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Barcelona Ramblas Clock Apartment
New ADSL Wi-Fi Internet Connection in the Ramblas Clock
Barcelona Apartments in Born Area
Harbour Palace apartments in a building with views over the Marina Port Vell
Winter special discounts on Barcelona apartments
Autumn in Barcelona with special discounts
Barcelona apartments in Gracia
Vila Gracia Barcelona flats building, short and long term rentals
Works in the City Center Penthouse apartments City Block
Construction of a Municipal Parking, Gymnasium and Pre-school building
Plaza Real in Barcelona
Popular Square at the side of the famous Ramblas with nice bars and restaurants
Las Ramblas
Popular street in Barcelona to stroll from Port Vell to Plaça Catalunya
Barcelona Bus Turistic - Tourist Bus
An interesting way to discover the most important sights of Barcelona
Specchio Magico in Barcelona
Italian Atmosphere Restaurant in Gracia Neighbourhood
Modernisme Walking Tour
A Stroll to discover Barcelona's Catalan Modernist Style Architecture
Homenatge a Picasso (Tribute to Picasso in Barcelona)
Antoni Tàpies Sculpture at the passeig Picasso close to the Parc de la Ciutadella
Barcelona Aquarium
Moll d'Espanya del Port Vell de Barcelona
Roman Barcelona – Barcino
Conjunt Monumental de la Plaça del Rei - Gothic Neighborhood
Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Catalan modernist Hospitalary complex by architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner
Cerveceria El Vaso de Oro
First-rate Tapas Bar and good Chilled Beer in the Barceloneta Neighborhood
Plaça Catalunya Barcelona Square
Plaça Catalunya, large square in between Ciutat Vella and the Barcelona Eixample
Kiosko Universal in the Mercat de la Boqueria
Seafood and fresh fish restaurant in Boqueria Market
Mercat de la Concepcio, Eixample Neighborhood
Oldest fresh food Market in the Eixample Neighborhood
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About Barcelona
In About Barcelona we have information of things that are happening in the city, events, fairs, congresses, or popular events that will take place together with Festivals and Concerts, Sporting Events and Art Exhibitions. Also information on interesting places to vist and what we like to call our favourite places, museums and outdoor sculptures. And if you are interested, we can provide your Barcelona Accommodation for your stay during the events, congresses or Festivals you are willing to participate.
We hope that our Barcelona apartments will suit your needs during your visit to the city.
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
From April 1st to May 21st of 2011 the annual edition of the Guitar festival will schedule more than 30 concerts related to the world of guitar, open to all tendencies from classic guitar to the most forefront artist with their different proposals in its 22 edition.
Different artists will take place in the Barcelona Guitar Festival, from well known Spanish names like: from the flamenco guitar world, Tomatito; from the Catalan contemporary music like performer and composer Toti Soler with classical training and influences of blues, jazz and flamenco; from the Spanish urban rock, player...
22 Festival de Guitarra de Barcelona
From April 1st to May 21st of 2011 the annual edition of the Guitar festival will schedule more than 30 concerts related to the world of guitar, open to all tendencies from classic guitar to the most forefront artist with their different proposals in its 22 edition.
Different artists will take place in the Barcelona Guitar Festival, from well known Spanish names like: from the flamenco guitar world, Tomatito; from the Catalan contemporary music like performer and composer Toti Soler with classical training and influences of blues, jazz and flamenco; from the Spanish urban rock, player...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
The 2011 San Miguel Primavera Sound Festival this year will take place at the Poble Espanyol on May 25 and 29 and May 26 to 28 at the traditional location of the Parc del Forum on eight different stages.
San Miguel Primavera Sound presents a batch of confirmed artists for its eleventh edition like The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Caribou, Low presenting their new Lp and Money Mark.
The new wave of confirmations contains some of the names key to understanding music and its evolution during the decade ends, plus some of the poles of the musical history of the last forty years.
The legendary...
San Miguel Primavera Sound 2011
The 2011 San Miguel Primavera Sound Festival this year will take place at the Poble Espanyol on May 25 and 29 and May 26 to 28 at the traditional location of the Parc del Forum on eight different stages.
San Miguel Primavera Sound presents a batch of confirmed artists for its eleventh edition like The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Caribou, Low presenting their new Lp and Money Mark.
The new wave of confirmations contains some of the names key to understanding music and its evolution during the decade ends, plus some of the poles of the musical history of the last forty years.
The legendary...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
DE CAJÓN! 2011 FESTIVAL FLAMENCO DE BARCELONA January to March 2011
The sixth edition of the Barcelona Flamenco Festival has started early this year with the Christmas Carol Concert of Niña Pastori at the Palau de la Musica Catalana.
It will continue on February 3, with another very special artist visiting the Palau de la Musica. Rosario Flores, daughter of the always remembered Lola Flores and Antonio Gonzalez, “El Pescaílla”, developer of the Rumba Catalana, will be back to present “Raskatriski”, her first album with new unpublished...
DE CAJON! 2011 Festival de Flamenco
DE CAJÓN! 2011 FESTIVAL FLAMENCO DE BARCELONA January to March 2011
The sixth edition of the Barcelona Flamenco Festival has started early this year with the Christmas Carol Concert of Niña Pastori at the Palau de la Musica Catalana.
It will continue on February 3, with another very special artist visiting the Palau de la Musica. Rosario Flores, daughter of the always remembered Lola Flores and Antonio Gonzalez, “El Pescaílla”, developer of the Rumba Catalana, will be back to present “Raskatriski”, her first album with new unpublished...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
The fifth edition of the San Miguel Primavera Club will take place from November 24th to November 28th 2010 simultaneously in different venues of Barcelona and Madrid.
Some of the names that have been already confirmed for this new edition of the Primavera Club are: the alternative rock band from Glasgow (Scotland) Teenage Fanclub; Lou Barlow, American alternative rock singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (founder member of the groups Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh and The Folk Implosion) presenting his solo work; the electronica band from Toronto, Holy Fuck; Edwyn Collins , an Ivor Novello...
San Miguel Primavera Club 2010
The fifth edition of the San Miguel Primavera Club will take place from November 24th to November 28th 2010 simultaneously in different venues of Barcelona and Madrid.
Some of the names that have been already confirmed for this new edition of the Primavera Club are: the alternative rock band from Glasgow (Scotland) Teenage Fanclub; Lou Barlow, American alternative rock singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (founder member of the groups Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh and The Folk Implosion) presenting his solo work; the electronica band from Toronto, Holy Fuck; Edwyn Collins , an Ivor Novello...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
The first concert announced for the 42 Voll Damm International Jazz Festival will take place in L’Auditori in Barcelona on November 3 presenting Sonny Rollins and his 80th Anniversary Tour.
Theodore Walter Rollins was born on September 7 1930, in New York City and grew up in Harlem. He started out playing alto saxophone but at the age of sixteen, he switched to tenor. He began to follow Charlie Parker, and soon came under the wing of Thelonious Monk, who became his musical mentor. Before he turned twenty he already was working with Babs Gonzales, and Miles Davis among others....
42 Voll-Damm Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona
The first concert announced for the 42 Voll Damm International Jazz Festival will take place in L’Auditori in Barcelona on November 3 presenting Sonny Rollins and his 80th Anniversary Tour.
Theodore Walter Rollins was born on September 7 1930, in New York City and grew up in Harlem. He started out playing alto saxophone but at the age of sixteen, he switched to tenor. He began to follow Charlie Parker, and soon came under the wing of Thelonious Monk, who became his musical mentor. Before he turned twenty he already was working with Babs Gonzales, and Miles Davis among others....
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
The 2nd Barcelona Lan Party will take place at the Palau Sant Jordi in the Barcelona Olympic Complex from the 9 to the 12 of October of 2010, in the same venue of the first edition of Lancelona V. 1.0 that was a great success.
The Digital Lancelona Festival is a unique event in Barcelona that is based on new technologies. The Barcelona Lan Party 2010 is a Digital Festival of entertainment and knowledge where the people is the protagonists of all these developments that change our lives. It is also a forum for people to share their hobbies and interests. In this new edition there will be again...
Digital Lancelona V 2.0 Festival
The 2nd Barcelona Lan Party will take place at the Palau Sant Jordi in the Barcelona Olympic Complex from the 9 to the 12 of October of 2010, in the same venue of the first edition of Lancelona V. 1.0 that was a great success.
The Digital Lancelona Festival is a unique event in Barcelona that is based on new technologies. The Barcelona Lan Party 2010 is a Digital Festival of entertainment and knowledge where the people is the protagonists of all these developments that change our lives. It is also a forum for people to share their hobbies and interests. In this new edition there will be again...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
Around September 24, day of City Patron Saint Virgin Mercé (Our Lady of Mercy), once again Barcelona will celebrate its Annual City Festival. One of the clasic events of these days is the BAM (Barcelona Acció Musical). The BAM Barcelona 2010, a festival of independent music, showcases the best from the Catalan and Spanish music scene along with out coming international figures in more than 70 performances at a dozen different venues being all the concerts free.
The BAM Music Festival brings together a variety of genres from different corners of the world, from folk to electronic,...
Festival BAM - Barcelona Acció Musical
Around September 24, day of City Patron Saint Virgin Mercé (Our Lady of Mercy), once again Barcelona will celebrate its Annual City Festival. One of the clasic events of these days is the BAM (Barcelona Acció Musical). The BAM Barcelona 2010, a festival of independent music, showcases the best from the Catalan and Spanish music scene along with out coming international figures in more than 70 performances at a dozen different venues being all the concerts free.
The BAM Music Festival brings together a variety of genres from different corners of the world, from folk to electronic,...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
The Festival Asia is back celebrating its 9th year with a wide range of high quality events that come from the intention and initiatives of the Asian communities that live in Catalunya, from September 16 to 25.
Different cultures and ways of expression will be shown in the Festival and some productions will be on stage for the first time in Barcelona like the Kathakali, dramatic classical dance from India; the Shan Ren Band, a full rock band using simplicity of traditional sounds based on traditional Chinese and electronic instruments from the southern provinces of Yunnan and Guizhou in China;...
Festival Asia - Barcelona
The Festival Asia is back celebrating its 9th year with a wide range of high quality events that come from the intention and initiatives of the Asian communities that live in Catalunya, from September 16 to 25.
Different cultures and ways of expression will be shown in the Festival and some productions will be on stage for the first time in Barcelona like the Kathakali, dramatic classical dance from India; the Shan Ren Band, a full rock band using simplicity of traditional sounds based on traditional Chinese and electronic instruments from the southern provinces of Yunnan and Guizhou in China;...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
The San Miguel Mas i Mas Festival 2010, held from July 29 to September 1, offer a billboard of over 160 concerts of different styles of music. The eighth edition of the Festival San Miguel Mas i Mas will take place at the venues of L’Auditori and the Palau de la Musica as well as other traditional venues like Los Tarantos, the Jamboree Jazz Club, The Moog techno dance club, Luz de Gas or the Caixa Catalunya Auditori in the Pedrera building.
With the idea of providing first class cultural activity during the quietest month in the city, the Mas i Mas group, with the help of...
San Miguel Mas i Mas 2010 Festival
The San Miguel Mas i Mas Festival 2010, held from July 29 to September 1, offer a billboard of over 160 concerts of different styles of music. The eighth edition of the Festival San Miguel Mas i Mas will take place at the venues of L’Auditori and the Palau de la Musica as well as other traditional venues like Los Tarantos, the Jamboree Jazz Club, The Moog techno dance club, Luz de Gas or the Caixa Catalunya Auditori in the Pedrera building.
With the idea of providing first class cultural activity during the quietest month in the city, the Mas i Mas group, with the help of...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
The 34th edition of the Grec Festival will take place in 2010. The Grec Festival is the summer’s main annual date of Barcelona with theatre, dance, music and circus
Although the centre of the festival is in the Teatre Grec de Montjuïc, where the inaugural shows invariably take place, the Grec Festival also occupies other different sites and venues all over the city, that after so many years have become traditional for the Festival like the Plaça del Rei, the Teatre Lliure, the Mercat de les Flors, the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya, L'Auditori together with another group of...
Grec Festival of Barcelona 2010
The 34th edition of the Grec Festival will take place in 2010. The Grec Festival is the summer’s main annual date of Barcelona with theatre, dance, music and circus
Although the centre of the festival is in the Teatre Grec de Montjuïc, where the inaugural shows invariably take place, the Grec Festival also occupies other different sites and venues all over the city, that after so many years have become traditional for the Festival like the Plaça del Rei, the Teatre Lliure, the Mercat de les Flors, the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya, L'Auditori together with another group of...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
The 17th International Festival of Advanced Music and Multimedia Art Sonar 2010 will take place, for the first time simultaneously in the cities of Barcelona and A Coruña (Sonar Galicia) coinciding with the Xacobeo (Compostela’s Jubilee). The Sonar Festival confirmed dates are 17, 18 and 19 June, and presents a line-up that will be, to a large extent, shared by the two cities. In both cities the Sonar’s diverse artistic offer will split between the Sonar by Day activities (in Barcelona, the CCCB and MACBA venues) with a music line-up, and a multimedia and audiovisual...
Sonar 2010 Barcelona
The 17th International Festival of Advanced Music and Multimedia Art Sonar 2010 will take place, for the first time simultaneously in the cities of Barcelona and A Coruña (Sonar Galicia) coinciding with the Xacobeo (Compostela’s Jubilee). The Sonar Festival confirmed dates are 17, 18 and 19 June, and presents a line-up that will be, to a large extent, shared by the two cities. In both cities the Sonar’s diverse artistic offer will split between the Sonar by Day activities (in Barcelona, the CCCB and MACBA venues) with a music line-up, and a multimedia and audiovisual...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
From May 27 to May 29 the 10th edition of San Miguel Primavera Sound will be in the Parc del Forum of Barcelona.
In the list of names for this year edition there are names like Liquid Liquid, one of the most mythical formations of post punk, the New Zealand cult pop of band The Clean, one of the classics of American underground Shelac or the experimental indie rock of the Americans Polvo.
Also some of the most renown and successful bands of these recent years like the solo project of Bradford Cox Atlas Sound, the duo No Age and their new twist to indie rock, the Apocalypse sound of the...
San Miguel PRIMAVERA SOUND 2010
From May 27 to May 29 the 10th edition of San Miguel Primavera Sound will be in the Parc del Forum of Barcelona.
In the list of names for this year edition there are names like Liquid Liquid, one of the most mythical formations of post punk, the New Zealand cult pop of band The Clean, one of the classics of American underground Shelac or the experimental indie rock of the Americans Polvo.
Also some of the most renown and successful bands of these recent years like the solo project of Bradford Cox Atlas Sound, the duo No Age and their new twist to indie rock, the Apocalypse sound of the...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
This new edition Festival de Cine Asiatico de Barcelona (Barcelona Asian Film Festival) will take place in Barcelona from April 30 to May 9. Divided into different sections (Official • AS - Asian Selection • Focus in South Korea • SE Asia • Emerging • Anime • Special Session Baff) the festival this year will have a special emphasis in the Korean cinematography (with its special section) and supported by the KOFIC (Korean Film Council), who has worked a selection of key titles that have marked the emergence of the new wave of Korean cinema with some of the essential...
Barcelona Asian Film Festival
This new edition Festival de Cine Asiatico de Barcelona (Barcelona Asian Film Festival) will take place in Barcelona from April 30 to May 9. Divided into different sections (Official • AS - Asian Selection • Focus in South Korea • SE Asia • Emerging • Anime • Special Session Baff) the festival this year will have a special emphasis in the Korean cinematography (with its special section) and supported by the KOFIC (Korean Film Council), who has worked a selection of key titles that have marked the emergence of the new wave of Korean cinema with some of the essential...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
The fifth edition of the Barcelona Flamenco festival DE CAJÓN! will close its edition this year with a very special concert presenting Pitingo, Antonio Álvarez Vélez, with Juan Carmona Amaya, guitar, Fernando Soto and José Antonio Camacho ´Piripi´, clapping, Juan Carmona Reyes, percussion and Tere and Angela Bautista, choirs.
Born in Ayamonte (Huelva) in 1980, Antonio Álvarez Vélez, Antonio Pitingo, grandson and nephew of Cantaores is related to three of the best sagas of Flamenco artists: the Carpio, the Valencia, and the Pelaos...
DE CAJÓN! 2010 FESTIVAL FLAMENCO DE BARCELONA
The fifth edition of the Barcelona Flamenco festival DE CAJÓN! will close its edition this year with a very special concert presenting Pitingo, Antonio Álvarez Vélez, with Juan Carmona Amaya, guitar, Fernando Soto and José Antonio Camacho ´Piripi´, clapping, Juan Carmona Reyes, percussion and Tere and Angela Bautista, choirs.
Born in Ayamonte (Huelva) in 1980, Antonio Álvarez Vélez, Antonio Pitingo, grandson and nephew of Cantaores is related to three of the best sagas of Flamenco artists: the Carpio, the Valencia, and the Pelaos...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
In Barcelona, from February to June, 2010.
The Guitar Festival is one year more in Barcelona on its 21st edition, having this year two of the most influential guitarists of the last decades for the Opening and Closing concerts; In between more than twenty concerts, mainly focused in the world of the six strings, but together with other thematic variations.
Pat Metheny will be opening the Festival on Sunday February 21st in L’Auditori, presenting his last work Orchestration, and months after Paco de Lucia, the most influential guitarist of recent history of flamenco, will close the festival...
21 Festival de Guitarra i altres Acords
In Barcelona, from February to June, 2010.
The Guitar Festival is one year more in Barcelona on its 21st edition, having this year two of the most influential guitarists of the last decades for the Opening and Closing concerts; In between more than twenty concerts, mainly focused in the world of the six strings, but together with other thematic variations.
Pat Metheny will be opening the Festival on Sunday February 21st in L’Auditori, presenting his last work Orchestration, and months after Paco de Lucia, the most influential guitarist of recent history of flamenco, will close the festival...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
The Grec Festival of music, dance and drama is held every summer annually in Barcelona since 1976, organized by the Institut de Cultura of Barcelona City Council.
In its 33rd edition, The Barcelona Grec'09 Festival will start on 20 June and will take place till 2 August with more than 60 shows of theater, dance, music and circus.
The Grec Festival 09 brings on stage great artists, from national and international panorama, of music and dance and drama such as Calixto Bieito, Lluís Pasqual, Jordi Savall, Joan Ollé, Georges Lavaudant, Keith Jarrett, Amos Gita, Robert Lepage, Romeo...
Grec Festival 09
The Grec Festival of music, dance and drama is held every summer annually in Barcelona since 1976, organized by the Institut de Cultura of Barcelona City Council.
In its 33rd edition, The Barcelona Grec'09 Festival will start on 20 June and will take place till 2 August with more than 60 shows of theater, dance, music and circus.
The Grec Festival 09 brings on stage great artists, from national and international panorama, of music and dance and drama such as Calixto Bieito, Lluís Pasqual, Jordi Savall, Joan Ollé, Georges Lavaudant, Keith Jarrett, Amos Gita, Robert Lepage, Romeo...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
In June is time for the Sonar Festival with the Sónar by Day (CCCB, MACBA) from Thursday 18th to Saturday 20th June, and the Sónar by Night (Fira Gran Via M2) Friday 19th & Saturday 20th June 2009.
Two of the main attractions already announced are Grace Jones and Orbital.
Grace Jones, the Jamaican-born artist, muse of the 1980s, singer, model, actress and an icon of modernity far beyond mere music, returns, after almost twenty years of recording silence with an excellent new album, "Hurricane," produced by well renowned names including Sly & Robbie, Tricky and...
Sonar Festival 2009 Barcelona
In June is time for the Sonar Festival with the Sónar by Day (CCCB, MACBA) from Thursday 18th to Saturday 20th June, and the Sónar by Night (Fira Gran Via M2) Friday 19th & Saturday 20th June 2009.
Two of the main attractions already announced are Grace Jones and Orbital.
Grace Jones, the Jamaican-born artist, muse of the 1980s, singer, model, actress and an icon of modernity far beyond mere music, returns, after almost twenty years of recording silence with an excellent new album, "Hurricane," produced by well renowned names including Sly & Robbie, Tricky and...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
DE CAJÓN! 2009 FESTIVAL FLAMENCO DE BARCELONA January to April 2009
The fourth edition of the Barcelona Flamenco festival DE CAJÓN! comes this year with some changes. The first is a change on dates, instead of being during springtime this year the festival will go on through the winter opening on January 9th with a concert of Diego El Cigala and his group at the Gran Teatre del Liceu presenting also some special guests like Remedios Amaya and Moncho. Also the number of concerts has changed reaching to a total of 17 concerts, more than double that of the previous edition...
DE CAJÓN! 2009
DE CAJÓN! 2009 FESTIVAL FLAMENCO DE BARCELONA January to April 2009
The fourth edition of the Barcelona Flamenco festival DE CAJÓN! comes this year with some changes. The first is a change on dates, instead of being during springtime this year the festival will go on through the winter opening on January 9th with a concert of Diego El Cigala and his group at the Gran Teatre del Liceu presenting also some special guests like Remedios Amaya and Moncho. Also the number of concerts has changed reaching to a total of 17 concerts, more than double that of the previous edition...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
Parc del Forum Barcelona - December 2008
The third edition of Estrella Damm Primavera Club will be held next December in Barcelona on the Stages of the Parc del Forum during the 12th & 13th of December and will be complemented also with a series of performances at the venues of Sala Apolo and La [2] de Apolo from December 10 to 13.
This new edition of Estrella Damm Primavera Club 2008 will be held also and for the first time in Madrid from the 11th to the 13th of December, in the following venues: Joy Eslava, El Sol and Nasti.
Names confirmed to appear on this new edtion of The Estrella...
Estrella Damm Primavera Club 2008
Parc del Forum Barcelona - December 2008
The third edition of Estrella Damm Primavera Club will be held next December in Barcelona on the Stages of the Parc del Forum during the 12th & 13th of December and will be complemented also with a series of performances at the venues of Sala Apolo and La [2] de Apolo from December 10 to 13.
This new edition of Estrella Damm Primavera Club 2008 will be held also and for the first time in Madrid from the 11th to the 13th of December, in the following venues: Joy Eslava, El Sol and Nasti.
Names confirmed to appear on this new edtion of The Estrella...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
Fall in Barcelona is time for Jazz, October/November 2008
Since 1966 with only a lapse of three years the Jazz Festival has been present in Barcelona. This year the Voll-Damm Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona comes to its 40th anniversary from October 23 to November 29.
The first visit to Barcelona of Al Green on October 24, the duo between the pianist Brad Mehldau and saxophonist Joshua Redman on November 9 (commissioned by the festival to celebrate the last two decades of history), and the presentation of the new disc of Matthew Herbert and his big band on November 13th are some...
40 Voll-Damm Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona
Fall in Barcelona is time for Jazz, October/November 2008
Since 1966 with only a lapse of three years the Jazz Festival has been present in Barcelona. This year the Voll-Damm Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona comes to its 40th anniversary from October 23 to November 29.
The first visit to Barcelona of Al Green on October 24, the duo between the pianist Brad Mehldau and saxophonist Joshua Redman on November 9 (commissioned by the festival to celebrate the last two decades of history), and the presentation of the new disc of Matthew Herbert and his big band on November 13th are some...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
The Grec Barcelona Festival or “Grec Festival” is the traditional summer festival of Barcelona involving theatre, music, dance, circus and more. Is the season’s most important cultural event in Barcelona since the very beginnings in 1976.
This 32 Festival spreads out through the entire city with many popular street events.
The festival opens with a new version from Stravinsky’s Soldier’s Tale in the Greek Theater and from June 25 to August 2 the different events will be taking place in traditional places for the festival like the Plaça del Rei and adding...
Grec Festival
The Grec Barcelona Festival or “Grec Festival” is the traditional summer festival of Barcelona involving theatre, music, dance, circus and more. Is the season’s most important cultural event in Barcelona since the very beginnings in 1976.
This 32 Festival spreads out through the entire city with many popular street events.
The festival opens with a new version from Stravinsky’s Soldier’s Tale in the Greek Theater and from June 25 to August 2 the different events will be taking place in traditional places for the festival like the Plaça del Rei and adding...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
Barcelona Eclectic music festival, July 2008.
On its third edition this summer Music festival adds to the traditional venue from the last past two years, the Poble Espanyol, the venue of the Espacio Movistar 2.0 in the new location at the Campus Diagonal of the Barcelona University.
10 concerts during the month of July will bring music and sounds from different styles and places of the world, and rhythms of new age, pop, soul, folk, jazz or hip hop.
The opening concert will be in the Poble Espanyol with the classics B-52s starting their Funplex Tour 2008 to present the new studio...
B-estival 2008
Barcelona Eclectic music festival, July 2008.
On its third edition this summer Music festival adds to the traditional venue from the last past two years, the Poble Espanyol, the venue of the Espacio Movistar 2.0 in the new location at the Campus Diagonal of the Barcelona University.
10 concerts during the month of July will bring music and sounds from different styles and places of the world, and rhythms of new age, pop, soul, folk, jazz or hip hop.
The opening concert will be in the Poble Espanyol with the classics B-52s starting their Funplex Tour 2008 to present the new studio...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
Parc del Forum Barcelona, July 2008
Summercase is a simultaneous festival in Madrid and Barcelona during two days. The two last editions were a great success of public in both cities. Summercase 08 continues with the original spirit: a same poster for the two cities at the same time, this year on July 18 and 19. Also the venues will be the same as in the past 2 years: in Madrid it will in Boadilla of Monte, and in Barcelona in the Parc de Fòrum, Rambla Prim 2-4.
The event will take place in several simultaneous scenes maintaining its original spirit: An amazing line up of consolidated...
Summercase 2008
Parc del Forum Barcelona, July 2008
Summercase is a simultaneous festival in Madrid and Barcelona during two days. The two last editions were a great success of public in both cities. Summercase 08 continues with the original spirit: a same poster for the two cities at the same time, this year on July 18 and 19. Also the venues will be the same as in the past 2 years: in Madrid it will in Boadilla of Monte, and in Barcelona in the Parc de Fòrum, Rambla Prim 2-4.
The event will take place in several simultaneous scenes maintaining its original spirit: An amazing line up of consolidated...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
FESTIVAL FLAMENCO DE BARCELONA , May to July 2008
The third edition of the Barcelona Flamenco festival DE CAJÓN! will last from 29 May to 6 July.
Vicente Amigo with his guitar accompanied with a group and the voice of Rafel de Utrera will open the festival. The next concerts will bring on stage, between others, the voice of Diego el Cigala and his group, the Flamenco Dancer Juan de Juan with his show, the guitar of Tomatito and his group. The closing Concert will bring to Barcelona to Rosario, the daughter of the always remembered Lola Flores, presenting her last album “Dentro...
DE CAJÓN! 2008
FESTIVAL FLAMENCO DE BARCELONA , May to July 2008
The third edition of the Barcelona Flamenco festival DE CAJÓN! will last from 29 May to 6 July.
Vicente Amigo with his guitar accompanied with a group and the voice of Rafel de Utrera will open the festival. The next concerts will bring on stage, between others, the voice of Diego el Cigala and his group, the Flamenco Dancer Juan de Juan with his show, the guitar of Tomatito and his group. The closing Concert will bring to Barcelona to Rosario, the daughter of the always remembered Lola Flores, presenting her last album “Dentro...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
Advanced music and multimedia art, June 2008
As every other year in June in Barcelona is time for the Sonar Festival. The Sonar is a carefully curated electronic music festival and multimedia showcases.
Sonar is considered in European electronic panorama a festival of reference for artists of last generation, electronic professionals and a place were to see the most influential companies of the sector of music and arts.
The combination of concerts, DJs sessions, audio-visual areas of artistic experimentation and projections has called up the attention of the most demanding European...
Sonar Festival in Barcelona 2008
Advanced music and multimedia art, June 2008
As every other year in June in Barcelona is time for the Sonar Festival. The Sonar is a carefully curated electronic music festival and multimedia showcases.
Sonar is considered in European electronic panorama a festival of reference for artists of last generation, electronic professionals and a place were to see the most influential companies of the sector of music and arts.
The combination of concerts, DJs sessions, audio-visual areas of artistic experimentation and projections has called up the attention of the most demanding European...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
Radiohead at the Parc del forum, June 2008
On June 12 it will take place in the Parc del Fòrum the first edition of this new one-day Daydream Festival. The main interest of this 1st edition of the festival will be to listen to the British rock band Radiohead, in the only concert that the band will give in Spain, on their tour presenting the last studio record “In Rainbows”.
This 1st editon of the festival has been programmed to give support to the music of Radiohead as all the groups and djs that will appear on stage together with the british band will have some type of...
Daydream Festival
Radiohead at the Parc del forum, June 2008
On June 12 it will take place in the Parc del Fòrum the first edition of this new one-day Daydream Festival. The main interest of this 1st edition of the festival will be to listen to the British rock band Radiohead, in the only concert that the band will give in Spain, on their tour presenting the last studio record “In Rainbows”.
This 1st editon of the festival has been programmed to give support to the music of Radiohead as all the groups and djs that will appear on stage together with the british band will have some type of...
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In Barcelona, from April to June 2008
The Guitar Festival is back one year more to Barcelona with the name of Guitar Festival and other chords, as during the festival the guitar will not be the only protagonist instrument of the festival. Known national and international names will form part of the program of the festival, from April 3rd to June 7th, and the sounds of flamenco, classic guitar, fado, jazz, soul, funk, rock, r’n’b, drum and bass or pop blues will be present on stage from countries all around the world.
Names like QUILAPAYÚN, PAUL ANKA, FITO PÁEZ, MILTON...
19 Festival de Guitarra i altres Acords
In Barcelona, from April to June 2008
The Guitar Festival is back one year more to Barcelona with the name of Guitar Festival and other chords, as during the festival the guitar will not be the only protagonist instrument of the festival. Known national and international names will form part of the program of the festival, from April 3rd to June 7th, and the sounds of flamenco, classic guitar, fado, jazz, soul, funk, rock, r’n’b, drum and bass or pop blues will be present on stage from countries all around the world.
Names like QUILAPAYÚN, PAUL ANKA, FITO PÁEZ, MILTON...
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Parc del Forum of Barcelona, May 2008
As every year spring is time for the alternative rock music festival in Barcelona. A long list of artists and groups will be in the Estrella Damm Primavera Sound’08 Festival between May 29 and 31, at the Parc del Forum of Barcelona, a spacious environment with many different stages. The first list for this alternative rock festival counts with names of PORTISHEAD, MISSION OF BURMA, LES SAVY FAV, OKKERVIL RIVER, ERIC'S TRIP, MODEL 500, SILVER JEWS, CLIPSE, SIX ORGANS OF ADMITTANCE, SCOUT NIBLETT, PISSED JEANS, DEERHUNTER, SHIPPING NEWS, EDAN &...
Estrella Damm Primavera Sound 08
Parc del Forum of Barcelona, May 2008
As every year spring is time for the alternative rock music festival in Barcelona. A long list of artists and groups will be in the Estrella Damm Primavera Sound’08 Festival between May 29 and 31, at the Parc del Forum of Barcelona, a spacious environment with many different stages. The first list for this alternative rock festival counts with names of PORTISHEAD, MISSION OF BURMA, LES SAVY FAV, OKKERVIL RIVER, ERIC'S TRIP, MODEL 500, SILVER JEWS, CLIPSE, SIX ORGANS OF ADMITTANCE, SCOUT NIBLETT, PISSED JEANS, DEERHUNTER, SHIPPING NEWS, EDAN &...
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Parc Del Forum - Sala Apolo - Barcelona, December 2007
The second edition of Estrella Damm Primavera Club 2007 Festival will take place in Barcelona from December 4 to 8 at the venues of the Auditorium in the Parc Del Fòrum and the two spaces of the Sala Apolo.
Five of the names that have already confirmed their presence at the festival are the band of Dylan Carson, Earls; The Liars presenting their last record; the band from Atlanta Deerhunter with the charismatic voice of Bradford Cox; The group from New York Bishop Allen, presenting also their last album “The broken String”;...
Estrella Damm Primavera Club 2007
Parc Del Forum - Sala Apolo - Barcelona, December 2007
The second edition of Estrella Damm Primavera Club 2007 Festival will take place in Barcelona from December 4 to 8 at the venues of the Auditorium in the Parc Del Fòrum and the two spaces of the Sala Apolo.
Five of the names that have already confirmed their presence at the festival are the band of Dylan Carson, Earls; The Liars presenting their last record; the band from Atlanta Deerhunter with the charismatic voice of Bradford Cox; The group from New York Bishop Allen, presenting also their last album “The broken String”;...
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Catalunya Gospel Festival, December 2007
During the month of December it will take place the ninth edition of the festival Els Grans of the Gospel, Festival de Gospel de Catalunya, that brings the best voices of international gospel to different places of Catalunya, from Barcelona to l'Hospitalet, Viladecans, Sant Cugat, Girona and Vielha.
The program of this year brings the performance of Marlena Smalls & The Hallellujah Gospel Choir, the Black Heritage Singers, the Katie Graham Ensemble, the Joyful Gospel Choir, and the Soweto Gospel Choir.
For more information of the days...
ELS GRANS DEL GOSPEL 9a EDICIÓ
Catalunya Gospel Festival, December 2007
During the month of December it will take place the ninth edition of the festival Els Grans of the Gospel, Festival de Gospel de Catalunya, that brings the best voices of international gospel to different places of Catalunya, from Barcelona to l'Hospitalet, Viladecans, Sant Cugat, Girona and Vielha.
The program of this year brings the performance of Marlena Smalls & The Hallellujah Gospel Choir, the Black Heritage Singers, the Katie Graham Ensemble, the Joyful Gospel Choir, and the Soweto Gospel Choir.
For more information of the days...
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Fall is time for Jazz in Barcelona. October to December 2007
The 38th Barcelona International Jazz Festival is one of the most respected events in Spain. It takes place during the autumn from October 28th till December 5th. The music comes in a wide variety of styles, from big bands and bebop to gospel and Latin jazz. In addition to the numerous concerts, there are a handful of workshops and master classes.
More than 30 concerts will take place during the 37th Barcelona International Jazz Festival. In the long list many known names as Jamie Cullum, Joan Monné & the Nou Nonet, Lucky...
Barcelona International Jazz Festival
Fall is time for Jazz in Barcelona. October to December 2007
The 38th Barcelona International Jazz Festival is one of the most respected events in Spain. It takes place during the autumn from October 28th till December 5th. The music comes in a wide variety of styles, from big bands and bebop to gospel and Latin jazz. In addition to the numerous concerts, there are a handful of workshops and master classes.
More than 30 concerts will take place during the 37th Barcelona International Jazz Festival. In the long list many known names as Jamie Cullum, Joan Monné & the Nou Nonet, Lucky...
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International Meeting of Performing Acts
The Internacional Meeting of Performing Acts brings from November 9 to December 1 artists from different places of the world to present there performing acts in Barcelona and Sabadell. Frédéric Ollereau and his car, YoungSoon Cho with Dry Fish staging a model and a few Korean guests who made the trip especially for this fashion show. Catie de Balmann and her clothes for travel presented by people from different places of the world. Melati Suryodarmo with elements of Butoh, traditional dance and visual art performance to talk about identity,...
eBent'07 Accidental Expansions
International Meeting of Performing Acts
The Internacional Meeting of Performing Acts brings from November 9 to December 1 artists from different places of the world to present there performing acts in Barcelona and Sabadell. Frédéric Ollereau and his car, YoungSoon Cho with Dry Fish staging a model and a few Korean guests who made the trip especially for this fashion show. Catie de Balmann and her clothes for travel presented by people from different places of the world. Melati Suryodarmo with elements of Butoh, traditional dance and visual art performance to talk about identity,...
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Independent Music Festival - Barcelona, November 2007
The travelling winter music festival is presented by San Miguel Beer Company and Sinnamon Promotions and is bringing to different Spanish cities, Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Bilbao, the best of independent music, with upcoming new talents and well-known international artists and bands.
The next concerts in Barcelona on November 18, 20 and 24 will bring to Barcelona the energy of Super Furry Animals the adrenaline rush of The Editors and the singular sound of Spoon, with new groups like Ratatat, How I became the bomb and Explosions in...
2007 Wintercase San Miguel
Independent Music Festival - Barcelona, November 2007
The travelling winter music festival is presented by San Miguel Beer Company and Sinnamon Promotions and is bringing to different Spanish cities, Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Bilbao, the best of independent music, with upcoming new talents and well-known international artists and bands.
The next concerts in Barcelona on November 18, 20 and 24 will bring to Barcelona the energy of Super Furry Animals the adrenaline rush of The Editors and the singular sound of Spoon, with new groups like Ratatat, How I became the bomb and Explosions in...
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Palau Sant Jordi - Barcelona , October 2007
The 1st ASICS MUSIC FESTIVAL, will take place on the 12 and 13 of October in the Palau Sant Jordi of Barcelona, and it will be more than 12 hours of direct music with the following artists on stage: Paulina Rubio, Antonio Orozco, El Sueño de Morfeo, Chambao, Hombres G, Mikel Erentxun and also Pet Shop Boys and Dover.
Together with these two days of concerts, the people that go to the venue of the Palau Sant Jordi will have access to more than 3,000 square meters in which the Japanese Multinational ASICS will recreate the city of Tokyo to a...
1st ASICS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Palau Sant Jordi - Barcelona , October 2007
The 1st ASICS MUSIC FESTIVAL, will take place on the 12 and 13 of October in the Palau Sant Jordi of Barcelona, and it will be more than 12 hours of direct music with the following artists on stage: Paulina Rubio, Antonio Orozco, El Sueño de Morfeo, Chambao, Hombres G, Mikel Erentxun and also Pet Shop Boys and Dover.
Together with these two days of concerts, the people that go to the venue of the Palau Sant Jordi will have access to more than 3,000 square meters in which the Japanese Multinational ASICS will recreate the city of Tokyo to a...
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In Barcelona at the Auditori Concert Hall, September-October 2007
Eleven concerts that will give the chance to listen to Music from different cultures and places of the world as from Iran with Shahram Nazeri and the Sufi Music, CHIQUI DE LA LÍNEA and the flamenco sound, the Kurdish Aynour with her songs, blues from Mali with Boubacar Traeré, Cristina Branco mixing modernity and tradition with her “fados” or the Gnawa music from Morocco with the concerts of Abdeljalil Kodssi presenting his latest work and the Majid Bekkas Quartet with African gnaoua blues.
The Yiddish...
12 Festival of Music from Around the World
In Barcelona at the Auditori Concert Hall, September-October 2007
Eleven concerts that will give the chance to listen to Music from different cultures and places of the world as from Iran with Shahram Nazeri and the Sufi Music, CHIQUI DE LA LÍNEA and the flamenco sound, the Kurdish Aynour with her songs, blues from Mali with Boubacar Traeré, Cristina Branco mixing modernity and tradition with her “fados” or the Gnawa music from Morocco with the concerts of Abdeljalil Kodssi presenting his latest work and the Majid Bekkas Quartet with African gnaoua blues.
The Yiddish...
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Parc del Forum - September 2007
Weekend Dance is a brand new music festival that will take place in two cities on consecutive days: the 14th of September in Madrid and the 15th of September in Barcelona.
A music journey organized around one stage and two marquees and where will be acting the most representative and innovative artists from the dance and electronic music scenes.
In Barcelona on September 15th at The Parc del Fòrum from 18:00 hours with the presence of Massive Attack, Faithless, Nite Versions + 2manydjs, Deep Dish (Dubfire+Sharam), Sven Väth, Carl Craig, Vitalic...
WEEKEND DANCE Madrid - Barcelona
Parc del Forum - September 2007
Weekend Dance is a brand new music festival that will take place in two cities on consecutive days: the 14th of September in Madrid and the 15th of September in Barcelona.
A music journey organized around one stage and two marquees and where will be acting the most representative and innovative artists from the dance and electronic music scenes.
In Barcelona on September 15th at The Parc del Fòrum from 18:00 hours with the presence of Massive Attack, Faithless, Nite Versions + 2manydjs, Deep Dish (Dubfire+Sharam), Sven Väth, Carl Craig, Vitalic...
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Eclectic Musical Offering in Barcelona, July to September 2007
Festival for the summer nights, with programs that covers everything from jazz to electronic pop. Names like the Buenavista Social Club band with music from the isle of Cuba, the afro-Cuban artist Manolito Simonet, the Caribbean salsa rhythms of José Luís Cortés and NG La Banda or Lucrecia accompanied by the Barcelona Symphonic Orchestra. Also it will be possible to listen to the Orquestra Árabe de Barcelona with guests like Omar Sosa, Omar Faruk, Miquel Gil and Lucrecia. Other names like Wayne Shorter...
Mas i Mas Festival
Eclectic Musical Offering in Barcelona, July to September 2007
Festival for the summer nights, with programs that covers everything from jazz to electronic pop. Names like the Buenavista Social Club band with music from the isle of Cuba, the afro-Cuban artist Manolito Simonet, the Caribbean salsa rhythms of José Luís Cortés and NG La Banda or Lucrecia accompanied by the Barcelona Symphonic Orchestra. Also it will be possible to listen to the Orquestra Árabe de Barcelona with guests like Omar Sosa, Omar Faruk, Miquel Gil and Lucrecia. Other names like Wayne Shorter...
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Festival BAM - September 2007
The Festival BAM (Barcelona Acció Musical) will take place the next 21st, 22nd and 23rd of September. On the occasion of 15th anniversary of this Festival in Barcelona a special programming in different emblematic places of the city, like the pl. Joan Coromines, the Cathedral Ave., the Moll de la Fusta, the pl. del Rei, the pl. Sant Jaume, the Portal de la Pau and the Parc del Forum, is being prepared to bring the music from different corners of the world.
Coinciding with the local feast of La Mercè, Our Lady of Mercy (patron...
Barcelona Accio Musical 2007
Festival BAM - September 2007
The Festival BAM (Barcelona Acció Musical) will take place the next 21st, 22nd and 23rd of September. On the occasion of 15th anniversary of this Festival in Barcelona a special programming in different emblematic places of the city, like the pl. Joan Coromines, the Cathedral Ave., the Moll de la Fusta, the pl. del Rei, the pl. Sant Jaume, the Portal de la Pau and the Parc del Forum, is being prepared to bring the music from different corners of the world.
Coinciding with the local feast of La Mercè, Our Lady of Mercy (patron...
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European gay and lesbian festival, August 2007
Barcelona is ready to embrace Loveball’s forth edition, the most important European gay and lesbian festival, which will be held for the second time in Barcelona. This edition will last for a week (from August 1st to the 7th) and will feature music, sport activities, cinema, art, fashion and the most original way of leisure that you can imagine. Barcelona Loveball 2007 expects to join more than 30.000 people coming from all over Europe and also from other places such United States, Australia, South America, Israel or Turkey. Barcelona was...
Barcelona Loveball 2007
European gay and lesbian festival, August 2007
Barcelona is ready to embrace Loveball’s forth edition, the most important European gay and lesbian festival, which will be held for the second time in Barcelona. This edition will last for a week (from August 1st to the 7th) and will feature music, sport activities, cinema, art, fashion and the most original way of leisure that you can imagine. Barcelona Loveball 2007 expects to join more than 30.000 people coming from all over Europe and also from other places such United States, Australia, South America, Israel or Turkey. Barcelona was...
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Festival de Ritmes al Poble Espanyol, July 2007
From July 4th to July 26th this second edition of B-Estival the Festival de Ritmes al Poble Espanyol of Barcelona with ten concerts of different well known national and international names as Bebel Gilberto, George Benson & Al Jarreau, Morcheeba, John Mayal & The Bluesbreakers, Carlinhos Brown, Nacha Pop, Alpha Blondy, Julieta Venegas, Youssou N’Dour and more.
After last year success the organizers are looking forward for this warm summer nights of music at the central square, Plaça Major of the Poble Espanyol in Barcelona....
B-ESTIVAL 2007 in Barcelona
Festival de Ritmes al Poble Espanyol, July 2007
From July 4th to July 26th this second edition of B-Estival the Festival de Ritmes al Poble Espanyol of Barcelona with ten concerts of different well known national and international names as Bebel Gilberto, George Benson & Al Jarreau, Morcheeba, John Mayal & The Bluesbreakers, Carlinhos Brown, Nacha Pop, Alpha Blondy, Julieta Venegas, Youssou N’Dour and more.
After last year success the organizers are looking forward for this warm summer nights of music at the central square, Plaça Major of the Poble Espanyol in Barcelona....
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Festival Flamenco de Barcelona, June-July 2007
From June 1st till July 22nd this new chance to listen in Barcelona’s second Flamenco Festival De Cajón! to very well known flamenco stars like the last year Grammy award Winner Diego El Cigala in the open concert at the Palau de la Musica.
The following concerts will bring to Barcelona the new and promising voice of Maria Lopez Tristancho, Argentina, the well-known voice of José Mercé and the flamenco guitar of José Fernandez Torres, Tomatito, with his sextet. For the closing night at the Gran Teatre del Liceu...
De Cajón!
Festival Flamenco de Barcelona, June-July 2007
From June 1st till July 22nd this new chance to listen in Barcelona’s second Flamenco Festival De Cajón! to very well known flamenco stars like the last year Grammy award Winner Diego El Cigala in the open concert at the Palau de la Musica.
The following concerts will bring to Barcelona the new and promising voice of Maria Lopez Tristancho, Argentina, the well-known voice of José Mercé and the flamenco guitar of José Fernandez Torres, Tomatito, with his sextet. For the closing night at the Gran Teatre del Liceu...
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In Barcelona at the Auditori Concert Hall, June-July 2007
The first International Piano Festival of Barcelona will take place from June 30th to July 15th at the Auditori of Barcelona, modern musical complex designed by the architect Rafael Moneo and opened in March of 1999.
The 8 concerts of the festival will give the chance to listen to well-known names like Ivo Pogorelich, Dominique Merlet or Evgueni Koroliov and also to young figures that are starting their international careers. The concerts will take place in two of the spaces of the building Sala 1 Pau Casals and Sala 2 Oriol...
Festival Internacional de Piano
In Barcelona at the Auditori Concert Hall, June-July 2007
The first International Piano Festival of Barcelona will take place from June 30th to July 15th at the Auditori of Barcelona, modern musical complex designed by the architect Rafael Moneo and opened in March of 1999.
The 8 concerts of the festival will give the chance to listen to well-known names like Ivo Pogorelich, Dominique Merlet or Evgueni Koroliov and also to young figures that are starting their international careers. The concerts will take place in two of the spaces of the building Sala 1 Pau Casals and Sala 2 Oriol...
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In Barcelona at the Parc del Forum, July 2007
Summercase is a simultaneous festival in Madrid and Barcelona during two days. The first edition celebrated in 2006 was a great success of public in both cities. Summercase 07 continues with the original spirit: a same poster for the two cities at the same time on July 13 and 14. The event will take place in the same venues of last year: in Madrid it will in Boadilla of Monte, and in Barcelona in the Parc de Fòrum, Rambla Prim 2-4. The event will take place in several simultaneous scenes where it will be possible to see to: Air, The...
Summercase 2007
In Barcelona at the Parc del Forum, July 2007
Summercase is a simultaneous festival in Madrid and Barcelona during two days. The first edition celebrated in 2006 was a great success of public in both cities. Summercase 07 continues with the original spirit: a same poster for the two cities at the same time on July 13 and 14. The event will take place in the same venues of last year: in Madrid it will in Boadilla of Monte, and in Barcelona in the Parc de Fòrum, Rambla Prim 2-4. The event will take place in several simultaneous scenes where it will be possible to see to: Air, The...
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Advanced music and multimedia art, June 2007
L’Auditori in Barcelona will be the stage of one of the most special and exclusive moments at Sónar 2007. As part of the programming on Friday the 15th of June, there will be an experiment which will place electronic sound in contact with classical methodologies and which will bring together musicians from these two traditionally far removed areas once again, in the setting of two unprecedented concerts. Like last year's concert by Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto, the piano will be the main feature of this year's joint project between...
Sonar 2007 in Barcelona
Advanced music and multimedia art, June 2007
L’Auditori in Barcelona will be the stage of one of the most special and exclusive moments at Sónar 2007. As part of the programming on Friday the 15th of June, there will be an experiment which will place electronic sound in contact with classical methodologies and which will bring together musicians from these two traditionally far removed areas once again, in the setting of two unprecedented concerts. Like last year's concert by Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto, the piano will be the main feature of this year's joint project between...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
Spring is time for the alternative rock music festival in Barcelona. May-June 2007
A long list of 69 artists and groups will be in the Estrella Damm Primavera Sound’07 Festival between May 31st and June 2nd, in the Parc del Forum of Barcelona, a modern and spacious environment with many different stages, each with it’s own personality. This alternative rock festival will count with well known and coming out figures like PATTI SMITH, SMASHING PUMPKINS, JONATHAN RICHMAN, NATHAN FAKE, KID KOALA. The spirit of the festival is to showcase independent and up and coming acts, as...
Estrella Damm Primavera Sound’07
Spring is time for the alternative rock music festival in Barcelona. May-June 2007
A long list of 69 artists and groups will be in the Estrella Damm Primavera Sound’07 Festival between May 31st and June 2nd, in the Parc del Forum of Barcelona, a modern and spacious environment with many different stages, each with it’s own personality. This alternative rock festival will count with well known and coming out figures like PATTI SMITH, SMASHING PUMPKINS, JONATHAN RICHMAN, NATHAN FAKE, KID KOALA. The spirit of the festival is to showcase independent and up and coming acts, as...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
Vicente Amigo will open the festival at The Palau de la Musica
The Guitar Festival is back one year more to Barcelona. Known national and international names will form part of the program of the more than 20 concerts of the festival. The sounds of flamenco, classic guitar, fado, jazz, soul, funk, rock, r’n’b, drum and bass or pop blues will be joined by the sound of different guitars and voices from countries all around the world, from Japan or Australia, Brazil and Argentina, the USA, Cabo Verde and Portugal or Spain. The opening concert at the Palau de la Musica on March 22nd...
18 Festival de Guitarra de Barcelona
Vicente Amigo will open the festival at The Palau de la Musica
The Guitar Festival is back one year more to Barcelona. Known national and international names will form part of the program of the more than 20 concerts of the festival. The sounds of flamenco, classic guitar, fado, jazz, soul, funk, rock, r’n’b, drum and bass or pop blues will be joined by the sound of different guitars and voices from countries all around the world, from Japan or Australia, Brazil and Argentina, the USA, Cabo Verde and Portugal or Spain. The opening concert at the Palau de la Musica on March 22nd...
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EL FEILE , March 2007
5 days of quality live performance professional and amateur in this Irish festival programme for St. Patrick’s Day.
El Feile prides to bring to Barcelona the very cream of Irish contemporary culture spanning everything from comedy to dance workshops; like one of Ireland's very best bands of the moment, BELLX1; or the traditional Arts in full effect led by The Causeway Classical Irish dance Company who will feature across the 5 day programme fusing performance and workshop; or the unique concert of Afro Celts lead singer Iarla O' Lionaird's new solo project...
EL FEILE ’07 - Saint Patrick’s Day in Barcelona
EL FEILE , March 2007
5 days of quality live performance professional and amateur in this Irish festival programme for St. Patrick’s Day.
El Feile prides to bring to Barcelona the very cream of Irish contemporary culture spanning everything from comedy to dance workshops; like one of Ireland's very best bands of the moment, BELLX1; or the traditional Arts in full effect led by The Causeway Classical Irish dance Company who will feature across the 5 day programme fusing performance and workshop; or the unique concert of Afro Celts lead singer Iarla O' Lionaird's new solo project...
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Dance and Music Festival in Barcelona, December 06 - March 07
The 8th edition of the Festival of the Mil.lenni continues in Barcelona during the months of January February and March with a varied proposal that will attract a very diverse public. The program contains different musical sorts of artists of national and international prestige. Still coming program includes the following artists: Tap Dogs, Salvatore Adamo, Labeque Sisters, Georges Moustaki, Falete, Ute Lemper, Pablo Milanese, Maceo Parker & WDR Big Band, the Boys of the Choir, Paloma San Basilio, Nena Daconte, Gilberto Gil,...
VIII FESTIVAL DEL MIL.LENNI
Dance and Music Festival in Barcelona, December 06 - March 07
The 8th edition of the Festival of the Mil.lenni continues in Barcelona during the months of January February and March with a varied proposal that will attract a very diverse public. The program contains different musical sorts of artists of national and international prestige. Still coming program includes the following artists: Tap Dogs, Salvatore Adamo, Labeque Sisters, Georges Moustaki, Falete, Ute Lemper, Pablo Milanese, Maceo Parker & WDR Big Band, the Boys of the Choir, Paloma San Basilio, Nena Daconte, Gilberto Gil,...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
Fall is time for Jazz in Barcelona. October to December 2006
From October 27th till December 5th, more than 350 musicians will be playing their music in the 41 concerts that will take place during the 37th Barcelona International Jazz Festival.
The Festival starts with a Concert of Phil Woods in the Palau de la Música Catalana in tribute to 50.º anniversary of the death of Charlie Parker. Maria Schneider, recently Grammy winner with its last record, Concert in the Garden, Dave Brubeck with his quartet, back to Barcelona after 30 years of his last Concert in the city, Chick...
37th Barcelona International Jazz Festival
Fall is time for Jazz in Barcelona. October to December 2006
From October 27th till December 5th, more than 350 musicians will be playing their music in the 41 concerts that will take place during the 37th Barcelona International Jazz Festival.
The Festival starts with a Concert of Phil Woods in the Palau de la Música Catalana in tribute to 50.º anniversary of the death of Charlie Parker. Maria Schneider, recently Grammy winner with its last record, Concert in the Garden, Dave Brubeck with his quartet, back to Barcelona after 30 years of his last Concert in the city, Chick...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
Spring is time for the different sounds of the guitar. March to June 2006
An eclectic and cosmopolitan program with a nourished group of artists related to the world of the six cords form part of the 16 Concerts of this new edition of the Barcelona Guitar Festival, from March 22nd till June 7th. The Festival starts with a Concert of Jackson Brown and guests specially prepared for the festival. Jose Mercé, Allan Holdsworth, Shemekai Copeland and Raphael Fays Trio will be the next concerts coming on. Different recently Grammy winner, as Dianna Reeves, will be also appearing on stage....
17 Festival de Guitarra de Barcelona 2006
Spring is time for the different sounds of the guitar. March to June 2006
An eclectic and cosmopolitan program with a nourished group of artists related to the world of the six cords form part of the 16 Concerts of this new edition of the Barcelona Guitar Festival, from March 22nd till June 7th. The Festival starts with a Concert of Jackson Brown and guests specially prepared for the festival. Jose Mercé, Allan Holdsworth, Shemekai Copeland and Raphael Fays Trio will be the next concerts coming on. Different recently Grammy winner, as Dianna Reeves, will be also appearing on stage....