Must-see entertainment in Catalonia

  • Yelmo Cines Icària

    Barcelona

    This vast cinema complex shows films in the original language on 15 screens, making for plenty of choice. Aside from the screens, you’ll find several…

  • Sant Jordi Club

    Barcelona

    With capacity for more than 4500 people, this concert hall, annexed to the Olympic stadium Palau Sant Jordi, is used for big gigs that don't reach the…

  • Teatre Mercat De Les Flors

    Barcelona

    Next door to the Teatre Lliure, and together known as the Ciutat de Teatre (Theatre City), this spacious modern stage is Barcelona's top venue for local…

  • Estadi RCD Espanyol

    Barcelona

    Espanyol, based at the 40,500-seat Estadi RCD Espanyol, traditionally plays second fiddle to Barça, although it does so with considerable passion.

  • Palau Sant Jordi

    Barcelona

    Built for the 1992 Olympics, this huge indoor arena hosts big-name concerts (Adele, Coldplay, Lady Gaga), as well as championship sports events.

  • Groove Bar

    Tarragona

    This live music venue has a glint in its eye, and live acts ranging from funk and rock to soul and pop. Check the Facebook page for events.

  • Teatre Victòria

    Barcelona

    Rather nondescript looking from the street, this modern theatre stages musicals (usually in Catalan), flamenco and contemporary dance.

  • Méliès Cinemes

    L'Eixample

    A cosy cinema with two screens, the Méliès specialises in classic films and independent releases from around the world.

  • Renoir Floridablanca

    Barcelona

    With seven screens, this cinema shows a mix of quality art-house flicks and blockbusters.