Catch Pedro Almodóvar's New Drama 'Bitter Christmas' at London's Barbican Cinemas

Cinephiles visiting London this late summer can catch director Pedro Almodóvar's 2026 Spanish film Bitter Christmas at the Barbican Cinemas. Running from Friday 28 August through Thursday 17 September 2026, the 1-hour 51-minute feature stars Leonardo Sbaraglia as Raúl, a cult filmmaker navigating a creative crisis, alongside Bárbara Lennie as Elsa.

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Screening Options and Ticket Details

Standard tickets for the screenings are priced at £15.50 (inclusive of a £1.50 transaction fee). Discounts are available for various groups, including students, unwaged visitors, and seniors over 65 for £12.50, under 18s for £7.50, and Young Barbican members aged 16 to 29 for £6. Access tickets cost £15.50 and come with a free essential companion ticket via registration.

Budget-conscious travellers can take advantage of a special Pay What You Can screening on Friday 11 September at 6:10pm in Cinema 3, with self-selected pricing tiers of £16, £14, £10, £6, or £3. Selected screenings also offer accessibility features including audio description, captioning, and British Sign Language.

Location and On-Site Dining

Screenings take place across the Barbican Centre's cinema spaces. Cinema 1 is situated inside the main building on Silk Street (Level -2), while Cinemas 2 and 3 are located nearby on Beech Street. Visitors can reach the venue via short walks from Underground and train stations including Barbican, St Paul's, Moorgate, Liverpool Street, and Farringdon, or via bus route 153 along Chiswell Street. Free bicycle parking and paid car parking are also available on site.

The Barbican offers several dining spots to grab a drink or meal before or after the show. Choices include:

• Urban Baristas at the Cinema Cafe for coffee and cake

• Barbican Kitchen and Barbican Bar & Grill for full meals

• Martini Bar and foyer bars for pre-theatre beverages