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Harbour Palace Apartments
Barcelona Apartments - Autumn discounts with amazing views
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
Enchanting Barcelona Tours
A different way to discover Barcelona
Apartments in Barcelona
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
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 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
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
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...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
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...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
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...
Musical Events and Dance > Festivals
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...
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...
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....