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Depeche Mode. Courtesy of Live Nation

Depeche Mode

20 - 21 Nov 2009

Doom-laden synth-rock gods Depeche Mode are on an extensive tour in support of latest album, Sounds of the Universe. These dates are at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona.

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Barcelona Jazz Festival logo 2009. Courtesy of The Project

Barcelona International Jazz Festival

18 Oct - 6 Dec 2009 (annual)

As the sizzling summer heat dies down, Barcelona chills out with the Barcelona International Jazz Festival. Big band, bebop, gospel and Latin-jazz concerts take place at venues across the…

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Sa Pobla

Jan 2010 (annual)

During the last weekend of January, residents in Barcelona's Majorcan district, Gràcia, celebrate Sa Pobla. Gathering in the streets, they hail the passing drummers, costumed singers and red…

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International Percussion Festival of Catalonia

Feb 2010 (annual)

Staged at Barcelona's L'Auditori, the International Percussion Festival of Catalonia is dedicated to the humble triangle, booming bass drum and everything in between. Performers from all over…

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Marta Gomez performs at the Barna Sants Festival of Song, Barcelona. Photo by Ana Sanchez, courtesy of Barna Sants

Barna Sants Festival of Song

Jan - Mar 2010 (annual)

The Barna Sants Festival of Song sees talented singer-songwriters perform gigs across the Sants district of Barcelona. The extensive programme spans three months and a range of venues from…

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Tradicionàrius - Catalan Folk Music Festival

Jan - Apr 2010 (annual)

Tradicionàrius brings over two months of folk music to venues across Barcelona. Audiences can enjoy 17th-century song at concerts and jam sessions, and learn new skills at workshops focusing…

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Festival Mil·lenni

9 Dec 2009 - 20 Apr 2010 (annual)

Barcelona's most elegant music venues host the Festival Mil•lenni, a star-studded programme of one-night performances from top recording artists, choirs, opera singers and flamenco artists.…

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David Byrne. Courtesy of Live Nation

Barcelona Guitar Festival

Mar - Jun 2010 (annual)

Mesmerising strums and plucks ripple through Barcelona's large concert halls and intimate bars during the city's annual Guitar Festival. The programme never disappoints, with its mix of master…

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Taoub perform Moroccan acrobatics as part of the <i>Nit de Circ</i> (Circus Night). Photo by Richard Haughton, courtesy of Festival de Barcelona Grec '08

Grec Barcelona Festival

Jun - Aug 2010 (annual)

The Grec Barcelona Festival, commonly known as just the "Grec Festival", is Barcelona's summer arts extravaganza and the season's most important cultural event. City venues, including the…

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Summer Nights at CaixaForum, Barcelona. Courtesy of Obra Social - Fundación

Summer Nights at CaixaForum

Jul - Aug 2010; Wed only (annual)

Barcelona's CaixaForum extends its opening hours on selected evenings for the Summer Nights programme. Three events take place each evening in different parts of the building. Choose between…

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BAM Festival

Sep 2010 (annual)

The BAM Festival (Barcelona Acciò Musical) of music is an important part of the city's lively Mercé celebrations. A mixed programme of European bands and dance acts perform at mostly outdoor…

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Barcelona Jazz Festival logo 2009. Courtesy of The Project

Barcelona International Jazz Festival

Oct - Dec 2010 (annual)

As the sizzling summer heat dies down, Barcelona chills out with the Barcelona International Jazz Festival. Big band, bebop, gospel and Latin-jazz concerts take place at venues across the…

Metro Disco

Daily

Metro Disco was one of Barcelona's pioneering gay nightclubs and is still popular today. It attracts a diverse crowd, ranging from fashionistas (Jean Paul Gaultier is one of the club's more…

Photo courtesy of Bongo Lounge

The Bongo Lounge at La Paloma

Thu only

Every Thursday Barcelona's unique modernist la Paloma dancehall, built in 1903, opens its doors as The Bongo Lounge. One of the most popular club nights in the city, it attracts an…

Punto BCN

Daily

Punto BCN is one of Barcelona's longest-standing cafe bars, attracting a gay crowd of all ages.

Arena Madre

Daily

Arena Madre is one of Barcelona's most popular gay clubs, perhaps the most full-on of all of the Arena franchise - although it does welcome a mixed crowd.

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Nitsa Club

Fri and Sat only

Nitsa Club in the eye-catching Sala Apolo ballroom near Montjuïc attracts a lively crowd each weekend. International DJs and live acts pack the dance floor with the latest funky techno, disco…

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Arena Classic

Fri and Sat only

Arena Classic is part of Barcelona's Arena nightclub franchise. The decor may be Eighties-style, but the crowds are young and funky. Its popular music and lively dance floor make for a good…

Tablao de Carmen

Daily; not Mon

The Tablao de Carmen flamenco venue pays homage to the great dancer Carmen Amaya, a key figure in the history of the art.

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Moog

Daily

Moog regulars are hipper than the average Barcelona clubber. This is where lovers of techno and hard-pumping beats gather. Intimacy and a good sound system make up for a lack of breathing…


Highlights

Depeche Mode

Palau Sant Jordi

20 - 21 Nov 2009

Barcelona International Jazz Festival

L'Auditori

18 Oct - 6 Dec 2009 (annual)

Barna Sants Festival of Song

Barcelona

Jan - Mar 2010 (annual)