Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
BARTS
The latest contender on the live music circuit, with superb sound and every mod
con.
Best for Classical Music
Palau de la Música Catalana
A Modernista fantasy, where the fabulous interior can distract
from the finest musician.
Gran Teatre del Liceu
One of Europe's most splendid opera houses, built to impress.
L'Auditori
Fiercely modern concert venue, with a resident orchestra.
L'Ateneu
Elegant old library, hard to enter if you're not a member, unless you catch one of
its occasional concerts.
Best for Theatre
Teatre Nacional de Catalunya
A neo-classical building, hosting the best of Catalan theatre.
Teatre Romea
Expect whacky (and not so whacky) versions of modern classics.
Teatreneu
With three different stages, the Teatreneu dares to go where others dare not.
Sala Beckett
With occasional shows in English, it's worth keeping an eye on the program-
ming.
Best for Jazz
Harlem Jazz Club
Not just jazz, but funk, blues, bossa nova and plenty more.
Jazz Sí Club
Small, lively, cramped and never less than fun.
Jamboree
Basement bar that's seen them all under its vaulted ceiling.