Barcelona is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spanish cities. Millions of people from all over the world come here every year to get the unprecedented energy of this wonderful city. Located on the shores of the Mediterranean, this Spanish city is the birthplace of talented architects, artists, singers, dancers and football players. Most of the buildings in the city are among the objects from the UNESCO World Heritage list. Besides the most interesting excursion program and excellent beaches, Barcelona is also known for its great festivals and vibrant nightlife. We will tell about this later in our Entertainment Guide in Barcelona.
Barcelona Festivals
Barcelona is a city of endless fun and festivals that take place throughout the year. To make your vacation bright and unforgettable, be sure to take part at least in one of them. Fortunately, you can easily find entertainment to your taste. Here are just some of the most interesting festivals in Barcelona:
- Rock Fest (July);
This festival gathers world stars such as Ozzy Osbourne, Scorpions, Kiss, Halloween and others on stage.
- Benicassim Festival (July);
This is another music festival, one of the largest in Europe. During the festival, more than 100 musical groups and performers of different genres perform at the venue, beach parties and dances take place.
- Grec Fest (June-July);
This is an international festival of theater, music, dance and circus. The program of the event also includes entertainment shows for children.
- Tap On (July);
This dance festival brings together both professional Clack dancers and beginners. Also in the program of the fest, there are master classes for teaching basic dance techniques for everyone.
- Barcelona Beach Festival (July);
The fest is dedicated to electronic music, and of course dancing until the morning on the best beaches of the city.
- Sonar Festival (June);
It is one of the largest music festivals dedicated to dancing, electronic music and multimedia arts.
Barcelona Nightlife
With the advent of twilight, life in Barcelona not only does not stop, but also definitely revives even more. The heat of the day falls and the ideal time comes for those who want romance or entertainment.
The main part of the entertainment of Barcelona is located in the area of Las Ramblas and in the port area. There are many stylish pubs and restaurants, some of them have live music or various shows. The pubs on La Pedrera offer unique jazz performances and great views from the terraces.
There are many shopping centers, nightclubs and dance floors in the port area. On the main squares of the city everywhere, you can see small performances of flamenco dancers. In addition, if the rhythm of music fascinates you, you can take part in the show and dance. Even if you have never danced flamenco, your dance partner will quickly teach you a couple of movements.
