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Palau de la Música Catalana
EL BORN
C. Sant Francesc de Paula, 2
}902 44 28 82; www.palaumusica.org
Although the Bach- and Verdi-studded stage still hosts primarily classical concerts, this modernista structure welcomes …
L’Auditori
POBLENOU
C. Lepant, 150
}932 47 93 00; www.auditori.com
Built in 1999 by world-renowned architect Rafael Moneo, this auditorium is now home to the Symphonic Orchestra of Barcel…
Razzmatazz
POBLENOU
C. Pamplona, 88 and Almogàvers, 122
}932 72 09 10; www.salarazzmatazz.com
This massive labyrinth of a converted warehouse hosts popular acts from reggae to electropop to indie to metal. The mass…
Sala Apolo
POBLE SEC
C. Nou de la Rambla, 113
}934 41 40 01; www.sala-apolo.com
Sala Apolo hosts major indie acts (think Crystal Castles and The Pains of Being Pure at Heart) as well as hip hop and el…
Sidecar Factory Club
BARRI GÒTIC
Pl. Reial, 7
}933 17 76 66; www.sidecarfactoryclub.com
Though bigger indie bands may tour here from time to time, Sidecar’s real specialty is the local fare that you haven’t h…
Harlem Jazz Club
BARRI GÒTIC
C. Comtessa de Sobradiel, 8
}933 10 07 55; www.harlemjazzclub.es
With live performances nightly and a drink often included with the cover (check the schedule), this is a paradise for th…
Centre Artesá Tradicionàrius (CAT)
GRÀCIA
Travessia Sant Antoni, 6-8
}932 18 44 85; www.tradicionarius.com
This mini-convention center serves as a one-stop shop for traditional Catalan music in a relaxed setting. Whether you’re…
Patio Andaluz
GRÀCIA
C. Aribau, 242
}932 09 33 78
Rumba, flamenco, sevillano—Patio Andaluz provides dinner and an authentic show, no matter which flavor you choose. Entra…
Teatre Lliure
MONTJUÏC
Pl. Margarida Xirgu, 1
}932 89 27 70; www.teatrelliure.com
Established in 1976 by the artsy inhabitants of Gràcia, the Teatre Lliure has become known for presenting works in Catal…
Teatre Grec
MONTJUÏC
Pg. Santa Madrona, 36
}933 16 10 00; grec.bcn.cat
No, this theater isn’t left over from the good ol’ days, no matter what its name may imply. This open-air Grecian theate…
Teatre Nacional de Catalunya
POBLENOU
Pl. Arts, 1
}933 06 57 00; www.tnc.es
This modern structure designed by Ricardo Bofill is a questionable steel and glass nod to the Parthenon. It manages to p…
Cinema Verdi
GRÀCIA
C. Verdi, 32
}932 38 79 90; www.cines-verdi.com/barcelona
This is Barcelona’s first theater to run movies in their original language. The cinema, along with its annex a few stree…
Festa de Sant Jordi
LAS RAMBLAS
A more intelligent, civil alternative to Valentine’s Day, this festival celebrates both St. George (the Ddragon-slayer a…
Festa de Sant Joan
BARCELONETA
These days light a special fire in every pyromaniac’s heart as Zfireworks, bonfires, and torches light the city and wate…
Barcelona Pride
CITYWIDE
Parade ends in Avda. Maria Cristina, behind Pl. Espanya
This week is the biggest GLBT celebration in the Mediterranean, and Catalonia is no exception. Multiple venues throughou…
Festa Major
GRÀCIA
Pl. Rius i Taulet (Pl. Vila de Gràcia)
Festa Major is a community festival in Gràcia in which the artsy intellectuals put on performances and fun happenings in…
La Diada
EL BORN
C. Fossar de les Moreres
Catalonia’s national holiday celebrates the end of the Siege of Barcelona in 1714 as well as the reclaiming of national—…
Festa Mercè
CITYWIDE
Pl. Sant Jaume
This massive outpouring of joy for one of Barcelona’s patron saints (Our Lady of Mercy) is the city’s main annual celebr…