Although better known for its bars and clubs, there are a number of live music venues in Barcelona offering the latest bands, jazz or flamenco. For the younger crowd, there are a number of venues in a semi industrial area between the Marina and Bogatell metro stations, around Calle Almorgaves. There are a few different jazz clubs in the city. Jamboree in the Plaza Real and Harlem, between the Port and the Plaza Sant Jaume, are the two main clubs in the Gothic quarter. Uptown there are a number of possibilities.



Don’t expect to find too much flamenco in Barcelona. It is much more popular in the south of Spain. There are a few venues offering nightly shows, but they mainly cater for tourists, unless you are lucky enough to choose a night when there is a guest appearance, or your stay coincides with a music festival.



The daily newspapers provide a list of live music on offer and upcoming shows.



The Liceo Opera House on the Ramblas is world famous and opera fans hoping to buy tickets to a show should try to book in advance. Thanks to the internet, tickets can now be booked ahead of time from anywhere.



Whilst many classical concerts are now held in the modern Auditorio, there are always concerts scheduled in the beautiful Palua de la Musica. An evening here will be a memorable part of your stay.