Upcoming events

Talents Jazz a La Pedrera

Looking for something to do to while away the summer evenings? Talents Jazz returns to La Pedrera every Friday with one of the city’s most anticipated summer combinations: live jazz, Gaudí’s rooftop and the citywide views.The series champions emerging musicians and the 2026 edition doesn’t disappoint with a lineup that includes: Big Band Talents Jazz, Ara Martí Quartet, Mingus Reunion, Peñaranda-Garrido Quartet, Eclipse Group, Jolazz, JD Group, Edu Caballero, Ms. Floristan and Barcino Quartet.The experience also includes a visit to La Pedrera’s attic, where you can soak up Gaudí’s universe. Add a glass of cava, rooftop air and a programme curated with institutions including the Conservatori del Liceu, Taller de Músics and ESMUC, and you have a fun night out. Check out the full programme online and buy your tickets quickly before they sell out.

La Pedrera

May 29 – Jul 31

€42

Les Nits de Barcelona 2026

Les Nits de Barcelona turns the gardens of the Palau de Pedralbes into one of the city’s most elegant summer stages once more. It brings together music, performance and open-air atmosphere in a setting made for long, warm evenings.The 2026 lineup mixes international names and local favourites, with artists such as Taburete, Mika, Sting, Raphael, Vanesa Martín, Silvana Estrada, ZAZ, Il Volo, Las Migas, Rosario, Pablo López, Diana Krall, Judit Neddermann & GIO Symphonia and Gente de Zona. You’ll also find there comedy, magic and family-friendly performances from names like Mag Lari and Carles Sans.Alongside the headline programme, the festival continues to support emerging talent, with artists such as Mbongo, Niel, Roserona, Joana Crass, Gabriela Abundanza, Aren VI and Júlia Català adding an up-and-coming element to the festival. This is one of those summer events that sells out fast, so make sure you’re quick to secure your tickets if you’re keen.

Jardins Palau Pedralbes

Jun 26 – Jul 21

€8

BARTS Festival

For its first edition, BARTS Festival brings the spirit of one of Barcelona’s best-known venues into a new festival format. After years as a familiar name on the city’s live music scene, BARTS now stretches outdoors with a crowd-pleasing summer programme.The lineup includes BEAT with Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Steve Vai and Danny Carey, Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolás Reyes with Los Manolos, Joan Dausà, M-Clan, Marta Santos, Charlie Puth, God Save the Queen, Antoñito Molina, Babasónicos, Lax’n’Busto, Shinova, Belle & Sebastian, Ojete Calor, ZZ Top, Biffy Clyro, LP with Judith Hill, María Becerra, and Morrissey. It’s an eclectic summer festival - the kind where classic rock, Catalan pop, Latin icons and indie favourites come together on the same stage. It’ll have the classic summer festival feel with drinks and food stalls lining the main areas. Tickets vary in price depending on the performance, so head over to the website and check out the full lineup.

Poble Espanyol

Jun 28 – Jul 25

€40

Discover places

JazzSí

Tucked away down a side street on the outskirts of Raval is JazzSí, an intimate live music club with a reputation as one of the best small venues in Barcelona. With historic links to the music school Taller de Músics nearby, JazzSí serves as a platform for talented young musicians as well as established performers, and is one of the few places in the city where you can see live music every day of the week. Each night JazzSí delivers a different flavor. From Monday’s masterful jazz and Thursday’s incendiary Cuban rhythms to spellbinding flamenco on Friday and Saturday (perhaps the best in the city), jazz jams on Wednesdays and pop/rock/blues jams on Tuesday and Sunday, the performances at JazzSí are passionate, vivid and utterly captivating. And it’s always a full house. So get there early, grab a drink, take a pew, soak up the atmosphere and get ready for an unforgettable show.Entry is usually €6 (Tue & Wed) / €7 (Sun) / €8 (Mon & Thu) / €12 (Fri & Sat)

C/ Requesens, 2

Curtis Audiophile Cafe

Even though there are plenty of bars that have DJs, it isn’t easy to find somewhere with good sound. Curtis Audiophile Cafe have bucked this trend with their custom-designed sound system and some of the best audio equipment in the city. It’s obvious that this place is run by real aficionados from the moment you walk in past their small selection of records on sale, past the DJ booth and the listening points where you can try albums before you buy, to the spacious area at the back. Equipment isn’t enough in itself to make a venue good, and the right DJ lineup is equally essential. Not a problem here, where regular events like Selectah, It’s Playtime, The Welcome Sessions and Beats & Rhymes & Life rotate each month alongside guest nights like the recent Legacy, which saw Balearic legend Phil Mison grace the decks. Whether you want to get down there and dance, geek out over the audio setup – or both – satisfaction is guaranteed.

C/ Mallorca, 196

Discos Paradiso

Record culture in Barcelona has taken some blows. A shift by DJs in favor of Serato (vinyl emulation) or CDs teamed with harsh laws regarding decks in bars has seen some of the city’s most essential and legendary record suppliers disappear from the landscape. It appears that independent record shops have had to evolve or die.It is into this hostile environment that Discos Paradiso was born: a brave venture in the heart of Raval. It is a record shop that offers more than a simple shopping experience. As the Paradiso team explain, “We opened the shop to provide a space where you can share opinions, meet people and see some concerts or live DJ sets – a space where music is the main event.”The shop is a cultural meeting ground where you can pick up books, clothing and musical equipment alongside the well-sourced and eclectic record selection. If Discos Paradiso have their way, record culture is here to stay.

C/ Ferlandina, 39

Cutoff Pro Audio

In operation since 2005, Cutoff Pro Audio has become a reference shop for all things music-production related. With a wide range of stock from industry standards like Pioneer, Native Instruments, Roland, KRK, Moog and homegrown brands including Monkey Banana and Befaco, you’ll find everything you need to kit out your studio.Whether you’re a bedroom beatmaker, pro producer, DJ, songwriter or passionate audiophile, owner Misha and his team provide expert advice on setting up your gear and getting the best sound from it. The Cutoff showroom is located in a discreet, first-floor business unit in Eixample where it’s possible to try out equipment before you drop your cash.They also organize demonstrations and are longtime collaborators with local festivals, including MUTEK [ES]. Check out their YouTube channel for expert music production tutorials, equipment demos and videos of past events.

C/ Rocafort 240, entlo. 2