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Live Music: SOFREE and Indee Styla
Want a night out with new, live music? Spice up your evening and check out SOFREE and Indee Styla. At the end of October, both rising artists will perform at the Marula Cafe. This is a fun venue located in the Gothic Quarter.
Both artists stem from a mix of hip-hop, soul, and Latin influences. This mixture will make one of your nights in Barcelona memorable! SOFREE is a French-Spanish duo celebrating their first EP titled "Raíces Distintas.” Watch the duo’s full music video for their song “Un Recuerdo” for a preview. Indee Styla is a more seasoned, solo artist including performances at Glastonbury, one of England’s famous music festivals. Find out more information here!
Find out more »Guiriness Comedy Presents Sean McLoughlin Live Stand-up
Lose the January blues with laughter. Pro English comedian Sean McLoughlin is up next at Guiriness Comedy!
Fresh from supporting Ricky Gervais on his international ‘Humanity’ tour, Sean McLoughlin arrives in Barcelona and Sitges with a growing reputation and on the brink of the big-time. Intensely self-deprecating, antagonistic and bitingly funny, Sean is a favourite on the UK comedy circuit and is, according to Time Out, “the best comedian you haven’t heard of yet.”
Sean is here for two performances: The monthly Friday night show in Shamrock Barcelona, then a Saturday night show in Wylie Brewery (Sitges). Both have excellent beers on tap, so head down for belly laughs in Barcelona or Sitges in stitches!
*Friday 11th January Show* Shamrock Bar Barcelona- C/Tallers 72 (Metro Universitat).
-Doors 20.30h. Show 21.30h. This is normally a full house event so please come early on the night for seats. Late-comers may be standing room only.
-There are a limited number of earlybird tickets online (10€). After that it’s pay-at-door (12€).
*Can’t make it to Friday’s Show? Then come down to the Sitges show on Saturday 12th January. If you’re coming in from Barcelona, there’s a Monbus back from Sitges at 23.52h.
Find out more »BIG Presents: Inspiration
In our first show of the New Year, BIG is celebrating Inspiration! The Muse floats in the ether looking for an opportunity to strike! Are we open and ready? How do we respond? In the exciting, fun-filled form, How 'Bout This? (created by Jason Geary), the players will uncover what truly tickles and inspires them jumping in head first after ideas that excite, and throwing to the breeze those that do not! Our second act will feature a Freeform improvisation, a range of interlaced dramatic and comedic scenes, inspired by a single suggestion from the audience. You can be sure that, whatever the Muse presents, it will be a night of exciting entertainment!
Find out more »Formula 1 Test Days Barcelona 2019
The Formula 1 Test Days Barcelona 2019 returns with the thrill of motor racing on one of the most legendary Formula 1 circuits in Europe. Top drivers take on the curves at full pelt in these initial heats for the summer racing season.
Find out more »Santa Eulàlia
Is it fair to wonder whether Barcelona has two patron saints to squeeze yet another holiday into the annual agenda? The festival of Santa Eulàlia Barcelona dates back to the 3rd century AD, when the young martyr Eulàlia was brutally murdered and martyred as a young child for not refuting her religion. Her statue looks down from the top of Barcelona Cathedral onto the square, which hosts many activities.
A myriad of shows, dances and folkloric performances take place during these festive days of Santa Eulàlia Barcelona. Highlights include the human castles in Plaça St Jaume who reach for the skies on Sunday afternoon. Also on Sunday, the traditional gegants of Ciutat Vella, large sculptures that tower above the shoulders of their bearers, take a twirl in Plaça Reial. One of the most dramatic events will be the correfoc fire-run route which departs from opposite the Cathedral at in the evening. Immerse yourself in the action!
Plaça de la Seu (Cathedral) & Ciutat Vella district
Find out more »Guiriness Comedy Presents Phil Kay Live Stand-up
On February 15th and 16th, part poet, part raconteur, part cosmic clown, Scottish comedian Phil Kay swoops into Barcelona and Sitges for more shows with Guiriness Comedy. Weaving surreal streams of comic consciousness with lyrical wisdom, Phil’s bewildering style of comedy has earned him a legendary status on the UK comedy scene. An artist in the true sense. Don’t miss him.
*Friday 15th February* Shamrock Bar Barcelona- C/Tallers 72 (Metro Universitat).
-Doors 20.30h. Show 21.30h. This is normally a full house event so please come early on the night for seats. Late-comers may be standing room only.
-There are a limited number of earlybird tickets online (10€). After that it’s pay-at-door (12€).
*Can’t make it to Friday’s Show? Then come down to the Sitges show on Saturday 16th February. If you’re coming in from Barcelona, there’s a Monbus back from Sitges at 23.52h.
Find out more »Festes de llum Barcelona: Festival of lights in Barcelona
Illuminations decorate the old squares and patios of Poblenou during the Festes de Llum Barcelona, using new technology to create awesome effects with artistic installations, projections and creative lighting. The twenty international participants include architects, designers and artists who explore new technologies of illumination through projects that range from large-scale projections, interactive installations and dynamic lighting in the urban spaces of Barcelona's Poblenou neighbourhood. There is also a section curated by local students from architecture, design and art schools who will be presenting their own projects.
Find out more »Barcelona carnival 2019: a week of street parties and concerts
Barcelona carnival 2019 welcomes a week of street parties and concerts, on a smaller scale to the nearby town of Sitges. The majestic Carnival King kicks off the festivities accompanied by his carriage and accomplices, the Seven Ambassadors of Fun. He ascends a stage, proclaims his reign and the mayhem begins.
Find out more »Stand-up Comedy Night: John Scott Does Brexit!
Brexit deadline day will provide no shortage of material for razor-sharp Scottish comedian John Scott at the next Guiriness Comedy shows in Barcelona and Sitges. Armed to the teeth with searing wit and killer punchlines, John’s anarchic, no- bullshit pursuit of the truth through comedy is the perfect tonic for modern times.
Catch the Friday 29th March show at Shamrock Barcelona or head down to Wylie Brewery Sitges for Saturday 30th March. On both nights, doors @ 20.30h and showtime @ 21.30h. Get your earlybird discount tickets while you can!
Guiriness Comedy is proud to offer expats, travellers and international locals the best imported comedians, from the UK, Ireland and further afield! This is always an hour show by a professional comedian, there are no warm-up acts.
Find out more »Music in the Parks | Summer in Barcelona
Every year, Barcelona council organises the ‘ Music in the Parks ’ festival, an event where the most important parks and green spaces in the city, are transformed into open air stages. On these, many talented groups perform free, the majority within the classical music genre, so that everyone can enjoy a relaxing evening accompanied by the stunning sounds of some of the best bands in Barcelona.
This event will take place every week between the 31st of March and the 30th of August, so if you don’t have any plans for June, July, or August, there’s no excuse not to go to these concerts! Also, as these performances will take place in more than 30 parks and green spaces all around Barcelona, it’s also a great opportunity to discover some of the most important parks in the city: Ciutadella Park, Park Güell, Joan Miró Park, Barceloneta Park, Estación del Norte Park, and many more…
Those performing will mostly be young people, between the ages of 16 to 35, who have been specially selected for their talent in performing arts and their many years of dedication to music. In total, more than 50 performances will take place, showcasing all types of music, amateur composers, orchestras from local schools, choirs, etc… playing a variety of musical genres such as classical, blues, jazz, among many more. Check out the ‘Music in the Park’ festival programme on their official website.
As well as the concerts organised by Barcelona council, there will also be a number of guided tours around the city’s most important parks (la ciutadella, el parc Güell, etc...) explaining the history of the park, its biodiversity, how it has changed through time, and many other unknown and interesting facts about the green space. If you are interested in going on one of these tours, don’t forget to reserve in advance as places are limited.
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