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Events in Barcelona

Posted on January 21, 2020April 11, 2020 by globalsciencellc

Palau concerts

The concerts in the Palau are played by famous international orchestras and national greats. Ensembles and soloists fill the concert hall with sophisticated classical music from the genres of orchestral, piano and chamber music.

Date: January 01, 2020 – December 30, 2020
(not yet determined)
Place: Palau, Barcelona
Website: http://www.palaumusica.org
Entry: With admission fee.

Guitar festival

The “Festival de Guitarra de Barcelona” has been held annually since 1990. Numerous musicians of all major musical genres from Latin American rhythms, flamenco and classical to jazz music will also perform this year. One instrument is always dominant – the guitar. The concerts take place in the Auditori Nacional de Catalunya, in the Palau de la Música Catalana and in the Luz de Gas.

Date: January 25, 2020 – August 13, 2020
(not yet determined)
Place: Auditori Nacional de Catalunya, Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona
Website: http://www.theproject.es
Admission: With admission fee.

Jazz festival

The Voll-Damm international jazz festival is celebrated at various venues with well-known jazz greats.

Date: February 06, 2020 – February 28, 2020
Location: Various venues.
Website: http://www.jazz.barcelona
Entry: With admission fee.

carnival

Carnival in Barcelona means exuberant celebrations and plenty of good food. The celebrations begin on “Jueves Ladero”, the fat Thursday, when the carnival king takes possession of the city and end on Wednesday with his symbolic burial.

Date: February 20, 2020 – February 26, 2020
Place: Barcelona
Website: http://www.bcn.es
Entry: Free entry.

Barcelona marathon

The 42.195 km run leads from Av. Reina Christina and Plaça Espanya past the most famous sights of the city: the Camp Nou stadium, La Pedrera, the Sagrada Familia, the Torre Agbar and the Plaça Catalúnya. For the less experienced, there is the opportunity to take part in the 10 km run, also starting and ending at Plaça Espanya.

Date: March 15, 2020 – March 15, 2020
Place: Av. Reina Christina and Plaça Espanya
website: http://www.zurichmaratobarcelona.es
Entry: With entry fee.

Barcelona Open (Trofeo Conde de Godó)

Local and international tennis players fight for the coveted trophy at the Barcelona Open.

Date: April 18, 2020 – April 26, 2020
Place: Reial Club de Tennis, Barcelona
Website: http://www.barcelonaopenbancsabadell.com
Entry: With admission fee.

Formula 1: Spanish Grand Prix

Formula 1 fans should note the weekend when the Spanish Grand Prix takes place. Those interested can visit the racing teams. Free training and qualification races take place on Saturday and Sunday.

Date: May 10, 2020 – May 10, 2020
Place: Circuit de Catalunya
Website: http://www.circuitcat.com
Entry: With admission fee.

Sala Montjuïc

The film festival has existed since 2003 and since then has been an integral part of the cultural summer in Barcelona. This year the open air events from cinema to live music, where picnics are invited, will take place in the gardens of the Montjuïc fortress.

Date: June 1, 2020 – August 31, 2020
(not yet determined)
Place: Montjuïc Fortress
Website: http://salamontjuic.org/es/
Admission: With entry.

Grec Barcelona Festival

The most important cultural event in Barcelona, ​​the Grec Festival takes place in different locations in Barcelona, ​​but above all in the Teatre Grec. It includes music, dance and theater performances, presented by artists from all over the world. What is special about the Grec Festival is the concentration on contemporary representations with well-known artists and new talents.

Date: July 1, 2020 – July 31, 2020
(not yet determined)
Place: Various venues
Website: http://lameva.barcelona.cat/grec/en/
Admission: With admission fee.

Jazz workshop and music festival

The major jazz event presents over 70 concerts, primarily of different jazz genres, but other musical styles are also represented. The events take place in the clubs Jamboree, Tarantos, Palau de la Música, Jazzroom and Center Cultural.

Date: July 01, 2020 – August 31, 2020
(not yet determined)
Place: Barcelona.
Website: http://www.masimas.com
Entry: With admission fee.

European balloon festival

As every year, numerous colorful hot air balloons from all over Europe can be seen at the European Balloon Festival in the town of Igualada near Barcelona. A supporting program with sales stands and catering rounds off the event.

Date: July 8th, 2020 – July 12th, 2020
Place: Igualada
Website: http://www.ebf.cat
Entry: Free for viewers.

Sónar Festival

Anyone interested in electronic music, contemporary art and multimedia shouldn’t miss the Sónar Festival at the CCCB, MACBA and the Center d’Art Santa Monica. It offers concerts, audio-visual presentations and a record market. In the evening there are parties in Gran Vía.

Date: July 18, 2020 – July 20, 2020
Place: CCCB, MACBA and at the Center d’Art Santa Monica
Website: http://sonar.es
Admission: With admission fee.

Fira de Santa Llúcia

The Fira de Santa Llúcia, which takes place in front of the cathedral every Christmas, is a historic Christmas market that was first organized in 1786. In addition to numerous, lovingly prepared nativity scenes, there are around 300 stalls, music parades and exhibitions to explore and experience.

Date: November 27, 2020 – December 23, 2020
(not yet determined)
Place: Plaça Nova (Avinguda de la Catedral)
Website: http://en.firadesantallucia.cat

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