nov

ExhibitionsWakefield

Igshaan Adams: Weerhoud at the Hepworth Wakefield

Igshaan Adams’ opulent textile works takes centre stage at his solo exhibition ‘Weerhoud’ at the Hepworth Wakefield.

from £0.00

Installation image of Sylvia Snowden: Painting Humanity, March 2024

Until 3 Nov

ExhibitionsWest Yorkshire

Sylvia Snowden: Painting Humanity at the Hepworth Wakefield

Sylvia Snowden’s visceral paintings are best experienced at first hand so visit the Hepworth Wakefield to see this fascinating display.

from £0.00

Until 3 Nov

ExhibitionsSheffield

City of Rivers at Weston Park Museum

‘City of Rivers’ at Weston Park Museum celebrates Sheffield as a water city shaped by its rivers through the medium of art.

free entry

An abstract painting of red and black circles and curved lines.

Until 21 Dec

ExhibitionsCity Centre

Lubna Chowdhary: PLURIVERSE at Graves Gallery

Graves Gallery presents Lubna Chowdhary’s most recent works in sculpture, ceramics, installation and more in her signature geometric designs.

free entry

2 Aug – 31 Aug

CinemaCity Centre

Sheffield Film Festival at Showroom Cinema

Sheffield Film Festival is a new annual celebration of the rich film heritage and thriving film culture of Sheffield, and the surrounding region.

from £5.00

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