VisitBarcelona Monthly Agenda December Plaça Sant Jaume nativity scene ©Sergi Garriga December in : enjoy the Christmas spirit Index

to the full Highlights_ p. 4 Barcelona is a wonderful place to be at any time of the year, but in December the city takes on a magical vibe you won’t find elsewhere. The sun is still shining, the sky Museums-exhibitions_ p. 8 is blue, you can enjoy café terraces and explore the streets and neighbourhoods.

And everywhere you go, you’ll findChristmas: markets, concerts, family activities, p. 15 numerous shops offering original gifts, restaurants serving traditional and contemporary Music_ festive Catalan dishes, and lights everywhere bringing sparkle to the dark nights. What’s more, outside the city, you’ll find a range of memorable cultural events to enjoy from fairs Concert venues of pine trees and roosters to a torch procession and living nativities, as well as great days for all the family at PortAventura World. In , the days of celebration are Singular venues December 24 (Nit de Nadal), 25 (Nadal, which is marked with a splendid, multi-course feast), 26 (Sant Esteve, when the main dish for lunch is a plate of cannelloni made with the leftover meat from Christmas Day), 31 (Cap d’Any, celebrations to welcome the new year) Other shows and January 1 (Any Nou). Theatre_ p. 16 Dance_ p. 17 Visits_ p. 18 Places of interest Guided tours Leisure Bus tours

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Traditions Music When it comes to Christmas, Barcelona is a city that has it all and over 1,000 activities will fill the city streets during this season. Throughout December, there’s a splendid and During the festive season, several historic markets set up their stalls extensive programme of musical treats going on including the Fira de Santa Llúcia in front of the Cathedral, which around the city with all tastes catered for. To give has been around since 1786 and is where city residents go to buy you an idea, here’s just a small selection of the nativity figures, Christmas decorations and small gifts. A similar concerts and musical performances happening market is held in front of the iconic Sagrada Família (Fira Nadal in Barcelona this month. At the Opera Sagrada Familia), while the Fira de Reis de la Gran Via is where House, they finish the year off with a production parents and grandparents take children to check out the long lines of of L’Italiana in Algeri, marking the 150th stalls crammed with toys, games and sweets. A more recent addition anniversary of composer Rossini’s death (Thu to the city’s essential Christmas destinations is the Fira de Plaça 13), while in the spirit of the season, you can Catalunya, which sees Barcelona’s main square fill with activities, also enjoy an early New Year concert featuring workshops and shows for all ages in a magical place known as ‘The the uplifting music of Johann Strauss (Wed 26). City of Smiles’. Nativity scenes (pessebres) have long played a key It’s a busy month at the Palau de la Música role in Catalan households, and for some years now it’s also been Catalana. Starting with a tribute to US musicals possible to see large-scale pessebres in spaces such as Plaça including West Side Story and Carousel Sant Jaume, which hosts the official nativity of City Hall, theMuseu (Sat 1), you can also enjoy two iconic classical Frederic Marès, which gives over a space in its medieval courtyard compositions in the shape of Händel’s Messiah to an elegant tableau of the Christmas story, and the Monestir (Thu 13) and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons (Mon 17). Reial de Pedralbes. Finally, the biggest New Year’s Eve party in And in the week of Christmas itself, there’s a town takes place on Avinguda Reina Maria Cristina, just off Plaça festival of waltzes and dances (Sat 22), and a Espanya. A splendid show of music, performance and light sets the traditional Saint Stephen’s concert featuring a scene before the countdown to midnight, which is then followed by a programme of popular festive music both local first-class fireworks display. Finally, Christmas is a great time of year and international (Wed 26). L’Auditori is also to get together with family and friends and share classic recipes that celebrating with a special performance by the can be found on every table or in various traditional Catalan cuisine French Pygmalion Ensemble of Bach motets restaurants. Enjoy the traditions in Barcelona! and sacramental choral music (Tue 11), while it looks ahead to 2019 with a New Year concert More information at barcelona.cat/en/christmas that sees the Municipal Band of Barcelona play and visitbarcelona.com Fira de Santa Llúcia waltzes, polkas, operettas and Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker suite’ (Sat 29). The stunning Santa Maria del Mar basilica is the setting for Parc d’Atraccions Tibidabo two performances of Handel’s Messiah by the Catalan Youth Orchestra and Atlantida choir (Thu Family Christmas 13, Fri 14). The 50th International Barcelona Jazz Festival continues its anniversary edition As you might expect, Barcelona in December is jam- with a varied lineup of artists including Mariola packed with fun things for families to do. To start Membrives, the Spanish musician and actress there are workshops galore at venues including the known for her fusions of jazz and flamenco (Tue Design Museum, MACBA, the Maritime Museum, the 4), while veteran Catalan pianist Ignasi Terraza Chocolate Museum and El Born Centre de Cultura i is on stage twice, first with harmonica player Memòria. At CosmoCaixa, they have both activities Antonio Serrano (Wed 5) and then with young related to their space- and robot-themed exhibitions star Andrea Motis (she sings and plays the and a large-scale escape room for older kids. El trombone and saxophone) for a tribute to the Jazz on Montjuïc has once more gone Festival (Wed 12). The event draws to a close all out for the festive season with craft demos, a this year with an uplifting appearance from the treasure hunt, a wish tree, animated films and Charleston Gospel Voices group (Fri 21). At much more. CaixaForum has a four-day Roald the Museu Europeu d’Art Modern (MEAM), Dahl film extravaganza and La Pedrera celebrates located in a medieval palace in the Born area, the season with an afternoon for families that they conclude a run of one-off opera recitals with includes shows, games and lots of magic. Both La Serva Padrona about a maid determined to Sant Pau Site and Palau Güell have do what it takes to marry her wealthy employer. light shows that highlight their respective beautiful The 20th Festival Mil·lenni has an enticing designs, and l’Aquàrium is honouring its large shark number of concerts happening in December with family with numerous activities dedicated to those highlights including world-class Catalan tenor fascinating creatures. What’s more, the Tibidabo Josep Carreras headlining a Christmas concert theme park not only has all its popular rides and at Santa Maria del Mar basilica, Cuban singer- performances but for Christmas has added a 4D film songwriter and guitarist Pablo Milanés presenting of The Petit Prince, a Lego workshop, and puppet his ‘Esencia’ tour that covers classic hits and more show. recent work, and Galician piper and flautistCarlos Núñez with his traditional year-end show (Sun 30). Saint Stephen’s Concert. Palau de la Música Catalana

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Food & Wine Shopping The city is alive with the Christmas spirit and filled with Shopping is clearly a key part of many people’s lives at this time of year, aromas and flavours. Gastronomy is a must during this and Barcelona is an excellent place to find original gifts for all ages and season and classic recipes can be found on every table tastes. Fittingly, Barcelona Turisme’s ‘Barcelona Shopping City’ is such as canelones, galet soup, grilled chicken with raisins currently running a campaign entitled “Barcelona has it all”, covering and pine nuts, torrons and barquillo wafers...all washed themes such as inspiration, trends, design, tradition, art and, of course, down by some fine local cava. Download theBarcelona’s Christmas. Not only will you find all the besthigh-street chains across official restaurant app and discover the best restaurants Barcelona, on and around Passeig de Gràcia there’s a wide range of for Christmas! international luxury boutiques, while in city centre neighbourhoods including Born and Raval, numerous independent stores offer clothing, If wine is a gift you’re looking for, either for someone else homewares, accessories and much more. Various shopping centres or to spoil yourself, or you simply enjoy discovering new provide a one-stop option for different stores as well as restaurants and vintages, don’t miss the tasting experience held in a cafés. If you like to find innovative and unusual design items, the annual dedicated space at the foot of the Columbus Monument. Design Market takes place at the Disseny Hub (Dec 14-16), with local Throughout the festive season you can enjoy a delicious wine creatives showcasing their products, while the Drap-Art festival (Dec and cava tasting, while also having the chance to sample 8-9) features artworks that use recycled materials as part of an ongoing delicious torrons (nougat traditionally eaten at this time of initiative to raise awareness about the environment. year) accompanied by a glass of cava. More information at barcelonashoppingcity.com

Sports December is also the month that two emblematic sporting events take place in the city, and both are worth checking out whether you want to sign up or cheer on those participating. On Christmas Day, the Club de Natació de Barcelona, one of the city’s oldest swimming clubs, organises a 200m open-water swim close to Maremagnum for those who like to do something more than exchange presents and eat on December 25. And on New Year’s Eve, runners can end 2018 on a high with the Cursa dels Nassos. This 10km road race is named after l’Home dels Nassos (the Man of the Noses), who, according to legend, on January 1 has 365 noses but he then loses one each day of the year – and that’s why he only ever comes out of hiding on December 31 to show his single remaining snout.

Barcelona really does have it all for Christmas! Pessebre vivent (living nativity). Corbera de Llobregat

Cursa dels Nassos

at sunset with a bonfire on a mountain above the municipalities Near Barcelona followed by a torch procession (the burning torches are called faies) If you’re visiting Barcelona for a few days and want to venture out that winds its way down to each town for an evening of fire, music of the city, there’s a host of seasonal specials happening around and dance. Each year around Catalonia numerous productions of Els Pastorets are staged. This take on the Christmas story, which Catalonia this month that are certainly worth the trip. While nativity is based on medieval religious plays, includes the birth of Jesus Barcelona Triathlon scenes (pessebres) are a common feature in Catalan homes at this time of year, many towns in the region also create pessebres but also a fight between the forces of good and evil, represented by angels and demons, as well as different scenes featuring some vivents or ‘living nativities’, which see residents dress up in traditional clothing and enact scenes from the Christmas story of the shepherds (pastors in Catalan) who were told by the Angel and perform trades from the time of Jesus; audiences walk a set Gabriel about the newborn baby. The town of Calaf is well-known route around local streets to see the different segments. One of for its performances of Els Pastorets (Dec 25-Jan 27, 2019), with the most popular of these events happens in the nearby town of a huge cast and varied special effects, and the group also puts on a kid-friendly version of the show. Finally if you’re looking for Corbera de Llobregat (Dec 1-Jan 13), where years of dedication show themselves in the quality of the staging and attention to detail. a big day out that all the family will love, head to PortAventura theme park, just a 90-minute coach ride from the centre In the town of Espinelves (Dec 1-9), there’s an annual pine tree World (avet) festival that sees locals come and pick out a locally grown of Barcelona. At any time of the year, PortAventura is an amazing specimen to put up in their homes; you might not be in the market place to visit with its two parks – PortAventura, that has six different for one yourself but it’s a great chance to discover this area and its worlds offering rides, activities and shows for all ages, and Ferrari Land, a unique space in Europe with high-speed rides, adrenaline- nature. Another seasonal festival is the rooster fair (Dec 15-16) filled experiences, and themed events and performances – but held in the town of Vilafranca del Penedès; it celebrates the gall de Vilafranca bird that’s known for its tasty meat and is used in at Christmas at Port Aventura, the excitement levels get even classic and contemporary recipes. As a special bonus, Vilafranca higher! Until January 6, 2019, you can enjoy festive shows, parades, is at the centre of the famous Penedès wine region and the fair incredible decorations, surprises and even the chance to meet also features local wine as well as a programme of activities. On Santa Claus himself. Christmas Eve, the neighbouring towns of Bagà and Sant Julià More information at barcelonaesmoltmes.cat de Cerdanyola hold an event called the Fia Faia (Dec 24): it starts

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work of the French artist in the Daily 10am-9.30pm; Dec 24, The Material Room is the latest in a series that Great Britain Arxiu Fotogràfic context of the iconic Parisian 31 10am-6.30pm. Closed Dec Permanent exhibition.Voyage explores the most paradoxical Until Jan 20, 2019. US pho- de Barcelona bohemian area and its creative 25, Jan 1. through the history of the aspects of Tàpies’s work. tographer Lee Miller and her (Pl. Pons i Clerch, 2). M: Arc de British husband, artist Roland residents. www.humanbodies.eu Universe. Giving voices. Erkan Özgen Triomf (L1), Jaume I (L4). Mon- Penrose, were close friends of A Certain Darkness Human Bodies. Top science Until Feb 24, 2019. This is the Sat 10am-7pm. Closed Sun Joan Miró as well as leading and public holidays. Until Jan 5, 2019. As part The popular ‘Human Bodies: Permanent exhibition focused first solo exhibition in of CaixaForum’s Comisart the Anatomy of Life’ exhibition on contemporary research for Turkish artist Erkan Özgen, lights in the development of http://ajuntament.barce- the Surrealist movement in lona.cat/arxiumunicipal/ programme, this show takes has returned to Barcelona’s opens a new season. and takes as its inspiration his latest film, Purple Muslin; this . arxiufotografic/en/ a new look at the collection of featuring 12 preserved bodies The flooded forest “La Caixa” and considers the and over 150 organs. Des- Permanent exhibition. Living documentary features Yazidi Nadala: Alignments Eduard Olivella. Documen- cult value of images and the cribed as an ‘intimate journey exhibit with over 100 species women who escaped ISIS and Until Jan 6, 2019. The Founda- ting culture value of exhibitions. through the world concealed Al-Sham forces to find refuge tion once more celebrates the Until May 18, 2019. In 2015, from the Brazilian jungle. by your skin’, thousands of Two faces of the Antarctic in northern Iraq and explores festive season with a specially the Arxiu Fotogràfic de Barce- created art project. This year people across the world have No end date. See this unique the impact of war on female re- lona received around 50,000 Castell de Montjuïc fugees who flee conflict zones. it features a piece by Patricia (Ctra. de Montjuïc, 66). already visited this eye-opening area from two very different images by Eduard Olivella Dauder that came about throu- M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). show. perspectives. (Barcelona, 1948), the result gh her research into astronomi- Daily 10am-6pm. Closed Dec of his work as a professional Fundació cal phenomena, specifically the 25, Jan 1. First Sunday of photographer. They provide a Centre de Cultura Con- El Born Centre de Cul- Catalunya- Christmas Star. unique documentary record of month and other Sundays after temporània de Barcelo- 3pm, free. tura i Memòria La Pedrera Espai 13: Verni Barcelona from the 1970s to (Plaça Comercial, 12). M: Jau- Sala d’Exposicions (Pg. de http://ajuntament.barcelona. na (CCCB) Until Jan 6, 2019. The second the start of the 21st century. (Montalegre, 5). M: Catalunya me I & Barceloneta (L4), Arc de Gràcia, 92). M: Diagonal (L3, cat/castelldemontjuic/en exhibition in Espai 13 this (L1, L3; FGC). Tue-Sun, public Triomf (L1). Site and exhibi- L5); FGC: Provença. Daily season is a project from Laura Arxiu Històric de la Montjuïc, the construction holidays 11am-8pm; Dec 26, tions: Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-8pm; Jan 1 11am- Fluxà that brings together two of a castle Jan 5, 6 11am-3pm. and public hols 10am-8pm; 8.30pm. Closed Dec 25. apparently opposing materials: Ciutat de Barcelona Permanent exhibition about- (Santa Llúcia, 1). M: Jaume I Closed Mon (except public Dec 26 10am-2.30pm. Closed www.lapedrera.com/en glass and used motor oil. Montjuïc and its castle. Mon (except public holidays), (L4), Liceu (L3). Mon-Fri 9am- holidays) including Dec 24 and Open Works. Art in Move- Dec 25, 31, Jan 1. Sunday Dec 25 and Jan 1. Sunday 8.45pm; Sat 10am-8pm. Clo- Doble Creu ment, 1955-1975 3pm-8pm, free. 3pm-8pm and first Sunday of Fundació Suñol sed Sun and public holidays. Permanent exhibition of sculp- Until Jan 27, 2019. In the (Pg. de Gràcia, 98). M: Diago- http://ajuntament.barce- ture by Carles Berga. www.cccb.org/en/ month all day, free. 1950s, an artistic concept http://elbornculturaimemoria. nal (L3, L5). FGC: Provença. lona.cat/arxiumunicipal/ Stanley Kubrick emerged in Europe with the Impass barcelona.cat/en/ Mon-Fri 11am-2pm, 4pm-8pm; arxiuhistoric/es Dec 19-Feb 28, 2019. Artistic Tintin and the moon. Cosmocaixa. ©Hergé-Moulinsart 2018 Until March 31, 2019. aim of completely reworking Sat 4pm-8pm. Closed Sun and art to create a new universal Aureli Capmany and the installation by Julia Calvo, Wide-ranging exposition that El Born Centre de Cultura i public holidays. language and involve audien- education of infants which has been produced by covers the entire oeuvre of film Memòria www.fundaciosunol.org/en/ Montjuïc Castle together with director Stanley Kubrick (1928- Under an emblematic ces more in how they viewed Until Mar 30, 2019. As part of Acte 40: Sinéad the events marking the 150th La Escocesa, a centre for 1999), including large-screen 19th-century market, discover works. projections of key scenes, and an archaeological site from Spelman anniversary of the birth of key multidiscipline creation. Until Jan 12, 2019. In her work, documentary audio and video 1700. Catalan educator Aureli Cap- Searching for freedom: Sinéad Spelman focuses on material that sheds light on the Fundació many, the City Historical Archi- 1968-2018 Barcelona 1700. From the practice of writing, drawing filming process. Joan Miró ve looks at some of the tools Until Mar 31, 2019. This exhi- stones to people (Sala (Parc de Montjuïc, s/n). M: and sculpture from a personal he developed for teachers. bition looks at a key recent pe- Villarroel) Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Tue, perspective while at the same riod in Catalan history as a way Permanent exhibition about life time exploring collective emo- CosmoCaixa Wed, Fri 10am-6pm; Thu to better understand the past (Isaac Newton, 26). FGC: Av. in the city 300 years ago. 10am-9pm; Sat 10am-8pm; tional states. CaixaForum (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàr- and help develop change in Tibidabo. Daily 10am-8pm; A childhood under the Sun, public holidays and Dec dia, 6-8). M: Espanya (L1, L3; the future. By re-examining the Dec 24, 31, Jan 5 10am-6pm. bombs 31, Jan 5, 6 10am-3pm; Dec Fundació Vila Casas - message of 1968 it emphasi- Until March 31, 2019. This FGC). Daily 10am-8pm; Dec Closed Dec 25, Jan 1, 6. 27-30 10am-7pm. Closed Mon Espais Volart 24, 31, Jan 5 10am-6pm. ses the importance of memory https://cosmocaixa.es/es/ temporary exhibition focuses (except public holidays), Dec (Ausiàs Marc, 25). M: Urqui- Closed Dec 25, Jan 1, 6. and a motivated, independent cosmocaixa-barcelona on children whose lives were 25, 26 and Jan 1. naona (L1, L4), Catalunya (L1, https://caixaforum.es/es_ES/ civil society. dramatically changed when the www.fmirobcn.org/en/ L3; FGC). Tue-Sat 11am-2pm, Tintin and the Moon Spanish Civil War broke out in barcelona/home Francesc Ferrer i Guàr- From Dec 15. The adventu- Joan Miró. Collection 5pm-8.30pm; Sun 11am-2pm. July 1936. Velázquez and the Spanish dia and the educational rous young Belgian journalist The most important public Closed Mon, public holidays Golden Age revolution touches down in Barcelona for collection of work by the Ca- and Dec 25, 26. Until Mar 3, 2019. Created in Until Dec 3. Francesc Ferrer this new exhibition that focuses Fundació Antoni Tàpies talan artist has been given an www.fundaciovilacasas.com/en i Guàrdia (1859-1909) was (Aragó, 255). M: Passeig de updated presentation. collaboration with ’s on his 1950 trip to the moon, Julio González. Drawing a pioneer in educational Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Tue-Thu, Museo del Prado, this new and marks the 50th anniver- Photography in the and papers Sat 10am-7pm; Fri 10am-9pm; exhibition studies the deve- methods who helped to sary of the Apolo landing by Foyer: Look to Learn Until Dec 30. Barcelona artist Sun 10am-3pm. Closed Mon lopment of one of Spain’s modernise Catalan teaching looking at the technology and How to Live Julio González (1876-1942) most prestigious painters and practices, which are now scientific research that made it and Dec 25, 26. Until Jan 27, 2019. Esperanza was a renowned sculptor and compares his works with that used across the world. all possible. https://fundaciotapies.org/en/ Urdeix is an Alexander Tech- is recognised for his key role of contemporaries. Robots. Humans and Permanent exhibition nique teacher who applies her in the Modern movement that Extensive collection of artworks Toulouse-Lautrec and the Centro Comercial machines practice to photography, taking started in the 1930s. by Tàpies. the time to observe objects spirit of Montmartre Las Arenas Until Jan 31, 2019. Manuel Duque Until Jan 20, 2019. Posters, (Gran Via de les Corts Cata- This show looks at the unique Antoni Tàpies. Political in her everyday life during a Until Dec 30. Spanish painter convalescence. paintings and drawings are in- lanes, 373-385). M: Espanya relationship between people biography Manuel Duque (1919-1998) cluded in this exploration of the (L1, L3; FGC). Until Jun, 2019. and robots. Until Feb 24, 2019. This show Lee Miller and Surrealism in lived for several years in the Human Bodies. Centro Comercial Las Arenas

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Catalan town of Sabadell journey through the history of feet and mouth, while photo- on Barcelona and three case 10am-8pm. Closed Mon, Dec V17. General access has no before his international artistic modern art. graphy, drawing and public studies concerning the city. 25 and Jan 1. First Sunday fixed timetable. Museum area: career took off. performance represented her Jaume Plensa of month all day, and other Wed 10am-2pm; Sat, Sun way of creating a body for Dec 1-Apr 22, 2019. Barcelona Sundays from 3pm, free. 10am-3pm. Dreaming of a possibility The Gaudí Until Dec 30. The works of herself, both politically and artist Jaume Plensa utilises http://ajuntament.barcelona. http://ajuntament.barcelona. various artists are shown in Exhibition Center vitally. This is the first interna- materials, sensations and ideas cat/museuhistoria/en/ cat/museuhistoria/en/ Museu Diocesà (Pla de la Seu, this exhibition that draws from tional solo exhibition dedicated to create pieces that include 7). M: Jaume I (L4), Liceu (L3). Permanent exhibition Barcelona to the limit the collections of the DKV and to her art. references to music, religion, Archaeological site that lets This spot overlooking the city Daily 10am-6pm. Closed Dec Fundació Vila Casas. literature and thought. This you get to know the Roman was used for anti-aircraft guns 25. Organoleptic Until Feb 17, 2019. This project exhibition looks at the dialogue colony of Barcino. in the Civil War. www.gaudiexhibitioncenter.com by Duen Xara Sacchi looks at between works (ranging from Fundació Vila Casas - Christianity, visigoths and Walking with Gaudí the creation of the contem- the 1980s to today) that Museu Can Framis Permanent exhibition featuring the city MUHBA Via Sepulcral porary Western anatomical represent the human body and Permanent exhibition about (Roc Boronat, 116-126). virtual reality and other techno- Romana M: Glòries (L1), Poblenou & body, with a particular focus on others that are abstract. Barcelona in the late antiquity logies that give you the chance (Pl. de la Vila de Madrid). M: Llacuna (L4). Tue-Sat 11am- organic fantasies, pathological period. to delve into the life and work Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Tue 6pm; Sun 11am-2pm. Closed figurations and obsessions. of the genius architect. MUHBA El Call 11am-2pm; Sun 11am-7pm. Mon, public holidays and Dec Survival Programmes (Placeta de Manuel Ribé, s/n). Closed Mon, Wed (including MUHBA 25, 26. Until Feb 17, 2019. Presented M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). Dec 25 and Jan 1), Thu, Fri www.fundaciovilacasas.com/en Hash Marihuana here for the first time in Spain, Wed 11am-2pm; Sat-Sun Refugi 307 and Sat. First Sunday of month (Nou de la Rambla, 169). M: & Hemp Museum this exhibition showcases the 11am-7pm. First Sunday of all day, and other Sundays Jorge R. Pombo. Voyage Paral·lel (L2, L3). Guided tours: (Ample, 35). M: Drassanes (L3), project ‘Survival Programmes: month all day, and other Sun- from 3pm, free. into the essence of painting Sun 10.30am (Eng), 11.30am Until Jan 20, 2019. Since Barceloneta (L4). Daily 10am- In Britain’s Inner Cities’. Deve- days from 3pm, free. http://ajuntament.barcelona. (Spa) and 12.30pm (Cat). starting his career in the late 10pm; public holidays 2pm- loped by the Exit Photography http://ajuntament.barcelona. cat/museuhistoria/en/ Closed public holidays. Prior 1990s, Pombo has embarked 10pm; Dec 24, 31 10am-6pm. Group between 1974 and cat/museuhistoria/en/ www.hashmuseum.com 1979 it documents the pau- reservation necessary: reser- Permanent exhibition : Ducha, 2018. Álvaro Sánchez Montañés. Fundació Vila Casas – Can Framis on a continuous reflection on The Jews in Medieval perisation of working classes [email protected]. This secondary Roman road the practice of painting, using Permanent exhibition Barcelona http://ajuntament.barcelona. was also the site for burials the creative processes of Old Discover the past, present and in marginal neighbourhoods of Permanent exhibition about the UK. cat/museuhistoria/en/ between the first and third Masters in a modern context. future of the cannabis plant the city’s historical Jewish centuries AD. and its potential for industrial, community. Permanent exhibition Álvaro Sánchez-Montañés. 400 metres of tunnels let you No como el caos nutritional, medicinal and MACBA. Museu leisure uses. sense the anguish felt by resi- MUHBA Vil·la Joana Until Jan 20, 2019. Madrid d’Art Contemporani MUHBA at Fabra (Ctra. de l’Esglèsia, 104). (Plaça dels Àngels, 1). M: Uni- dents during air raids on the city photographer Álvaro Sán- i Coats FGC: Baixador de Vallvidrera. versitat (L1, L2), Sant Antoni during the Spanish Civil War. chez-Montañés currently lives Jardí Botànic de (Sant Adrià, 20). M: Sant Thu 10am-2pm; Sat, Sun (L2). Mon, Wed-Fri 11am-8pm. in Barcelona and has exhibited Barcelona Andreu (L1). Sun 11am-2pm. 10am-3pm. Sat 10am-8pm; Sun and his images around the world. (Doctor Font i Quer, s/n). M: http://ajuntament.barcelona. MUHBA Santa http://ajuntament.barcelona. public holidays 10am-3pm. He’s also won prizes such as Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Daily cat/museuhistoria/en/ Caterina cat/museuhistoria/en/ the Epson Photography award 10am-6pm. Closed Dec 25 Closed Tue (except public (Pl. de Joan Capri, s/n.). M: Fabra i Coats factory Permanent exhibition and International Photography and Jan 1. First Sunday of holidays) including Dec 25 and Jaume I (L4). Mon-Sat 8.30am- Site of exceptional historical Historical farmhouse in Collse- Award, both in 2009. the month all day, and other Jan 1. Sat 4pm-8pm, free. 3.30pm. Closed Sun and interest that’s based on English rola park, which was converted Sundays from 3pm, free. www.macba.cat/en/index public holidays. Elisava: Intersections industrial facilities. into a residential home in the Until Dec 31. This photogra- http://museuciencies.cat/en/ A short century: MACBA http://ajuntament.barcelona. 19th century. phic installation was created Collection cat/museuhistoria/en/ Permanent exhibition for the Museu Can Framis by This permanent exhibition is a MUHBA Park Güell Mediterranean plants from (Olot, s/n. Casa de la Guar- Permanent exhibition students of Elisava (Escola Uni- chronological exploration of the Museu de Badalona around the world. da). M: Vallcarca (L3). Daily Archaeological remains among versitària de Disseny i Enginye- MACBA Collection, starting in (Pl. Assemblea de Catalunya, 8.30am-6pm. The Casa de la the foundations of the Santa ria de Barcelona) in conjunction Bonsai show 1929 and coming all the way 1. Badalona). M: Badalona Guarda is part of the visit to the Caterina market. with the Fundació Vila Casas. Daily 10.30am-5.30pm. up to the present day. Key Pompeu Fabra (L2). Tue-Sat Conjunt Monumental of Park Permanent exhibition featuring works highlight a series of both 10am-2pm, 5pm-8pm; Sun Güell, and is subject to the a collection donated by the emblematic moments and lon- MUHBA Temple and public holidays 10am- Fundación MAPFRE family of Pere Duran i Farell, conditions regarding access to 2pm. Closed Mon, Dec 25, 26 Casa Garriga i Nogués (Diputa- ger periods from the past 90 d’August a leading Catalan industrialist Park Güell. (Paradís, 10). M: Liceu (L3), and Jan 1, 6. Check website ció, 250). M: Passeig de Gràcia years (aka ‘a short century’). and bonsai aficionado. http://ajuntament.barcelona. Jaume I (L4). Mon 10am-2pm; for exhibition opening times. (L2, L3, L4). Mon 2pm-8pm; In the open or in stealth cat/museuhistoria/en/ Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun www.museudebadalona.cat/en Tue-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun and Until Mar 17, 2019. This exhi- www.parkguell.cat/en/ 10am-8pm. Closed Dec 25 public holidays (incl Dec 6, 8, La Virreina Centre bition is a multi-layered quest Baetulo, Roman city and Jan 1. 26) 11am-7pm; Dec 24, 31 of discovery that explores the Güell, Gaudí and Barcelona, Permanent exhibition includes de la Imatge http://ajuntament.barcelona. 10am-3pm. Closed Dec 25, (La Rambla, 99). M: Liceu (L3). concept of a future in which the expression of an urban the remains of the steam baths cat/museuhistoria/en/ Jan 1, 6. Mon 2pm-8pm, free. Tue-Sun, public holidays noon- multiple histories and geogra- ideal and Decumanus Maximus Permanent audiovisual exhibi- www.fundacionmapfre.org/ 8pm. Closed Dec 25, 26 and phies are brought together in Permanent exhibition street. tion about Park Güell and the fundacion/en/ Jan 1. dialogue. Visit the remains of Augusti- city at the time of . The great illusion. http://ajuntament.barcelona. ne’s temple, which dates from Picasso-Picabia. Questio- Aids Anarchive Cinema in Badalona cat/lavirreina/en Roman Barcelona. ning painting Until Apr 18, 2019. An exa- Until Feb 17, 2019. Take a nos- Until Jan 13, 2019. For the Requiem for the norm mination of the work by the MUHBA talgic look at Badalona with this first time the work of these Until Feb 3, 2019. The pain- Equipo collective into the HIV/ Plaça del Rei MUHBA Turó de la show that looks at different cine- two outstanding 20th-century tings of trans artist Lorenza Aids crisis in Spain and Chile; (Pl. del Rei). M: Jaume I (L4). Rovira mas that have graced the city (all Jaume Plensa. MACBA artists is brought together for a Böttner were created using her here the exhibition focuses Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun (Marià Labèrnia, s/n) Bus: 119, of which have now closed).

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Museu de Montserrat primarily on the use of thou- Sun 10am-8pm. Closed Mon Closed weekends and public Contemporary Japanese Royal boatyards and galleys (Abadia de Montserrat. 08199 sands of women as sex slaves (except public holidays), Dec holidays. realism Semi-permanent exhibition Montserrat). FGC from Pl. by Japanese soldiers. Videos, 25 and Jan 1. Sundays from www.mmbcn.cat/en/ Until Dec 2. Tokyo’s Hoki that’s part of a new installation 3pm-8pm and first Sunday of Espanya (R5 line). Station: photos and other documenta- Permanent exhibition Museum was Japan’s first dedicated to the history of Bar- Monistrol de Montserrat + zip tion, on display to the public for month all day, free. Over 350 works by 42 of the museum focusing on contem- celona’s shipbuilding industry. the first time, bear witness to http://ajuntament.barcelona. porary Realism; here 60 works train. most important artists from Continents and Waves this terrible episode. cat/museudeldisseny/en/ by leading Realist Japanese Daily 10am-5.45pm; Dec 25 Catalan modernisme, including in the workshop 10am-2pm. The Advertising Boom. Tin, Ramon Casas. artists from Hoki are on display Until Jan 15, 2019. Two diffe- www.museudemontserrat. Museu de la cardboard and tile posters in the first show of its kind in rent works from artist Xavier Europe. com/en/index.html Música 1890-1950 Masero: the first focuses on Permanent exhibition L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). M: Dec 5-Mar 31, 2019. New ex- Museu de les Ciències amphoras that for centuries Paintings by El Greco, Cara- Glòries & Marina (L1), Mo- hibition that studies the history Museu Frederic Marès played a key role in Medite- of graphic advertising with a Naturals de Barcelona (Plaça de Sant Iu, 5). M: Liceu vaggio, Tiepolo, Monet, Sisley, numental (L2). Tue, Wed, Fri (Pl. de Leonardo da Vinci, 4-5, rranean culture and includes particular focus on the use of (L3), Jaume I (L4). Tue-Sat Degas, Pissarro, Miró, Dalí, 10am-6pm; Thu 10am-9pm; Parc del Fòrum). M: El Mares- 60 pieces of porcelain; the everyday products. 10am-7pm; Sun and public Picasso… Sat, Sun 10am-7pm; Dec 24, me/Fòrum (L4). Tue-Fri 10am- second is a video installation holidays 11am-8pm. Closed 31, Jan 5 10am-3pm. Closed Do you work or design? 6pm; Sat 10am-7pm; Sun and that explores the reflection of Possible equilibrium Mon (except public holidays), Until May 5, 2019. An in-depth Mon and Dec 25, 26, Jan 1, 6. New visual communication public holidays 10am-8pm. nature in all material created by Dec 25 and Jan 1. First Sun- look at the joint careers of First Sunday of month all day, 1980-2003. Recently opened Closed Mon (except public ho- humans. day of month all day, and other Barcelona artists Ràfols and other Sundays from 3pm, permanent exhibition tracing lidays), Dec 25 and Jan 1. First 7 boats, 7 stories Sundays from 3pm, free. Casamada (1923-2009) and free. the contemporary history of Sunday of month all day, and Until Dec 31. Show that fea- w110.bcn.cat/ Maria Girona (1923-2015), who http://ajuntament.barcelona. graphic design in Catalonia other Sundays from 3pm, free. tures some of the museum’s museufredericmares/eng were part of the generation of cat/museumusica/en and Spain. http://museuciencies.cat/en/ most notable model boats and Permanent exhibition a variety of other interesting creatives who emerged during Permanent exhibition. From the world to the Planet Life Wide-ranging display includes the first years after the Spanish Enjoy a journey through the museum. Product design, Permanent exhibition about items from its archive. Frederic Marès’s sculpture Civil War and battled against different periods that make up cultural heritage the history of life and collection, his ‘collector’s cabi- Display of vessels the restrictions of the Franco the history of music. Permanent exhibition showing of the planet, and includes sec- Until Dec 31. Semi-permanent net’, which houses thousands dictatorship to develop a more daily objects from a museum tions such as ‘The biography exhibition of various boats The guitars of Quico Pi of items that he collected modern and open cultural Until Apr 28, 2019. Quico Pi perspective. of the Earth’ and ‘Islands of that are part of the museum’s during his life, and his newly ambience. is one of Barcelona’s most Science’. extensive collection. Extraordinary! Collections renovated library-study. Image and appearance important musicians and this of decorative arts and Restoration in full view of Until Apr 28, 2019. Catalan show features his extensive signature works (3rd-20th Nativity and classic figures Museu Egipci Until Feb 3, 2019. The mu- the Museum’s boats artist Salvador Juanpere is collection of guitars, sourced centuries). The museum has completely de Barcelona seum gets its festive celebra- a renowned sculptor on the from different countries across Permanent exhibition featuring reopened to the public the (València, 284). M: Passeig de tions underway with an elabo- local scene who’s developed a the world. art from the past 1700 years. The advertising boom. Museu del Disseny. Aigua de solares. ©Museu de Manises spaces of the medieval Royal Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Mon-Sat rate nativity scene and display language all of his own. The dressed body. Silhouettes Boatyards where three historic Musical nativity scene 10am-8pm; Sun 10am-2pm. of different figures courtesy of Dec 11-Feb 3, 2019. For and fashion (1550-2015) Per- boats are being restored. Closed Dec 25, 26 and Jan the Associació de Pessebristes the festive season, enjoy this manent exhibition about how MEB: Museu 1, 6. Jan 1. First Sunday of month Sunday of month all day and de Barcelona (pessebre means A centenary boat exhibition of shepherds playing women have long altered their de l’Eròtica de shapes using their clothes. www.museuegipci.com/en/ all day, and other Sundays other Sundays from 3pm, free. ‘nativity scene’). Until Jan 13, 2019. Discover different instruments, traditional from 3pm, free. http://ajuntament.barcelona. the history of the Santa Eulàlia Barcelona nativity figures that have been Permanent exhibition (La Rambla, 96, bis). M: Liceu Almost a thousand items that http://ajuntament.barcelona. cat/museuetnologic/en/ schooner, moored in Barcelona loaned by the city’s Ethnologi- Museu del Futbol cat/museuetnologic/en/home Museu Marítim de port. (L3), Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). cal Museum. date from the ancient civilisa- The faces of Barcelona Barcelona Daily 10am-midnight; Dec 24 Club Barcelona tion of the Pharaohs. Ifni. Catalan military service This show invites visitors to (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: 10am-5pm; Jan 1 noon-midni- Estadi FCB (Aristides Mai- Tutankhamun, history of a dis- in Africa take a fresh look at the city llol, s/n. Gates 7 and 9). M: Drassanes (L3). Daily 10am- Museu Nacional ght. Closed Dec 25. Museu de la covery No end date. How the Until Jan 23, 2019. For a large through a selection of carefully 8pm. Closed Dec 25, 26 and www.erotica-museum.com/en/ Les Corts (L3). Until Dec 16: tomb of the famous Egyptian part of the 20th century, young d’Art de Catalunya Xocolata chosen objects. Jan 1, 6. Sundays from 3pm, (Parc de Montjuïc). M: Es- Mon-Sat 10am-6.30pm, Sun king was uncovered. Spanish men had to do military Permanent exhibition Antic Convent de Sant Agustí free. panya (L1, L3: FGC). Tue-Sat 10am-2.30pm; from Dec 17: service. Among the different Feel our heritage Take a trip through the history (Comerç, 36). M: Passion for Pharaonic Egypt Permanent exhibition that aims http://mmb.cat/en/ 10am-6pm; Sun and public daily 9.30am-7.30pm. Closed postings was Ifni, a small Spa- of eroticism and its representa- (L1). Mon-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun Until Dec 31. This exhibition to explain our society through holidays 10am-3pm. Closed and public holidays (incl. Dec Dec 25 and Jan 1. Some areas nish enclave on the Moroccan Antoni Benaiges, tion in art. marks 200 years of collecting the comparison of different Mon (except public hols), Dec 6, 8) 10am-3pm. Closed Dec closed and opening hours coast. the teacher who Egyptian artefacts and includes places and times. 25 and Jan 1. Saturdays from John Lennon and Yoko 25, 26 and Jan 1, 6. reduced on match days. promised the sea over 100 pieces from the mu- Permanent exhibition Until Mar 3, 2019. The story 3pm, and first Sunday of every Ono naked www.museuxocolata. www.fcbarcelona.com Dates tbc. See personal ima- seum’s permanent collection, Explore the artistic heritage of of teacher Antoni Benaiges month, free. cat/?lang=en Experience ges of one of the most iconic with explanations about how different cultures from Africa, MEAM: Museu www.museunacional.cat/en Permanent exhibition that (1903-1936) who worked Permanent exhibition they made their way through Asia, America and Oceania. couples of the 20th century in takes in the club’s long history Europeu d’Art Modern during the Spanish Republic in Permanent exhibition The origins of chocolate, its different hands to get to this (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume this exhibition featuring erotic and includes a visit to the a rural school. Most important collection of arrival in Europe in the 16th point. I (L4). Tue-Sun 11am-7pm. drawings and etchings by John stadium facilities. Museu Etnològic i de painted Romanic murals and century and the relationship it Closed Mon, Dec 25, 26 and Port, frontier territory Lennon of different aspects of Cultures del Món - Parc Until Jan 14, 2019. A look at Catalan modernisme in the has with Barcelona. Jan 1. their sex life, being shown for Museu Etnològic i Montjuïc life in public and private spaces world. In addition, the Museu the first time both in a museum Museu del de Cultures del Món (Passeig de Santa Madrona, www.meam.es/en/ in the city’s neighbourhoods Nacional recently inaugurated and in Spain. Museu del Disseny Modernisme de - Montcada 16-22). M: Poble Sec (L3), Es- Contemporary figurative art that adjoin Barcelona port, a new layout for its display of Prostitution in World War II de Barcelona Barcelona (Montcada, 12). M: Jaume I panya (L1, L3; FGC). Tue-Sat of the 21st century both current and some that Renaissance and Barroque Dates tbc. Barcelona’s Erotic Edifici Disseny Hub Barcelona (Balmes, 48). M: Passeig de (L4). Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-7pm; Sun and public Permanent exhibition of have disappeared. Photos, artworks by iconic European Museum hosts the first exhibi- (Pl. de les Glòries Catalanes, Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Mon-Fri and public holidays 10am- holidays 10am-8pm. Closed nearly 300 paintings and 80 videos and watercolours make painters such as El Greco, tion focusing on this subject, 37-38). M: Glòries (L1). Tue- 10.30am-2pm, 4pm-7pm. 8pm. Closed Mon, Dec 25 and Mon, Dec 25 and Jan 1. First sculptures. up the show. Tintoretto, Canaletto and Ru-

12 13 Buy tickets at tickets.visitbarcelona.com & Tourist Information Offices Buy tickets at tickets.visitbarcelona.com & Tourist Information Offices Museums-exhibitions Music bens, among many others. The Dec 25 and Jan 1. Every Thu CONCERT VENUES to Barcelona flamenco star hosts two special flamenco almost 300 pieces on show 6pm-9.30pm and first Sunday Palau Dalmases Carmen Amaya. shows at the Palau de la (Montcada, 20). (taken from the museum’s of month all day, free entry. Música Catalana: M: Jaume I (L4). Carmen, archive of around 1,400 works) www.museupicasso.bcn.cat/en L’Auditori (Fri 5; 9pm) (Lepant, 150). M: Glòries & Palace from the 17th- Carmen, Carmen were all produced between the Palacio and (Fri 12; Permanent exhibition Marina (L1), Monumental (L2). century hosts daily flamenco Vivir Flamenco 16th and early 19th centuries, More than 3,800 works from del Flamenco 9pm). (Palau de la Música, www.auditori.cat/en/home shows and weekly opera (Balmes, 139). M: Diagonal and many have rarely been different periods of the artist’s 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L4). performances. (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). Daily shown in public before - don’t career. miss your opportunity to see Gran Teatre del Liceu 6pm, 7.50pm, 9.40pm (shows this unique collection. And Picasso discovers (La Rambla, 51-59). start later). Opera y Flamenco Until Jan 20, 2019. An un- Esglesia de Teatre Poliorama (La Rambla, during your visit, head up to M: Liceu (L3). Live flamenco every evening missable exhibition of Impres- Santa Anna 115). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; the rooftop, the perfect spot www.liceubarcelona.cat/en# with the option of an sionist and Symbolist pieces (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya FGC). for enjoying panoramic views accompanying meal or drink. from the Musée d’Orsay in (L1, L3; FGC). Palau de la Música Catalana of the city. Palau de la Música Regular Spanish guitar concerts Paris, which give an idea of the Purple Muslim. Giving voices. Fundació Antoni Tàpies (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Liberxina, Pop and New Ar- impact the French capital had Catalana in 12th-century church. Sala Tarantos Urquinaona (L4). tistic Practices, 1966-1971 on the Spanish artist when he (Palau de la Música, 4-6). (Plaça Reial, 17). M: Liceu These city centre venues Until Apr 22, 2019. Coinciding visited in his youth. Reial Monestir de Santa M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). (L3). Daily 7.30pm, 8.30pm, host regular performances with the 50th anniversary of www.palaumusica.cat/en Santa Maria 9.30pm. (Pg. de Gràcia, 107). Maria de Pedralbes of two shows that celebrate May 1968, this show looks at Pablo Picasso and the pu- del Pi Live flamenco show in central M: Diagonal (L3, L5). FGC: (Baixada del Monestir, 9). the beauty of two musical the artistic projects coming out blishers Gustavo Gili. Work (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, venue. Provença. Mon-Sat 9am-8pm; FGC: Reina Elisenda. Tue-Sun Jamboree genres. The first,Opera and of Catalonia during the second and friendship L3; FGC). Until Feb 24, 2019. This is the Sun, public holidays and Dec 10am-7pm; public holidays (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). flamenco, is a love story that half of the 1960s, based on the Historic church is setting for first presentation of the Gus- 24, 31 9am-2.30pm; Jan 5 (Dec 6, 8, 26, Jan 6) 10am- www.masimas.com/en/ tells the tale of a tempestuous ideals of generational renewal a variety of Spanish guitar Tablao Cordobés tavo Gili and Anna Maria Torra 9am-5pm. Closed Dec 25, 26 2pm. Closed Mon, Dec 25 and jamboree (La Rambla, 3-5). M: affair between flamenco and revolution witnessed in di- concerts. Archive featuring a body of and Jan 1, 6. Jan 1. Sundays from 3pm, and Drassanes, Liceu (L3). Daily dancers who perform to some fferent places across the world. work that includes some pie- http://palaurobert.gencat.cat/ first Sunday of month all day, Moog 5pm, 6pm, 7.30pm, 9.15pm, of opera’s most famous arias. Room ces not seen in public before. en/inici/index.html free. (Arc del Teatre, 3). M: Liceu OTHER SHOWS 10.30pm (shows start later). The other is Grand Flamenco Dec 4-Feb 3, 2019. This insta- http://monestirpedralbes.bcn. Gala, offering the chance It focuses on the relationship Creators of conscience. and Drassanes (L3). Authentic tablao at the heart llation is part of the work done between Pablo Picasso and cat/en/ www.masimas.com/en/moog Tablao de Carmen of the city for tapas, drink and to hear the most traditional by artist Pedro G. Romero 40 committed sounds of classic Spanish publishers Gustavo Gili. Life? or Theatre? Charlotte Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc meal plus flamenco show. This since the late 1990s on the photojournalists flamenco, with an intense Until Feb 10, 2019. A selection Salomon, 1917-Aus- Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: month’s stars include Yiyo torture cells that French painter Sabartés by Picasso by + Sant performance full of passion. of images by different photo- chwitz 1943 Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Daily Fernández (Oct 1-4, 6-11, 13- and architect Alphonse Lau- Sabartés Jordi Club Until Feb 24, 2019. Marking journalists that have appeared Until Feb 17, 2019. An homage 6pm, 8.30pm (shows start 15), Karime Amaya (1-4, 6-11, rencic built between 1937 and (Passeig Olímpic, 5-7). M: 50 years since the death of in leading publications around to Charlotte Salomon, a Jewish later). 13-31), Laura González (16-31) 1939 for the Spanish Republi- Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). the founder of the Picasso the world and that will connect artist who was deported to Flamenco shows and dinner and Hiniesta Cortés (1-15). In can Army’s Military Information www.palausantjordi.cat/en/ Museum, Jaume Sabartés, this with the collective conscious- Auschwitz aged just 26. Her in venue that pays tribute addition, in October the Tablao Service. www.santjordiclub.cat show looks at this man who ness of visitors. life was short but intense, marked by love and death and was a friend and confidante of Patufet, where are you? a family history that led her to Sala Barts + Barts Club L’italiana in Algeri. Gran Teatre del Liceu Museu Olímpic Picasso and played a key role Aureli Capmany art as a place for catharsis and (Av. Paral·lel, 62). M: Paral·lel in his prestigious career. (1868-1954) i de l’Esport Joan Anto- salvation. (L2, L3). ni Samaranch Until Jan 20, 2019. This www.barts.cat/es/ (Av. de l’Estadi Olímpic, 60). Palau Güell exhibition is dedicated to Divine murals. Sant Miquel (Nou de la Rambla, 3-5). M: Aureli Capmany, who created Chapel M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Sala Apolo + La [2] de Tue-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun and Liceu (L3). Tue-Sun 10am- different cultural and civic Until May 2019. Exhibition of public holidays 10am-2.30pm. 5.30pm. Closed Mon (except initiatives and played a key role recently restored Gothic murals Apolo (Nou de la Rambla, 113, 111). Closed Mon (except public ho- public holidays), Dec 25, 26 in the children’s magazine, En from the 14th century. M: Paral·lel. lidays), Dec 25, 26 and Jan 1. and Jan 1. First Sunday of Patufet. Pedralbes Monastery. The www.sala-apolo.com/en/ www.museuolimpicbcn.cat/ month, free. Kosmos Panikkar treasures of the Monastery eng/home.asp www.palauguell.cat/en Until Feb 3, 2019. Exhibi- Permanent exhibition of art, Palau Güell: A Look at tion focused on philosopher furniture and liturgical items. Sala Razzmatazz Permanent exhibition (Almogàvers, 122/Pamplona 88). Explore in-depth the worlds of Furniture Raimon Panikkar with the aim Plants, remedies and M: Marina (L1), Bogatell (L4). sport and the . This permanent exhibition is of widening the audience for apothecaries; the medieval www.salarazzmatazz.com/en/ Centenary Club: Club Nata- situated on the bedroom floor his work. The show is part of garden ció de Barcelona Until Dec 2. and features original furniture a programme of events that Permanent exhibition about Photographic exhibition that that decorated the building mark 100 years since his birth. how Greek and Roman medi- SPECIAL MUSIC looks at one of the city’s lon- when the Güell family were 6th DocFIELD Festival cine, with Arab-Islamic culture, VENUES gest-running sports clubs, the living there. Until Dec 9. As part of this uses nature as the basis of Swimming Club of Barcelona, year’s festival (which has a treating sickness. Eusebi Güell i Bacigalupi, Museu Europeu founded in 1907. patrician of the Renaixença theme this year of ‘Love, the Petras Albas. The Until Apr 30, 2019. A special effects of affection’), the Palau Art Modern (MEAM) Pedralbes Monastery (Barra de Ferro, 5). exhibition that remembers Eu- Robert hosts three different and the Montcada family M: Jaume I (L4). sebi Güell, patron of Gaudí and exhibitions: ‘Cancer family’ by (Montcada, 15-23). M: Jaume I (1326-1673) Weekly concerts of flamenco, the man who had the Palau Nancy Borowick, ‘The Three, Permanent exhibition exploring (L4). Mon 10am-5pm; Tue-Sun classical music and blues in art Güell built for his family, on the Senior Love Triangle’ from the lineage of the Montcada (except Thu) 9am-7pm; Thu museum. 9am-9.30pm; Dec 24, 31 9am- occasion of the centenary of Isadora Kosofsky, and ‘Family family and its close relationship 2pm; Jan 5 9am-5pm. Closed his death in 1918. album’ by various artists. with the Monastery.

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Sat 5.30pm, 9pm; Sun 6pm. Youth#4 Los Galindos: UduL 18.50€-23€. A comedy about Until Dec 2. Sat 8pm; Sun Mercat de les Flors (Lleida, 59). M: Espanya (L1, Dec 22, 23, 27-30. 7pm. individual and social identity, 6pm. 6€. 15 young people L3; FGC), Poble Sec (L3). 16€. Los Galindos is one of and their fluid boundaries by aged between 16 and 20 share www.mercatflors.cat/en/ Catalonia’s leading circus Argentinian writer Daniel J. their lives, dreams, fears and companies and here members Meyer. In Spanish and Catalan. desires. Hop 2018 set up their small yurt at the Until Dec 2. A festival for Mercat de les Flors once international and local artists more with a production that’s (Gràcia) Teatre Poliorama to showcase pieces that are in (Montseny, 47). M: Fontana (La Rambla, 115). M: Catalunya an exercise in research and the process of creation, giving (L3). www.teatrelliure.com/en (L1, L3; FGC). the rediscovery of physical audiences an opportunity Cronología de las bestias Until www.teatrepoliorama.com/es/ capabilities as well as the to see their development up Dec 2. Wed-Fri 8.30pm; Sat inicio.html emotional confrontation of close. 5pm, 9pm; Sun 6pm. 22€-29€. Maremar individuals with themselves. Family black comedy that’s Christos Papadopoulos: Until Jan 13, 2019. Check Pierre Rigal/Compagnie built around secrets, deceit website for times and prices. Opus Dec 21, 22. 8.30pm. 16€/20€. Dernière Minute: Mobile and our limits concerning Based on Shakespeare’s Dec 27-30, Jan 2-4, 2019. Greek choreographer alternative truths. In Spanish. Pericles, Prince of Tyre, this 6pm. 16€. This new solo work Papadopoulos directs four performance from popular from Pierre Rigal explains the Rhumans dancers in this piece based on Dec 5-12. Wed-Fri 8.30pm; Catalan theatre group Dagoll story of a man who tries to fill a study of the strict structure Sat 5pm, 9pm; Sun 6pm. Dagom is the story of a family the enormity of his essential and artistic complexity of 18.50€-23€. This is the final fighting to be reunited. In space, a mix of theatre and classical music, rules which are in a trilogy of circus shows Catalan. dance that also uses humour here applied to dance. directed by Jordi Aspa, the Hi ha res més avorrit que as it looks at the relationship driving force behind Escarlata ser una princesa rosa? between objects and image. Circus, and is an investigation Dec 2, 9 noon. From 10.60€. into the power of laughter. In Family show about a princess Catalan. who rebels against the Carrie. Teatre Gaudí Barcelona stereotypes of her role. For Teatre Nacional de kids aged 5-12. In Catalan. Catalunya (TNC) Beatles for kids (Pl. de les Arts, 1). M: Glòries Dec 16, 23 noon. 12€. Family- (L1), Monumental (L2). friendly homage to the Fab www.tnc.cat/en/home Four performed by tribute band Troia, una veritable odissea! Abbey Road in a show that includes hit songs, games and Troia, una veritable odissea. Teatre Nacional de Catalunya ©David Ruano Dec 13-30. Thu-Sat 8pm; Sun 6pm; Dec 19 7pm; Dec 26 stories. In Catalan. 8pm. 17€-20€. Inspired by The Illiad and The Odyssey, this Teatre Victòria El Molino La Familia Addams doll out of pieces that they find, Teatre Lliure (Montjuïc – musical adventure without text (Paral·lel, 67). (Vilà i Vilà, 99). M: Paral·lel (L2, Until Jan 13, 2019. Wed, Thu a doll that then comes magically Sala Fabià Puigserver) is suitable for kids aged 8 and M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). L3). 8.30pm; Fri 9.30pm; Sat 6pm, to life. In Catalan. (Pg. Santa Madrona 40-46 / Pl above and features some of www.teatrevictoria.com/es/ http://elmolinobcn.com/ 9.30pm; Sun 6pm; check Carrie Margarida Xirgu, 1). M: Espanya the most exciting events from inicio.html language/en/ website for special Christmas those classical works such as Until Jan 4, 2019. Thu-Sat (L1, L3; FGC), Poble Sec (L3). Hits performances. From 28€. The the Trojan Wars and voyage of Du-duà 9pm; Sun 7pm. 26€. Based on www.teatrelliure.com/en Until Feb 3, 2019. Check enduringly popular story of Dec 1. 9.30pm. From 16€. Stephen King’s popular horror Ulysses. website for times and prices. the spookiest family on screen Simbiòtic festival Doowop Club presents this novel, this is a musical version of Until Dec 2. This is the third La niña gorda Tricicle is a much-loved trio of comes to Barcelona in the form musical comedy featuring a the story about the eponymous edition of this festival that aims Dec 19-Jan 4, 2019. Wed- Catalan performers, renowned of a musical extravaganza that range of doo-wop hits sung in teenager with hidden powers. In to change theatrical concepts Sat 8pm; Sun 6pm. 17€-20€. for their comedy and mime originated in the USA in 2009. Catalan. Catalan. based on accessibility to all Renowned as one of the best sketches. This show features In Spanish. Catalan novels from the middle Ese cuerpo es mio (yo lo vi Les Dones del Frank audiences. Includes three some of their most well-known of the 20th century, primero) Dec 7-Jan 27, 2019. Fri, days of shows, talks and other gags that many locals know by Until Dec 30. Fri, Sat 9.30pm. Teatre Gaudí Barcelona Sat 7pm; Sun 5pm; check activities. Rusiñol’s parody La niña gorda heart. In Catalan. (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 120). (The fat girl) is here given a From 15€. Marilyn Monroe and website for special Christmas Dàmaris Gelabert – M: Sagrada Família (L2, L5) La neta del Senyor Linh theatrical take by writer and Marlene Dietrich take over the performances. 24€. Musical Dec 13-30. Wed-Fri 8.30pm; M’agrada el Nadal amb In and Sant Pau/Dos de Maig actor Jordi Oriol. In Catalan. body and voice of a woman show dedicated to Frank Sinatra Sat 5.30pm, 9pm; Sun 6pm. (L5). crescendo called Norma who longs to be featuring songs, anecdotes and 22€-29€. Monologue version of Alba Dec 22, 23 noon; Dec 29, 30 www.teatregaudibarcelona. a star; how will this diva duel lots of laughs. In Catalan. Philippe Claudel’s famous novel, Until Dec 23. Wed 7pm; Thu- 10am, 12.30pm. From 8€. com/es/ play out? In Spanish. Els Tres Porquets Monsieur Linh and his child, Sat 8pm; Sun 6pm. 12€-24€. Family show for Christmas Madein Dec 15-Feb 24, 2019. Sat 5pm; starring acclaimed Catalan actor Does virtual reality isolate us featuring popular children’s Until Dec 9. Sat 5pm; Sun Sun, Dec 27, 28 noon. 15€. Lluís Homar. In Catalan; English from physical reality? This entertainer Dàmaris Gelabert Teatre noon. 15€. Musical theatre (Gran Via de les Corts Musical theatre suitable for all and Spanish surtitles from Dec story of robots who provide and award-winning singing about two children who spend Catalans, 595). M: Passeig de ages featuring the three little 22. companionship to humans is a group In crescendo. In Catalan. their days searching rubbish Gràcia (L2, L3, L4), Universitat pigs. In Catalan. reflection of new concepts of tips for things they can sell. A.K.A. (Also Known As) relationships and the individual (L1, L2). Dec 14-30. Wed-Fri 8.30pm; One day, they start to make a www.lafamiliaaddams.com in society. In Catalan.

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PLACES OF INTEREST this apartment is an excellent No tours Dec 26 to Jan 5. example of Modernisme. Columbus Palauet Casades From 7.20€. (Pg. de Gràcia, 41). M: Passeig (Mallorca, 283). M: Diagonal Today it’s the headquarters Dating from 1417, the pharma- de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Guided Monument (L3, L5). Mon 11am (Eng), 1pm Basílica de la Sagrada of the Fundació Vila Casas, cy of the one-time Hospital of tours (one hour): 11am (Eng), + Wine tasting (Spa). From 10€. Família which promotes contemporary (Plaça del Portal, s/n). M: the Holy Cross is the oldest of 5pm (Spa). 24€. Tours with Created as a family home (Mallorca, 401). M: Sagrada Catalan art. Drassanes (L3). Daily 8.30am- its kind in Europe. It’s currently video guide (45 mins): 10am- by Antoni Serra i Pujals, this Família (L2, L5). Daily 9am- 8.30pm. From 5.40€. Closed home to the Royal Academy 6pm (various languages). 19€. Modernista building became 6pm; Dec 25, 26 and Jan 1, Dec 25, 26 and Jan 1, 6. of Pharmacy of Catalonia and Closed Dec 25. the office for the city’s lawyers’ 6 9am-2pm. From 15€. Prior Casa Rocamora Take the lift to the top of one of contains numerous historical One of the city’s most outs- (Ballester, 12). association in 1924. reservation necessary. the city’s most iconic landmar- artefacts. tanding Modernista buildings, M: Lesseps (L3); FGC: Pàdua/ www.sagradafamilia.org/en/ ks, the Columbus Monument it was designed by architect Putxet. Thu 11am (Eng), 1pm Barcelona’s most famous land- at the bottom of La Rambla, for for Park Güell mark, begun by Antoni Gaudí (Spa). 12€. Premium visit: Dec spectacular 360º views. And (Olot, 5). M: Vallcarca (L3). Daily Reial Acadèmia Antoni Amatller, member in 1891 and unfinished to this 13 5pm (Cat). 14€. once you’re done, enjoy a wine 8.30am-6.15pm. 8.50€. Daily de Medicina de of a well-known family of The art collected by Manuel day. A spectacular example of tasting in the dedicated space general guided tours (Spa, Eng Catalunya chocolate-makers. Rocamora (1892-1976), a the architect’s genius. at the foot of the monument; and Fre); daily private guided (Carme, 47). M: Liceu (L3). member of a wealthy industrial it includes a differentWine of tours for 2-5 people. Advanced Dinner of the Senses: an family who spent much of his Casa Batlló the Week to sample every booking recommended. introduction to neuroscience Basílica de Santa (Pg. de Gràcia, 43). life collecting pieces, is on week of the year and which is www.parkguell.cat/en/ and a gastronomic experien- Maria del Mar M: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, display at his former home. available to buy at a discount. Set in a privileged spot above ce involving all your senses; (Plaça de Santa Maria, 1). L4). Daily 9am-9pm. From the city, this park was intended Sat 8pm, from 71€. Dinner of M: Jaume I (L4). Mon-Sat 24.50€. as Gaudí’s take on an English the Enigma: enjoy a culinary Gran Teatre Christmas at Poble Espanyol 9am-1pm, 5pm-8.30pm; Located on Passeig de Gràcia, (C/ de les Carolines, 20). M: garden city. Despite its lack and cultural experience full Sun, public hols 9am-2pm, this is a favourite among fans Fontana, Lesseps (L3). Mon del Liceu of success at the time, it has of surprises and mystery; Fri (La Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu 8pm, from 71€. Guided tours: 5pm-8.30pm. Guided tours of Gaudí’s work. The beauty 10am-3pm; Tue-Sun 10am- become one of Barcelona’s (L3). Guided tours (45 mins): hillside observatory for an Discover an architectural beau- Wed, Sat 10.30am, 11.30am, including rooftop: daily noon- of its exterior combines with a 7pm. 16€. most-visited landmarks. Mon-Fri 2pm-5pm (hourly); evening guided tour, plus a ty hidden inside this historic 12.30pm (various languages). 6pm (various languages). careful use of colour, forms and Closed Dec 25 and Jan 1, 6. Sat 11am-5pm; 9€. Prestige look through the historical palace, a Gothic-style chapel No tours Dec 26 to Jan 5. From 8€. Beautiful Gothic light in the interior. A summer residence for the tour (50 mins): Mon-Fri 11am, telescope. designed by a disciple of Gau- Pavelló Mies van From 7.20€. church that’s featured in Vicens family, Casa Vicens was noon; 16€. dí, Joan Rubió i Bellver. Located in one of Barcelona’s popular novel The Cathedral built between 1883 and 1885 der Rohe Casa de la Seda Discover one of the world’s (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, most important neo-classical of the Sea and whose rooftop and is the first house that Gau- (Sant Pere Més Alt, 1). greatest opera houses, with Palau Baró 7). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). buildings, highlights include dí designed. It opened to the provides stunning views of M: Urquinaona (L1, L4), Jaume its impressive concert hall and de Quadras Palau de la Daily 10am-6pm. 5€. the anatomy amphitheatre that public at the end of 2017. the city. I (L4). Guided tour: Dec 1 exclusive private rooms that (Av. Diagonal, 373). M: Diago- Música Catalana www.miesbcn.com was used to train surgeons. 11am (Spa/Eng), noon (Cat); make it one of Barcelona’s nal (L3, L5); FGC: Provença. (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Symbolic work from the Take a guided tour or enjoy 10€. Dramatised tour: Dec 15 unmissable sights. Wed 11am (Eng), 1pm (Spa). Urquinaona (L1, L4). Daily Basílica de Cementiri Modern movement, the Pavelló one of the two special themed 11am (Spa), noon (Cat). 15€. de Montjuïc From 10€. Closed Dec 26. 10am-3.30pm (guided tours was designed by Ludwig dinners on offer. Santa Maria del Pi This unique 18th-century (Mare de Déu del Port, 56-58). This building was remodelled every 30 mins, various langua- Mies van der Rohe and Lilly (Plaça del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3), building belongs to the city’s La Pedrera by Josep Puig i Cadafalch ges). From 20€. Bus: 21. Tours on second and (Passeig de Gràcia, 92). M: Reich as the German national Jaume I (L4). Daily 10am-6pm. guild of silk-workers, the only beween 1902 and 1906, and Step inside one of the most Sant Pau, Art fourth Sun of month. Dec 9: Diagonal (L3, L5); FGC: Pro- pavilion for the 1929 Barcelona Guided tour including bell guild building in Barcelona was one of the first houses to beautiful Modernista buildings Nouveau Site 11.15am (Catalan); Dec 23: vença. Pedrera by Day: daily International Exhibition. tower: Mon-Fri noon, 1pm; that’s open to the public. See be constructed on Avinguda in the city, which has been a (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167). 11.15am (Spanish). 9am-6.30pm; from 22€. Gaudi’s weekends and public hols its splendour, elegance and Diagonal as part of the city’s M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). www.cbsa.cat/?lang=en Pedrera. The Origins: daily 7pm- UNESCO World Heritage Site noon, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm (check outstanding design. expansion project. Reial Acadèmia Mon-Sat 9.30am-4.30pm; Barcelona’s hillside graveyard 9pm; 34€. The awakening of since 1997. website for languages). 8.50€. is as much an art museum as a de Ciències i Arts Sun and public hols 9.30am- La Pedrera: Wed-Fri 8am (Eng); 2.30pm. Self-guided tour: Closed Dec 25, 26. final resting-place, and has va- de Barcelona Casa de les 39€. Christmas schedule, Dec Palau Güell 14€. Audio-guided tour: 17€. One of Barcelona’s grandest rious noteworthy features such (Nou de la Rambla, 3-5). M: Palau Requesens (La Rambla, 115). M: Cata- 26-Jan 3: Pedrera by Day: daily (Bisbe Cassador, 3). M: Liceu Closed Dec 25 and Jan 1, 6. Gothic churches, with unfor- Punxes as the Fossar de la Pedrera Liceu (L3). Tue-Sun 10am- lunya (L1, L3; FGC). Wed, Sat (Av. Diagonal, 420). M: Verda- 9am-8.30pm; Gaudi’s Pedrera. (L3), Jaume I (L4). Fri, Sat Tour the buildings and grounds gettable vistas from its roof memorial to some of those 5.30pm. Closed Mon (except 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm guer (L4, L5), Diagonal (L3, L5). The Origins: daily 9pm-11pm. 7.30pm: Guided tours with of this one-time working and a majestic bell tower that killed in the Civil War. public hols) and Dec 25, 26 (various languages). No tours FGC: Provença. Daily 10am- Jan 1 11am-8.30pm. Closed glass of cava and sword fight, hospital, which is one of the shouldn’t be missed. and Jan 1, 6. 12€. Dec 17 to Jan 5. From 7.20€. 7pm. Self-guided tour with au- Dec 25. 20€; tour, supper & medie- world’s largest Art Nouveau www.palauguell.cat/en This illustrious institution is dio guide (10 languages): 10€. Centre Many Barcelona inhabitants val show, from 71€ (check monuments. believe this is Gaudí’s true Built by Gaudí in the late 19th located in an 18th-century Biblioteca Arús Guided tours also available. available dates on website). Excursionista masterpiece. The wavy lines century just off La Rambla, this building at the heart of the (Pg. Sant Joan, 26). Closed Dec 25. Dec 1 7.30pm: Sefarad Dinner This Modernista gem, the work de Catalunya of its façade, the stunning roof palace was inhabited by his city. Albert Einstein explained Torre M: Arc de Triomf (L1), Tetuan (Paradís, 10). M: Jaume I (L4). including welcome drink, tour of Josep Puig i Cadafalch, has terrace and original interior principal patron, Eusebi Güell, the fundamentals of relativity (Bellesguard, 20). FGC: Av. (L2). Tue 11am (Eng), 1pm Guided tour (50 mins) Thu, Sun of Jewish quarter and meal of a splendid rooftop and is full of features are just some of the and his family. there and it’s home to an 1869 Tibidabo. Tue-Sun 10am-3pm. (Spa). 9€. Premium visit: Dec 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm traditional Jewish food; from symbolism that has a special highlights. astronomical clock. Closed Mon. Self-guided tour 29 10.30am (Cat). 11€. Closed (various languages). No tours 71€. Day guided tour: Sat focus on Sant Jordi, the patron with audio guide: 9€. Full guided Dec 25. Dec 20 to Jan 6. From 7.20€. Palau de 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm. saint of Catalonia. tour: Sat, Sun 11am (Eng); Sat Created in 1895 using funds As well as being home to the Observatori Fabra la Balmesiana 8€. No tours Dec 22 to Jan 5. Reial Acadèmia noon, Sun 1.15pm (Spa); 16€. donated by Rossend Arús i Ar- remains of the 1st century (Camí de l’Observatori, s/n). (Duran i Bas, 9-11). M: Jaume This palace was built on one of de Farmàcia de Closed Dec 25, 26 and Jan 1, 6. deriu and located in his former Casa Felip Roman Temple of Augustus, To get there, you need a car or I (L4), Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). the towers from the wall that Catalunya This castle was created by home, this library specialises (Ausiàs Marc, 21). M: Urqui- this centre has 140 years of can take a taxi. Evening guided Thu, Sun 10.30am, 11.30am, surrounded Roman Barcelona. (C/del Hospital, 56). M: Sant Gaudí at the foot of Tibidabo in research into social move- naona (L1, L4). Fri 11am (Eng), experience in scientific and tours: Fri (Cat/Spa), Sat (Cat/ 12.30pm (various languages). Where better to enjoy an eve- Antoni (L2), Liceu (L3). Wed, mountain, and his design ments from the 19th and 20th 1pm (Spa). 14€. cultural excursions, including Spa/Eng); 15€/25€. No tours Dec 27, 30, Jan 3, 6. ning of history, food and drink, Sat 10.30am, 11.30am, combines Modernisme and centuries. Once home to the Felip family, archaeological excavations. Head to Barcelona’s From 7.20€. and entertainment? 12.30pm (various languages). medieval Gothic designs.

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GUIDED TOURS Catalunya, 17, basement). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Wed, The city’s aquarium features a seu, Catalonia’s most-visited Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Tue, Fri 3.30pm (Eng). From 14.40€. range of living creatures. Zoo de Barcelona museum. (, s/n). M: Thu, Sat 3pm (Eng). From No tour Dec 26. Icono Arc de Triomf (L1), Ciutadella/ Premium Montserrat 19.80€. No tour Dec 25. A two-hour tour that takes Poble Espanyol Vila Olímpica (L4). Daily 10am- (Start: Plaça Catalunya, in front Pablo Picasso spent several of in some of Barcelona’s finest Stories and legends (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 5.30pm; Dec 25 10am-2pm. of El Corte Inglés department his formative years living in Bar- architecture from the Catalan of the Gothic quarter 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). From 19.26€. Check website store). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; (Start: Plaça Nova, 5). M: Jaume celona, and this tour includes Art Nouveau movement of Mon 9am-8pm; Tue-Thu, Sun for activities, services and FGC). Mon, Fri 8.30am-5pm. I (L4). Thu 3.30pm (Eng/Spa); places that inspired him in his the late 19th and early 20th 9am-midnight; Fri 9am-3am; promotions. From 63.90€ Sat 10am (Fre). From 15€. youth and the world-renowned centuries. Sat 9am-4am. From 11.90€. Animals large, small and all This day trip takes you to the Explore the heart of the Ciutat Museu Picasso that the artist Architecture from around the sizes in between. sacred mountain of Montse- Vella, discover its long history helped to create. Walking Tour country at this ‘Spanish village’. rrat, where you can explore and see some of the city’s Gourmet Walking Tour (Start: Turisme de Barcelona BUS TOURS the monastery that’s home to emblematic landmarks. the Black Madonna and the Gòtic Tourist Information Office Sant PortAventura (Start: Turisme de Barcelona Escolania boys’ choir and take The Ghost Walking Jaume, Ciutat, 2). M: Liceu Tourist Information Office Sant World theme park Barcelona Bus in the wonderful natural setting. Tour (L3) and Jaume I (L4). Mon, Fri (Av. Alcalde Pere Molas. Jaume, Ciutat, 2). M: Liceu (L3) Turístic You also visit Colonia Güell, a (Start: Arc de Triomf, Pg. Lluís 10.30am (Eng). From 19.80€. Km. 2. Vila Seca (Tarragona)). and Jaume I (L4). Daily 9.30am Different stops around the city. 19th-century workers’ colony Companys). M: Arc de Triomf This guided tour combines fine T. 902 20 22 20. Train: Port (Eng); Sat 11.30am (Spa/ No tours Dec 25 and Jan 1. whose church was designed (L1). Fri 9.30pm (Spa/Eng). food and history, giving you Aventura (line R16 from Sants- Cat); Thu 11.30am (Fre). From From 30€. by Gaudí. From 12€. the chance to sample local Estació or Passeig de Gràcia; 14.40€. No tours Dec 25, 26 Get the most out of your trip A two-hour tour around some products and discover some of renfe.es). and Jan 1, 6. to the city with a tour on this Easy Montserrat of the spookiest corners of the city’s cultural heritage. PortAventura Park: until Jan Christmas at Port Aventura Park Take an in-depth look at the hop on-hop off sightseeing (Start: Plaça Catalunya on the Barcelona. 6 10am-7pm; closed Dec oldest part of the city, the Go- bus. Three routes cover all of corner of Rambla Catalunya in 3-5, 10-14, 17-21. Ferrari thic Quarter, and learn about LEISURE Barcelona’s key landmarks, ac- front of the Desigual shop). M: The Shadow of the Land: Dec 6, 7, 24-28, 31 and its development from Roman companied by an audio guide Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Wed, Wind Literary Tour weekends, Jan 1-6 10.30am- in 18 languages and a book of Sun 10am-4pm. From 44.10€ (Start: Centre d’Art Santa times to the medieval period. Aire de Barcelona, 5pm; Dec 5, 14, 21 6pm- vouchers with discounts worth Ride the train up the mountain Mónica, La Rambla, 9). M: Arab Baths 11pm. From 49€. up to 250€. of Montserrat then enjoy a gui- Drassanes (L3). Sat 5pm (Eng/ Easy Walking Tour (Pg. de Picasso, 22). M: Barce- Experience two different ded tour of this holy site with Spa). From 14€. Gòtic loneta, Jaume I (L4). Sun-Thu: (Start: Turisme de Barcelona parks: PortAventura Park, its Benedictine Monastery and For fans of Carlos Ruiz Zafón’s first session 9am, final session Catalunya Bus Turístic, Tourist Information Office Sant that has rides, adventures statue of the Virgin of Montse- extraordinarily successful Bar- from 11pm. Fri, Sat: first Jaume, Ciutat, 2; wheelchair and shows for everyone in six different options rrat. You’ll also hear a perfor- celona-set book, this guided session 9am, final session from access is through the main door different themed areas; and including: mance from the world-famous tour is a can’t-miss. midnight. Closed Dec 25 and of City Hall). M: Liceu (L3) and Ferrari Land, a unique space Escolania boys’ choir. Jan 1 morning. Wine and Cava Jaume I (L4). Fri 10am (Eng), in Europe that’s dedicated to The Cathedral www.airedebarcelona.com (Start: Plaça Catalunya, in front noon (Spa/Cat). From 12.15€. the fast cars with incredible of the Sea Indulge yourself at this luxu- of El Corte Inglés department Suitable for anyone with redu- rides and attractions as well Barcelona Tour (Start: Plaça de Santa Maria rious spa. store). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; (Start: Turisme de Barcelona ced mobility, this one-hour tour as new experiences for kids del Mar). M: Jaume I (L4). Sun FGC). Thu, Sun 8.30am- Tourist Information Point, Plaça in the centre of Barcelona is that opened this year. And 10am (Spa/Cat). From 14€. 4.15pm. No tour Jan 6. From Catalunya, 17, basement). M: accessible to all and inclu- Barcelona Urban for the Christmas season, If you enjoyed Ildefonso Falco- 66.60€ Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Sat des history, architecture and the park celebrates right up nes’s eponymous novel, check Forest Catalan wines have become 4.30pm-9.30pm. From 44.10€ curious facts. (Plaça del Fòrum, s/n). to January 6 with special out this tour that takes in some of increasingly popular in recent Combined walking and bus M: El Maresme/Fòrum (L4). parades, appearances the places mentioned in the book. times and this is your chance tour that includes many of Bar- Barcelona Weekends and Dec 6, 7 10am- from Father Christmas, to see how some of the celona’s most famous sights as Genuine Shops 3pm; Dec 22-Jan 7, 2019 daily unforgettable decorations and best vintages from the local well as supper at the Moder- Cases Singulars (Start: Turisme de Barcelona 10am-3pm (closed Dec 25, 26 more. Get there direct by bus, Penedès region are produced nista , the www.casessingulars.com Tourist Information Office Sant and Jan 1). From 11€. 90 minutes from the centre of before sampling them light, water and colour show Jaume, Ciutat, 2). M: Liceu (L3) Fun for all ages with zip lines, Barcelona – tickets available Puig i Cadafalch alongside delicious cheese and of the Magic Fountain, and and Jaume I (L4). Fri 3.30pm bridges and six-metre-high at tourist offices. in Montjuïc Route other specialities. panoramic views of the city by (Eng/Spa/Cat). From 25€. platforms. Start: Torres Venecianas, Plaça night from Montjuïc. Get ready for an authentic retail Dalí’s Figueres Espanya. M: Espanya (L1, L3; Tibidabo theme FGC). Dec 1, 27 11am. 12€. therapy experience with this & Girona Guided tour that takes in the tour of some of Barcelona’s Gaudí Experiència park (Start: Plaça Catalunya, in front most interesting and unique (Larrard, 41). M: Lesseps (L3). (Pl. del Tibidabo, 3-4). of El Corte Inglés department key buildings and spaces on Daily 11.30am-4pm; Dec 24, Bus Tibibus (T2A) from Pl. de Montjuïc that architect Josep shops that includes the chance store). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; to meet the producers of spe- 31 10am-3pm. Closed Dec 25 Catalunya. FGC: Av. Tibidabo Puig i Cadafalch created for FGC). ciality food, jewellery, footwear and Jan 6. From 8.10€. (L7) + Bus 196 + Tibidabo Tue, Sat 8.30am-7.30pm. No the Universal Exposition held in and more. A premium tour is Interactive 4D journey through Funicular. See link for opening tours Dec 25 and Jan 1. From Barcelona in 1929. available Mon to Sat for groups Gaudí’s creativity. times. From 27.08€. 71.10€ of 1-10 people (no tours Dec New and classic rides, plus Travel to two other capitals of Walking Tours 6, 8, 25, 26 and Jan 1, 6). amazing views across the city. Catalan culture, Girona and L’Aquàrium And this month, the park’s Barcelona (Moll d’Espanya del , Figueres. In the first, you’ll Walking Tour special Christmas schedule s/n). M: Barceloneta (L4), Dras- visit the Jewish quarter as well Modernisme includes a new 4D film of Walking Tour sanes (L3). Daily 10am-8pm, as other historic sights and The Little Prince, a festive Picasso (Start: Turisme de Barcelona except Dec 3-5 and 10-14 streets; in the second, discover Lego workshop and seasonal (Start: Turisme de Barcelona Tourist Information Point, Plaça 10am-7.30pm. From 20€. the unique world of artist Tourist Information Point, Plaça Catalunya, 17, basement). M: puppet show. Salvador Dalí at his Teatre-Mu- Casa Batlló

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Fira de l’Avet a Espinelves perspective and learn about ‘Octeto da cámara’ with music www.aquariumbcn.com/en/ s/n). M: Les Corts (L3). Date museum for times and prices. Memòria (Plaça Comercial, 12). Dec 1-9. the history of its seafront. In from Mendelssohn, Montever- Barcelona’s Aquarium has got and time tbc. Take the kids along for works- M: Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), www.espinelves.com Catalan. di, Górecki and more, while a treat for families with special www.fcbarcelona.com hops, hand-on activities and Arc de Triomf (L1). Dec 2, 9, While you may not be in you can also enjoy an after- activities related to their sha- Barcelona face the ‘Yellow special events for different age 16. 11am-2pm. 7.50€. Prior 1 the market for a Christmas Barcelona port: past, pre- noon snack (served before the rks including a treasure hunt, Submarine’ team from Valencia groups at this centre that en- booking necessary: reservesel- CHRISTMAS tree yourself, don’t miss this sent and future concert) and museum visit. mask-making workshop and as this year’s La Liga approa- courages scientific discoveries [email protected]. traditional fair that takes place Organised by the Museu Ma- behind-the-scenes guided tour. ches its halfway mark. through play and observation. Guided tour around parts of Christmas at Tibidabo every December and features rítim de Barcelona (Av. de les FAMILY the city to reveal how much theme park Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes Moure els sentits hundreds of locally grown pine Duro como la prisa CLASSICAL MUSIC MACBA (Plaça dels Àngels, more complex and dynamic it (Plaça del Tibidabo, 3-4). Bus (L3). Every Sat. 11am. Adults The hidden treasures of the MACBA (Plaça dels Àngels, trees, and is held in an area 1). M: Universitat (L1, L2). Dec is than many people imagine. Tibibus (T2A) from Plaça Cata- 15€; children (7-14) 9€. Guitarts 1). M: Universitat (L1, L2). From Moscow to Central renowned for its forestry. 2, 9, 16, 23, Jan 13, 20, 27. lunya. FGC: Av. Tibidabo (L7) + http://mmb.cat/en/ Museu Marítim de Barcelona Every Sat until Dec 22. 11am- Park 11.30am-1pm. 3€. HUMAN TOWERS Bus 196 + Tibidabo Funicular. SPANISH GUITAR Two-hour trip on a traditional (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). 12.30pm. 3€. L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). M: www.macba.cat/en/index Dec 1-Jan 5, 2019. sailing-boat that takes you on M: Drassanes (L3). Wee- www.macba.cat/en/index Glòries & Marina (L1), Monu- Festa Major de Sant Workshop for children aged Check website for opening a voyage around the city’s port kends. 0.50€ plus entry fee for Weekly workshop aimed at mental (L2). 6pm. 12€/16€. Andreu de Palomar Maestros of the museum. 6 to 12 that looks at different times and prices. and explains how it’s deve- children aged 2 to 5 that looks www.auditori.cat/en/home Recinte Fabra i Coats (Sant Spanish Guitar http://mmb.cat/en/ ways to capture, process and Barcelona’s city theme park Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi loped over time to become at different concepts including Director Björn Bus leads the Adrià, 20). M: Sant Andreu Take this self-guided tour of translate organs of percep- gets into the festive spirit with (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, one of the key goods ports in time, elasticity and hardness. Banda Municipal de Barcelona (L1). 12.30pm. the ‘7 vessels, 7 histories’ ex- tion, and learn how to move a series of special activities this L3; FGC). Dec 1, 2, 6, 7. 9pm. southern Europe. In Catalan. in a musical journey that takes www.cccc.cat/home hibition along with siblings Laia between different senses and month including a new 4D film From 19€. TOURS in Russia, Europe and north As part of the Sant Andreu and Pau to discover a whole consider our bodies as matter version of The Little Prince, a Ekaterina Záytseva was brou- MUSIC FESTIVAL America, and covers pieces neighbourhood festival, two host of treasures around the capable of transforming itself. Christmas Lego workshop, and ght up in Russia, although she La Barcelona de Frederic from the 19th, 20th and 21st local human tower groups build 50 Festival Internacional de theme of sailors, pirates and a seasonal puppet show. There has lived in Spain for over a Marès centuries. their incredible ‘castles’. Don’t Jazz de Barcelona: Pepe treasure maps. For children 7 Museu Frederic Marès (Plaça de Family planetarium are also decorations, lights and decade and is a Spanish guitar miss your chance to catch this Rivero and Javier Colina and above. Sant Iu, 5). M: Liceu (L3), Jaume Museu Marítim de Barcelona a themed show. expert. FILM FESTIVAL unique Catalan tradition. Conservatori del Liceu (Nou de I (L4). 11am-1.30pm. 10€. Ad- (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: la Rambla, 88). M: Paral·lel (L2, Family activities vance reservation necessary. XCèntric 2018: Drassanes (L3). First Sunday Christmas at i The Art of the L3). 8.30pm. 22€. at the Zoo Barcelona www.museumares.bcn.cat Adam Curtis. A natural his- of month. 11.30am, 12.45pm. PortAventura World Spanish Guitar: www.jazz.barcelona/en/ Zoo (Parc de la Ciutadella, Adults 4€. Children 2.50€. (Av. Alcalde Pere Molas. Km. This tour takes in some of the tory of power concert and wine Pepe Rivero and Javier Colina s/n). M: Arc de Triomf (L1), CCCB (Montalegre, 5). M: http://mmb.cat/en/ 2. Vila Seca (Tarragona)). Train: sculptures by Frederic Marès and dinner were regular collaborators of Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica (L4). Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Dec For children aged 3 and above, that are in public spaces as well 3MONDAY Port Aventura (line R16 from Santa Anna Church (Santa Cuban musician Bebo Valdés, Weekends and public holidays. 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13 and 14. this hour-long activity looks at Sants-Estació or Passeig de as key places related to the Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, who died in 2013; here they 21.40€. Children 3-12 12.95€. www.cccb.org important constellations and Gràcia; renfe.es). 10am-7pm; sculptor and prolific collector, to MUSIC FESTIVAL L3; FGC). Dec 1, 6, 8, 15, 22, come together to pay tribute to Under-3s, free. Continuing its XCèntric project, planets, and how people have closed Dec 3-5, 10-14, 17-21. provide a broader idea of his life, 26, 29. 9pm. 20€. the great man. In the morning enjoy activities the CCCB hosts a number of used stars to help navigate Christmas programme: until career and role in the cultural life 20è Festival Mil·lenni: UB40 Barcelona Duo de Guitarra per- like helping at the farm, disco- sessions covering the work their boats. In Catalan. Razzmatazz (Pamplona, 88). Jan 6, 2019. From 49€. of Catalonia and Barcelona. form a candlelit concert entitled CLASSICAL MUSIC vering how to look after ani- M: Bogatell (L4), Marina (L1). Once more PortAventura of Adam Curtis, an English ‘Carmen’, as you enjoy a glass mals, and learning more about Sarau de Nadal 9pm. 37€. celebrates Christmas with a Funeral Carriage and journalist and producer who is i of wine or a meal to accom- ‘Sombrero de Tres Picos’ the zoo’s inhabitants; at 3pm Poble Espanyol (Av. Fran- full programme of events and Hearse Collection also a renowned audiovisual www.festival-millenni.com pany your musical experience. by Falla (Plaça Dama del Paraigües) (Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del essayist. Almost all of his films cesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). The veteran British pop, activities, including parades L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). M: and 5pm (in front of lion enclo- Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. will be screened in remastered M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). reggae and dub take part in and performances, visits from Glòries & Marina (L1), Monu- SYMPHONIC MUSIC sure), hear stories courtesy of Sat noon. In Catalan. copies and accompanied by 12.30pm-1.30pm. General the Millennium Festival with Father Christmas, decorations mental (L2). Dec 1, 2. 6pm. one of the zookeepers. www.cbsa.cat/?lang=en presentations and debates. entrance (includes this event): a programme full of hits like and more. West Side Story 10€-58€. Guided tour of the world’s 14€. Family tickets available. ‘Red, Red Wine’, ‘Kingston Palau de la Música (Palau de www.auditori.cat/en/home Objects that create objects largest collection of such ca- FAMILY Under-4s free. Town’ and ‘(I can’t help) Falling Pessebre vivent de Corbera la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona Flamenco guitarist Juan Museu del Disseny (Pl. de les rriages, with examples dating Traditional dances and songs in love with you’. de Llobregat (L1, L4). 6.30pm. 18€-68€. Manuel Cañizares joins the Glòries Catalanes, 37-38). M: (Canigó, 35, Corbera de Llo- from the 18th century to the Mysteries of the National from different places including www.palaumusica.cat/en Orquestra Simfònica de Bar- Glòries (L1). Every Sat until Dec bregat). Get there by Autocorb 1950s. Art Valencia, Catalunya Nord CLASSICAL MUSIC The Vallès Symphony Or- celona i Nacional de Catalun- 22. 11.30am-1.30pm. 3€ per Museum Museu Nacional coach from Urgell, 229. Dec and the Balearic Islands are chestra presents an enticing ya, conductor Kazushi Ono person. d’Art de Catalunya (Parc de 1-Jan 13, 2019. 13€. http:// TRADITIONS featured in this festive show Schein’s ‘Fountains programme of music that in- and mezzosoprano Gemma http://ajuntament.barcelona. Montjuïc). M: Espanya (L1, L3: pessebrecorbera.cat where audience participation is of Israel’ cludes symphonic dances from Coma-Alabert for a programme cat/museudeldisseny/en Sardanes FGC). ‘Living nativity scenes’ (pessebre a must. Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi Bernstein’s West Side Story, that includes the first perfor- Workshop for children aged (Pla de la Seu). M: Jaume I www.museunacional.cat/en vivents) are a popular festive fea- (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, the ‘Carousel Waltz’ by Richard mance of his own latest work, 6 to 12 that looks at the (L4). Sat 6pm; Sun 11.15am. This activity, for children aged ture in Catalonia and see whole TOURS L3; FGC). 8pm. 25€. Rogers and more. a poetic symphony from Enric Design Museum’s permanent Catalonia’s national dance is 7 and above, involves seeking towns and villages connected www.palaumusica.cat Granados and ‘Sombrero de exhibition ‘From the world to performed in front of the cathe- out the answers to a series of into the setting for a re-telling Visit to Fossar Conductor Philippe Herrewe- SAILING TRIPS Tres Picos’, a colourful ballet the museum. Product design, dral every weekend. clues related to artworks on of the Christmas story. Locals de la Pedrera ghe leads the Collegium Vocale by Manuel de Falla that was cultural heritage’ and the ca- display. Get your form from (Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del dress up and portray different Barcelona from the sea Gent in this performance of first performed 100 years ago. pacity for design to change our the group information desk at Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. scenes related to the birth of Organised by the Museu Ma- spiritual madrigals for five voi- surroundings and contribute to 11am. In Catalan. Jesus as the audience walk a rítim de Barcelona (Av. de les the entrance and prepare to ces that were published by social wellbeing. www.cbsa.cat set route along local streets and Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes Classical music start investigating! In English, German conductor Johann (L3). Every Sat. 10am. Adults at the MEAM 2SUNDAY Spanish and Catalan. Discover this space dedicated Hermann Schein in 1623. paths. The event in Corbera de 12€; children (7-14) 6€. (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume Shark-Maniacs to the victims of repression and Llobregat is one of the most L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del http://mmb.cat/en/ I (L4). Sat 6pm; entry from FOOTBALL Family activities at i air raids during the Civil War. JAZZ popular (it’s wise to get your Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta tickets in advance) thanks to the Three-hour trip on a traditio- 5.30pm. 19€. CosmoCaixa (L4), Drassanes (L3). Weekends (Isaac Newton, 26). FGC: grand scale and careful attention nal sailing-boat that lets you Singing ensemble Octopus La Liga: FC Barcelona vs. The Barcelona i Jamboree Jam Session until Jan 27, 2019. Check times Av. Tibidabo. Weekends and Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: to detail in its staging. see the city from a different present a concert entitled Villarreal CF project: the city imagined and details on website. Camp Nou (Aristides Maillol, public holidays. Check with El Born Centre de Cultura i Liceu (L3). Every Mon. 8pm,

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10pm. 5€ (box office). 4€ (onli- space with a range of scree- www.jazz.barcelona/en/ MUSIC FESTIVAL SPANISH GUITAR trees and foliage, decorations Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, this special event, the Catalan ne in advance). nings available in English, Originally from the town of and small gifts. L3; FGC). Dec 7, 14, 21, 28. International Festival of Sustai- www.masimas.com/en/ French, Spanish and Catalan. Córdoba in the south of Spain 50 Festival Internacional The Art of the 7pm. 20€. nable Art, where all the pieces jamboree but now based in Barcelona, de Jazz de Barcelona: FLAMENCO Spanish Guitar: concert Barcelona Duo de Guitarra on show re-use and recycle Classic weekly Barcelona jam this singer, actress and dancer Ignasi Terraza and Antonio and wine and dinner perform a candlelit concert materials as a way to raise event. presents a concert that sees Serrano Santa Anna Church (Santa Grand Flamenco entitled ‘Carmen’, as you enjoy consciousness about environ- L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). her fuse jazz and flamenco to Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, Gala a glass of wine or a meal to mental issues in the local area, M: Glòries & Marina (L1), SPANISH GUITAR create a memorable night of L3; FGC). See Sat 1. Palau de la Música Catalana accompany your musical expe- particularly concerning the sea. 4TUESDAY Monumental (L2). music. (Palau de la Música, 4-6). rience (NB. meal not available Sixty works by 50 artists are on 8.30pm. 25€. Maestros of the FAMILY - CINEMA M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Dec Dec 28). show, while you can also enjoy CHRISTMAS Spanish Guitar INDIE ROCK www.jazz.barcelona/en/ 7 9.30pm; Dec 24 7pm. live art actions, installations, Palau de la Música (Palau de Pianist Ignasi Terraza and har- Roald Dahl season 20€-50€. MICROTHEATRE workshops, talks, performan- Fira de Santa Llúcia The Vaccines la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinao- i monica player Antonio Serrano CaixaForum (Av. Francesc Fe- Hear the most traditional ces, food and music. (Avda de la Catedral). M: Jau- Razzmatazz (Pamplona, 88). na (L1, L4). Dec 3, 8, 27, 29. come together on stage for the rrer i Guàrdia, 6-8). M: Espanya sounds of classic Spanish Microteatre a les Punxes me I (L4). Until Dec 23. Mon-Fri M: Bogatell (L4), Marina (L1). 9pm, except Dec 27, 29 noon. first time at the Barcelona Jazz (L1, L3; FGC). Dec 6, 7, 8, 9. flamenco, with an intense per- 11am-8.30pm; weekends 8pm. 28€. CLASSICAL MUSIC 39€, 45€. Festival. 11.30am. 4€. formance full of passion. (Av. Diagonal, 420). and the eve of public holidays www.livenation.es BCN Guitar Trio & Dance pre- http://caixaforum.es/es/ M: Verdaguer (L4, L5), Diago- 10am-9.30pm. The British band visit Barce- Classical music sent a unique show featuring SPANISH GUITAR barcelona FAMILY - CINEMA nal (L3, L5). FGC: Provença. This historic Christmas market at the MEAM lona as part of an extensive CaixaForum marks this long Every Friday until Dec 28. three prestigious guitarists started in 1786 and continues (Barra de Ferro, 5). European tour on the back weekend of public holidays in Roald Dahl season 6.30pm. 30€. and one of Spain’s leading to be one of the most popular Maestros of the M: Jaume I (L4). Sat 6pm; of the release of their fourth Spain with four consecutive CaixaForum (Av. Francesc Fe- https://casadelespunxes.com/ flamenco dance couples, who features of the season in Spanish Guitar entry from 5.30pm. 19€. studio album, Combat Sports, Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi days of screening film versions rrer i Guàrdia, 6-8). M: Espanya en/ pay homage to the great Paco Barcelona. Locals head there Pianists Catherin Lan and Tao earlier in 2018. (Pl. del Pi, 7). of some classic Roald Dahl (L1, L3; FGC). Dec 6, 7, 8, 9. Every Friday until the end of the de Lucia. to buy figures and decorative Lin, who make up the Duo M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). books. First up is The BFG 11.30am. 4€. year, this Modernista building pieces for their nativity scenes, TOURS Beaux Arts, give a recital of TALKS Dec 5, 9, 19, 22, 28, 29, (2016), the story of 10-year-old http://caixaforum.es/es/ stages dramatised visits, com- trees and foliage, decorations work by Piazzolla, Ginastera, 30. 9pm, except Dec 22, 29 and her big friend who barcelona bining their guided tours with and small gifts. Visit to archaeological Mendelssohn and Schubert. Timothy Snyder: i 9.30pm. From 19€. need help to stop an invasion CaixaForum marks this long short plays in different spaces. site Against tyranny Barcelona Guitar Trio perform weekend of public holidays in Entry also includes a glass of You can also an afternoon Fira de Nadal de la El Born Centre de Cultura i of naughty giants. Dubbed in CCCB (Montalegre, 5). M: Ca- a flamenco-fusion concert that Spain with four consecutive cava. snack (served before the con- Sagrada Família Memòria (Plaça Comercial, Spanish. talunya (L1, L3; FGC). 6.30pm. days of screening film versions cert) and museum visit. (Plaça de la Sagrada Família). 12). M: Jaume I & Barceloneta pays homage to the iconic www.cccb.org of some classic Roald Dahl LIGHT SHOW M: Sagrada Família (L2, L5). (L4), Arc de Triomf (L1). Tue-Fri Paco de Lucía. UNDERWATER ACTIVITIES Timothy Snyder is a world books. Today it’s Matilda (1996), FAMILY Until Dec 22. 6pm, weekends 1pm (Spa); expert on European history, Shark Cage Diving Express the popular story of the genius Mapping Parabolic Gaudí https://www.barcelona.cat/en/ Tue-Sun 4.30pm (Eng). 5.50€, and here he talks about the L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del girl dealing with the challenges Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, Family activities at christmas 6.60€. Prior booking neces- alarming rise of antidemocra- Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta of home and school in her own 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). Every Fri CosmoCaixa Almost 100 stalls make up sary: reserveselbornccm@ (Isaac Newton, 26). tic forces in different Western (L4), Drassanes (L3). Daily special way. Dubbed in Spanish. in December. 6pm (Fre/Spa); this festive market that has eicub.net. FGC: Av. Tibidabo. countries and calls on us to 6THURSDAY 9.30am, noon, 4pm; check 8pm (Eng/Cat). 20€. traditional and contemporary One-hour tour of remains from See Sun 2. reject all forms of authoritaria- website for availability. No prior SHOPPING www.palauguell.cat/en Christmas decorations, nativity the start of the 18th century nism. In English with simulta- CHRISTMAS reservation necessary. In the spirit of the creativity figures, sweets and gifts. Loca- that were uncovered below neous translation into Catalan. www.aquariumbcn.com/en/ that Antoni Gaudí used in Cooking workshop ted just in front of Gaudí’s epic the market that once stood on Barcelona Genuine El Born Centre de Cultura i Nadal al Poble i Barcelona’s Aquarium offers his design of this Modernista creation, it’s the perfect place this site. Shops Memòria (Plaça Comercial, 12). TOURS Espanyol you the chance to go cage di- palace, the Palau Güell hosts a to do some browsing while (Start: tourist office in Pl. Sant M: Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, ving in their Oceanarium tank, weekly light show, focused on you’re visiting the Sagrada Jaume, Ciutat, 2). M: Jaume Catalan Parliament 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). home to sharks and thousands the geometry of the dome and Arc de Triomf (L1). 5pm. 3€. (Parc de la Ciutadella, s/n). M: Família itself. Dec 6-9, 21-29 (no special I (L4), Liceu (L3). Fri 3.30pm. http://elbornculturaimemoria. of other creatures, without the From 25€. with a parabolic shape made Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica (L4), activities on Dec 25). Check need to book ahead. up of hexagons. The lights are barcelona.cat/en/ SPANISH GUITAR Three-hour tour led by a Arc de Triomf (L1). You have to website for prices and times: synchronised with music from Two-hour workshop that aims 5WEDNESDAY professional guide that lets you reserve your tour online at least www.poble-espanyol.com. to encourage participants to discover some of the city’s most an organ created in 2011 but two days in advance: The Art of the Enjoy a full-on festive ex- adopt positive eating habits by FILM - DANCE distinctive and authentic shops. incorporating pipes from the www3.parlament.cat/acces/ Spanish Guitar: perience as Poble Espanyol building’s original 1888 instru- looking at some of the healthy visites/info/en/index.html concert and wine celebrates with Christmas foods that our ancestors ate Dance on film: Invitation to BLUES ment. Entry includes a tour and The Catalan parliamentary Santa Anna Church (Santa decorations and music, 7FRIDAY and how markets have deve- the Dance glass of cava. institution is one of the oldest Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, CaixaForum (Av. Francesc Fe- live performances, craft loped over time. For chidren Blues at the MEAM in the world; today it’s compo- L3; FGC). Dec 4, 11, 18. 9pm. rrer i Guàrdia, 6-8). M: Espanya demonstrations, children’s CHRISTMAS aged 6 to 12. In Catalan. sed of a single house with 135 20€. workshops, cartoons, a fa- (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I (L1, L3; FGC). 7pm. 4€. (L4). Fri 6pm. 14€. members. Take a 45-minute Joan Benejam presents ‘Fan- http://caixaforum.es/es/ mily treasure hunt and much Fira de Santa Llúcia i Shark-Maniacs (Avda de la Catedral). M: Jau- Hear a lively evening of creole tour with an expert guide who dango’, a journey through the barcelona more. L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del me I (L4). Until Dec 23. Mon-Fri stomp, calypso, gospel and explains the building’s history history of Spanish guitar, while 8SATURDAY Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta Concluding its run of films fea- 11am-8.30pm; weekends more courtesy of The Boozan and Parliament’s functions. you enjoy a glass of wine. turing different dance perfor- TECHNO (L4), Drassanes (L3). and the eve of public holidays Dukes; you can also enjoy mo- mances, CaixaForum screens ART FESTIVAL See Sat 1. MUSIC FESTIVAL Techno session 10am-9.30pm. dern art, drinks and snacks. FAMILY Invitation to the Dance (1956), i Moog (Arc del Teatre, 3). This historic Christmas market a pet project of the renowned Drap Art ’18 i TOURS 3D Planetarium 50 Festival Internacional de M: Liceu and Drassanes (L3). started in 1786 and continues SPANISH GUITAR Museu Marítim (Av. de les i dancer and actor, Gene Kelly. CosmoCaixa (Isaac Newton, Jazz de Barcelona: Mariola From midnight. to be one of the most popular Drassanes, s/n). Funeral Carriage and It sees him pay homage to 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. Daily, Membrives Head to the city centre features of the season in M: Drassanes (L3). Dec 8, 9 dance through three different The Art of the Hearse Collection check with museum for scree- Luz de Gas (Muntaner, 246). for a night of electronica Barcelona. Locals head there 11am-8pm. (Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del stories in an anthology that he Spanish Guitar: concert and ning times. M: Hospital Clínic (L5). 9pm. and dance at Barcelona’s to buy figures and decorative www.drap-art.org Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. starred in and directed. wine and dinner Explore the secrets of deep From 25€. foremost techno club. pieces for their nativity scenes, Santa Anna Church (Santa Returning for another year is See Sat 1.

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SAILING TRIPS Boatyards (Maritime Museum) Liceu (L3). Every Mon. 8pm, s/n). M: Les Corts (L3). 9pm. public alike. He’s currently tou- sary of the death of Rossini, in 2016, and which features to do some browsing while and taking in some of the survi- 10pm. 5€ (box office). 4€ (onli- www.fcbarcelona.com ring ahead of the release of his the Liceu hosts a production 38 items from the Badalona you’re visiting the Sagrada Barcelona port: past, pre- ving elements from the city’s ne in advance). Barça continue a busy De- first studio album next March. of this comic opera that tells Museum archive. Família itself. sent and future splendid medieval era. www.masimas.com/en/ cember with the final match in the story of how the prota- Organised by the Museu Ma- jamboree this year’s group stage of the gonist Isabella manages to BLUES rítim de Barcelona (Av. de les FAMILY Classic weekly Barcelona jam Champions League, that sees deal with the attentions of Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes event. them take on the London team the coarse Mustafà. It stars Blues at the MEAM (L3). See Sat 1. Galleon explorers who (at the time of writing) Varduhi Abrahamyan and (Barra de Ferro, 5). Museu Marítim de Barcelona 12WEDNESDAY 14FRIDAY FRENCH POP need a win much more than Luca Pisaroni, and is a feast M: Jaume I (L4). Fri 6pm. 14€. (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). Barcelona from the sea the home side. of ‘slyness and seduction’. Clarinetist Oriol Romaní, trum- Organised by the Museu Ma- M: Drassanes (L3). Second MUSIC FESTIVAL Jain CHRISTMAS peter and singer Ricard Gili and rítim de Barcelona (Av. de les Sunday of the month. 11.30am, Sala Apolo (Nou de la Rambla, CLASSICAL MUSIC CLASSICAL MUSIC pianist Federico Mazzanti per- Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes 12.45pm. Children: 4.50€. 50 Festival Internacional de Nativity scene at the Reial 113). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). 9pm. form traditional swing and jazz; (L3). See Sat 1. http://mmb.cat/en/ ‘Una voce in off’ by Xavier Jazz de Barcelona: Andrea Monestir de Santa María de 26€. Händel’s ‘Messiah’ i you can also enjoy modern art, One-hour activity for children Montsalvatge Motis and Ignasi Terraza Basílica de Santa Maria del Pedralbes www.livenation.es drinks and snacks. aged 6 and above. Join Indiana Petit Palau, Palau de la Música Palau de la Música (Palau de Mar (Plaça de Santa Maria, 1). (Baixada del Monestir, 9). FGC: The Art of the French singer-songwriter Jain Jones’s cousin, Francesc Jones, (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona M: Jaume I (L4). Dec 13, 14. Reina Elisenda. Dec 14-Feb 2, Spanish Guitar: is on tour to promote her LIGHT SHOW as he seeks to discover what life Urquinaona (L1, L4). 8pm. 25€. (L1, L4). 9pm. 15€. 9pm. 25€. 2019. concert and wine second studio album, Souldier, was like aboard a galleon. www.bcnclassics.cat www.jazz.barcelona/en/ A must for many people at http://monestirpedralbes.bcn. and dinner which was released in August Mapping Parabolic Gaudí BCN Clàssics presents this work One of the most popular cat/en/ Santa Anna Church (Santa this year. this time of year is hearing a Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, What’s happening here? by Catalan composer and music pairings on the Catalan jazz Every year this historic convent Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, performance of this much-lo- 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). See Fri 7. Museu Nacional d’Art de critic Xavier Montsalvatge (1912- scene in recent years, singer, in the upper part of Barcelona L3; FGC). See Sat 1. SPANISH GUITAR ved oratorio, and this is your Catalunya (Parc de Montjuïc). saxophonist and trumpeter displays an extensive nativity 2002), which he described as a chance to enjoy it in the ama- SPANISH ROCK M: Espanya (L1, L3: FGC). “romantic opera in one act and Andrea Motis once more joins zing surrounds of this Catalan scene created by the Associa- Maestros of the 11.30am-1pm. Adults 7€, three scenes for two and a half forces with pianist Ignasi Terra- Gothic medieval basílica. ció Pessebristes de Barce- Loquillo Spanish Guitar children 3€. Advance online people”. It’s performed by the za for a special performance to lona, continuing a Christmas Palau Sant Jordi (Pg. Olímpic, Basilica Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. payment necessary. Cadaqués Ensemble Orchestra celebrate the 50th anniversary tradition that has long been 5-7). M: Espanya (L1, L3; del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). Dec Händel’s ‘Messiah’ i www.museunacional.cat/en/ of Barcelona’s International Palau de la Música (Palau de important to the Catholic 9SUNDAY and the Chamber Choir of the FGC). 9.30pm. 10, 16, 17, 20, 26. 9pm. From Families with children aged 8 Palau. Jazz Festival. la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona community. From 49.50€. 19€. to 12 are invited to discover (L1, L4). 8pm. 20€-100€. www.theproject.es FOOTBALL Pedro J. González performs a artworks in the Museu Nacio- Christmas with Bach: JAZZ Daniel Hope conducts the Design Market Barcelona musician Loquillo recital of flamenco guitar music La Liga: RCD Espanyol nal, through conversation and Komm, Jesu, Komm Zurich Chamber Orchestra Disseny Hub Barcelona (Plaça (real name José María Sanz featuring work by masters Kekko Fornarelli Trio vs. FC Barcelona observation. L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). M: and the Palau de la Música de les Glòries Catalanes, Beltrán) is marking 40 years including Manuel de Falla and Estadi Cornellà-El Prat (Av. del Glòries & Marina (L1), Monu- Jamboree Chamber Choir in a perfor- 37-38). M: Glòries (L1). Dec (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). in the business with this tour Baix Llobregat, 100. Cornellà The secret documents Niño Miguel. mental (L2). 6pm. 10€-60€. mance of Händel’s enduring 14-16. Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat 8pm, 10pm. 15€. and the recent release of a de Llobregat). FGC: Cornellà of Gaudí www.auditori.cat/en/home masterpiece. 10am-9pm; Sun 10am-8pm. www.masimas.com/en/ triple CD entitled Rock and Roll Riera. Date and time tbc. Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, WINE AND CAVA TASTING The Pygmalion Ensemble, www.fad.cat jamboree Actitud. www.rcdespanyol.com 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). 11.30am- which performs using historical SPANISH GUITAR Back for its seventh edition, Straight from Italy, pianist It’s local derby time today in 1pm. 3€. Tast amb Vi I instruments and is in residence this festive market promotes Kekko Fornarelli heads up this MICROTHEATRE Barcelona as Espanyol welco- www.palauguell.cat/en Cava a Colom at the Òpera National in Bor- creatives and designers from concert alongside his regular Maestros of the me Barça to their stadium for Discover this beautiful Gaudí Columbus Monument (Plaça deaux, gives a recital featuring Barcelona who will be selling Microteatre a les Punxes building via a treasure hunt that group, which has played in Spanish Guitar their latest league match. del Portal, s/n). M: Drassanes Bach motets and sacramental Basilica Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. a range of products including Casa de les Punxes (Av. Dia- reveals interesting features such more than 20 countries around (L3). Dec 10-Jan 6, 2019. choral music. del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). Dec jewellery, clothing and acces- gonal, 420). M: Verdaguer (L4, as the materials used to create Europe, Asia and Oceania. Check website for times. 12, 14, 21. 9pm. 23€. sories, craft items, furniture, L5), Diagonal (L3, L5). FGC: it, its organ, and how people Enjoy a delicious Christmas ex- SPANISH GUITAR Classical Spanish guitar at its decorative pieces and much Provença. See Fri 7. dressed in Barcelona some TOURS Endesa League: Barça Las- perience at one of Barcelona’s best performed by Manuel more, giving you the chance to 100 years ago, all with the aim find some innovative and ori- sa vs. Tenerife most famous landmarks with The Art of the Visit to archaeological site González, described by the (Avda. de of discovering some long-lost a wine and tasting session in Spanish Guitar: El Born Centre de Cultura i New York Times as one of the ginal Christmas gifts this year. Joan XXIII). M: Les Corts (L3). documents said to have belon- a dedicated space at the foot concert and wine Memòria (Plaça Comercial, 12). leading specialists in the genre. There’s also a gastronomy ged to the famed architect. For 5pm. 14€-105€. of the Columbus Monument. Santa Anna Church (Santa M: Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), space and different workshops www.fcbarcelona.com children aged 5 to 12. for young and old. 15SATURDAY Make the most of special offers Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; Arc de Triomf (L1). See Tue 4. TECHNO In this national league game, and the wine of the week FGC). Dec 4, 11, 18. 9pm. 20€. the Barcelona side take on the ART FESTIVAL deal, as well as the chance to Joan Benejam presents ‘Fan- Techno session CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS team from the Canary Islands. sample torrons, a local variety dango’, a journey through the Moog (Arc del Teatre, 3). M: Drap Art ’18 Fira del Gall de Vilafranca i of nougat traditionally eaten history of Spanish guitar, while Liceu and Drassanes (L3). See Fira de Nadal de la Museu Marítim (Av. de les del Penedès WALKING TOUR during the festive season. you enjoy a glass of wine. Thu 6. Sagrada Família Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes (Plaça de la Sagrada Família). Various venues in Vilafranca del 13THURSDAY (L3). See Sat 8. Penedès. Train: Vilafranca del Galleons, guilds and INDIE FOLK ART PROJECT M: Sagrada Família (L2, L5). Penedès (R4 from Sants-Esta- merchants OPERA Until Dec 22. Museu Marítim de Barcelona Tom Walker El Museu Virtual https://www.barcelona.cat/en/ ció). Dec 15, 16. (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). Sala Bikini (Av. Diagonal, 547). L’Italiana in Algeri i de la Moda christmas www.turismevilafranca.com/en/ M: Drassanes (L3). Second (Plaça Assemblea de Catalun- Almost 100 stalls make up agenda/fira-del-gall-rooster-fair 11TUESDAY M: Maria Cristina (L3). Doors: Gran Teatre del Liceu Sunday of the month. 11am. 7.30pm; concert 9pm. 23€. (La Rambla, 51-59). ya, 1. Badalona). M: Badalona this festive market that has For many Catalans, this his- 10MONDAY 6.50€. FOOTBALL www.doctormusic.com M: Liceu (L3). Dec 13, 14, 15, Pompeu Fabra (L2). 7pm. traditional and contemporary torical rooster fair (gall means http://mmb.cat/en/ JAZZ Scottish singer-songwriter Tom 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23. 8pm www.museudebadalona.cat/ Christmas decorations, nativity ‘rooster’ in Catalan) is an Two-hour guided walking tour Champions League: FC Walker only released his debut except Sat 22 6pm and Sun en/ figures, sweets and gifts. Loca- essential part of Christmas as along the seafront of Bar- Jamboree Jam Session Barcelona vs. Tottenham single in 2016 but he’s already 23 5pm. 12€-292.95€. Presentation of the project ted just in front of Gaudí’s epic they go to check out birds for celona, starting at the Royal Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Camp Nou (Aristides Maillol, won acclaim from critics and To mark the 150th anniver- that won the Lluís Carulla prize creation, it’s the perfect place the traditional lunch on Decem-

26 27 Buy tickets at tickets.visitbarcelona.com & Tourist Information Offices Buy tickets at tickets.visitbarcelona.com & Tourist Information Offices Day by day ber 25. Held in a nearby town dently with the items on show TOURS to be one of the most popular www.jazz.barcelona/en/ that’s located in the leading in Marès’s ‘collector’s cabinet’. features of the season in This is the fourth time that Penedès wine-making region, Once the tour’s completed, Fábrica del Anís del Mono Barcelona. Locals head there the Chicago Mass Choir has it’s a great chance to combine there’s the chance to go to a (Eduard Maristany, 115. to buy figures and decorative appeared at the Barcelona tradition, wine, gastronomy 16SUNDAY Badalona). M: Pep Ventura pieces for their nativity scenes, Jazz Festival, and this year 20THURSDAY 21FRIDAY creative space where you can and numerous activities. make your own board game. (L2). 10am, noon. 6€. Ring to trees and foliage, decorations they come as recent winners FOOTBALL confirm availability: tel. 93 384 and small gifts. of a Stellar prize (considered CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS FILM FESTIVAL FAMILY 1750. the Grammys of gospel) for La Liga: RCD Espanyol www.museudebadalona.cat/en/ JAZZ the best traditional choir and Concert de Nadal Christmas in Plaça Museu Marítim de Barcelona Catalunya The Shortest Day Papirus vs. Real Betis Founded in 1870, this factory with a new show entitled Estadi Cornellà-El Prat (Av. del (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). (Plaça Catalunya). M: Catalun- CCCB (Montalegre, 5). M: El Born Centre de Cultura i in the neighbouring city of Jamboree Jam Session Connecting Souls. Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). 6pm- Baix Llobregat, 100. Cornellà Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: M: Drassanes (L3). 7pm. ya (L1, L3; FGC). Dec 21-Jan Memòria (Plaça Comercial, 12). Badalona is where the ani- midnight. www.cccb.org de Llobregat). FGC: Cornellà Liceu (L3). Every Mon. 8pm, http://mmb.cat/en/ 4, 2019. Dec 21-23, 27-29, M: Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), seed-based Anís del Mono CHRISTMAS The CCCB hosts a Riera. Date and time tbc. 10pm. 5€ (box office). 4€ (onli- The local Drassanes Choir Jan 2-4 11am-8.30pm; Dec Arc de Triomf (L1). Dec 15, 16. liquor is made. Take a tour celebration of short films held www.rcdespanyol.com to see the original distillation ne in advance). A winter journey under conductor Òscar 24, 31 11am-6pm, Dec 26, Sat 5pm; Sun noon. 5€. Peñarroya present their Jan 1 6pm-8.30pm. Closed simultaneously with other Espanyol welcome the Seville room and various Modernista www.masimas.com/en/ Reial Monestir de Santa María http://elbornculturaimemoria. traditional Christmas concert Dec 25. initiatives in 30 countries team for this week’s Spanish features, while you can also jamboree de Pedralbes barcelona.cat/en/ in the foyer of the Maritime https://www.barcelona.cat/en/ around the world. league match. learn about the production Classic weekly Barcelona jam (Baixada del Monestir, 9). Theatre show aimed at kids Museum. christmas process of other drinks event. FGC: Reina Elisenda. 8.30pm- aged 4 and above featuring This large square at the centre UNDERWATER ACTIVITIES CHRISTMAS brewed there. 10pm. 12€. two characters escaping a war, CLASSICAL MUSIC Prior reservation necessary: Fira de Reis i of Barcelona is converted Shark Cage Diving Express and exploring themes such as Christmas concert de la Gran Via once more into a Christmas FAMILY reservesmonestirpedralbes@ L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del friendship, fears, feelings and Museu Nacional d’Art de Ca- Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ bcn.cat. (Gran Via between Muntaner wonderland that hosts a range Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta talunya (Parc de Montjuïc). M: Palau de la Música (Palau de and Calabria). hope. In Catalan. Hats http://monestirpedralbes.bcn. of activities, workshops and i la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L4), Drassanes (L3). Espanya (L1, L3: FGC). Noon. Poble Espanyol (Av. Fran- cat/en/ M: Urgell, Rocafort (L1). shows for all ages. The space (L1, L4). 8pm. 18€-56€. See Thu 6. Objects that create objects www.museunacional.cat/en cesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). Coinciding with the current Dec 20-Jan 6, 2019. will be decorated to look like www.bcnclassics.cat Museu del Disseny (Pl. de les One-hour concert featuring M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). exhibition of work by German 11am-10pm. a fantastical place called ‘The SAILING TRIPS BCN Clàssics presents Vivaldi’s Glòries Catalanes, 37-38). choirs of different age groups 12.30pm-1.30pm. General artist Charlotte Salomon at the In preparation for the arrival of City of Smiles’ with a collec- most popular and well-known M: Glòries (L1). performing traditional Christ- entrance (includes this event): convent, this concert features The Three Kings on January tion of old shops (bookshop, Barcelona port: past, pre- work, performed by the presti- 6, who are the traditional See Sat 1. mas songs to launch this year’s 14€. Family tickets available. music that was part of her toyshop, puppet shop...) and sent and future festive season at the Museu gious Italian orchestra Europa gift-bringers in these parts, the ‘Memory Boulevard’, which Organised by the Museu Ma- Under-4s free. short but intense life. Nacional. Galante and its conductor and this fair features numerous will inspire visitors to remember rítim de Barcelona (Av. de les Family activities at the Zoo This physical comedy show solo violinist, Fabio Biondi. CLASSICAL MUSIC stalls selling toys, games and Christmases past. The main Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes (Parc de la (without words) is inspired by GOSPEL sweet treats. Take the kids - if show is ‘Christmas Lunch’ (L3). See Sat 1. Ciutadella, s/n). traditional clown shows and UNDERWATER ACTIVITIES Mozart String Quintets you dare! featuring the giant Mr Winter Barcelona from the sea Orga- M: Arc de Triomf (L1), Ciuta- street performers. For children Gospel Soul Celebration L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). puppet who will move around nised by the Museu Marítim de della/Vila Olímpica (L4). See aged 3 and above. Shark Cage Diving Express CaixaForum (Av. Francesc Fe- M: Glòries & Marina (L1), Mo- SPANISH GUITAR the square before heading Barcelona (Av. de les Drassa- Sat 1. L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del rrer i Guàrdia, 6-8). M: Espanya numental (L2). 8pm. 29€. to the main stage, set up nes, s/n). M: Drassanes (L3). HUMAN TOWERS Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta (L1, L3; FGC). 7pm. 4€. www.auditori.cat/en/home Maestros of the between the two big fountains See Sat 1. We give life to objects! (L4), Drassanes (L3). http://caixaforum.es/es/ The Apollon Musagète that will have their own part in Museu Can Framis (Roc Boro- Festa Major de Gavà See Thu 6. Spanish Guitar barcelona Recinte Fabra i Coats (Sant Quartet and violinist Nils Basilica Santa Maria del Pi the performance TRADITIONS nat, 116-126). This quintet (four singers and Adrià, 20). Train: Gavà (R2 from Mönkemeyer join forces for a (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Glòries (L1), Llacuna (L4). a pianist) take the audience on Sants-Estació). Noon. performance of Mozart string M: Liceu (L3). Shakin’ All - Christmas Sardanes 11.30am-1.30pm. 5€. i a musical journey to the heart www.cccc.cat/home quintets. See Mon 10. concert at La Pedrera (Pla de la Seu). www.fundaciovilacasas.com/en M: Jaume I (L4). Sat 6pm; of gospel, via the banks of the Located just outside Bar- (Pg. de Gràcia, 92). M: Come and enjoy a Christmassy Mississippi, the Caribbean and SPANISH POP Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença Sun 11.15am. celona, the town of Gavà is 18TUESDAY workshop for all the family, and Catalonia’s national dance is Africa, and bringing together celebrating its annual festival (FGC). 8pm. 15€. which includes a visit to the classic and modern sounds. that today includes a demons- Melendi This is a festive concert with a performed in front of the cathe- BASKETBALL Palau Sant Jordi (Pg. Olímpic, dral every weekend. museum’s permanent collec- tration by the local castellers, difference that sees the Shakin’ 19WEDNESDAY 5-7). M: Espanya (L1, L3; tion and a follow-up activity. YOUNG MUSICIANS who build towers by climbing EuroLeague: Barça Lassa All group offer an entertaining FGC). 9pm. TOURS For kids aged 5 and above. on each others’ shoulders. vs. Olympiacos programme of jazz, blues, rock Musical residencies Palau Blaugrana (Avda. de WINE AND CAVA From 28€. ‘n’ roll and gospel. TASTING Funeral Carriage and CLASSICAL MUSIC at La Pedrera Joan XXIII). M: Les Corts (L3). www.theproject.es. (Pg. de Gràcia, 92). M: Diago- Hearse Collection 8.45pm. 22€-200€. Spanish singer-songwriter MICROTHEATRE (Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del nal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). www.fcbarcelona.com Tast amb Vi I Cava Melendi has sold millions of Classical music 6pm. 13€. records and is a much-loved Microteatre a les Punxes Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. This European league game a Colom at the MEAM www.lapedrera.com Columbus Monument (Plaça figure on the country’s music Casa de les Punxes See Sat 1. 17MONDAY could prove a challenge for the (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume Continuing this year’s season del Portal, s/n). scene. Here he presents his la- (Av. Diagonal, 420). I (L4). Sat 6pm; entry from home side as they take on the ¡D’auca en auca i tiro at La Pedrera that supports Greek giants. M: Drassanes (L3). test project, Ahora, which was M: Verdaguer (L4, L5), Diago- 5.30pm. 19€. CHRISTMAS perquè em toca! up-and-coming musicians, See Sun 10. released earlier this year. nal (L3, L5). FGC: Provença. Enjoy an evening of ‘musicial Museu Frederic Marès (Plaça this is the first performance Fira de Santa Llúcia i MUSIC FESTIVAL See Fri 7. de Sant Iu, 5). M: Liceu (L3), delicacies’ from violinist Anna of the year to include a piece (Avda de la Catedral). M: Jau- OPERA FAMILY Jaume I (L4). 11am-1pm. 6€. Urpina and pianist Dani Espasa written by composer-in-resi- me I (L4). Until Dec 23. Mon-Fri 50 Festival Internacional de US MUSICALS Advance reservation necessary. featuring compositions by dence, Joan Magrané. This 11am-8.30pm; weekends Jazz de Barcelona: Chicago L’Italiana in Algeri 3D Planetarium CosmoCaixa (Isaac Newton, www.museumares.bcn.cat Corelli, Händel and H.I.F. Von month’s featured musician is and the eve of public holidays Mass Choir Gran Teatre del Liceu 100 years of 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. Family-friendly tour of the Biber. You can also enjoy an pianist Marta Puig who also 10am-9.30pm. Barts (Av. Paral·lel, 62). (La Rambla, 51-59). Bernstein and the See Mon 3. museum that lets each group afternoon snack (served before plays pieces by Schumann and This historic Christmas market M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). 9pm. M: Liceu (L3). American musical L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). taking part interact indepen- the concert) and museum visit. Mompou. started in 1786 and continues 25€-35€. See Thu 13.

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M: Glòries & Marina (L1), fore the concert) and museum a series of special activities this 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. Dec SAILING TRIPS wide range of popular Catalan 12.45pm. Adults: 4€. Children: Monumental (L2). Dec 21, 22. Maestros of the visit. month including a new 4D film 22-Jan 5, 2019; songs, games and stories that 2.50€.

6pm. 10€-60€. Spanish Guitar version of The Little Prince, a check with museum for times Barcelona port: past, pre- explore some of the essential http://mmb.cat/en/ Basilica Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. www.auditori.cat/en/home COOKING WORKSHOP Christmas Lego workshop, and and prices. sent and future parts of the local Christmas. Ai- Discover what life is like under del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). See Conductor Alfonso Casado a seasonal puppet show. The- During the Christmas holidays, Organised by the Museu med at kids aged 2 and above. the water with this simulated Wed 12. and the Orquestra Simfònic de Christmas lunch workshop re’s also special decorations CosmoCaixa is screening a Marítim de Barcelona (Av. In Catalan. trip that shows different ani- Barcelona i Nacional de Ca- (An- and lights plus a themed show. series of special kid-friendly de les Drassanes, s/n). M: mals living in the sea, including talunya pay tribute to Leonard tic Convent de Sant Agustí, What’s more this weekend is shows in its 2D Planetarium Drassanes (L3). See Sat 1. Fira de Santa Llúcia i turtles, dolphins, sardines and Bernstein who was born 100 Comerç, 36). M: Arc de Triomf ‘Grandparents’ weekend’, so that let children of different (Avda de la Catedral). M: Jau- sea urchins. For children 3 and years ago, and to some of the (L1). 4pm-7pm. 60€. Advance kids up to 14 should partner ages explore concepts and Barcelona from the sea me I (L4). Until Dec 23. Mon-Fri above. reservation necessary. Organised by the Museu Ma- 11am-8.30pm; weekends best Broadway musicals from 22SATURDAY up with one of their grandpa- theories of space. the likes of Cole Porter and www.museuxocolata. rents so they can both get in rítim de Barcelona (Av. de les and the eve of public holidays The Nutcracker cat/?lang=en Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes Irving Berlin. FOOTBALL for free! An animal mummy 10am-9.30pm. Sant Pau, Art Nouveau Site If you’re still looking for ins- Museu Egipci de Barcelona (L3). See Sat 1. This historic Christmas market (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167). BLUES La Liga: FC Barcelona piration for what to serve on A Christmas Carol (Valencia, 284). M: Passeig de started in 1786 and continues M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). vs. RC Celta Christmas Day, don’t miss this Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). 4.30pm- Catalan Parliament to be one of the most popular Noon. 14€ adults. workshop for adults that’s full (Parc de la Ciutadella, s/n). M: Blues at the MEAM Camp Nou (Aristides Maillol, Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). 6.30pm. 10€. features of the season in Under-12s 5€. of delicious and original ideas. Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica (L4), (Barra de Ferro, 5). s/n). M: Les Corts (L3). Date Noon. 10€-29€. www.museuegipci.com/en/ Barcelona. Locals head there www.santpaubarcelona.org/en In Spanish and Catalan. Arc de Triomf (L1). See Mon 3. M: Jaume I (L4). Fri 6pm. 14€. and time tbc. www.liceubarcelona.cat/en# Learn how the ancient to buy figures and decorative Family show based on the fa- Blues and humour from www.fcbarcelona.com Enjoy a musical version of Egyptians preserved their pieces for their nativity scenes, mous story of The Nutcracker. POETRY SYMPHONIC MUSIC Txus Blues (harmonica and In their final La Liga match of Charles Dickens’s well-loved dead, observe some of the trees and foliage, decorations 2018, Barça face the team Christmas tale featuring the museum’s mummified animals and small gifts. SPANISH ROCK singer) and José Bluefingers Poetry Slam Barcelona Festival of waltzes and from the Galician city of Vigo. children’s choir Cor Infantil and then make your own (guitar), while you can also CCCB (Montalegre, 5). M: dances Amics de la Unió and the falcon mummy. Fira de Reis i Rosendo enjoy modern art, drinks and Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Palau de la Música (Palau de Sant Jordi Club (Pg. Olímpic, snacks. MUSIC FESTIVAL Liceu’s own Symphonic la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona de la Gran Via 6pm-8pm. (Gran Via between Muntaner 5-7). M: Espanya (L1, L3; Orchestra. LIGHT SHOW (L1, L4). 6.30pm. 18€-68€. 20è Festival Mil·lenni: www.cccb.org and Calabria). M: Urgell, Roca- FGC). 9pm. 30€. SINGER-SONGWRITER www.palaumusica.cat/en Christmas concert with Come and hear a range of Christmas light mapping fort (L1). Dec 20-Jan 6, 2019. www.theproject.es Jingle Lied Christmas A lively programme of music Josep Carreras poets perform in this monthly Sant Pau, Art Nouveau Site 11am-10pm. Arguably the most important Joan Manuel Serrat concert is performed by the Vallès Basílica de Santa Maria del literary contest where the Sant Pau, Art Nouveau Site (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167). In preparation for the arrival of figure on the Spanish rock ‘n’ Auditori del Fòrum (Plaça de Symphony Orchestra inclu- Mar (Plaça de Santa Maria, audience get to choose their (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167). M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). The Three Kings on January 6, roll scene, and with a career Willy Brandt, 11-14). ding waltzes by the Strauss 1). M: Jaume I (L4). 9.15pm. favourite creative. M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). Dec 22-26, 29-31, Jan 1, 5, 6. who are the traditional gift-brin- behind him of 45 years, Ro- M: El Maresme / Fòrum (L4). family and popular polkas from 9pm. From 38.50€. 16€-118€. 8pm. 12€. 6pm-10.30pm. gers in these parts, this fair sendo visits Barcelona as part CHRISTMAS around the world. www.theproject.es www.festival-millenni.com www.santpaubarcelona.org/en A regular Christmas event at features numerous stalls selling of his farewell tour, ‘Mi tiempo World-renowned Catalan tenor The Victòria dels Àngels the Modernista masterpie- toys, games and sweet treats. señorías’. Barcelona musician Joan Christmas workshops Josep Carreras headlines this i ce that is the Sant Pau Art Manuel Serrat (who’s usually CosmoCaixa (Isaac Newton, Foundation puts on a Take the kids - if you dare! festive concert in the beautiful Nouveau Site, which sees its known only by his surname) 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. Dec Christmas lied concert, the setting of the Santa Maria del façade lit up in glorious colour. has had an extensive career 22-Jan 5, 2019; check with genre of music that the OPERA Mar church, accompanied eponymous Catalan singer was and was a pioneer of the museum for times and prices. 23SUNDAY by soprano Susana Cordón, COOKING L’Italiana in Algeri 1960s ‘Nova Canço’ (New As part of its special festive so renowned for. Gran Teatre del Liceu (La 24MONDAY the Vivaldi Choir and the Arts Song) movement. He’s cu- programme, CosmoCaixa CHRISTMAS Symphony Ensemble. Together Chocolate workshops Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). rrently embarked on a major hosts a number of kid-friendly FAMILY they perform works by such Museu de la Xocolata (Antic See Thu 13. CHRISTMAS tour entitled ‘Mediterráneo workshops throughout the Pessebre de la Plaça Sant great composers as Mozart, Baboia! Convent de Sant Agustí, Co- Da Capo’ and this evening’s Christmas holidays. As well merç, 36). Jaume Fia-Faia Bagà Bizet, Schubert and Toldrà. CaixaForum (Av. Francesc (Plaça Sant Jaume). OPERA show was added after the as ‘Astronaut academy’ and M: Arc de Triomf (L1). Dec 22- and Sant Julià de Ferrer i Guàrdia, 6-8). M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I original two Barcelona dates ‘Robot coding’, there’s also Cerdanyola TRADITIONS M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Dec Jan 9, 2019. Check prices, da- La Serva Padrona sold out. ‘Escape science. The keys to (L4). Nov 23-Jan 6, 2019. www.baga.cat 22-31. Sat 6pm, other days tes and times on the website. MEAM (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: the universe’, a large-scale 10am-midnight. www.santjuliadecerdanyola.cat Sardanes noon. 4€. www.museuxocolata. Jaume I (L4). 6pm. 30€. MUSIC FESTIVAL escape room experience held https://www.barcelona.cat/en/ This December tradition (Pla de la Seu). M: Jaume I http://caixaforum.es/es/ cat/?lang=en Concluding a short season of in the centre’s auditorium that christmas features a Christmas Eve torch 50 Festival (L4). Sat 6pm; Sun 11.15am. barcelona Throughout the Christmas one-off opera performances, i involves participants trying to Every year, Barcelona City procession, which starts with Internacional de Jazz Catalonia’s national dance is La Claca theatre company period, Barcelona’s Choco- the MEAM this evening hosts get confidential info from a Council sets up a large-scale a bonfire on a mountain above de Barcelona: Charleston performed in front of the cathe- marks its 50th anniversary with late Museum is running a va- a production of Pergolesi’s La robot without it self-destructing nativity scene in this square at the towns of Bagà and Sant Gospel Voices dral every weekend. a new show featuring puppets, riety of chocolate workshops Serva Padrona (The Maid Tur- (aimed at children aged 14 and the heart of the city just in front Julià de Cerdanyola, in the Palau de la Música (Palau de shadows and live music with including one about making ned Mistress) about a sneaky above). of City Hall. The style changes direction where the sun sets. la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona CLASSICAL MUSIC pieces by Debussy and Ravel, festive cookies, another maid who does all she can each year and may be com- Torch-bearers then carry their (L1, L4). 9.30pm. 18€. and that is a contemporary about how to make chocola- to ensure her marriage to her pletely contemporary or take a flames down the hill and the A special production for this Classical music Christmas at Tibidabo fable about laziness and te tree decorations and one wealthy employer. more traditional approach. evening is filled with dancing, year’s Jazz Festival that re- at the MEAM theme park happiness. for very small children about fruit and chocolate. heat and light. creates the music you can (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume (Plaça del Tibidabo, 3-4). Bus Per Nadal 2.0 i hear in churches of the black I (L4). Sat 6pm; entry from Tibibus (T2A) from Plaça Cata- Family activities at the Zoo Poble Espanyol (Av. Fran- FAMILY Christmas workshops at population in South Carolina, 5.30pm. 19€. lunya. FGC: Av. Tibidabo (L7) + Barcelona Zoo (Parc de la Ciu- TOURS cesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). Mezzosoprano Mar Esteve Bus 196 + Tibidabo Funicular. tadella, s/n). M: Arc de Triomf Travel to the bottom of the MACBA in particular the ‘Gospel & M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). (Plaça dels Àngels, 1). M: Uni- i Rodrigo and pianist Josep Dec 1-Jan 5, 2019. (L1), Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica Funeral Carriage and sea in a bathyscaphe Rhythm’ style, a fusing of 12.30pm-1.25pm. General versitat (L1, L2). Dec 24, 26, Buforn present a night of opera Check website for opening (L4). See Sat 1. Hearse Collection Museu Marítim de Barcelona traditional hymns with a (Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del entrance (includes this event): 27, 28, 31, Jan 2-4. 3€. and song. You can also enjoy times and prices. (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: potent rhythmic base. Déu del Port, 56-58). 14€. Family tickets available. www.macba.cat/en/index an afternoon snack (served be- Barcelona’s city theme park 2D Planetarium Under-4s free. Drassanes (L3). Fourth Sun- CosmoCaixa (Isaac Newton, Bus: 21. See Sat 1. Make the most of the school SPANISH GUITAR gets into the festive spirit with Family show that includes a day of the month. 11.30am,

30 31 Buy tickets at tickets.visitbarcelona.com & Tourist Information Offices Buy tickets at tickets.visitbarcelona.com & Tourist Information Offices Day by day holidays with these workshops Drassanes. 11am. JAZZ Pastori presents her latest 5pm) and leave your message SPANISH GUITAR Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, In preparation for the arrival of at MACBA, aimed at children www.cnb.cat album, Bajo tus alas. about what you think can be L3; FGC). See Fri 7. The Three Kings on January 6, aged 6 to 12 and that explore Popular Christmas Day Randy Greer & Ignasi done to help look after our who are the traditional gift-brin- Maestros of the sci-fi, time travel, city life and open-water swimming event Terraza Trio TOURS seas. MICROTHEATRE gers in these parts, this fair Spanish Guitar Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). more to help participants make organised by the historic Bar- Palau de la Música (Palau de features numerous stalls selling M: Liceu (L3). Dec 25, 26. Family visits of Palau Baró Microteatre a les Punxes a comic. celona Swimming Club. Either Stories of everyday life la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinao- toys, games and sweet treats. 8pm, 10pm. 20€. de Quadras CCCB (Montalegre, 5). Casa de les Punxes (Av. Dia- sign up to take part and swim na (L1, L4). Dec 3, 8, 27, 29. Take the kids - if you dare! www.masimas.com/en/ (Avda Diagonal, 373). M: Dia- M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). gonal, 420). M: Verdaguer (L4, Christmas in Plaça 200 metres, or come and join 9pm, except Dec 27, 29 noon. jamboree. gonal (L3, L5). Dec 27-Jan 3, Dec 27, 28, Jan 3, 4 5.30pm. L5), Diagonal (L3, L5). FGC: Catalunya the crowds cheering on those 39€, 45€. FAMILY (Plaça Catalunya). M: Catalun- For an alternative Christmas 2019. 11am. Special Christ- Dec 29, 30 noon. Provença. See Fri 7. taking the plunge! BCN Guitar Trio & Dance pre- ya (L1, L3; FGC). See Sat 22. music experience, head to mas rate: 25.50€ 1 adult + 1 www.cccb.org Be Guell’s architect sent a unique show featuring Jamboree for a swing and child. 20€ adults; 10€ children. Christmas screenings of LIGHT SHOW Palau Güell JAZZ three prestigious guitarists jazz show that’s become a https://casessingulars.com/en/ animated films that tell stories (Nou de la Rambla, 3-5). Christmas at and one of Spain’s leading Randy Greer & Ignasi Terra- Find out how people once lived Mapping Parabolic Gaudí M: Liceu (L3). PortAventura World tradition of the festive season about the daily lives of children in the Modernista palaces that flamenco dance couples, who Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, 11.30am-1pm. 3€. (Av. Alcalde Pere Molas. Km. za Trio in Barcelona. and adults, both good times Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: are still dotted around Barce- pay homage to the great Paco 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). See Fri 7. www.palauguell.cat/en/ 2. Vila Seca (Tarragona)). Train: and bad. Liceu (L3). Dec 25, 26. 8pm, lona with these family-friendly de Lucia. Take up the challenge that Port Aventura (line R16 from SPANISH GUITAR 10pm. 20€. tours that include appearances CHRISTMAS faced Antoni Gaudí when Sants-Estació or Passeig de FAMILY www.masimas.com/en/ from some former inhabitants. Eusebi Güell commissioned Gràcia; renfe.es). See Sat 1. The Art of the jamboree. Suitable for children aged 5 Games from Christmas at Tibidabo him to build an elaborate home Spanish Guitar: For an alternative Christmas and above. around the world theme park for him and his family, and help FLAMENCO concert and wine music experience, head to Museu Etnològic i de Cultures (Plaça del Tibidabo, 3-4). Bus develop a fitting façade for the and dinner 28FRIDAY del Món – Montcada (Montca- Tibibus (T2A) from Plaça Cata- Jamboree for a swing and Santa Anna Church CHRISTMAS new building. For children aged Grand Flamenco Gala da, 12). M: Jaume I (L4). Dec lunya. FGC: Av. Tibidabo (L7) + jazz show that’s become a (Santa Anna, 29). BLUES 5-12. Palau de la Música Catalana The magic of Christmas 27, Jan 3. 11.30am-1pm. Bus 196 + Tibidabo Funicular. tradition of the festive season M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). i (Palau de la Música, 4-6). at La Pedrera http://ajuntament.barcelona. Dec 1-Jan 5, 2019. in Barcelona. See Sat 1. M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). Dec (Pg. de Gràcia, 92). M: Diago- cat/museuetnologic/en/home Blues at the MEAM Check website for opening 7 9.30pm; Dec 24 7pm. nal (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). This workshop gives kids (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I times and prices. 20€-50€. 4pm-7.30pm. 9€. the chance to try out games (L4). Fri 6pm. 14€. Barcelona’s city theme park The Lucky Dius (who are singer Hear the most traditional Come to this iconic Gaudí played by youngsters in gets into the festive spirit with 29SATURDAY sounds of classic Spanish building for an afternoon of other parts of the world Rocio Angue, guitarist Toni a series of special activities this Mena, bassist Xavi Grau and flamenco, with an intense per- 26WEDNESDAY Christmas fun and a lot of and to visit the area in the month including a new 4D film TRADITIONS 27THURSDAY formance full of passion. magic. Workshops, shows, American section dedicated drummer Miquel Ballester) version of The Little Prince, a perform blues and soul, while Sardanes CLASSICAL MUSIC TECHNO games and much more awaits. to ball games that is part of Christmas Lego workshop, Recommended for children the museum’s permanent you can also enjoy modern art, and a seasonal puppet show. (Pla de la Seu). M: Jaume I (L4). Sat 6pm; Sun 11.15am. Saint Stephen’s Day i Techno session aged 3 and above. collection. drinks and snacks. There’s also special decora- Concert Moog (Arc del Teatre, 3). M: tions and lights plus a themed Catalonia’s national dance is Palau de la Música (Palau de Liceu and Drassanes (L3). See A sea of skies El príncep feliç TOURS show. And if you go early performed in front of the cathe- 25TUESDAY la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona dral every weekend. Thu 6. Museu Marítim de Barcelona Museu Nacional d’Art de today, before 11.30am, you’ll Modernista evenings at (L1, L4). 7pm. 28€-60€. (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). Catalunya (Parc de Montjuïc). get in for just 2€ each (child CHRISTMAS Another traditional and popular BASKETBALL M: Drassanes (L3). Dec 27, 28, M: Espanya (L1, L3: FGC). Palau Baró de Quadras CLASSICAL MUSIC (Avda Diagonal, 373). M: Dia- up to 14 + adult), which will Christmas event in Barcelona is 31, Jan 2-4. 11am, 12.15pm. 6pm. Pastorets de Calaf gonal (L3, L5). Dec 28-Jan 4, be donated to Unicef, as part this concert featuring the Orfeó EuroLeague: Barça Lassa 4€ adults; 2.50€ children. www.museunacional.cat/en New Year concert: Teatre del Casal de Calaf (Ctra 2019. 7pm. Special Christmas of its celebrations to mark the Català, the choirs of the Choral vs. Anadolu Efes http://mmb.cat/en/ La Baldufa theatre company The Nutcracker Llarga, 11, Calaf). Get there by rate: 18.75€. 25€ adults; Song of Peace Festival today. L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). School of the Orfeó and the Palau Blaugrana (Avda. de Activities for kids aged three present their version of ALSA coach from Estació del 12.50€ children aged 7-12. M: Glòries & Marina (L1), Mo- Chamber Choir of the Palau Joan XXIII). M: Les Corts (L3). and above that explores Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Happy Nord. M: Arc de Triomf (L1). https://casessingulars.com/en/ Design workshops: numental (L2). de la Música. The programme 9pm. 15€-155€. questions related to the sky, Prince’ about a giant statue Dec 25-Jan 27. For a tour with a difference of Embolica que fa fred Dec 29, 30. 6pm. 26€. includes traditional songs, www.fcbarcelona.com the moon and the stars in the that makes friends with a Museu del Disseny (Pl. de les www.pastoretsdecalaf.cat this Modernista building, head www.auditori.cat/en/home Christmas music and joyful Barcelona’s final European museum’s digital planetarium. swallow. It’s a lesson in hu- Glòries Catalanes, 37-38). M: Pastorets is a classic Christmas there for a dramatized evening The Municipal Band of Bar- compositions, both Catalan match of 2018 is against one manity, love and generosity. Glòries (L1). Dec 28-Jan 4, performance that tells a story visit that includes a glass of celona presents two special and international. of Turkey’s best teams, Anado- Christmas workshops For children 6 and above. In 2019. 11am-1pm. 3€. Reserve from the point of view of two cava (fruit juice for kids). Sui- end-of-year performances lu Efes from . CosmoCaixa (Isaac Newton, Catalan. in advance at: reservesmuseu- young shepherds, and while table for children aged 7 and featuring a lively selection of New Year Concert: Johann 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. See [email protected] it includes the birth of Jesus it above. waltzes, polkas and operettas, Strauss MUSIC FESTIVAL Sat 22. Design workshops: Atipa’t http://ajuntament.barcelona. also looks at a battle between as well as Tchaikovsky’s iconic Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Museu del Disseny (Pl. de les cat/museudeldisseny/en good and evil among angels Visit to archaeological site ‘Nutcracker suite’. Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). 20è Festival Mil·lenni: i Christmas activities Glòries Catalanes, 37-38). Workshops for different age and demons, and has its roots L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del El Born Centre de Cultura i 9.30pm. 32€-75€. Niña Pastori M: Glòries (L1). Dec 27-Jan 3, groups (5-8 years and 9-12 in medieval religious dramas. Palau de la Música (Palau de Port Vell, s/n). Memòria (Plaça Comercial, 12). www.liceubarcelona.cat/en 2019. 11am-1pm. 3€. years) that let participants try Classical music The version in the town of Calaf la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona M: Barceloneta (L4), Drassa- M: Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), Get into the spirit of 2019 early Reserve in advance at: reser- their hand at designing and at the MEAM is on a grand scale with over (L1, L4). Dec 27, 28. 9pm. nes (L3). Dec 27-31, Jan 2-4. Arc de Triomf (L1). See Tue 4. with this grand concert at the vesmuseudeldisseny@eicub. producing wrapping paper (Barra de Ferro, 5). 100 actors and elaborate stage 18€-68€. 12pm-4pm. Liceu Opera House that features net. using stamps. M: Jaume I (L4). Sat 6pm; scenery, while a kid-friendly take Spanish flamenco singer Niña SPANISH GUITAR the Strauss Festival Orchestra www.aquariumbcn.com/en/ http://ajuntament.barcelona. entry from 5.30pm. 19€. on the story is also performed. Pastori started her musical and the Strauss Festival Ballet Come and paint your favourite cat/museudeldisseny/en Fira de Reis The title of this evening’s career at the age of just 6 i Ensemble in what is one of fish or marine animal for a huge Workshops for different age The Art of the de la Gran Via concert is ‘Melancholy’ and SWIMMING alongside her mother, who was Europe’s most famous touring mural that will decorate the groups (5-8 years and 9-12 Spanish Guitar: (Gran Via between Muntaner features soprano Romina herself a renowned flamenco productions, and is inspired by Aquarium during the festive years) that give participants the concert and wine and Calabria). M: Urgell, Roca- Krieger and classical guita- Copa de Nadal del Club singer, and has since gone on the January 1 extravaganza held season. Plus enjoy a special chance to design then make and dinner fort (L1). Dec 20-Jan 6, 2019. rist Sergi Vicente performing Natació Barcelona to win four Grammys. Here half-hour show for kids (noon, Santa Anna Church (Santa (Plaça Portal de la Pau). M: each year in . chocolate letters. 11am-10pm. works by Ginastera, Villa-Lo-

32 33 Buy tickets at tickets.visitbarcelona.com & Tourist Information Offices Buy tickets at tickets.visitbarcelona.com & Tourist Information Offices Day by day Buy tickets at bos and Guastavino. You can 11.40pm. Tourist Information Points & also enjoy an afternoon snack The biggest New Year’s Eve (served before the concert) (cap d’any in Catalan) party in and museum visit. town takes place at the foot tickets.visitbarcelona.com 30SUNDAY of Montjuïc with music, colour, 20è Festival Mil·lenni: fireworks, performance and the Pablo Milanés JAZZ twelve bells marking midnight. Palau de la Música Why not take part in the local (Palau de la Música, 4-6). Dani Baraldés Guitar Party tradition of trying to eat 12 gra- Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). pes while the bells are chiming M: Liceu (L3). 8pm, 10pm. 15€. 9pm. 18€-54€. to ensure good luck for the www.masimas.com/en/ www.festival-millenni.com year to come? Cuban guitarist and singer- jamboree. songwriter Pablo Milanés Guitarist Dani Baraldés leads SPORT brings his latest tour, a line-up that includes three ‘Esencia’, to Barcelona, other guitarists, bassist Matías Cursa dels Nassos i which sees him revisit Minguez and Victor Puertas (Start point: C/Selva de favourites from the past as on the Hammond B3 for a Mar). M: Selva de Mar (L4). well as more recent creations full-on blues, R&B and rock ‘n’ 5.30pm. all of which cover a wide roll party for the last complete Taking its name from the man spectrum of sounds including night of 2018. with 365 noses (nassos in bolero, jazz, rumba and more. Catalan) who loses one each MUSIC FESTIVAL day of the year and so is only FAMILY ever seen on December 31, 20è Festival Mil·lenni: i this 10km road race is the Family activities at the Zoo Carlos Nuñez traditional end-of-year event for Palau de la Música Barcelona Zoo (Parc de la running fans. Ciutadella, s/n). M: Arc de (Palau de la Música, 4-6). Triomf (L1), Ciutadella/Vila M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 8pm. CHRISTMAS Olímpica(L4). 18€-68€. See Sat 1. As has now become a custom Christmas in Plaça as part of the annual Festival Catalunya TOURS Mil·lenni, Galician piper and (Plaça Catalunya). M: Catalun- Barcelona Card flautist Carlos Nuñez, regarded ya (L1, L3; FGC). See Sat 22. Funeral Carriage and as one of the world’s best per- Hearse Collection formers of celtic, music heads (Montjuïc Cemetery, up this energetic musical Mare del Déu del Port, 56-58). evening to bring another year Bus: 21. See Sat 1. to a close.

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Endesa League: Barça Las- Pessebre de la sa vs. Río Natura Plaça Sant Jaume Palau Blaugrana (Avda. de (Plaça Sant Jaume). Joan XXIII). M: Les Corts (L3). M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). 6pm. 10€-85€. See Sun 23. www.fcbarcelona.com Galician team Río Natura Mon- Christmas at bus Obradoiro visit Barcelona PortAventura World for the last league game for (Av. Alcalde Pere Molas. Km. the year. 2. Vila Seca (Tarragona)). Train: Port Aventura (line R16 from COOKING WORKSHOP Sants-Estació or Passeig de Gràcia; renfe.es). See Sat 1. Children’s Christmas canapé workshop Museu de la Xocolata (An- tic Convent de Sant Agustí, Comerç, 36). M: Arc de Triomf (L1). 4pm-6pm. 15€. 31MONDAY www.museuxocolata. cat/?lang=en NEW YEAR’S EVE Get the kids involved in the fes- tive cooking with this workshop Espectacle de i about how to make delicious Cap d’Any snacks and nibbles. In Spanish (Avda Reina Maria Cristina). and Catalan. M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Pre-show: 10pm; NYE event:

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