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VisitBarcelona Monthly Agenda January Cirque du Soleil. Cirque Welcome Index to Highlights_ p. 4 A new year has begun and January’s a month when we all like to get warm and cosy; you’ll find numerous inviting places here including cafés, shops, restaurants Museums-exhibitions_ p. 8 and museums. The festive spirit lingers on in events such as the Catalan Orfeó choir

performing Christmas songs in Plaça del Rei on January 3. It’s also a time of traditions. p. 15 For many local children, the biggest event of the year is the arrival of the Three Kings Music_ on January 5, marked with a huge parade through the city centre; on Kings’ Day itself, January 6, families eat the tortell de reis cake. And around January 17, Catalans pay Concert venues homage to their patron saint of animals with the festivities of the Tres Tombs. Singular venues Other shows

Theatre_ p. 16 Dance_ p. 17 Visits_ p. 18 Places of interest Guided tours Leisure Bus tours

Day by day_ p. 22

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Barcelona and Barcelona and exhibitions Near Barcelona classical music The colder weather of January makes this an excellent month to visit the permanent One of the best things about Barcelona is exhibitions on show at several of Barcelona’s most popular museums. These include how close it is to a wide range of places January is a joyful month for fans of classical music in Barcelona this year, with an the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (for art down the ages covering Medieval to visit for different experiences – at this outstanding line-up of concerts taking place. , Barcelona Obertura Classic & Lyric Romanesque and Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque, and Modern), the Museu del time of year, the snowy mountains of the a collective enterprise that promotes the city’s most important classical music venues, Disseny (whose collections include clothing from the 16th century to the present day, Pyrenees are easily accessible for a fantastic the , the opera house and , this Palau de la Música Catalana L’Auditori product design as cultural heritage, and the development of visual communication), the day trip. month holds two major festivals. The first is , which runs from The Pyrenees Snow Experience ‘Winter in Barcelona’ Fundació Joan Miró (dedicated to the acclaimed late Catalan artist), MACBA (20th- involves an excursion to the Vall de Núria, a January 14 to 18 and features six performances: world-renowned flautist Emmanuel century art at its finest), and theMuseu Marítim (focusing on the city’s historical relationship lovely area that’s not accessible by car and at L’Auditori (14); Puccini’s tragic opera, Pahud and pianist Eric Le Sage Madama with the sea), among others. Another option is the range of spaces and centres that are instead has to be reached with a rack train. Butterfly at the Liceu (15); UK conductor Jonathan Cohen visits L’Auditori with his part of the MUHBA, the Barcelona City History Museum, which include El Call in the Jewish The ticket includes a two-hour snowshoe Arcangelo chamber ensemble to perform pieces by Handel, Vivaldi and Pergolesi (16); district, an air-raid shelter from the Spanish Civil War, and various remains from the Roman guided tour, a trip to the viewing point mezzosoprano Magdalena Kožená and pianist Mitsuko Uchida give a concert of lied city of Barcino that once stood here. by cable car, and discounts on activities, music at the Palau de la Música, and the Düsseldorf Symphony Orchestra on stage at ski passes and equipment hire. If you’re L’Auditori (both 17); and finally, the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra at L’Auditori performs In terms of temporary exhibitions, the selection is eclectic as ever at the moment. Finishing a skier or snowboarder, the Barcelona Mahler’s ‘Tragique’ Symphony. The second Barcelona Obertura festival of the month is on January 13 is the Fundación Mapfre’s comparison of the work of Pablo Picasso Skibus Alp-2500 takes you straight to ‘Choral Masterpieces’, taking place between January 27 and 29. The opening event and Francis , two artists who made extensive contributions to the development Picabia Alp 2500, ’s largest skiable area is conductor Hartmut Haenchen leading the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra and two of different art movements during the 20th century. A week later, another major show that combines two large resorts, La Molina local choirs for a musical evening that includes Schumann’s ‘Renana’. It’s followed by the comes to an end, at , ‘Toulouse-Lautrec and the spirit of Montmartre’ Caixaforum and Masella for close to 150km of ski runs; German Balthasar Neumann Choir and Ensemble at the Palau de la Música, and the taking a look at the work of the French artist and his close connection with the emblematic the all-included ticket includes a ski pass, series ends with the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Vasily Petrenko at Don Quixote. Ballet de Catalunya Parisian neighbourhood. While there, don’t miss ‘Velázquez and ’s Golden Age’, an insurance, guide and equipment, while the the same venue performing ‘Sheherezade’ by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. exploration of art in the country during the 17th century and analysis of Velázquez’s career basic option doesn’t include equipment and influence (until March 3). Finally atEspais Volart, part of the Fundació Vila Casas, As well as the Barcelona Obertura festivals, these three iconic venues have other highlights hire. If you prefer, there’s also a dedicated to contemporary Catalan art, the late Barcelona painter Josep Guinovart is Barcelona on their schedules in January. At the , there’s a on that will Palau de la Música New Year Gala Barcelona and the stage remembered with a show entitled ‘Transformed reality’, which includes some of his most Skibus La Molina-La Masella January 7, featuring the Catalan Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Michael Repper significant works from different stages of his life (from January 24). take you to either La Molina or Masella, and and soprano Natasha Tupin with a varied programme including Brahms, John Williams As well as the wide range of theatre productions offers the chance to rent skis, boots, poles and, of course, Strauss. Later in the month, the Orquestra Simfònica del Vallès, based to be seen on Barcelona’s stages this month, and helmet if you need them. there are two exciting dance events and a close to Barcelona, give a symphonic concert entitled ‘Tchaikovsky versus Napoleon’ (19), Basquiat, Jean Michel. Self-portrait. 1986. Col·leció MACBA and French ensemble Trio Wanderer perform the Schubert Night Trios (31). At L’Auditori, contemporary circus extravaganza. The Mercat Apart from the winter sports, other events film fans can’t miss the screening of the third film in theLord of the Rings trilogy from de les Flors, the city’s leading dance venue, going on outside Barcelona this month Peter Jackson, The Return of the King. The movie is shown in English with Catalan hosts its annual Sâlmon Festival from January include sport and different traditions. subtitles and the soundtrack is performed live by the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra (11- 22, which this year celebrates the body as a The towns of Sitges and Terrassa both 13). It’s also worth noting that two of the performances in the ‘Winter in Barcelona’ festival place of learning and source of knowledge, for stage half-marathons (Jan 13 and 27, are part of longer runs. Madama Butterfly can be enjoyed at the Liceu from January both audiences and performers. Many of those respectively) that are part of the Gran Premi 12 to 29, while the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra’s rendition of Mahler’s ‘Tragique’ participating in this event that promotes cutting- competition organised by the Diputació Symphony is at L’Auditori from January 18 to 20. edge dance are local artists, but there are also de Barcelona, a governing body for the representatives from elsewhere, including province; shorter distance races also take and (until Feb 10). For a more classic place, while the routes take in local sights Madama Butterfly at Gran Teatre del Lieceu production, albeit one with a modern vision, and streets. On and around January 17, the Ballet de Catalunya presents its take the Catalan patron saint of animals, Sant on the dance version of Don Quixote at the Antoni, is celebrated with a festival known Casino Aliança Poblenou on January 26 and 27. as Els Tres Tombs (which literally means Originally created in Russia in the mid-1800s and the three turns) that includes families taking based on various scenes from the famous book their pets to be blessed at church, parades by Miguel de Cervantes, the newly formed Ballet featuring horses, carriages and more, and de Catalunya brings a fresh vision for this two- a special ring cake with glacé fruit on top night run, highlighting the skill and creativity of its and a tiny animal hidden inside it. While Els dancers and choreographers. Tres Tombs is marked around the region, the central Catalan town of Igualada is The Cirque du Soleil is a circus company particularly renowned for its festivities. Two that needs no introduction. The Canadian organisation has produced awe-inspiring shows other towns both to the north of Barcelona for close to 40 years, and Barcelona’s Palau this month hold special dances to mark the Sant Jordi this month welcomes one of its feast day of Saint Sebastian on January 20. In , the is today more recent endeavours. Toruk – The First Moià Ball Garrofins danced by a group of boys and girls on the Flight was inspired by James Cameron’s 2014 hit film Avatar and is set before the events saint’s day and the day before, with music in the movie take place; the Cirque du Soleil provided by traditional Catalan instruments. production features life-sized puppets, including In nearby Taradell, and as part of its the eponymous protagonist, as well as the annual winter festival, the Ball del Ciri is trademark acrobatic and tumbling acts, and an performed, a ceremonial dance that dates extensive, colourful stage set. from 1776. More information here.

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this exploration of the work of Human bodies exhibition focused on latest film, Purple Muslin; this once more celebrates the Arxiu Fotogràfic the French artist in the context The popular ‘Human Bodies: contemporary research opens documentary features Yazidi festive season with a specially de Barcelona of the iconic Parisian bohemian the Anatomy of Life’ exhibition a new season. women who escaped ISIS and created art project. This year (Pl. Pons i Clerch, 2). M: Arc de area and its creative residents. returns to Barcelona, featuring Al-Sham forces to find refuge it features a piece by Patricia Triomf (L1), Jaume I (L4). Mon- The flooded forest A Certain Darkness 12 preserved bodies and over Permanent exhibition. Living in northern Iraq, and explores Dauder that came about Sat 10am-7pm. Closed Sun 150 organs. Described as an the impact of war on female through her research into and public holidays. Until Jan 5. As part of exhibit with over 100 species ‘intimate journey through the refugees who flee conflict astronomical phenomena, http://ajuntament.barcelona. CaixaForum’s Comisart from the Brazilian jungle. programme, this show takes world concealed by your skin’, zones. specifically the Christmas Star. cat/arxiumunicipal/ thousands of people across Two faces of the Antarctic a new look at the collection of Espai 13: Verni arxiufotografic/en/ the world have already visited No end date. See this unique “La Caixa” and considers the area from two very different Fundació Until Jan 6. The second Eduard Olivella. cult value of images and the this eye-opening show. perspectives. Catalunya-La Pedrera exhibition in Espai 13 this Documenting culture value of exhibitions. season is a project from Laura Until May 18. In 2015, the Sala d’Exposicions (Pg. de Centre de Cultura Fluxà that brings together two Arxiu Fotogràfic de Barcelona The enemy lives in the sofa El Born Centre de Gràcia, 92). M: Diagonal Until Feb 3. Installation apparently opposing materials: received around 50,000 Contemporània de (L3, L5); FGC: Provença. featuring dolls, paintings, Cultura i Memòria glass and used motor oil. images by photographer Barcelona (CCCB) (Plaça Comercial, 12). M: Daily 10am-8pm; Jan 1 videos, posters, artefacts, (Montalegre, 5). M: Catalunya Eduard Olivella (Barcelona, Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), Open Works. Art in movement. La Pedrera 11am-8.30pm. Espai 13 artworks, photographs and (L1, L3; FGC). Tue-Sun, public 1948). They provide a unique (L1). Site and www.lapedrera.com/en Jan 18-Mar 24. The new other objects that brings holidays 11am-8pm; Jan 5, documentary record of exhibitions: Tue-Sat 10am- exhibition in Espai 13 was visitors closer to the world 6 11am-3pm. Closed Mon Open Works. Art in Barcelona from the 1970s to 7pm; Sun and public hols created by Vanesa Vaerela. of the La Claca theatre and (except public holidays) and Movement, 1955-1975 after the 1992 10am-8pm. Closed Mon Until Jan 27. In the 1950s, puppet-master Joan Baixas. Jan 1. Sunday 3pm-8pm, free. hosted in the city. (except public holidays) and an artistic concept emerged www.cccb.org/en/ Fundació Vila Casas - Jan 1. Sunday 3pm-8pm and in Europe with the aim of Espais Volart Castell de Montjuïc Stanley Kubrick first Sunday of month all day, completely reworking art (Ausiàs Marc, 25). M: Arxiu Històric de la (Ctra. de Montjuïc, 66). M: Until March 31. Wide-ranging free. to create a new universal Urquinaona (L1, L4), Catalunya Ciutat de Barcelona Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Daily exposition that covers the http://elbornculturaimemoria. language and involve (L1, L3; FGC). Tue-Sat 11am- (Santa Llúcia, 1). M: Jaume 10am-6pm. Closed Jan 1. First entire oeuvre of film director barcelona.cat/en/ audiences more in how they 2pm, 5pm-8.30pm; Sun and I (L4), Liceu (L3). Mon-Fri Sunday of month and other Stanley Kubrick (1928- viewed works. Jan 5 11am-2pm. Closed Mon 9am-8.45pm; Sat 10am- Sundays after 3pm, free. 1999), including large-screen El Born Centre de Cultura i and public holidays (including 8pm. Closed Sun and public http://ajuntament.barcelona. projections of key scenes, and Memòria Jan 1). holidays. cat/castelldemontjuic/en documentary audio and video Under an emblematic 19th- Fundació http://ajuntament.barcelona. century market, discover an www.fundaciovilacasas.com/en Montjuïc, the construction material that sheds light on the Joan Miró cat/arxiumunicipal/ archaeological site from 1700. Reality transformed of a castle filming process. (Parc de Montjuïc, s/n). arxiuhistoric/es Barcelona 1700. From stones Jan 24-May 18. The work Permanent exhibition M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). to people (Sala Villarroel) Tue-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun, of Catalan painter Josep Aureli Capmany and the aboutMontjuïc and its castle. CosmoCaixa Permanent exhibition about life public holidays and Jan 6 Guinovart (1927-2007) is education of infants Doble Creu Permanent (Isaac Newton, 26). FGC: Av. Until Mar 30. As part of the in the city 300 years ago. 10am-3pm; Jan 5 10am-6pm. celebrated and re-examined exhibition of sculpture by Tibidabo. Daily 10am-8pm; Jan events marking the 150th A childhood under the Closed Mon (except public in this show that emphasises Carles Berga. 5 10am-6pm. Closed Jan 1, 6. anniversary of the birth of bombs holidays) and Jan 1. how the artist managed to From Jan 7-summer 2019, the key Catalan educator Aureli Impasse Until March 31. This temporary www.fmirobcn.org/en/ transform reality and constantly Until Mar 3. Artistic installation main part of the museum will Capmany, the City Historical exhibition focuses on children reinvent it. by Júlia Calvo, which has been be closed for renovation works; Joan Miró. Collection Archive looks at some of whose lives were dramatically produced by Montjuïc Castle the flooded forest, geological The most important public the tools he developed for changed when the Spanish together with La Escocesa, wall and temporary exhibitions collection of work by the Fundació Vila Casas - teachers. Civil War broke out in July a centre for multidiscipline will be open (entry fees will be Catalan artist has been given 1936. Museu Can Framis creation. reduced). an updated presentation. (Roc Boronat, 116-126). www.cosmocaixa.com M: Glòries (L1), Poblenou & CaixaForum Searching for freedom: Photography in the Foyer: Llacuna (L4). Tue-Sat 11am- (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, Tintin and the Moon Fundació Antoni Tàpies Look to Learn How to Live 1968-2018 (Aragó, 255). M: Passeig de 6-8). M: Espanya (L1, L3; Until Mar 31. This exhibition End date tbc. The adventurous Until Jan 27. Esperanza Urdeix 6pm; Sun 11am-2pm and Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Tue-Thu, FGC). Daily 10am-8pm; Jan 5 looks at a key recent period young Belgian journalist is an Alexander Technique Jan 5. Closed Mon and public Sat 10am-7pm; Fri 10am-9pm; 10am-6pm. Closed Jan 1, 6. in Catalan history as a way touches down in Barcelona for teacher who applies her holidays (including Jan 1). Sun 10am-3pm. Closed Mon. https://caixaforum.es/es_ES/ to better understand the past this new exhibition focusing on practice to photography, taking www.fundaciovilacasas.com/en https://fundaciotapies.org/en/ barcelona/home and help develop change in his 1950 trip to the moon, and the time to observe objects Jorge R. Pombo. Voyage Velázquez and the Spanish the future. By re-examining marking the 50th anniversary Permanent exhibition in her everyday life during a into the essence of painting Golden Age the message of 1968, it of the Apolo landing by looking Extensive collection of artworks convalescence. Until Jan 20. Since starting by Tàpies. Until Mar 3. Created in emphasises the importance at the technology and scientific Lee Miller and Surrealism his career in the late 1990s, collaboration with Madrid’s of memory and a motivated, research that made it possible. Antoni Tàpies. Political in Great Britain Pombo has embarked on a Museo del Prado, this independent civil society. Robots. Humans and biography Until Jan 20. US photographer continuous reflection on the exhibition studies the machines Until Feb 24. This show is the Lee Miller and her British practice of painting, using development of one of Spain’s Centro Comercial Until Jan 31. This show looks latest in a series that explores husband, artist Roland the creative processes of Old most prestigious painters and Las Arenas at the unique relationship the most paradoxical aspects Penrose, were close friends of Masters in a modern context. compares his works with that (Gran Via de les Corts between people and robots. of Tàpies’s work. Joan Miró as well as leading Álvaro Sánchez-Montañés. of contemporaries. lights in the development of Catalanes, 373-385). M: The Material Room Giving voices. Erkan Özgen No como el caos Toulouse-Lautrec and the Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). End Permanent exhibition. Voyage Until Feb 24. This is the first the Surrealist movement in Until Jan 20. Madrid spirit of Montmartre date tbc. Daily 10am-9.30pm. through the history of the solo exhibition in Spain for London. photographer Álvaro Sánchez- Until Jan 20. Posters, paintings Closed Jan 1. Universe. Turkish artist Erkan Özgen, Nadala: Alignments Montañés currently lives in and drawings are included in www.humanbodies.eu Top science Permanent and takes as its inspiration his Until Jan 6. The Foundation Barcelona and has exhibited Diego Velázquez. Marte © Museo Nacional del Prado. CaixaForum

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his images around the world. Bonsai show Daily 10.30am- Antoni (L2). Mon, Wed-Fri MUHBA at Fabra Permanent exhibition He’s also won prizes such as 5.30pm. Permanent exhibition 11am-7.30pm. Sat 10am- 400 metres of tunnels let you MUHBA Vil·la Joana i Coats (Ctra. de l’Esglèsia, 104). the Epson Photography award featuring a collection donated 8pm; Sun and public holidays sense the anguish felt by (Sant Adrià, 20). FGC: Baixador de Vallvidrera. and International Photography by the family of Pere Duran 10am-3pm. residents during air raids on M: Sant Andreu (L1). Sun Thu 10am-2pm; Sat, Sun Award, both in 2009. i Farell, a leading Catalan Closed Tue (except public 11am-2pm. http://ajuntament. the city during the Spanish Civil 10am-3pm. industrialist and bonsai holidays) including Jan 1. Sat barcelona.cat/museuhistoria/ War. http://ajuntament.barcelona. aficionado. Fundación MAPFRE 4pm-8pm, free. en/ cat/museuhistoria/en/ Casa Garriga i Nogués www.macba.cat/en/index Fabra i Coats factory MUHBA Santa (Diputació, 250). M: Passeig Permanent exhibition La Virreina Centre A short century: MACBA Site of exceptional historical Caterina Historical farmhouse in de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Mon de la Imatge Collection interest that’s based on English (Pl. de Joan Capri, s/n.). Collserola park, which was 2pm-8pm; Tue-Sat 10am- (La Rambla, 99). This permanent display is a industrial facilities. M: Jaume I (L4). Mon-Sat converted into a residential 8pm; Sun and public holidays M: Liceu (L3). Tue-Sun, public chronological exploration of 8.30am-3.30pm. Closed Sun home in the 19th century. 11am-7pm. Closed Jan 1, 6. holidays noon-8pm. Closed the MACBA Collection, starting and public holidays. Mon 2pm-8pm, free. Jan 1. in 1929 and coming all the MUHBA Park Güell (Olot, s/n. Casa de la Guarda). http://ajuntament.barcelona. www.fundacionmapfre.org/ http://ajuntament.barcelona. way up to the present day. cat/museuhistoria/en/ Museu de Badalona M: Vallcarca (L3). Daily (Pl. Assemblea de Catalunya, fundacion/en/ cat/lavirreina/en Key works highlight a series 8.30am-6.15pm. The Casa de Permanent exhibition 1. Badalona). M: Badalona Picasso-Picabia. Questioning of both emblematic moments Requiem for the norm la Guarda is part of the visit Archaeological remains among Pompeu Fabra (L2). Tue-Sat painting Until Jan 13. For the Until Feb 3. The paintings of and longer periods from the to the Conjunt Monumental the foundations of the Santa 10am-2pm, 5pm-8pm; Sun first time the work of these trans artist Lorenza Böttner past 90 years (aka ‘a short of Park Güell, and is subject Caterina market. and public holidays 10am- two outstanding 20th-century were created using her feet century’). to the conditions regarding 2pm. Exhibition: Tue-Fri artists is brought together for a and mouth, while photography, In the open or in stealth access to Park Güell. 5pm-8pm; Sat 10am-2pm, journey through the history of drawing and public MUHBA Temple Until Mar 17. This exhibition http://ajuntament.barcelona. 5pm-8pm; Sun 10am-2pm. modern art. performance represented d’August is a multi-layered quest cat/museuhistoria/en/ Closed Mon and Jan 1, 6. her way of creating a body (Paradís, 10). M: Liceu (L3), of discovery that explores www.parkguell.cat/en/ Check website for exhibition for herself, both politically Jaume I (L4). Mon 10am-2pm; Museu de Montserrat The Gaudí the concept of a future in Güell, Gaudí and Barcelona, Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun opening times. and vitally. This is the first which multiple histories and Exhibition Center the expression of an urban 10am-8pm. Closed Jan 1. www.museudebadalona.cat/en Museu Diocesà (Pla de la Seu, international solo exhibition geographies are brought ideal http://ajuntament.barcelona. Baetulo, Roman city 7). M: Jaume I (L4), Liceu (L3). dedicated to her art. together in dialogue. Permanent audiovisual cat/museuhistoria/en/ Permanent exhibition includes Daily 10am-6pm. Organoleptic Aids Anarchive exhibition about Park Güell the remains of the steam baths www.gaudiexhibitioncenter.com Until Feb 17. This project by Permanent exhibition Until Apr 18. An examination and the city at the time of and Decumanus Maximus Duen Xara Sacchi looks at the Visit the remains of Augustine’s Walking with Gaudí of the work by the Equipo modernisme. street. creation of the contemporary temple, which dates from Permanent exhibition featuring re collective into the HIV/ Western anatomical body, Roman Barcelona. The great illusion. virtual reality and other Aids crisis in Spain and Chile; with a particular focus on Cinema in Badalona technologies that give you here the exhibition focuses MUHBA organic fantasies, pathological Until Feb 17. Take a nostalgic the chance to delve into the on Barcelona and three case Plaça del Rei MUHBA Turó de la figurations and obsessions. look at the neighbouring city life and work of the genius (Pl. del Rei). M: Jaume I (L4). studies concerning the city. Rovira of Badalona with this show architect. Survival Programmes Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; (Marià Labèrnia, s/n) Bus: 119, featuring different cinemas that Until Feb 17. Presented here Jaume Plensa Sun 10am-8pm. Closed Until Apr 22. Barcelona V17. General access has no have graced the area (all of for the first time in Spain, Mon and Jan 1. First Sunday Hash Marihuana artist Jaume Plensa utilises fixed timetable. Museum area: which have now closed). this exhibition showcases of month all day, and other materials, sensations and ideas Wed 10am-2pm; Sat, Sun & Hemp Museum the project ‘Survival Sundays from 3pm, free. (Ample, 35). M: Drassanes to create pieces that include 10am-3pm. Programmes: In Britain’s http://ajuntament.barcelona. Museu de Montserrat (L3), Barceloneta (L4). Daily references to music, religion, http://ajuntament.barcelona. Inner Cities’. Developed by cat/museuhistoria/en/ cat/museuhistoria/en/ (Abadia de Montserrat. 08199 10am-10pm; public holidays the Exit Photography Group literature and thought. This Montserrat). FGC from Pl. Permanent exhibition 2pm-10pm. between 1974 and 1979 it exhibition looks at the dialogue Barcelona to the limit Espanya (R5 line). Station: Archaeological site that lets www.hashmuseum.com documents the pauperisation between works (ranging from This spot overlooking the city Monistrol de Montserrat + zip you get to know the Roman Permanent exhibition of working classes in marginal the 1980s to today) that was used for anti-aircraft guns train. colony of Barcino. Discover the past, present and neighbourhoods of the UK. represent the human body and in the Civil War. Daily 10am-5.45pm. future of the cannabis plant others that are abstract. Christianity, visigoths and Ignasi de Solà-Morales www.museudemontserrat. and its potential for industrial, Jan 19-May 12. Barcelona the city MUHBA Via Sepulcral com/en/index.html Permanent exhibition about nutritional, medicinal and architect Ignasi de Solà- MUHBA El Call Romana Barcelona in the late antiquity Permanent exhibition leisure uses. Morales (1942-2001) brought (Placeta de Manuel Ribé, s/n). (Pl. de la Vila de Madrid). M: Paintings by El Greco, period. philosophy, semiotics and other M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Tue Caravaggio, Tiepolo, Monet, Jardí Botànic themes into his work, and is Wed 11am-2pm; Sat-Sun 11am-2pm; Sun 11am-7pm. Sisley, Degas, Pissarro, Miró, de Barcelona a key figure in understanding 11am-7pm. MUHBA Closed Jan 1, Mon, Wed, Dalí, Picasso… the social evolution of the city First Sunday of month all day, Thu, Fri and Sat. First Sunday (Doctor Font i Quer, s/n). M: Refugi 307 Possible equilibrium Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Daily in the second half of the 20th and other Sundays from 3pm, (Nou de la Rambla, 169). of month all day, and other Until May 5. An in-depth 10am-6pm. Closed Jan 1. First century. This show aims to free. M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). Guided Sundays from 3pm, free. look at the joint careers of Sunday of the month all day, demonstrate how his ideas and http://ajuntament.barcelona. tours: Sun 10.30am (Eng), http://ajuntament.barcelona. Barcelona artists Ràfols and other Sundays from 3pm, approach continue today. cat/museuhistoria/en/ 11.30am (Spa) and 12.30pm cat/museuhistoria/en/ Casamada (1923-2009) and free. The Jews in Medieval (Cat). Closed public holidays. Permanent exhibition Maria Girona (1923-2015), who http://museuciencies.cat/en/ MACBA. Museu Barcelona Prior reservation necessary: This secondary Roman road were part of the generation of Permanent exhibition d’Art Contemporani Permanent exhibition about [email protected]. was also the site for burials creatives who emerged during Mediterranean plants from (Plaça dels Àngels, 1). the city’s historical Jewish http://ajuntament.barcelona. between the first and third the first years after the Spanish In the Open or in the Stealth. Exhibition views. MACBA around the world. M: Universitat (L1, L2), Sant community. cat/museuhistoria/en/ centuries AD. Civil War and battled against

8 Buy tickets at tickets.visitbarcelona.com & Tourist Information Offices Buy tickets at tickets.visitbarcelona.com & Tourist Information Offices 9 Museums-exhibitions the restrictions of the Franco the history of music. perspective. sections such as ‘The ‘Nu’ bronze sculpture Display of vessels dictatorship to develop a more The guitars of Quico Pi Extraordinary! Collections biography of the Earth’ and Until Nov 24. Featured in the Semi-permanent exhibition modern and open cultural Until Apr 28. Quico Pi is one of decorative arts and ‘Islands of Science’. courtyard of the museum, this of various boats that are part ambience. of Barcelona’s most important signature works (3rd-20th Som natura sculpture by Marès himself of the museum’s extensive Image and appearance musicians and this show centuries). Jan 15-Nov 10. This show welcomes visitors to the venue collection. Until Apr 28. Catalan artist features his extensive collection Permanent exhibition featuring (‘We are nature’) looks at the as it marks its 70th anniversary Restoration in full view of the Salvador Juanpere is a of guitars, sourced from art from the past 1700 years. different kinds of beauty that and the renovation of the Museum’s boats The museum renowned sculptor on the countries across the world. The dressed body. Silhouettes can be found in nature, while collector’s study-library. has reopened all the spaces of the medieval Royal Boatyards, local scene who’s developed a and fashion (1550-2015) also highlighting the effects of Adoration of the Magi Musical nativity scene where three historic boats are language all of his own. Until Feb 3. For the festive Permanent exhibition about human action on biodiversity Until Feb 2. Itinerary around currently being restored. season, enjoy this exhibition how women have long altered and eco-systems. the museum that takes in eight of shepherds playing different their shapes using their sculptures from the permanent A centenary boat MEB: Museu clothes. Until Jan 13. Discover the instruments, traditional nativity Museu Egipci collection that are somehow de l’Eròtica de figures that have been loaned related to the story of the history of the Santa Eulàlia Barcelona de Barcelona Adoration of the Magi. schooner, moored in Barcelona by the city’s Ethnological Museu del Futbol (València, 284). M: Passeig de (La Rambla, 96, bis). M: Liceu Museum. port. (L3), Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Club Barcelona Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Until Jan Daily 10am-midnight; Jan 1 Estadi FCB (Aristides Maillol, 5: Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun Museu Marítim de noon-midnight. Museu de la s/n. Gates 7 and 9). M: Les 10am-2pm; from Jan 7 Mon- Barcelona Museu Nacional Corts (L3). Jan 2-6 daily www.erotica-museum.com/en/ Xocolata Fri 10am-2pm, 4pm-8pm, Sat (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). d’Art de Catalunya Antic Convent de Sant Agustí 9.30am-7.30pm; from Jan 7 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-2pm. M: Drassanes (L3). Daily (Parc de Montjuïc). M: Permanent exhibition Mon-Sat 10am-6.30pm, Sun Closed Jan 1, 6. 10am-8pm. Closed Jan 1, 6. Take a trip through the (Comerç, 36). M: Arc de Triomf Espanya (L1, L3: FGC). Tue- (L1). Mon-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-2.30pm. Closed Jan www.museuegipci.com/en/ Sundays from 3pm, free. Sat 10am-6pm; Sun and history of eroticism and its 1. Some areas closed and and public holidays 10am- Permanent exhibition http://mmb.cat/en/ public holidays 10am-3pm. representation in art. opening hours reduced on 3pm. Closed Jan 1, 6. Almost a thousand items Antoni Benaiges, Closed Mon (except public John Lennon and Yoko Ono match days. www.museuxocolata. that date from the ancient the teacher who hols) and Jan 1. Saturdays www.fcbarcelona.com naked cat/?lang=en civilisation of the Pharaohs. from 3pm, and first Sunday of Dates tbc. See personal promised the sea Experience Tutankhamun, history of Until May 1. The story of every month, free. images of one of the most Permanent exhibition Permanent exhibition that a discovery No end date. teacher Antoni Benaiges www.museunacional.cat/en iconic couples of the 20th The origins of chocolate, its takes in the club’s long history How the tomb of the famous (1903-1936) who worked century in this exhibition arrival in Europe in the 16th Permanent exhibition and includes a visit to the Egyptian king was uncovered. during the Spanish Republic in featuring erotic drawings and century and the relationship it Most important collection stadium facilities. a rural school. etchings by John Lennon of has with Barcelona. of painted Romanic murals different aspects of their sex Museu Etnològic i Francis Picabia. Habia II. Fundación Mapfre Port, frontier territory and Catalan modernisme in the world. In addition, the life, being shown for the first Museu del Disseny Museu del de Cultures del Món Until Jan 14. A look at life in Museu Nacional recently time both in a museum and in Modernisme de - Montcada public and private spaces in de Barcelona inaugurated a new layout for Spain. Edifici Disseny Hub Barcelona (Montcada, 12). M: Jaume I the city’s neighbourhoods that Barcelona public holidays 10am-8pm. its display of Renaissance (Pl. de les Glòries Catalanes, (Balmes, 48). M: Passeig de (L4). Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun Museu Frederic Marès adjoin Barcelona port, both Prostitution in World War II Closed Mon and Jan 1. First (Plaça de Sant Iu, 5). and Barroque artworks by Dates tbc. Barcelona’s Erotic 37-38). M: Glòries (L1). Tue- Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Mon-Fri and public holidays 10am- current and some that have Sunday of month all day and M: Liceu (L3), Jaume I (L4). iconic European painters Museum hosts the first Sun 10am-8pm. Closed Mon 10.30am-2pm, 4pm-7pm. 8pm. Closed Mon and Jan 1. disappeared. Photos, videos other Sundays from 3pm, free. such as El Greco, Tintoretto, (except public holidays) and Closed weekends and public First Sunday of month all day, Tue-Sat 10am-7pm; Sun and and watercolours make up the exhibition focusing on this Canaletto and Rubens, Jan 1. Sundays from 3pm-8pm holidays. and other Sundays from 3pm, http://ajuntament.barcelona. public holidays 11am-8pm. show. subject, primarily on the use of among many others. The and first Sunday of month all www.mmbcn.cat/en/ free. cat/museuetnologic/en/home Closed Mon (except public thousands of women as sex Royal boatyards and galleys almost 300 pieces on show day, free. http://ajuntament.barcelona. holidays) and Jan 1. Semi-permanent exhibition slaves by Japanese soldiers. Permanent exhibition The faces of Barcelona (taken from the museum’s http://ajuntament.barcelona. cat/museuetnologic/en/home This show invites visitors to First Sunday of month all day, that’s part of an installation Videos, photos and other Over 350 works by 42 of the archive of around 1,400 cat/museudeldisseny/en/ take a fresh look at the city and other Sundays from 3pm, dedicated to the history of documentation, on display to most important artists from Ifni. Catalan military service works) were all produced free. Barcelona’s shipbuilding the public for the first time, The Advertising Boom. Tin, Catalan modernisme, including in Africa through a selection of carefully between the 16th and early Until Jan 23. For a large part w110.bcn.cat/ bear witness to this terrible cardboard and tile posters Ramon Casas. chosen objects. industry. 19th centuries, and many of the 20th century, young museufredericmares/eng episode. 1890-1950 Feel our heritage Permanent Continents and Waves have rarely been shown in Spanish men had to do Until Mar 31. Exhibition that exhibition that aims to explain Permanent exhibition in the workshop public before - don’t miss Museu de les Ciències military service. Among the Museu de la studies the history of graphic our society through the Wide-ranging display includes Until Mar 3. Two different works your opportunity to see Naturals de Barcelona different postings was Ifni, a advertising with a particular comparison of different places Frederic Marès’s sculpture from artist Xavier Masero: the this unique collection. And Música (Pl. de Leonardo da Vinci, small Spanish enclave on the L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). focus on the use of everyday and times. collection, his ‘collector’s first focuses on amphoras during your visit, head up to 4-5, Parc del Fòrum). M: El Moroccan coast. M: Glòries & Marina (L1), products. Maresme/Fòrum (L4). Tue-Fri cabinet’, which houses that for centuries played a key the rooftop, the perfect spot Monumental (L2). Tue, Wed, Permanent exhibition thousands of items that he role in Mediterranean culture for enjoying panoramic views Do you work or design? 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-7pm; MEAM: Museu Fri 10am-6pm; Thu 10am- New visual communication Sun and public holidays 10am- Explore the artistic heritage of collected during his life, and his and includes 60 pieces of of the city. different cultures from Africa, Europeu d’Art Modern newly renovated library-study. porcelain; the second is a 9pm; Sat, Sun 10am-7pm; 1980-2003. Recently opened 8pm. Closed Mon (except Liberxina, Pop and Asia, America and Oceania. (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume video installation that explores Jan 5 10am-3pm. Closed Mon permanent exhibition tracing public holidays) and Jan 1. Nativity and classic figures New Artistic Practices, and Jan 1, 6. First Sunday the contemporary history of First Sunday of month all day, I (L4). Tue-Sun 11am-7pm. Until Feb 3. The museum the reflection of nature in Closed Mon and Jan 1. 1966-1971 of month all day, and other graphic design in Catalonia and other Sundays from 3pm, Museu Etnològic i de celebrates Christmas with an material created by humans. Until Apr 22. Coinciding with www.meam.es/en/ Sundays from 3pm, free. and Spain. free. Cultures del Món - Parc elaborate nativity scene and 7 boats, 7 stories the 50th anniversary of May http://ajuntament.barcelona. From the world to the http://museuciencies.cat/en/ Montjuïc Contemporary figurative art display of different figures Show that features some of 1968, this show looks at the cat/museumusica/en museum. Product design, Planet Life (Passeig de Santa Madrona, of the 21st century courtesy of the Associació de the museum’s most notable artistic projects coming out of Permanent exhibition. cultural heritage Permanent exhibition about 16-22). M: Poble Sec (L3), Permanent exhibition of Pessebristes de Barcelona model boats and a variety of Catalonia during the second Enjoy a journey through the Permanent exhibition showing the history of life and evolution Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Tue- nearly 300 paintings and 80 (pessebre means ‘nativity other interesting items from its half of the 1960s, based on the different periods that make up daily objects from a museum of the planet, and includes Sat 10am-7pm; Sun and sculptures. scene’). archive. ideals of generational renewal

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Romero since the late presentation of the Gustavo Gili performances. Live flamenco show in central 1990s on the torture cells that and Anna Maria Torra Archive venue. French painter and architect featuring a body of work that Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Rambla, 51-59). Opera y Flamenco Alphonse Laurencic built includes some pieces not seen Esglesia de M: Liceu (L3). Teatre Poliorama (La Rambla, between 1937 and 1939 for in public before. It focuses Santa Anna Tablao de Carmen 115). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; www.liceubarcelona.cat/en# (Av. Francesc the Spanish Republican Army’s on the relationship between (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya FGC). Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Military Information Service. Pablo Picasso and publishers (L1, L3; FGC). Palau de la Música Catalana Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Daily Gustavo Gili. Palau de la Música Regular Spanish guitar concerts (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: 6pm, 8.30pm (shows start Catalana in 12th-century church. Urquinaona (L4). Museu Olímpic Sabartés by Picasso by later). (Palau de la Música, 4-6). These city centre venues Sabartés Flamenco shows and dinner i de l’Esport Joan Until Feb 24. Marking 50 years M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). host regular performances Santa Maria in venue that pays tribute Antoni Samaranch since the death of the founder www.palaumusica.cat/en of two shows that celebrate del Pi to Barcelona flamenco star (Av. de l’Estadi Olímpic, 60). of the Picasso Museum, the beauty of two musical M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, Carmen Amaya. Jaume Sabartés, this show Jamboree genres. The first,Opera and Tue-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun and L3; FGC). looks at this man who was (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Liceu (L3). flamenco, is a love story that public holidays 10am-2.30pm. Historic church is setting for a friend and confidante of www.masimas.com/en/ tells the tale of a tempestuous Closed Mon (except public a variety of Spanish guitar Tablao Cordobés Picasso and played a key role Museu del Modernisme jamboree (La Rambla, 3-5). M: affair between flamenco holidays) and Jan 1. concerts. in his prestigious career. Drassanes, Liceu (L3). Daily dancers who perform to some www.museuolimpicbcn.cat/ 5pm, 6pm, 7.30pm, 9.15pm, of opera’s most famous arias. eng/home.asp Moog have appeared in leading (Jan 6) 10am-2pm. Closed (Arc del Teatre, 3). M: Liceu OTHER SHOWS 10.30pm (shows start later). The other is Grand Flamenco Permanent exhibition Explore Palau Güell publications around the world Mon and Jan 1. Sundays and Drassanes (L3). Authentic tablao at the heart Gala, offering the chance in-depth the worlds of sport (Nou de la Rambla, 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). Tue-Sun 10am- and that will connect with the from 3pm, and first Sunday of www.masimas.com/en/moog Palacio of the city for tapas, drink and to hear the most traditional and the Olympic Games. collective consciousness of month all day, free. sounds of classic Spanish 5.30pm. Closed Mon (except del Flamenco meal plus flamenco show. This It was 40 years ago. The visitors. month’s stars include Yiyo flamenco, with an intense public holidays), Jan 1, 6 and Life? or Theatre? Palau Sant Jordi + Sant (Balmes, 139). M: Diagonal start of sporting policy in third week of January. First Fernández (Oct 1-4, 6-11, 13- performance full of passion. Patufet, where are you? Charlotte Salomon, Berlin Jordi Club (L3, L5); Provença (FGC). Daily Barcelona Sunday of month, free. Aureli Capmany (1868-1954) 1917-Auschwitz 1943 6pm, 7.50pm, 9.40pm (shows 15), Karime Amaya (1-4, 6-11, Until Mar 8. Between 1979 and (Passeig Olímpic, 5-7). M: www.palauguell.cat/en Until Jan 20. This exhibition is Until Feb 17. An homage to start later). 13-31), Laura González (16-31) 1986, Barcelona City Council Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). dedicated to Aureli Capmany, Charlotte Salomon, a Jewish Live flamenco every evening and Hiniesta Cortés (1-15). In carried out the crucial task of Palau Güell: A look at the www.palausantjordi.cat/en/ addition, in October the Tablao furniture who created different cultural artist who was deported to www.santjordiclub.cat with the option of an democratising sport in the city and civic initiatives, and the Auschwitz aged just 26. Her via various policies that can This permanent exhibition is situated on the bedroom floor children’s magazine, En life was short but intense, still be identified today. This La Bohème. Museu Europeu d’Art Modern and features original furniture Patufet. marked by love and death and Sala Barts + Barts Club exhibition features some of a family history that led her to (Av. Paral·lel, 62). M: Paral·lel those actively involved in this that decorated the building Kosmos Panikkar (L2, L3). when the Güell family were Until Feb 3. Exhibition focused art as a place for catharsis and evolution that took place during salvation. www.barts.cat/es/ the early years of democracy in living there. on philosopher Panikkar with the aim of Divine murals. Sant Miquel Spain, and the main tools used Eusebi Güell i Bacigalupi, Sala Apolo + La [2] de to bring about change to sport patrician of the Renaixença widening the audience for Chapel in the city. Until Apr 30. A special his work. The show is part of Until May. Exhibition of recently Apolo exhibition that remembers a programme of events that restored Gothic murals from (Nou de la Rambla, 113, 111). Eusebi Güell, patron of mark 100 years since his birth. the 14th century. M: Paral·lel. Pedralbes Monastery. The www.sala-apolo.com/en/ (Montcada, 15-23). M: Jaume I Gaudí and the man who had 6th DocFIELD Festival the Palau Güell built for his Until Feb 3. As part of this treasures of the Monastery (L4). Mon 10am-5pm; Tue-Sun Permanent exhibition of art, (except Thu) 9am-7pm; Thu family, on the occasion of the year’s festival (whose theme Sala Razzmatazz furniture and liturgical items. (Almogàvers, 122/Pamplona 88). 9am-9.30pm; Jan 5 9am-5pm. centenary of his death in 1918. this year is Love, the effects of affection), the Palau Plants, remedies and M: Marina (L1), Bogatell (L4). Closed Jan 1. Every Thu 6pm- apothecaries; the medieval Robert hosts three different www.salarazzmatazz.com/en/ 9.30pm and first Sunday of garden Permanent exhibition (Pg. de Gràcia, 107). M: exhibitions: ‘The Family Imprint’ month all day, free entry. about how Greek and Roman Diagonal (L3, L5). FGC: by Nancy Borowick, ‘Senior www.museupicasso.bcn.cat/en medicine, with Arab-Islamic SPECIAL MUSIC Provença. Mon-Sat 9am- Love Triangle’ from Isadora Permanent exhibition culture, uses nature as the VENUES 8pm; Sun and public holidays Kosofsky, and ‘Family Portrait’ More than 3,800 works from a collective featuring the basis of treating sickness. different periods of the artist’s 9am-2.30pm; Jan 5 9am-5pm. work by various professional Petras Albas. The Museu Europeu career. Closed Jan 1, 6. http://palaurobert.gencat.cat/ photographers. Pedralbes Monastery Art Modern (MEAM) Picasso discovers en/inici/index.html and the Montcada family (Barra de Ferro, 5). Until Jan 20. An unmissable Reial Monestir de Santa (1326-1673) M: Jaume I (L4). exhibition of Impressionist and Creators of conscience. 40 Permanent exhibition exploring Weekly concerts of flamenco, Symbolist pieces from the committed photojournalists Maria de Pedralbes the lineage of the Montcada classical music and blues in art Until Feb 10. A selection (Baixada del Monestir, 9). Musée d’Orsay in Paris, which family and its close relationship museum. of images by different FGC: Reina Elisenda. Tue-Sun give an idea of the impact with the Monastery. 10am-7pm; public holidays the French capital had on the photojournalists that

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Teatre Lliure (Gràcia) La bona persona de Sezuan the power of ice and its (Montseny, 47). M: Fontana Jan 31-Mar 17. Thu-Sat Casino Aliança simultaneous vulnerability. Palau Sant Jordi (Rambla del Poblenou, 42). (L3). 8pm; Sun 6pm. 14.50€- Otradanza – Asun Noales/ (Pg. Olímpic, 5-7). M: Espanya M: Poblenou (L4). www.teatrelliure.com/en 29€. Performance of Bertolt Susana Guerrero: Rito Jan (L1, L3; FGC). www.casinoalianca.cat/es/ Brecht’s The Good Person of 17. 8pm. 16€. Art and www.livenation.es Jane Eyre, una www.catalunyaballet.com Szechwan, a parable set in the dance come together in this Toruk – the first flight autobiografia Chinese city and intended to Ballet de Catalunya choreography that reflects on Jan 10-Feb 1. Tue-Fri 8.30pm; Jan 18-20, 25-27. 9.30pm, be staged using methods of presents ‘Don Quixot’ the human condition and the Sat 7pm; Sun 6pm. 22€-29€. Sun 4.30pm. From 34€. epic theatre. In Catalan. Jan 26, 27. Sat 8.30pm, Sun forces of nature. Based on the emblematic Created in 2015 this Cirque du 6pm. 18€-25€. The newly novel by Charlotte Brontë, Otradanza – Asun Noales/ Soleil production was inspired formed Ballet de Catalunya this award-winning production Susana Guerrero: Da Capo by James Cameron’s mega- Teatre Poliorama performs its version of the makes a return to the Teatre (La Rambla, 115). M: Catalunya Jan 18-20. 8pm; Sun successful film Avatar. The Don Quixote ballet, based Lliure. In Catalan. (L1, L3; FGC). 6pm. 16€. Two Valencian titular Toruk is one of the many on the renowned novel by www.teatrepoliorama.com/es/ choreographers come together characters that appear as life- Cervantes. Almost 25 dancers inicio.html to create this dance, based on size puppets in the show, while participate in this showcase Teatre Nacional de the Italian musical expression of course it also features the Maremar of choreography, skill and Catalunya (TNC) ‘da capo’ which means ‘from company’s famous acrobatics (Pl. de les Arts, 1). M: Glòries Until Jan 13. Check website innovation. for times and prices. Based on the top’ and refers to repeating (L1), Monumental (L2). part or all of a composition www.tnc.cat/en/home Shakespeare’s Pericles, of Tyre, this performance from Mercat de les Flors from the beginning. (Lleida, 59). M: Espanya (L1, La niña gorda popular Catalan theatre group 7è Sâlmon< Festival L3; FGC), Poble Sec (L3). Until Jan 4. Wed-Sat 8pm; Sun Dagoll Dagom is the story of a Jan 22-Feb 10. This annual www.mercatflors.cat/en/ 6pm. 17€-20€. Renowned as family fighting to be reunited. In cutting-edge dance festival one of the best Catalan novels Catalan. Los Galindos: UduL is going through a process of from the middle of the 20th Jan 2-4. 7pm. 16€. Los La Tendresa change and will next year have century, Santiago Rusiñol’s Galindos is one of Catalonia’s Jean Eyre. © Ros Ribas Jan 19-Feb 24. Check website a different structure. For its parody La niña gorda (The fat leading circus companies and for times. From 10€. Award- seventh edition, it focuses on girl) is here given a theatrical here members set up their winning version of Alfredo experimentation and research, take by writer and actor Jordi small yurt at the Mercat de Sanzol’s La Ternura, a romantic and adding value to these El Molino and Sant Pau/Dos de Maig times. 9€-12€. This project Oriol. In Catalan. les Flors once more with a comedy full of adventure processes; local artists are at (Vilà i Vilà, 99). (L5). organised by the Teatre production that’s an exercise in Amanda T that’s inspired by the work of the fore although international M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). www.teatregaudibarcelona. Lliure wants to be a forum for research and the rediscovery of Jan 10-20. Wed 7pm; Thu-Sat Shakespeare and set in the performers are also featured. http://elmolinobcn.com/ com/es/ artistic and social debate, two 8pm; Sun 6pm. 10€-20€. physical capabilities as well as 17th century. In Catalan. Marlene Monteiro Freitas: language/en/ Carrie weeks that explore the role of Based on the true story of the emotional confrontation of women in today’s world and Bacants – Preludi per a una 20 Festival Mil·lenni: Pavvla Until Jan 4. Thu-Sat 9pm; Sun Canadian Amanda Todd, individuals with themselves. 7pm. 26€. Based on Stephen the continuing power of the Teatre Victòria purga Jan 31. 9pm. 13€. Born in who at 15 took her own life Pierre Rigal/Compagnie Jan 25-27. 8pm; Sun 6pm. King’s famous horror novel, patriarchy. (Paral·lel, 67). M: Paral·lel (L2, Barcelona and now living after having announced her Dernière Minute: Mobile 22€. Winner of a Silver Lion this is a musical version of the L3). between here and Brighton, Así que pasen cinco años reasons on social media, this Jan 2-4. 6pm. 16€. This new at the Venice Biennale, this story about the eponymous Jan 18-20. Fri 8.30pm; Sat www.teatrevictoria.com/es/ young singer Pavvla presents performance is a reflection on solo work from Pierre Rigal work inspired by Bacants by teenager with hidden powers. 7pm; Sun 6pm. 22€-29€. The inicio.html her second album, Secretly the power that online visibility explains the story of a man Euripides includes irrationality, In Catalan. Andalucian theatre company hoping you catch me looking, and success has nowadays. In Hits who tries to fill the enormity of hysteria and madness, violence Atalaya Teatro perform a new Until Feb 3. Check website which was released in Les Dones del Frank Spanish. his essential space, a mix of and a desire to enjoy a simple, production of this surrealist for times and prices. is November last year. Until Jan 27. Fri, Sat 7pm; Sun Afanys d’amor perduts theatre and dance that also quiet life. 5pm; check website for special piece by Federico García Jan 17-Feb 24. Sat 8pm; Sun a much-loved trio of Catalan uses humour as it looks at the Lorca. In Spanish. Teatre seasonal performances. 24€. 6pm. 12€-24€. Translated performers, renowned for their relationship between objects (Gran Via de les Corts Musical show dedicated to Aüc, el so de les esquerdes version of Shakespeare’s comedy and mime sketches. and image. featuring songs, Jan 23-Feb 3. Wed-Fri This show features some of Toruk. Cirque du Soleil. Palau Sant Jordi Catalans, 595). M: Passeig de comedy Love’s Labour’s Lost, Compañía Vero Cendoya: La Gràcia (L2, L3, L4), Universitat anecdotes and lots of laughs. 8.30pm; Sat 5.30pm, 9pm; about the king of Navarre and their most well-known gags that many locals know by Partida (L1, L2). In Catalan. Sun 6pm. 19.50€-23€. Sisters three companions who try to Jan 12, 13. Sat 8pm; Sun heart. In Catalan. www.lafamiliaaddams.com Els Tres Porquets Ariadna and Clara Peya avoid getting involved with 6pm. 16€. Performance that together are Les Impuxibles women so they can focus on La Familia Addams Until Feb 24. Sat 5pm; Sun, La Plaça del Diamant combines dance and football, and they originally performed Until Jan 13. Wed, Thu noon. No shows Jan 5, 6. 15€. studying and fasting, a popular Jan 8-29. Tue 8.30pm. A and is based on Italian film this treatise against sexual 8.30pm; Fri 9.30pm; Sat 6pm, Musical theatre suitable for all reflection on love and reason. modern take on The Time of L’arbitro. It features female violence at the 2017 Grec arts 9.30pm; Sun 6pm; check ages featuring the three little In Catalan. Doves, an iconic Catalan novel dancers and professional festival. In Catalan. from writer Mercè Rodoreda website for special seasonal pigs. In Catalan. Petits Prínceps footballers on stage to create performances. From 28€. The Saigon Jan 23-Feb 3. Sat 5pm; Sun set in the time of the Spanish a magical choreography that Republic (1931-1939) and enduringly popular story of Teatre Lliure (Montjuïc – Jan 25, 26. Fri 8.30pm; noon. 8€-10€. Mumusic Circus is very physical and delicate at the spookiest family on screen Sat 7pm. 22€-29€. French are behind this story of Clara, Civil War and describing the same time. Sala Fabià Puigserver) company les Hommes the situation faced by many comes to Barcelona in the form (Pg. Santa Madrona 40-46 who loves to daydream and Plan D: Ice Palace Approximatifs bring this tale women during that period. In of a musical extravaganza that / Pl Margarida Xirgu, 1). M: sing, and her friend Marçal, Jan 12, 13, 19, 20. Sat 6pm; of exile, a slice of history Catalan. originated in the USA in 2009. Espanya (L1, L3; FGC), Poble a fan of playing musical Sun noon. 12€. Family show between Saigon and Paris from In Spanish. Sec (L3). instruments and do acrobatics. from Dutch company Plan D 1956 to 1996. In French and www.teatrelliure.com/en Together they make up songs featuring five explorers who Vietnamese with surtitles in Teatre Gaudí Barcelona and make the most of their set off on a trip to a an icy Dones lliures Catalan. imaginations. For children aged (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 120). Jan 9-20. Check website for universe, where they discover M: Sagrada Família (L2, L5) 2 and above.

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PLACES OF INTEREST 5pm (Spa). 24€. Tours with Closed Jan 1, 6. Park Güell video guide (45 mins): 10am- Casa Rocamora Take the lift to the top of Reial Acadèmia (Ballester, 12). M: Lesseps (L3); (Olot, 5). M: Vallcarca (L3). Daily 6pm (various languages). 19€. one of the city’s most iconic de Medicina de FGC: Pàdua/Putxet. Thu 11am 8.30am-6.15pm. 8.50€. Daily Basílica de la Sagrada One of the city’s most outs- Catalunya (Eng), 1pm (Spa). 12€. landmarks, the Columbus general guided tours (Spa, Eng Família tanding Modernista buildings, Monument on La Rambla, (Carme, 47). M: Liceu (L3). (Mallorca, 401). M: Sagrada The art collected by Manuel and Fre); daily private guided it was designed by architect for spectacular 360º views. From Jan 12: Dinner of the Família (L2, L5). Daily 9am- Rocamora (1892-1976), part of tours for 2-5 people. Advanced Josep Puig i Cadafalch for And once you’re done, Senses: an introduction to neu- 6pm; Jan 1, 6 9am-2pm. a wealthy industrial family who booking recommended. Antoni Amatller, member of a enjoy a wine tasting in the roscience and a gastronomic From 15€. Prior reservation spent much of his life collec- www.parkguell.cat/en/ well-known family of chocola- dedicated space at the foot experience involving all your necessary. ting pieces, is on display at his Set in a privileged spot above te-makers. of the monument; it includes senses; Sat 8pm, from 71€. www.sagradafamilia.org/en/ former home. the city, this park was intended From Jan 11: Dinner of the a different Wine of the Week Barcelona’s most famous land- as Gaudí’s take on an English Enigma: enjoy a culinary and to sample every week of the mark, begun by Antoni Gaudí Casa Batlló garden city. Despite its lack cultural experience full of sur- (Pg. de Gràcia, 43). M: Passeig year and which is available to of success at the time, it has in 1891 and unfinished to this (C/ de les Carolines, 20). M: prises and mystery; Fri 8pm, de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Daily buy at a discount. become one of Barcelona’s day. A spectacular example of Fontana, Lesseps (L3). Mon from 71€. From Jan 5: guided 9am-9pm. From 24.50€. most-visited landmarks. the architect’s genius. 10am-3pm; Tue-Sun 10am- tours: Wed, Sat 10.30am, Located on Passeig de Gràcia, 7pm. 16€. Closed Jan 1, 6. Gran Teatre 11.30am, 12.30pm (various this is a favourite among fans A summer residence for the del Liceu Pavelló Mies languages). From 7.20€. Basílica de Santa of Gaudí’s work. The beauty Vicens family, Casa Vicens was (La Rambla, 51-59). van der Rohe Located in one of Barcelona’s Maria del Mar of its exterior combines with a built between 1883 and 1885 M: Liceu (L3). Guided tours (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, most important neo-classical (Plaça de Santa Maria, 1). careful use of colour, forms and and is the first house that Gau- (45 mins): Mon-Fri 2pm-5pm 7). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). buildings, highlights include M: Jaume I (L4). Mon-Sat light in the interior. Sant Pau Recinte Modernista dí designed. It opened to the Daily 10am-6pm. 5€. the anatomy amphitheatre that 9am-1pm, 5pm-8.30pm; (hourly); Sat 11am-5pm; 9€. public at the end of 2017. Prestige tour (50 mins): Mon- www.miesbcn.com was used to train surgeons. Sun, public hols 9am-2pm, Take a guided tour or enjoy Fri 11am, noon; 16€. Symbolic work from the Mo- 5pm-8.30pm. Guided tours Casa de la Seda one of the two special themed (Sant Pere Més Alt, 1). Discover one of the world’s dern movement, the Pavelló including rooftop: daily noon- Cementiri Palau Baró Palau de la dinners on offer. was designed by Ludwig Mies 6pm (various languages). From M: Urquinaona (L1, L4), Jaume de Montjuïc greatest opera houses, with de Quadras Música Catalana 8€. No tours Jan 1, 6. Beautiful I (L4). Guided tour: Jan 26 (Mare de Déu del Port, 56-58). its impressive concert hall and (Av. Diagonal, 373). M: Diago- (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: van der Rohe and Lilly Reich Gothic church that’s featured 11am (Spa/Eng), noon (Cat); Bus: 21. Tours on second and exclusive private rooms that nal (L3, L5); FGC: Provença. Urquinaona (L1, L4). Daily as the German national pavilion Sant Pau, Art in popular novel The Cathedral 10€. Dramatised tour: Jan 12 fourth Sun of month. Jan 13: make it one of Barcelona’s Wed 11am (Eng), 1pm (Spa). 10am-3.30pm (guided tours for the 1929 Barcelona Interna- Nouveau Site of the Sea and whose rooftop 11am (Spa), noon (Cat). 15€. 11.15am (Catalan); Jan 27: unmissable sights. From 10€. every 30 mins, various langua- tional Exhibition. (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167). provides stunning views of the This unique 18th-century 11.15am (Spanish). This building was remodelled ges); Jan 1 11.30am-2pm. M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). city. building belongs to the city’s www.cbsa.cat/?lang=en by Josep Puig i Cadafalch From 20€. Mon-Sat 9.30am-4.30pm; guild of silk-workers, the only La Pedrera Reial Acadèmia Sun and public hols 9.30am- Barcelona’s hillside graveyard (Passeig de Gràcia, 92). beween 1902 and 1906, and Step inside one of the most guild building in Barcelona de Ciències i Arts 2.30pm. Self-guided tour: is as much an art museum as M: Diagonal (L3, L5); FGC: was one of the first houses to beautiful Modernista buildings Basílica de that’s open to the public. See de Barcelona 14€. Audio-guided tour: 17€. a final resting-place, and has Provença. Jan 1 11am- be constructed on Avinguda in the city, which has been a its splendour, elegance and (La Rambla, 115). M: Catalunya Closed Jan 1, 6. Santa Maria del Pi various noteworthy features 8.30pm; Jan 2, 3: Pedrera by Diagonal as part of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site (Plaça del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3), outstanding design. (L1, L3; FGC). From Jan 9: Tour the buildings and grounds such as the Fossar de la Day: 9am-8.30pm, from 22€; expansion project. since 1997. Jaume I (L4). Daily 10am-6pm. Wed, Sat 10.30am, 11.30am, of this one-time working Pedrera memorial to some of Gaudi’s Pedrera. 4€. Guided tour including bell 12.30pm (various languages). hospital, which is one of the those killed in the Civil War. The Origins: 9pm-11pm, 34€. tower: daily noon, 1pm (check Casa de les Palau Güell Palau Requesens From 7.20€. world’s largest Art Nouveau Jan 4-6, 14-31: Pedrera by (Nou de la Rambla, 3-5). M: website for languages). 8.50€. Punxes (Bisbe Cassador, 3). M: Liceu This illustrious institution is monuments. Liceu (L3). Tue-Sun 10am- Closed Jan 1, 6. (Av. Diagonal, 420). Centre Day: daily 9am-6.30pm; Gau- (L3), Jaume I (L4). From Jan located in an 18th-century 5.30pm. Closed Mon (except One of Barcelona’s grandest M: Verdaguer (L4, L5), Diago- di’s Pedrera. The Origins: daily 12: Fri, Sat 7.30pm: Guided building at the heart of the Excursionista public hols), Jan 1, 6 and third Gothic churches, with unfor- nal (L3, L5). FGC: Provença. 7pm-9pm. The awakening tours with glass of cava and city. Albert Einstein explained Torre Daily 10am-7pm. Self-guided de Catalunya of La Pedrera: Wed-Fri 8am week of January. 12€. sword fight, 20€; tour, supper (Bellesguard, 20). FGC: Av. gettable vistas from its roof (Paradís, 10). the fundamentals of relativity tour with audio guide (10 (Eng), 39€. Closed Jan 7-13. www.palauguell.cat/en & medieval show, from 71€ Tibidabo. Tue-Sun 10am-3pm. and a majestic bell tower that M: Jaume I (L4). From Jan 10: there and it’s home to an 1869 languages): 10€. Guided tours Many Barcelona inhabitants Built by Gaudí in the late 19th (check available dates on Closed Mon. Self-guided tour shouldn’t be missed. guided tour (50 mins) Thu, Sun astronomical clock. also available. believe this is Gaudí’s true century just off La Rambla, this website). Day guided tour: Sat with audio guide: 9€. Full gui- 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm This Modernista gem, the work palace was inhabited by his 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm. ded tour: Sat, Sun 11am (Eng); (various languages). From masterpiece. The wavy lines of Josep Puig i Cadafalch, has principal patron, Eusebi Güell, 8€. Sat noon, Sun 1.15pm (Spa); Biblioteca Arús 7.20€. of its façade, the stunning roof Reial Acadèmia (Pg. Sant Joan, 26). M: Arc de a splendid rooftop and is full of and his family. This palace was built on one of 16€. Closed Jan 1, 6. As well as being home to the terrace and original interior de Farmàcia de Triomf (L1), Tetuan (L2). Tue symbolism that has a special the towers from the wall that This castle was created by remains of the 1st century features are just some of the Catalunya 11am (Eng), 1pm (Spa). 9€. focus on Sant Jordi, the patron surrounded Roman Barcelona. Gaudí at the foot of Tibidabo Roman Temple of Augustus, highlights. Palau de (C/del Hospital, 56). Closed Jan 1. saint of Catalonia. Where better to enjoy an eve- mountain, and his design this centre has 140 years of M: Sant Antoni (L2), Liceu Created in 1895 using funds la Balmesiana ning of history, food and drink, combines Modernisme and experience in scientific and Observatori Fabra (Duran i Bas, 9-11). M: Jaume (L3). From Jan 9: Wed, Sat donated by Rossend Arús and entertainment? medieval Gothic designs. cultural excursions, including (Camí de l’Observatori, s/n). I (L4), Catalunya (L1, L3; 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm i Arderiu and located in his Casa Felip (Ausiàs Marc, 21). M: Urqui- archaeological excavations. To get there, you need a car or FGC). From Jan 10: Thu, Sun (various languages). From former home, this library naona (L1, L4). Fri 11am (Eng), can take a taxi. 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm 7.20€. GUIDED TOURS specialises in research into Palauet Casades 1pm (Spa). 14€. From Jan 11: evening guided (various languages). From (Mallorca, 283). M: Diagonal Dating from 1417, the pharma- social movements from the Once home to the Felip family, Columbus tours: Fri (Cat/Spa), Sat (Cat/ 7.20€. (L3, L5). Mon 11am (Eng), 1pm cy of the one-time Hospital of Icono 19th and 20th centuries. this apartment is an excellent Monument Spa/Eng); 15€/25€. Discover an architectural beau- (Spa). From 10€. the Holy Cross is the oldest of Stories and legends example of Modernisme. + Wine tasting www.sternalia.com/en/ ty hidden inside this historic Created as a family home its kind in Europe. It’s currently of the Gothic quarter Today it’s the headquarters (Plaça del Portal, s/n). Head to Barcelona’s hillside palace, a Gothic-style chapel by Antoni Serra i Pujals, this home to the Royal Academy (Start: Plaça Nova, 5). M: Jau- (Pg. de Gràcia, 41). M: Passeig of the Fundació Vila Casas, M: Drassanes (L3). Daily observatory for an evening gui- designed by a disciple of Gau- Modernista building became of Pharmacy of Catalonia and me I (L4). Thu 3.30pm (Eng/ de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4). Guided which promotes contemporary 8.30am-8.30pm. ded tour, plus a look through dí, Joan Rubió i Bellver. the office for the city’s lawyers’ contains numerous historical Spa). From 15€. tours (one hour): 11am (Eng), Catalan art. From 5.40€. the historical telescope. association in 1924. artefacts. Explore the heart of the Ciutat

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Vella, discover its long history helped to create. renfe.es). hop on-hop off sightseeing M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Thu, of El Corte Inglés department enjoy a snowshoe tour of the Walking Tour and see some of the city’s PortAventura Park: until Jan bus. Three routes cover all of Sun 8.30am-4.15pm. No tour Jan store). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; surrounding area. Gourmet emblematic landmarks. Walking Tour 6 10am-7pm; closed Dec Barcelona’s key landmarks, ac- 6. From 66.60€ FGC). (Start: Turisme de Barcelona Gòtic 3-5, 10-14, 17-21. Ferrari companied by an audio guide Catalan wines have become Tue, Sat 8.30am-7.30pm. No Tourist Information Office Sant The Ghost Walking (Start: Turisme de Barcelona Land: Dec 6, 7, 24-28, 31 and in 18 languages and a book of increasingly popular in recent tour Jan 1. From 71.10€ Barcelona Skibus Jaume, Ciutat, 2). M: Liceu Tour Tourist Information Office Sant weekends, Jan 1-6 10.30am- vouchers with discounts worth times and this is your chan- Travel to two other capitals of Alp 2500 (L3) and Jaume I (L4). Mon, Fri (Start: Arc de Triomf, Pg. Lluís Jaume, Ciutat, 2). M: Liceu (L3) 5pm; Dec 5, 14, 21 6pm- up to 250€. ce to see how some of the Catalan culture, Girona and (Start: Plaça Catalunya, 19, in 10.30am (Eng). From 19.80€. Companys). M: Arc de Triomf and Jaume I (L4). Daily 9.30am 11pm. From 49€. best vintages from the local Figueres. In the first, you’ll front of Olivia Plaza Hotel). M: This guided tour combines fine (L1). Fri 9.30pm (Spa/Eng). (Eng); Sat 11.30am (Spa/ Experience two different Penedès region are produced visit the Jewish quarter as well Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Until food and history, giving you Catalunya Bus Turístic, From 14€. Cat); Thu 11.30am (Fre). From parks: PortAventura Park, before sampling them alongsi- as other historic sights and Mar 31 (no tours Jan 1, 6). Ba- the chance to sample local A two-hour tour around some 14.40€. No tours Jan 1, 6. that has rides, adventures different options de delicious cheese and other streets; in the second, discover sic tour: Tue-Sun; All-inclusive products and discover some of of the spookiest corners of Take an in-depth look at the and shows for everyone in six including: specialities. the unique world of artist tour: daily. 6.30am-4pm (Eng, the city’s cultural heritage. Barcelona. oldest part of the city, the Go- different themed areas; and Salvador Dalí at his Teatre-Mu- Cat, Spa). From 59€. Wine and Cava Dalí’s Figueres thic Quarter, and learn about Ferrari Land, a unique space seu, Catalonia’s most-visited Ski fans should sign up for this The Shadow of the (Start: Plaça Catalunya, in front of & Girona its development from Roman LEISURE in Europe that’s dedicated to museum. one-day outing to Catalonia’s Wind Literary Tour El Corte Inglés department store). (Start: Plaça Catalunya, in front the fast cars with incredible largest skiable area, Alp 2500, (Start: Centre d’Art Santa times to the medieval period. rides and attractions as well Premium Montserrat which includes both the La Mónica, La Rambla, 9). Aire de Barcelona, Walking Tour as new experiences for kids (Start: Plaça Catalunya, in front Molina and Masella resorts M: Drassanes (L3). Sat 5pm Arab Baths Casa Vicens of El Corte Inglés department with a combined 143km of ski Gòtic (Pg. de Picasso, 22). M: that opened this year. And (Eng/Spa). From 14€. store). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; runs. The All-inclusive ticket (Start: Turisme de Barcelona Barceloneta, Jaume I (L4). for the Christmas season, For fans of Carlos Ruiz Zafón’s FGC). Mon, Fri 8.30am-5pm. includes passes, a guide, an Tourist Information Office Sant Sun-Thu: first session 9am, the park celebrates right up extraordinarily successful Bar- From 63.90€ insurance and material (skis Jaume, Ciutat, 2; wheelchair final session from 11pm. Fri, to January 6 with special celona-set book, this guided This day trip takes you to the or snowboard, boots, sticks access is through the main Sat: first session 9am, final parades, appearances tour is a can’t-miss. sacred mountain of Montse- and helmet); the Basic ticket door of City Hall). M: Liceu (L3) session from midnight. Closed from Father Christmas, rrat, where you can explore doesn’t include material. The Cathedral and Jaume I (L4). Fri 10am Jan 1 morning. unforgettable decorations and the monastery that’s home to of the Sea (Eng), noon (Spa/Cat). From www.airedebarcelona.com more. Get there direct by bus, the Black and the (Start: Plaça de Santa Maria 12.15€. Indulge yourself at this 90 minutes from the centre of Escolania boys’ choir and take Skibus La del Mar). M: Jaume I (L4). Sun Suitable for anyone with redu- luxurious spa. Barcelona – tickets available in the wonderful natural setting. Molina – Masella 10am (Spa/Cat). From 14€. ced mobility, this one-hour tour at tourist offices. You also visit Colonia Güell, a (Start: Plaça Catalunya, 19, If you enjoyed Ildefonso Falco- in the centre of Barcelona is 19th-century workers’ colony in front of Olivia Plaza Hotel). nes’s eponymous novel, check accessible to all and inclu- Gaudí Experiència Tibidabo theme whose church was designed M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). out this tour that takes in some des history, architecture and (Larrard, 41). M: Lesseps (L3). Daily 11.30am-4pm; Jan 1 by Gaudí. Until Mar 31 (no tours Jan 1, of the places mentioned in the curious facts. park noon-6.30pm. Closed Jan 6. (Pl. del Tibidabo, 3-4). 6). To La Molina: Wed, Fri, Sat; book. To Masella: Tue, Thu, Sun. Barcelona From 8.10€. Bus Tibibus (T2A) from Pl. de Easy Montserrat (Start: Plaça Catalunya on the 6.30am-4pm (Eng, Cat, Spa). Genuine Shops Interactive 4D journey through Catalunya. FGC: Av. Tibidabo corner of Rambla Catalunya in From 41€ Cases Singulars (Start: Turisme de Barcelona Gaudí’s creativity. (L7) + Bus 196 + Tibidabo www.casessingulars.com front of the Desigual shop). M: If you’re visiting Barcelona Tourist Information Office Sant Funicular. See link for opening Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Wed, during winter, don’t miss your Puig i Cadafalch Jaume, Ciutat, 2). M: Liceu times. From 27.08€. Sun 10am-4pm. No tour Jan chance to head up to the in Montjuïc Route L’Aquàrium New and classic rides, plus (L3) and Jaume I (L4). Jan 4 (Moll d’Espanya del , Start: Torres Venecianas, Plaça amazing views across the city. 6. From 44.10€ Pyrenees for a day of skiing. 3.30pm (Eng/Spa/Cat). From s/n). M: Barceloneta (L4), Espanya. M: Espanya (L1, And this month, the park’s Ride the train up the mountain Choose between two of Cata- 25€. Drassanes (L3). Jan 1-6 and L3; FGC). Jan 3 11am. 12€. special Christmas schedule of Montserrat then enjoy a gui- lonia’s most popular resorts, La Get ready for an authentic retail weekends 10am-8pm; Mon-Fri Guided tour that takes in the includes a new 4D film of ded tour of this holy site with Molina and Masella; La Molina therapy experience with this (from Jan 7) 10am-7.30pm. key buildings and spaces on The Little Prince, a festive its Benedictine Monastery and has 68km of skiable terrain and tour of some of Barcelona’s From 20€. Montjuïc that architect Josep Lego workshop and seasonal statue of the Virgin of Montse- 63 runs, while Masella covers most interesting and unique The city’s aquarium features a Puig i Cadafalch created for puppet show. rrat. You’ll also hear a perfor- 74.5km and has 65 runs. Your shops that includes the range of living creatures. mance from the world-famous ticket includes ski pass, insu- the Universal Exposition held in chance to meet the producers Barcelona in 1929. Escolania boys’ choir. rance and a guide, and there’s of speciality food, jewellery, Zoo de Barcelona the option to rent equipment footwear and more. A premium Poble Espanyol (, s/n). (Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, (skis, boots, sticks and helmet) tour is available Mon to Sat M: Arc de Triomf (L1), Ciuta- Pyrenees Snow Walking Tours 13). M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). for the day. for groups of 1-10 people (no della/Vila Olímpica (L4). From Experience Barcelona Mon 9am-8pm; Tue-Thu, Sun tours Jan 1). 19.26€. Check website for (Start: Plaça Catalunya, 14). 9am-midnight; Fri 9am-3am; Walking Tour opening times, activities, servi- M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Sat 9am-4am. From 11.90€. Picasso Walking Tour ces and promotions. Until Mar 23. Sat 8am-7.15pm Architecture from around (Start: Turisme de Barcelona Modernisme Animals large, small and all (Eng, Cat, Spa). From 65.70€. the country at this ‘Spanish Tourist Information Point, Plaça (Start: Turisme de Barcelona sizes in between. Take a trip to the singular Catalunya, 17, basement). Tourist Information Point, Plaça village’. Núria Valley, an area almost M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Catalunya, 17, basement). 2,000m above sea level and M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). BUS TOURS Tue, Thu, Sat 3pm (Eng). From PortAventura not accessible by car; you’ll 19.80€. No tour Jan 1. Wed, Fri 3.30pm (Eng). From get there by a unique rack 14.40€. World theme park train from the town of Ribes de Pablo Picasso spent several of (Av. Alcalde Pere Molas. Barcelona Bus Freser. The Valley itself is home his formative years living in Bar- A two-hour tour that takes in Km. 2. Vila Seca (Tarragona)). Turístic to a church and sanctuary celona, and this tour includes some of Barcelona’s finest ar- T. 902 20 22 20. Train: Port Different stops around the city. popular with pilgrims, and places that inspired him in his chitecture from the Catalan Art Aventura (line R16 from Sants- No tour Jan 1. From 30€. while there you can take the youth and the world-renowned Nouveau movement of the late Estació or Passeig de Gràcia; Get the most out of your trip Museu Picasso that the artist 19th and early 20th centuries. to the city with a tour on this ski lift to the viewing-point and

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Jan 1, 5, 6. 6pm-10.30pm. there for a dramatized evening (C/ de la Marina). M: Sagra- ‘Escape science. The keys to http://caixaforum.es/es/ smells and tastes that would This regular Christmas event visit that includes a glass of da Família (L2, L5). Jan 2-5. the universe’, a large-scale barcelona have been familiar to Barcelona at the Modernista masterpiece cava (fruit juice for kids). Sui- Check website for times. escape room experience held This performance inspired residents 300 years ago, befo- that is the Sant Pau Art Nou- table for children aged 7 and 6.50€. in the centre’s auditorium that by Isadora Duncan tells the re a session making chocolate 1TUESDAY veau Site sees its façade lit up above. Prior reservation necessary: involves participants trying to 3THURSDAY story of a girl who finds herself truffles in Christmas shapes. in glorious colour. [email protected]. get confidential info from a on a lonely beach when the For children aged 7 to 11. In CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS WINE AND CAVA http://www.sagradafamilia. robot without it self-destructing place suddenly fills with magic, Catalan. FLAMENCO TASTING org/en/ (aimed at children aged 14 and Pessebre de la Plaça colour and music. Recommen- i A festive activity at one of above). Nativity scene at the Reial TOURS Sant Jaume ded for children aged 2 and Monestir de Santa María de Grand Flamenco Gala Tast amb Vi I Barcelona’s most famous (Plaça Sant Jaume). M: Liceu i above. Pedralbes Palau de la Música Catalana Cava a Colom landmarks, this children’s Retorn al futur, progrés Catalan Parliament (L3), Jaume I (L4). Until Jan 6. i (Baixada del Monestir, 9). FGC: (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: Columbus Monument (Plaça workshop includes a tour of al passat workshop at (Parc de la Ciutadella, s/n). 10am-midnight. TOURS Reina Elisenda. Until Feb 2. Urquinaona (L1, L4). 5pm. del Portal, s/n). M: Drassanes the church with a focus on the MACBA M: Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica Every year, Barcelona City http://monestirpedralbes.bcn. 20€-50€. (L3). Check website for times. Nativity façade, which tells the (Plaça dels Àngels, 1). M: (L4), Arc de Triomf (L1). You Council sets up a large-scale Visit to archaeological i cat/en/ Hear the most traditional Until Jan 6, enjoy a delicious story of the birth of Jesus, and Universitat (L1, L2). Jan 2-4. have to reserve your tour online nativity scene in this square at site Every year this historic convent sounds of classic Spanish Christmas experience at one of a handicraft session. 3€. at least two days in advance: the heart of the city just in front El Born Centre de Cultura i in the upper part of Barcelona flamenco, with an intense per- Barcelona’s most famous land- Make the most of the holidays www3.parlament.cat/acces/ of City Hall. Memòria (Plaça Comercial, Christmas activities at with these workshops at displays an extensive nativity visites/info/en/index.html formance full of passion. marks with a wine and tasting i 12). M: Jaume I & Barceloneta session in a dedicated space the Museu Marítim de MACBA, aimed at children scene created by the Associa- The Catalan parliamentary Christmas at (L4), Arc de Triomf (L1). Tue-Fri i SPANISH GUITAR at the foot of the Columbus Barcelona aged 6 to 12 and that explore ció Pessebristes de Barce- institution is one of the oldest PortAventura World 6pm, weekends 1pm (Spa); lona, continuing a Christmas Monument. Make the most of (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: sci-fi, time travel, city life and in the world; today it’s compo- (Av. Alcalde Pere Molas. Km. Tue-Sun 4.30pm (Eng). 5.50€, tradition that has long been special offers and the wine of Drassanes (L3). Jan 2-4. A sea more to help participants make sed of a single house with 135 2. Vila Seca (Tarragona)). Train: Maestros of the 6.60€. Prior booking neces- important to the Catholic the week deal, as well as the of skies: 11am, 12.15pm. 4€ a comic. members. Take a 45-minute Port Aventura (line R16 from Spanish Guitar sary: reserveselbornccm@ community. Basilica de Santa Maria del chance to sample torrons, a adults; 2.50€ children. A vessel tour with an expert guide who Sants-Estació or Passeig de eicub.net. Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya local variety of nougat traditio- in the laboratory: 12.15pm. COOKING explains the building’s history Gràcia; renfe.es). Until Jan 6: Christmas at (L1, L3; FGC). Jan 1-6, 9, 12, nally eaten during the festive 4.50€ children. One-hour tour of remains from i 10am-7pm. Closed from Jan Chocolate workshops and Parliament’s functions. season, and the Kings’ Cake ‘A sea of skies’ is aimed at the start of the 18th century PortAventura World 7. From 49 16, 19, 23, 25, 27, 30. 9pm, (An- (Av. Alcalde Pere Molas. Km. (tortell de Reis). kids aged three and above that were uncovered below Once more PortAventura except Sat 5, 12, 19 9.30pm. tic Convent de Sant Agustí, 2. Vila Seca (Tarragona)). Train: FAMILY and explores questions related the market that once stood on celebrates Christmas with a From 19€. Comerç, 36). M: Arc de Port Aventura (line R16 from CHRISTMAS to the sky, the moon and the this site. 3D Planetarium full programme of events and Barcelona Guitar Trio perform Triomf (L1). Until Jan 9. Check i stars in the museum’s digital Sants-Estació or Passeig de CosmoCaixa (Isaac Newton, activities, including parades a flamenco-fusion concert that prices, dates and times on the Gràcia; renfe.es). See Tue 1. Christmas in Plaça planetarium, while ‘A vessel in FAMILY 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. Daily, and performances, visits from pays homage to the iconic i website. Catalunya the laboratory’ is for children check with museum for scree- Father Christmas, decorations Paco de Lucía. www.museuxocolata. Stories of everyday life (Plaça Catalunya). M: Catalun- aged 8 to 12 and lets them use Engraving and ning times. and more. cat/?lang=en CCCB (Montalegre, 5). M: ya (L1, L3; FGC). Until Jan 4. restoration techniques to try printing workshop Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Jan Explore the secrets of deep 11am-8.30pm. to work out which is the most Throughout the Christmas Museu Nacional d’Art de Pessebre vivent period, Barcelona’s Chocolate 3, 4. 5.30pm. space with a range of scree- i This large square at the centre valuable of two apparently Catalunya (Parc de Montjuïc). de Corbera de Museum is running a variety of www.cccb.org nings available in English, of Barcelona fills with festive identical items in the museum. M: Espanya (L1, L3: FGC). Jan chocolate workshops including Christmas screenings of French, Spanish and Catalan. 2WEDNESDAY activities and workshops as 2-5. 11am-1pm. (Canigó, 35, Corbera de well as information and ideas Christmas activities one on making festive cookies, animated films that tell stories Llobregat). Get there by i www.museunacional.cat/en/ Games from around about how to have a more L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del another about how to make about the daily lives of children Autocorb coach from Urgell, TOURS Regular Christmas activity the world environmentally and socially Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta chocolate tree decorations and adults, both good times 229. Jan 1, 5, 12, 13. See at the Catalan National Art Museu Etnològic i de Cultures Family visits of Palau Baró responsible Christmas. (L4), Drassanes (L3). Jan 2-4. and one for very small children and bad. website for start times. 13€. Museum that sees an artist del Món – Montcada (Montca- de Quadras 12pm-4pm. about fruit and chocolate. ‘Living nativity scenes’ da, 12). (Avda Diagonal, 373). M: Christmas at Tibidabo Come and paint your favourite lead a family workshop where Christmas workshops i (pessebre vivents) are a i M: Jaume I (L4). Diagonal (L3, L5). Until Jan 3. theme park fish or marine animal for a huge SPANISH GUITAR children and adults can Museu del Disseny (Pl. de les popular festive feature in 11.30am-1pm. 11am. Special Christmas rate: (Plaça del Tibidabo, 3-4). mural that will decorate the interact, create and have fun. Glòries Catalanes, 37-38). M: Catalonia and see whole towns http://ajuntament.barcelona. 25.50€ 1 adult + 1 child. 20€ Bus Tibibus (T2A) from Plaça Aquarium during the festive The Art of the This year’s event focuses on Glòries (L1). Jan 3, 4. 11am- and villages converted into the cat/museuetnologic/en/home adults; 10€ children. Catalunya. FGC: Av. Tibidabo season. Plus enjoy a special Spanish Guitar: engraving and printing. 1pm. 3€. Reserve in advance setting for a re-telling of the This workshop gives kids https://casessingulars.com/en/ (L7) + Bus 196 + Tibidabo half-hour show for kids (noon, concert and wine at: reservesmuseudeldisseny@ Christmas story. Locals dress the chance to try out games Find out how people once lived Funicular. Jan 2-5. 11am-6pm. 5pm) and leave your message and dinner Let’s be archaeologists eicub.net up and portray different scenes in the Modernista palaces that Closed from Jan 6. 28.50€ about what you think can be Santa Anna Church (Santa in the Born! Workshops for different age played by youngsters in other related to the birth of Jesus are still dotted around Barce- adults; 10.30€ children under done to help look after our Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, El Born Centre de Cultura i groups (5-8 years and 9-12 parts of the world and to visit as the audience walk a set lona with these family-friendly 1.2m high. seas. L3; FGC). Jan 2, 3, 12, 19, 26. Memòria (Plaça Comercial, 12). years) that let participants try the area in the American sec- route. The event in Corbera de tours. Suitable for children Barcelona’s city theme park 9pm. 20€. M: Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), their hand at designing and tion dedicated to ball games Llobregat is one of the most aged 5 and above. gets into the festive spirit with Christmas workshops Barcelona Duo de Guitarra per- Arc de Triomf (L1). 10am-2pm. producing wrapping paper that is part of the museum’s popular (it’s wise to get your i a series of special activities CosmoCaixa (Isaac Newton, form a candlelit concert entitled 7€. using stamps, or making cho- permanent collection. tickets in advance) thanks to Modernista evenings at including a new 4D film version 26). FGC: Av. Tibidabo. Until ‘Carmen’, as you enjoy a glass http://elbornculturaimemoria. colate letters. the grand scale and careful OPERA Palau Baró de Quadras of The Little Prince, a Christ- Jan 5; check with museum for of wine or a meal to accom- barcelona.cat/en/ attention to detail in its staging. (Avda Diagonal, 373). M: times and prices. A chocolate Christmas mas Lego workshop, and a pany your musical experience. Two-hour workshop that lets i Diagonal (L3, L5). Until Jan 4. seasonal puppet show. There As part of its special festive El Born Centre de Cultura i Opera at Palau i kids explore the preserved LIGHT SHOW 7pm. Special Christmas rate: are also decorations, lights and programme, CosmoCaixa DANCE Memòria (Plaça Comercial, 12). Dalmases streets from Barcelona 1700, 18.75€. 25€ adults; 12.50€ a themed show. hosts a number of kid-friendly M: Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), (Montcada, 20). Christmas light i children aged 7-12. workshops throughout the Blink Flash Duncan learn about the spaces and Arc de Triomf (L1). 10am-2pm. M: Jaume I (L4). Every Thu. mapping Sant Pau, Art https://casessingulars.com/en/ The spirit of Christmas at Christmas holidays. As well CaixaForum (Av. Francesc Fe- hidden surprises they contain 7€. 11pm. 25€. Nouveau Site For a tour with a difference of rrer i Guàrdia, 6-8). M: Espanya with a historian and archaeolo- Use all five senses to explore La Petita Companyia Lírica de (Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167). the Sagrada Família as ‘Astronaut academy’ and this Modernista building, head Basílica de la Sagrada Família ‘Robot coding’, there’s also (L1, L3; FGC). Jan 2-4. gist. For children aged 7 to 11. the Born site with this kids’ Barcelona performs in a unique M: Sant Pau/Dos de Maig (L5). Noon. 6€. In Catalan. workshop that delves into the historical venue.

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JAZZ A new year tradition in hop, reggae, swing, jazz and from the 18th century to the tadella, s/n). M: Arc de Triomf Barcelona port: past, religious dramas. The version in Liceu (L3). Jan 8, 9. 8pm, Barcelona is this international bossnaova as well as theatrical 1950s. (L1), Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica present and future the town of Calaf is on a grand 10pm. 18€. Clarence Bekker Band hockey tournament held elements. She’s currently on a (L4). Weekends and public Organised by the Museu Ma- scale with over 100 actors and www.masimas.com/en/ Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Li- around the time of Kings’ Day world tour promoting her 2018 TRADITIONS holidays. 21.40€. Children 3-12 rítim de Barcelona (Av. de les elaborate stage scenery (Jan jamboree ceu (L3). Every Thu in January. (on Jan 6). Both senior and EP, La Sandunguera. 12.95€. Under-3s, free. Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes 13, 20, 27; 5.30pm), while a Not your traditional Three 8pm, 10pm. 12€. junior teams take part, with Sardanes In the morning enjoy activities (L3). Every Sat. 11am. Adults kid-friendly take on the story is Tenors, in this case it’s a trio of (Pla de la Seu). M: Jaume I www.masimas.com/en/ representatives from , BLUES like helping at the farm, disco- 15€; children (7-14) 9€. performed on Jan 6 at 6pm. tenor saxophonists (accom- (L4). Sat 6pm; Sun 11.15am. jamboree Holland and local schools. vering how to look after ani- http://mmb.cat/en/ panied by piano, double bass Catalonia’s national dance is Enjoy a session of jazz, soul Blues at the MEAM mals, and learning more about Two-hour trip on a traditional and drums) who perform a performed in front of the cathe- and groove courtesy of long-ti- SHOPPING (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I the zoo’s inhabitants; at 3pm sailing-boat that takes you on programme of hits from the late dral every weekend. me Barcelona resident Cla- (L4). Fri 6pm. 14€. (Plaça Dama del Paraigües) a voyage around the city’s port British singer-songwriter. rence Bekker, an outstanding Barcelona Genuine An evening of swing and jazz and 5pm (in front of lion enclo- and explains how it’s deve- singer from The Netherlands CLASSICAL MUSIC 7MONDAY Shops manouche from the group sure), hear stories courtesy of loped over time to become who was discovered while bus- (Start: tourist office in Pl. Sant Scaramouche featuring singer one of the zookeepers. one of the key goods ports in king on the city’s streets. Each Jaume, Ciutat, 2). M: Jaume I Elisenda Julià, guitarists Diego Classical music southern Europe. In Catalan. JAZZ week he’s joined by a special (L4), Liceu (L3). 3.30pm. From Mena and Jacob Marcé, and at the MEAM Shark-Maniacs i guest and musicians expert in (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume Jamboree Jam Session 9WEDNESDAY 25€. Jon Unanua on double bass; L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: his ‘jambosoul’ sound. Three-hour tour led by a you can also enjoy modern art, I (L4). Sat 6pm; entry from del Port Vell, s/n). M: Barce- Liceu (L3). Every Mon. 8pm, professional guide that lets drinks and snacks. 5.30pm. 19€. loneta (L4), Drassanes (L3). UNDERWATER ACTIVITIES 10pm. 5€ (box office). 4€ (onli- you discover some of the city’s The title of today’s concert is Weekends until Jan 27. Check ne in advance). Shark Cage Diving Express most distinctive and authentic ‘Salut d’amour’, featuring wor- 6SUNDAY times and details on website. ks by Bach, Kreisler, Ravel and www.masimas.com/en/ L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del shops. Barcelona’s Aquarium has got more performed by violinist Ala jamboree Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta a treat for families with special FOOTBALL 4FRIDAY Voronkova and pianist Gueras- Classic weekly Barcelona jam (L4), Drassanes (L3). Daily SPANISH GUITAR activities related to their sha- 9.30am, noon, 4pm; check 5SATURDAY sim Voronkov, while you can La Liga: RCD Espanyol event. rks including a treasure hunt, LIGHT SHOW also enjoy an afternoon snack vs. CD Leganés website for availability. No prior The Art of the mask-making workshop and TRADITIONS (served before the concert) and Estadi Cornellà-El Prat (Av. del CLASSICAL MUSIC reservation necessary. Spanish Guitar: behind-the-scenes guided tour. Mapping Parabolic Gaudí museum visit. Baix Llobregat, 100. Cornellà www.aquariumbcn.com/en/ Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, concert and wine Kings’ Day Parade de Llobregat). FGC: Cornellà Strauss Gala Barcelona’s Aquarium offers 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). Fri 6pm and dinner i OPERA – FLAMENCO (Start: Avda. Marquès FAMILY Riera. Date and time tbc. Palau de la Música Catalana you the chance to go cage di- (Fre/Spa); 8pm (Eng/Cat). 20€. Santa Anna Church (Santa de l’Argentera). From 6pm www.rcdespanyol.com (Palau de la Música, 4-6). M: ving in their Oceanarium tank, www.palauguell.cat/en Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, Undoubtedly one of the most Artistic Christmas Opera and flamenco Espanyol face Club Deportivo Urquinaona (L1, L4). 9pm. home to sharks and thousands In the spirit of the creativity L3; FGC). Jan 4, 11, 18, 25. exciting moments of the year adventures Palau de la Música (Palau de Leganés, from the outskirts 18€-56€. of other creatures, without the that Antoni Gaudí used in 7pm. 20€. for children in Barcelona, Museu Nacional d’Art de la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinao- of Madrid, in their first league www.concertsabarcelona.com need to book ahead. his design of this Modernista Barcelona Duo de Guitarra per- this evening the Three Kings Catalunya (Parc de Montjuïc). na (L1, L4). 9.30pm. 20€- match of 2019. The Catalan Youth Philharmonic palace, the Palau Güell hosts a form a candlelit concert entitled arrive bearing gifts that will be M: Espanya (L1, L3: FGC). 50€. This show is a love story Orchestra (Joficat) with conductor weekly light show, focused on ‘Carmen’, as you enjoy a glass delivered overnight. To get into 11am-1.30pm. Limited places combining the passion and WINE AND CAVA TASTING Melani Mestre and soprano the geometry of the building’s of wine or a meal to accom- the spirit of the day, the Kings, available, advance reservation beauty of the two musical gen- Natasha Tupin come to the dome and with a parabolic pany your musical experience. their pages and many other recommended. res, and which tells the tale of Tast amb Vi i i Palau de la Música to perform a shape made up of hexagons. www.museunacional.cat/en/ Grand Strauss Gala, with dancers 10THURSDAY assistants and performers take a tempestuous affair between Cava a Colom CHRISTMAS The lights are synchronised part in a grand parade through Dynamic visit activity that lets flamenco dancers who perform Columbus Monument (Plaça Ildefons Vilanova and Mercè with music from an organ the city centre. Get there early you choose your own route del Portal, s/n). M: Drassanes Pastor also taking part. FILM FESTIVAL Christmas at Tibidabo to some of opera’s most created in 2011 but incorpo- i to ensure a good spot because through the museum with the (L3). See Wed 2. theme park famous arias. rating pipes from the building’s help of two art historians and Xcèntric: Opening (Plaça del Tibidabo, 3-4). Bus the crowds will be large! original 1888 instrument. Entry the common thread of Christ- of the 2019 season Tibibus (T2A) from Plaça Cata- TECHNO CHRISTMAS includes a tour and glass of mas – a fun and unusual way CCCB (Montalegre, 5). M: lunya. FGC: Av. Tibidabo (L7) + TOURS cava. to discover art. Techno session Christmas at Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). 8pm. Bus 196 + Tibidabo Funicular. i i The essence of Casa Vicens Moog (Arc del Teatre, 3). PortAventura World 8TUESDAY 4€. See website for other See Wed 2. (C/ de les Carolines, 20-26). M: The hidden treasures M: Liceu and Drassanes (L3). (Av. Alcalde Pere Molas. Km. screenings: Fontana, Lesseps (L3). Every of the Guitarts From midnight. 2. Vila Seca (Tarragona)). Train: SPANISH GUITAR www.cccb.org. WINE AND CAVA TASTING EuroLeague: Barça Lassa Sat 6.30pm. Alternate weeks in Museu Marítim de Barcelona Port Aventura (line R16 from The CCCB launches a new vs. Darussafaka Catalan and Spanish. 22€. season of its long-running Tast amb Vi I (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). SAILING TRIPS Sants-Estació or Passeig de The Art of the (Avda. de i http://casavicens.org film festival, Xcèntric, with the Cava a Colom M: Drassanes (L3). Wee- Gràcia; renfe.es). See Tue 1. Spanish Guitar: Joan XXIII). M: Les Corts (L3). Barcelona from the sea Spanish premiere of Insect, the Columbus Monument (Plaça Take a journey of sights and kends. 0.50€ plus entry fee for concert and wine 9pm. From 10€. Organised by the Museu Ma- del Portal, s/n). M: Drassanes sounds through the first house museum. Pastorets de Calaf i Santa Anna Church (Santa latest film by Czech director www.fcbarcelona.com rítim de Barcelona (Av. de les (L3). See Wed 2. that Antoni Gaudí designed in http://mmb.cat/en/ Teatre del Casal de Calaf (Ctra Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, Jan Švankmajer. Combining Barça’s basketball team take Barcelona, led by artist and Take this self-guided tour of Drassanes, s/n). Llarga, 11, Calaf). Get there by L3; FGC). Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, animation and live action, and on the side from in this MUSIC FESTIVAL perfumer Ernest Ventós. the ‘7 vessels, 7 histories’ ex- M: Drassanes (L3). Every Sat. ALSA coach from Estació del 31. 9pm. 20€. billed as Švankmajer’s final European match. hibition along with siblings Laia 10am. Adults 12€; children Nord. M: Arc de Triomf (L1). Joan Benejam presents ‘Fan- feature, it’s a surrealist comedy 20è Festival Mil·lenni: Funeral Carriage and and Pau to discover a whole (7-14) 6€. Jan 6, 13, 20, 27. based on an absurdist 1922 HOCKEY i dango’, a journey through the Nathy Peluso Hearse Collection host of treasures around the http://mmb.cat/en/ Pastorets is a classic Catalan history of Spanish guitar, while play. In Czech with Spanish (Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del Razzmatazz (Pamplona, 88). theme of sailors, pirates and Three-hour trip on the Christmas performance that you enjoy a glass of wine. subtitles. 71 Torneo Internacional de Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. M: Bogatell (L4), Marina (L1). treasure maps. For children 7 100-year-old Santa Eulàlia tells a story from the point of Hockey de Reyes Sat noon. In Catalan. 9pm. 15€. and above. schooner that lets you appre- view of two young shepherds, JAZZ SPANISH GUITAR Reial Club de Polo (Avda. Dr. www.cbsa.cat/?lang=en ciate the city from a different and while it includes the birth Up-and-coming Argentinian Marañón, 19-31). M: Zona Guided tour of the world’s Family activities perspective and learn about of Jesus it also looks at a battle star Nathy Peluso has a multi- i Els Tres Tenors play Maestros of the Universitària (L3). Jan 4-6. largest collection of such ca- at the Zoo the history of its seafront. In between angels and demons, layered sound that includes hip Amy Winehouse Spanish Guitar www.hockeyreyes.com/en/ rriages, with examples dating (Parc de la Ciu- Catalan. and has its roots in medieval Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi

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(Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, LIGHT SHOW Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. Shark-Maniacs BASKETBALL This is the 36th edition for the Ceramic painting workshop Objectes que creen i L3; FGC). Jan 10, 17, 18, 21. See Sat 5. L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del Sitges half-marathon, which Casa Vicens (C/ de les Ca- objectes 9pm. From 19€. Mapping Parabolic Gaudí The essence of Casa Vicens Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta Endesa League: Barça includes a long stretch of the rolines, 20-26). M: Fontana, Museu del Disseny (Pl. de les Ekaterina Záytseva was brou- Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, (C/ de les Carolines, 20-26). (L4), Drassanes (L3). See Sat Lassa vs. Cafés Candelas seafront promenade as well Lesseps (L3). 10am. 12€. Glòries Catalanes, 37-38). M: ght up in Russia, although she 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). See Fri 4. M: Fontana, Lesseps (L3). See 5. Breogán as a large section of the lovely http://casavicens.org Glòries (L1). Jan 13, 20, 27. has lived in Spain for over a Sat 5. Palau Blaugrana (Avda. de coastal town. For those who Family workshop that gives you 11.30am-1.30pm. 3€. Reserve decade and is a Spanish guitar Mysteries of the National Joan XXIII). M: Les Corts (L3). want a smaller challenge, at the chance to try your hand in advance at: reservesmuseu- expert. SAILING TRIPS Art Museum 5pm. From 10€. 9am the starting-gun fires on at making the kind of ceramic [email protected] Museu Nacional d’Art de Ca- www.fcbarcelona.com the quarter marathon, covering tiles that are a key part of the Discover how items that today OPERA Barcelona port: past, talunya (Parc de Montjuïc). M: In their latest national league just over 10km. The half- Gaudi-designed Casa Vicens. we take for granted were first 12SATURDAY present and future Espanya (L1, L3: FGC). game, FC Barcelona face this marathon is part of a series Activity for children aged 7 to produced and learn how to Opera at Palau Organised by the Museu Ma- www.museunacional.cat/en team from the Spanish city of of races organised by the 12. In Catalan. make moulds to create small i OPERA Dalmases rítim de Barcelona (Av. de les This activity, for children aged Lugo. Diputació de Barcelona, the objects. (Montcada, 20). M: Jaume I Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes governing body of Barcelona Madama Butterfly 7 and above, involves seeking Galleon explorers i (L3). See Sat 5. Moure els sentits (L4). Every Thu. 11pm. 25€. Gran Teatre del Liceu (La out the answers to a series of CONTEMPORARY JAZZ province. Museu Marítim de Barcelona i MACBA (Plaça dels Àngels, 1). La Petita Companyia Lírica de Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). clues related to artworks on (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: Barcelona from the sea Nate Wooley’s ‘Knknighgh’ WALKING TOUR M: Universitat (L1, L2). Jan 13, Barcelona performs in a unique Jan 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 20, display. Get your form from Drassanes (L3). Second Sun- Organised by the Museu Ma- CCCB (Montalegre, 5). 20, 27. 11.30am-1pm. 3€. historical venue. 21, 22, 28, 29. 8pm except the group information desk at day of the month. 11.30am, rítim de Barcelona (Av. de les M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). Galleons, guilds and https://www.macba.cat/en/ Sun 13 6pm and Sun 20 5pm. the entrance and prepare to 12.45pm. Children: 4.50€. Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes 7pm. 7€. merchants mover-los-sentidos 14€-317.90€. start investigating! In English, http://mmb.cat/en/ (L3). See Sat 5. www.auditori.org Museu Marítim de Barcelona Workshop for children aged The Liceu opens 2019 with Spanish and Catalan. One-hour activity for children Staged as part of the Audito- (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). 6 to 12 that looks at ways to one of Puccini’s most well- aged 6 and above. Join India- Visit to archaeological site ri’s Sampler Series but held M: Drassanes (L3). Second capture, process and transla- known and iconic operas, Family activities na Jones’s cousin, Francesc 11 El Born Centre de Cultura i i in the theatre of the CCCB, Sunday of the month. 11am. te organs of perception, and FRIDAY Madama Butterfly, with the lead at CosmoCaixa Jones, as he seeks to discover Memòria (Plaça Comercial, 12). this musical event features the 6.50€. learn how to move between part being taken by Armenian (Isaac Newton, 26). what life was like aboard a FILM MUSIC M: Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), avant-garde free jazz sounds http://mmb.cat/en/ different senses and consider soprano Lianna Haroutounian, FGC: Av. Tibidabo. Weekends galleon. Arc de Triomf (L1). See Wed 2. of US trumpeter Nate Woo- Two-hour guided walking tour our bodies as matter capable who is on the Liceu stage for and public holidays. Check ‘Lord of the Rings: i ley. Inspired by the minimalist along the seafront of Bar- of transforming itself. the first time, and Spanish with museum for times and Un mag en conserva i Return of the King’ SPANISH GUITAR poems of Aram Saroyan, ‘Knk- celona, starting at the Royal Poble Espanyol (Av. Fran- L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). singer Ainhoa Arteta, making prices. nighgh’ (prounounced ‘knife’) is Boatyards (Maritime Museum) cesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Glòries & Marina (L1), her debut in the role of Cio-Cio Take the kids along for works- Maestros of the a lesson in contemporary jazz. and taking in some of the survi- M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). San. hops, hand-on activities and Monumental (L2). Jan 11-13. ving elements from the city’s Spanish Guitar special events for different age 12.30pm-1.30pm. General Fri 8pm, Sat 7pm, Sun 11am. Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi SYMPHONIC BAND splendid medieval era. entrance (includes this event): MUSIC FESTIVAL groups at this centre that en- 14MONDAY 10€-60€. (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, SEASON 14€. Family tickets available. Enjoy a special screening of courages scientific discoveries FAMILY 20è Festival Mil·lenni: L3; FGC). See Tue 1. Under-4s free. the third installment of the i through play and observation. Tales, fables and stories CLASSICAL MUSIC Morgan i Magic show courtesy of Mag Lord of the Rings trilogy from Note that the main permanent L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). What’s happening here? FESTIVAL Sala Apolo (Nou de la Rambla, FAMILY Museu Nacional d’Art de Isaac with music, laughs and director Peter Jackson, with collection of the centre is cu- M: Glòries & Marina (L1), 113). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). 9pm. Catalunya (Parc de Montjuïc). lots of fun for all. For children Barcelona Obertura the soundtrack performed live Qui no s’espanta, rrently closed for renovations. Monumental (L2). 11.30am. i 16€. i M: Espanya (L1, L3: FGC). aged 3 and above. In Catalan. ‘Winter in Barcelona’ by the Orquestra Simfònica estampa! 9€/14€. Spanish group Morgan was 11.30am-1pm. Adults 7€, Festival de Barcelona i Nacional de Museu del Disseny (Pl. de les CHRISTMAS The Banda Municipal de Bar- created in 2012 and has been children 3€. Advance online Quin gong! Various venues. Jan 14-18. Catalunya. The film is shown Glòries Catalanes, 37-38). M: celona and conductor Beatriz winning plaudits from critics Pessebre vivent de Corbera payment necessary. Museu de la Música (Lepant, Barcelona Obertura is an in English with Catalan Glòries (L1). Jan 12, 19, 26. Fernández perform a pro- and audiences alike ever since. de Llobregat www.museunacional.cat/en/ 150). M: Marina, Glòries (L1). intiative to showcase three of 11.30am-1.30pm. 3€. Reserve gramme of musical adventures subtitles. The fivesome come to Barce- (Canigó, 35, Corbera de Llo- Families with children aged 8 5.30pm. 5€. Barcelona’s leading classical in advance at: reservesmuseu- lona as part of an extensive bregat). Get there by Autocorb inspired by Huckleberry Finn, to 12 are invited to discover http://ajuntament.barcelona. music venues, the Palau de BASKETBALL [email protected] tour to promote their second coach from Urgell, 229. See cartoons and classic tales. artworks in the Museu Nacio- cat/museumusica/en la Música Catalana, the Liceu album, Air, released last year. Give the kids a chance to learn nal, through conversation and Family workshop based around opera house and L’Auditori. EuroLeague: Barça Lassa Tue 1. about decorating a piece of TOURS observation. the gong, a group of instru- This month it celebrates vs. Panathinaikos CLASSICAL MUSIC material using different stamps ments that come from the the winter season with five Palau Blaugrana (Avda. de Visit to the Sala Mirador to create their own design. In- The secret documents of islands of Bali and Java and events in one week: Madama Joan XXIII). M: Les Corts (L3). CCCB (Montalegre, 5). cludes a tour of the Museum’s Gaudí are used to accompany theatre Butterfly at the Liceu (Tue 9pm. From 18€. Classical music M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). dress collection. Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, and dance performances. 15), Arcangelo at L’Auditori at the MEAM 11am-8pm. www.fcbarcelona.com 13 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). 11.30am- (Wed 16), mezzosoprano SUNDAY The team from travel to (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume www.cccb.org I (L4). Sat 6pm; entry from El coleccionista de paisajes 1pm. 3€. Exlibris, pitibris i Magdalena Kožená and pianist Barcelona for this latest match CaixaForum (Av. Francesc Fe- The CCCB opens its most 5.30pm. 19€. FOOTBALL www.palauguell.cat/en Museu del Disseny (Pl. de les Mitsuko Uchida at the Palau in this year’s Euroleague. rrer i Guàrdia, 6-8). M: Espanya emblematic space to the Pianist Olga Kobekina is the Discover this beautiful Gaudí Glòries Catalanes, 37-38). M: and the Düsseldorf Symphony (L1, L3; FGC). Jan 12-27. Sat public. The Sala Mirador is protagonist of this solo recital La Liga: FC Barcelona building via a treasure hunt Glòries (L1). Jan 13, 20, 27. Orchestra at L’Auditori (both BLUES 6pm, Sun noon. 6€. a fifth-floor area with a glass of works by Debussy. You vs. SD Eibar that reveals interesting features 11.30am-1.30pm. 3€. Thu 17), and the Barcelona http://caixaforum.es/es/ Camp Nou (Aristides Maillol, façade through which you can can also an afternoon snack such as the materials used to Reserve in advance at: reser- Symphony Orchestra at barcelona s/n). M: Les Corts (L3). Date admire the city from an unusual Blues at the MEAM (served before the concert) and create it, its organ, and how vesmuseudeldisseny@eicub. L’Auditori (see specific dates (Barra de Ferro, 5). Six musicians perform works and time tbc. perspective. museum visit. people dressed in Barcelona net below for more details). The M: Jaume I (L4). from Debussy, Schönberg, www.fcbarcelona.com some 100 years ago, all with Taking inspiration from the opening event tonight sees SPORT Fri 6pm. 14€. TOURS Ravel and Stravinsky, while the FC Barcelona take on the team the aim of discovering some Museum’s graphic design co- flautist Emmanuel Pahud and The Nacho Ladisa Trio perform landscape collector performs from the Basque Country as long-lost documents said to llection, participants can create pianist Eric Le Sage perform Sitges Half Marathon classic blues and you can also Funeral Carriage and to the sounds he hears, using they try to maintain their high have belonged to the famed their own bookplate (exlibris) works by Mozart, Schubert, enjoy modern art, drinks and Hearse Collection dance, shadow play, juggling position in this year’s Spanish (Start: Passeig Marítim). 10am. architect. For children aged 5 and a spell for protecting Schumann and Mendelssohn snacks. (Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del and more. In Catalan. league. www.mitjasitges.cat to 12. books. at L’Auditori (8pm).

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JAZZ Glòries & Marina (L1), Monu- to musical processes that are DEATH METAL rítim de Barcelona (Av. de les tenor Juan Carlos Blanco, and saint, Sant Antoni. On the day, Clarinetist Isaac Rodríguez mental (L2). 8pm. 10€-60€. based on the creation/com- Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes pianist Eric Varas. You can families take their animals to joins pianist Alba Ventura for Jamboree Jam Session Acclaimed British conductor position of images for their live Behemoth (L3). See Sat 5. also enjoy an afternoon snack church to be blessed while the- a recital of works by Mendels- Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Jonathan Cohen leads his interpretation. Razzmatazz (Pamplona, 88). (served before the concert) and re are also parades of carria- sohn, Donizetti, Debussy and Liceu (L3). Every Mon. 8pm, Arcangelo chamber group in a M: Bogatell (L4), Marina (L1). Barcelona from the sea museum visit. ges, horses and more. Events Rosenblatt where they’ll use 10pm. 5€ (box office). 4€ (onli- programme of Baroque music OPERA Doors: 6.30pm. From 28€. Organised by the Museu Ma- are held across the region, but instruments from the Music ne in advance). that includes works by Handel www.livenation.es rítim de Barcelona (Av. de les TOURS the town of Igualada is one Museum itself. www.masimas.com/en/ and Vivaldi, as well as Pergole- Opera at Palau i The Polish blackened dea- Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes of the most popular places to jamboree si’s ‘Stabat Mater’. This perfor- Dalmases th metal band has a long (L3). See Sat 5. Secret Palau Güell enjoy Els Tres Tombs. YOUNG MUSICIANS Classic weekly Barcelona jam mance is part of the Barcelona (Montcada, 20). career behind it and the group Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, event. Obertura ‘Winter in Barcelona’ M: Jaume I (L4). Thu 11pm. played a key role in creating TRADITIONS 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). 8.30pm Ball del Ciri – Festa Musical residencies i Festival (see Mon 14). 25€. the country’s extreme metal (Eng/Cat); 8.45pm (Fre/ Major d’Hivern at La Pedrera TOURS La Petita Companyia Lírica de underground scene. Behemoth Sardanes Spa). 20€. Not available for (Plaça de les Eres, Taradell). (Pg. de Gràcia, 92). M: (Pla de la Seu). M: Jaume I Barcelona performs in a histori- are currently touring their latest under-10s. www.taradell.cat Diagonal (L3, L5); Provença Catalan Parliament (L4). Sat 6pm; Sun 11.15am. cal venue. album, I Loved You at Your www.palauguell.cat/en As part of the winter festival (FGC). 6pm. 13€. (Parc de la Ciutadella, s/n). M: Catalonia’s national dance is This 90-minute evening tour Continuing this year’s season Darkest, released last October. held each year in the Catalan Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica (L4), UNDERWATER ACTIVITIES performed in front of the cathe- lets you see parts of this Gau- town of Taradell, located north at La Pedrera that supports Arc de Triomf (L1). See Thu 3. dral every weekend. 17THURSDAY dí-designed building that aren’t of Barcelona, the Dance of up-and-coming musicians, WALKING TOUR Shark Cage Diving Express usually open to the public. the Ciri has taken place since cellist Roger Morelló gives a SPANISH GUITAR Ball dels Garrofins CLASSICAL MUSIC L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del Barcelona – fishing port Learn about the daily life of the 1776; it’s a ceremonial event chamber concert with works Get there by Sagalés coach Port Vell, s/n). Museu Marítim de Barcelona Güell family, see the amazing and sees six couples from by Rachmaninoff, Schubert from Passeig Sant Joan (saga- Maestros of the Magdalena Kožená and M: Barceloneta (L4), (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: rooftop views, and visit the Taradell dressed in period and Brahms accompanied by i les.com). Jan 19, 20. Spanish Guitar Mitsuko Uchida Drassanes (L3). Drassanes (L3). 3.30pm. 15€. office of patriarch Eugeni Güell. costume, representing two clarinet, violin and piano. www.moia.cat Basilica Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. Palau de la Música (Palau de See Wed 9. http://mmb.cat/en/ different administrative groups Dating from the late 18th del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). Jan 14, la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona 90-minute guided walking tour Funeral Carriage and between which local power is WINTER SPORTS century, the Garrofins dance 20, 26, 28, 31. 9pm, except Sat (L1, L4). 8pm. 30€-60€. to discover Barcelona’s fishing Hearse Collection symbolically transferred. is nowadays performed by a World Snow Day 26 9.30pm. From 19€. Czech mezzosoprano industry. Find out what species (Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del group of boys and girls accom- Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. Various ski stations in the Pedro J. González performs a Magdalena Kožená is are caught here, the methods FAMILY panied by traditional Catalan See Sat 5. Pyrenees. recital of flamenco guitar music described as one of the most used to catch them, and about 18FRIDAY instruments as they make their world-snow-day.com featuring work by masters important singers of her responsible fish consumption. A vessel in the laboratory way through the streets and Catalan Parliament Museu Marítim de Barcelona This international celebration including Manuel de Falla and generation. She returns to You’ll also see the arrival of CLASSICAL MUSIC squares of the town of Moià, (Parc de la Ciutadella, s/n). (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: features over 250 different Niño Miguel. the Palau de la Música four fishing boats and the auction of found to the north of Barce- M: Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica Drassanes (L3). Third Sun- snow-based events for years after her debut there to their catch. perform with pianist Mitsuko Mahler’s ‘Tragic i lona, to mark the feast day of (L4), Arc de Triomf (L1). See day of the month. 11.30am, beginners and experts alike. Uchida. This concert is part of Symphony’ Saint Sebastian (January 20). Thu 3. 12.45pm. 4.50€. In Catalonia, La Molina ski L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). LIGHT SHOW the Barcelona Obertura ‘Winter http://mmb.cat/en/ station is taking part, as is the M: Glòries & Marina (L1), in Barcelona’ Festival (see Mon FAMILY The essence of Casa Vicens One-hour activity for children Andorran resort of Grandvalira. 15TUESDAY Mapping Parabolic Gaudí (C/ de les Carolines, 20-26). Monumental (L2). Jan 18-20. 14). Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, aged 8 to 12. This workshop Their programmes include Fri 8.30pm, Sat 7pm, Sun Shark-Maniacs M: Fontana, Lesseps (L3). See sees participants discover two races, kids’ events, breakfast OPERA 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). See Fri 4. L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del Sat 5. Mahler’s ‘Ninth’ i 11am. 10€-58€. items from the museum and with hot chocolate, obstacle The Orquestra Simfònica Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta courses and more. Madama Butterfly L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). M: TECHNO the techniques used to restore de Barcelona i Nacional de (L4), Drassanes (L3). See Sat Gran Teatre del Liceu (La Glòries & Marina (L1), Monu- them. Catalunya with conductor Karl- 5. TOURS Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). mental (L2). 8.30pm. From Techno session 25€. Heinz Steffens perform Mahler’s Moog (Arc del Teatre, 3). M: Baby esferic See Sat 12. Tonight’s perfor- CLASSICAL MUSIC i The historic Dusseldorf Sym- Sixth Symphony, sometimes Liceu and Drassanes (L3). See Poble Espanyol (Av. Francesc Fábrica del Anís del Mono mance is part of the Barcelona 20SUNDAY (Eduard Maristany, 115. phony Orchestra under con- known by its nickname, ‘Tragic Sat 5. Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). M: Obertura ‘Winter in Barcelona’ Tchaikovsky versus i Badalona). M: Pep Ventura ductor Ádám Fischer perform’s Symphony’. This performance is Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Festival (see Mon 14). Napoleon FOOTBALL (L2). 10am, noon. 6€. Call to Mahler’s iconic ‘Ninth Sym- part of the Barcelona Obertura BLUES 12.30pm-1.15pm. General Palau de la Música (Palau de confirm availability: tel. 93 384 phony’. This performance is ‘Winter in Barcelona’ Festival entrance (includes this event): SPANISH GUITAR la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona La Liga: FC Barcelona 1750. part of the Barcelona Obertura (see Mon 14). 14€. Family tickets available. Blues at the MEAM (L1, L4). 6.30pm. 18€-68€. vs. CD Leganés www.museudebadalona.cat/en/ ‘Winter in Barcelona’ Festival Under-4s free. The Art of the (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I The Orquestra Simfònica del Camp Nou (Aristides Maillol, Founded in 1870, this factory (see Mon 14). CIRCUS Family theatre specially Spanish Guitar: (L4). Fri 6pm. 14€. Vallès performs Tchaikovsky’s s/n). M: Les Corts (L3). Date in the neighbouring city of Blues, country and swing ‘1812 Overture’ and rococo and time tbc. created for the very smallest concert and wine Toruk – the first flight Badalona is where the ani- FILM FESTIVAL i variations for cello and orches- www.fcbarcelona.com audiences that uses no speech Santa Anna Church (Santa Palau Sant Jordi courtesy of foursome Room seed-based Anís del Mono tra, as well as ‘Háry János’, a After playing Espanyol two to take you on a journey to the Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, (Pg. Olímpic, 5-7). 69, while you can also enjoy liquor is made. Take a tour to Xcèntric: Luis Macías. Your Hungarian folk opera by Zoltán weeks ago, the Leganés team beginning of our planet as seen L3; FGC). See Tue 8. M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). Jan modern art, drinks and snacks. see the original distillation room eyes are spectral machines Kodály. return to the Catalan capital to through the eyes of a baby. For 18-20, 25-27. 9.30pm, Sun and various Modernista featu- CCCB (Montalegre, 5). M: Ca- take on Barça. children aged 0 to 4. talunya (L1, L3; FGC). 7.30pm. 4.30pm. From 34€. res, while you can also learn Classical music about the production process 4€. See website for other Inspired by James Cameron’s TRADITIONS CLASSICAL MUSIC screenings: hit film Avatar, this is a Cirque at the MEAM of other drinks brewed there. www.cccb.org. du Soleil production that (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume Isaac Rodríguez and Alba 19SATURDAY Els Tres Tombs d’Igualada 16WEDNESDAY Continuing the 2019 edition premiered in 2015 and now I (L4). Sat 6pm; entry from Take local FGC train from Es- Ventura Visit to Fossar of its Xcèntric film festival, comes to Barcelona. Toruk 5.30pm. 19€. panya to Igualada (line R6). Museu de la Música (Lepant, de la Pedrera CLASSICAL MUSIC SAILING TRIPS (Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del tonight the CCCB hosts is the protagonist of the This evening’s concert is dedi- www.igualada.cat 150). M: Marina, Glòries (L1). cated to a variety of music from Noon. 8€. Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. Arcangelo: Pergolesi’s film-maker Luis Macías with a show which features life-size Barcelona port: past, Els Tres Tombs is a Catalan i the 20th century performed 11am. In Catalan. programme of three recently puppets and Cirque du Soleil’s present and future tradition that pays homage to http://ajuntament.barcelona. ‘Stabat Mater’ www.cbsa.cat L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). M: created performances linked trademark acrobatics. Organised by the Museu Ma- by soprano Gisela Villamayor, animals and their local patron cat/museumusica/en

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Discover this space dedicated LITERATURE FESTIVAL Joan XXIII). M: Les Corts (L3). Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, make the most of home advan- foot, this half marathon in the to the victims of repression and 9pm. From 27€. L3; FGC). See Wed 2. tage when they meet Madrid nearby town of Terrassa is part air raids during the Civil War. BCNegra i www.fcbarcelona.com today. of the Grand Prix season of Various venues. Jan 24-Feb 3. It’s round 20 in this year’s FAMILY races from the Diputació de 23WEDNESDAY Barcelona is again the European EuroLeague and Barça will be 26SATURDAY BASKETBALL Barcelona, the governing body capital of crime literature with hoping for an important home Shark-Maniacs of the province of Barcelona. CLASSICAL MUSIC the 14th edition of its BCNegra win. DANCE L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del Endesa League: Barça There’s also the14th Santi Cen- festival. Acclaimed Barcelona Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta Lassa vs. Unicaja telles Run, a 5km road race. 21MONDAY Quartet Gerhard writer Carlos Zanón is the curator Ballet de Catalunya (L4), Drassanes (L3). See Sat Palau Blaugrana (Avda. de BLUES Palau de la Música (Palau de this year and as ever the event presents ‘Don Quixot’ 5. Joan XXIII). M: Les Corts (L3). FAMILY OPERA la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona Casino Aliança (Rambla del 7.30pm. From 18€. features round tables, readings, Blues at the MEAM (L1, L4). 8pm. 12€. Poblenou, 42). M: Poblenou Family activities www.fcbarcelona.com exhibitions, screenings and, of (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: Jaume I Travel to the bottom of the Madama Butterfly www.palaumusica.cat/en (L4). Jan 26, 27. Sat 8.30pm, at the Zoo The Unicaja team hails from the course, guest writers including (L4). Fri 6pm. 14€. sea in a bathyscaphe Gran Teatre del Liceu (La This string quartet performs Sun 6pm. Barcelona Zoo (Parc de la Ciu- southern Spanish city of Mala- Museu Marítim de Barcelona John Banville, Yasmina Khadra, The Spring Sisters, singers Emi Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). works by Mozart, Guix and www.casinoalianca.cat/es/ tadella, s/n). M: Arc de Triomf ga and come to Barcelona for (Av. de les Drassanes, s/n). M: David Peace and Argentinian Bueno and Gabriela Grabowski See Sat 12. Brahms. www.catalunyaballet.com (L1), Ciutadella/Vila Olímpica the 18th match of this year’s Drassanes (L3). Fourth Sun- writer Claudia Piñeiro, winner of and pianist Juanjo Fernández, The Ballet de Catalunya (L4). See Sat 5. national basketball league. day of the month. 11.30am, the 2019 Pepe Carvalho prize. perform jazz and swing, while SPANISH GUITAR SPANISH GUITAR performs its take on the dance 12.45pm. Adults: 4€. Children: you can also enjoy modern art, version of the famous novel TOURS CLASSICAL MUSIC 2.50€. OPERA drinks and snacks. Maestros of the Maestros of the by Cervantes, Don Quixote. FESTIVAL http://mmb.cat/en/ Opera at Palau Almost 25 dancers take part in The essence Spanish Guitar Spanish Guitar i SPANISH GUITAR Discover what life is like under Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi Dalmases the production, which aims to of Casa Vicens Barcelona Obertura the water with this simulated (C/ de les Carolines, 20-26). (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, (Montcada, 20). M: Jaume I showcase the skill and range of Choral masterpieces trip that shows different ani- M: Fontana, Lesseps (L3). See L3; FGC). See Thu 10. L3; FGC). See Tue 1. (L4). Thu 11pm. 25€. The Art of the this new company as well as its Festival Various venues. mals living in the sea, including Sat 5. La Petita Companyia Lírica de Spanish Guitar: innovative and original vision. Jan 27-29. turtles, dolphins, sardines and JAZZ Barcelona performs in a histori- concert and wine www.barcelonaobertura.com sea urchins. For children 3 and and dinner Funeral Carriage cal venue. MUSIC FESTIVAL Another festival from Barcelona above. Jamboree Jam Session Santa Anna Church (Santa and Hearse Collection (Montjuïc Cemetery, Mare del Obertura, an intiative to Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: CONTEMPORARY MUSIC Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, 20è Festival Mil·lenni: i Déu del Port, 56-58). Bus: 21. showcase three of Barcelona’s Vist i plou i Liceu (L3). Every Mon. 8pm, 24THURSDAY L3; FGC). See Fri 4. Zahara Poble Espanyol (Av. Fran- 10pm. 5€ (box office). 4€ (onli- Mavica Sala Apolo (Nou de la Rambla, See Sat 5. leading classical music venues, the Palau de la Música Catalana, cesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13). ne in advance). FILM FESTIVAL L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). M: LIGHT SHOW 113). M: Paral·lel (L2, L3). 9pm. M: Espanya (L1, L3; FGC). CIRCUS the Liceu opera house and www.masimas.com/en/ Glòries & Marina (L1), Monu- 17€. 12.30pm-1.20pm. General jamboree Xcèntric: Kino Klub Split – mental (L2). 9pm. 15€. Mapping Parabolic Gaudí Spanish singer-songwriter Za- L’Auditori. This event celebrates Toruk – the first flight entrance (includes this event): Classic weekly Barcelona jam www.auditori.cat/en/home Palau Güell (Nou de la Rambla, hara presents her latest album, choral works with three enticing the roots of the Yugoslavian Palau Sant Jordi (Pg. Olímpic, 14€. Family tickets available. event. As part of the Sit Back series 3-5). M: Liceu (L3). See Fri 4. Astronauta, recorded in performances: the Barcelona avant-garde movement 5-7). M: Espanya (L1, L3; Under-4s free. CCCB (Montalegre, 5). M: Ca- promoting new female talent, with producer Matthew Twaites. Symphony Orchestra gives TECHNO FGC). See Fri 18. a morning concert today at Enter the world of clown Morc CATALAN & talunya (L1, L3; FGC). 7.30pm. this concert features Mavica, Fants, a place where nothing CONTEMPORARY MUSIC 4€. See website for other the stage name of compo- TRADITIONS L’Auditori (11am) with conductor Techno session SAILING TRIPS Hartmut Haenchen and two works but everything turns out screenings: ser-guitarist Marta Casanova. Moog (Arc del Teatre, 3). alright. For children aged 4 and Cobla Marinada Sardanes local chamber choirs; on Mon www.cccb.org. Barcelona port: past, Palau de la Música (Palau de M: Liceu and Drassanes (L3). (Pla de la Seu). M: Jaume I 28, the Palau de la Música above. In Catalan. Continuing the 2019 edition of DINNER AND MUSIC present and future la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona See Sat 5. (L4). Sat 6pm; Sun 11.15am. hosts the German Balthasar its Xcèntric film festival, tonight Organised by the Museu Ma- Bufant sons (L1, L4). 7pm. 18€. Lyrical suppers Catalonia’s national dance is Neumann Chor und Ensemble the CCCB screens a selection i CIRCUS rítim de Barcelona (Av. de les Museu de la Música (Lepant, www.palaumusica.cat/en performed in front of the cathe- (see below for details); finally of experimental pieces by the at 7 Portes Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes 150). M: Marina, Glòries (L1). A cobla is a musical grouping (Passeig Isabel II, 14). M: dral every weekend. on Tue 29, don’t miss the Oslo most well-known members Toruk – the first flight (L3). See Sat 5. 5.30pm. 5€. featuring traditional Catalan Barceloneta (L4). Philharmonic Orchestra at the of the Kino Klub Split, which Palau Sant Jordi (Pg. Olímpic, http://ajuntament.barcelona. instruments and here the Cobla This monthly event at the CLASSICAL MUSIC Palau de la Música (see below began in Communist Yugos- 5-7). M: Espanya (L1, L3; Barcelona from the sea cat/museumusica/en Marinada performs a wide range historic 7 Portes restaurant, for details). lavia as a state instrument to FGC). See Fri 18. Organised by the Museu Ma- Family workshop where par- of music including Gershwin’s which opened in 1836, gives promote socialist realism but Classical music rítim de Barcelona (Av. de les ticipants learn how to make ‘Rhapsody in Blue’, a piece by diners the opportunity to enjoy OPERA ultimately contributed to the JAZZ at the MEAM Drassanes, s/n). M: Drassanes music using everyday objects Philip Glass and a selection of rise of avant-garde film in the a traditional Catalan meal (Barra de Ferro, 5). (L3). See Sat 5. La Bohème including a brush, crutches and Catalan compositions. country. accompanied by classical Scott Hamilton & M: Jaume I (L4). Sat 6pm; i MEAM (Barra de Ferro, 5). M: a ladder. music. Tonight it’s baritone Toni Solà Quintet entry from 5.30pm. 19€. Jaume I (L4). 6pm. 30€. MUSIC FESTIVAL Lluís Calvet and pianist Josep Jamboree (Pl. Reial, 17). M: Hear a celebration of German Part of a season of one-off Buforn who perform works by Liceu (L3). Jan 25, 26. 8pm, lied music courtesy of baritone opera performances, the 20è Festival Mil·lenni: Mozart and Donizetti. 10pm. 24€. Joan Sebastià Colomer and i MEAM this evening hosts a Adamo www.masimas.com/en/ pianist Laia Armengol. You can 27SUNDAY 22TUESDAY Palau de la Música (Palau de production of La Bohème, jamboree also enjoy an afternoon snack 28MONDAY Puccini’s tragic tale of lovers la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona Two-night run at Jamboree for (served before the concert) and FOOTBALL SPANISH GUITAR Mimì and Rodolfo. (L1, L4). 9pm. 18€-86€. Scott Hamilton and Toni Solà, museum visit. CLASSICAL MUSIC Italian singer Salvatore Adamo two saxophonists from the La Liga: RCD Espanyol 25FRIDAY vs. Real Madrid SPORT The Art of the is a regular perfomer at the USA and Catalonia, respec- SPANISH GUITAR Thomas Hengelbrock i Spanish Guitar: Festival Mil·lenni (he’s appeared tively, together with pianist Estadi Cornellà-El Prat (Av. del & Balthasar Neumann Terrassa Half Marathon at the last five editions!) and he BASKETBALL Baix Llobregat, 100. Cornellà concert and wine Gerard Nieto, double bassist The Art of the (Start: Parc dels Catalans). Chor und Ensemble Santa Anna Church (Santa returns once more for another Ignasi González and drummer de Llobregat). FGC: Cornellà Palau de la Música (Palau de EuroLeague: Barça Lassa Spanish Guitar: concert and 10am. 20€. Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, concert full of humour, music Xavi Hinojosa. Riera. Date and time tbc. la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona vs. CSKA Moscow wine and dinner www.rcdespanyol.com www.mitjaterrassa.org L3; FGC). See Tue 8. and elegance. Santa Anna Church (Santa (L1, L4). 8pm. 20€-125€. Palau Blaugrana (Avda. de Espanyol will be hoping to Getting 2019 off on the right

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The prestigious German con- (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Catalunya (L1, This French trio, featuring pia- Tourist Information Points & ductor Thomas Hengelbrock L3; FGC). See Tue 1. nist Vincent Coq, violinist Jean- brings his choir and orchestra Marc Phillips-Varjabédian and to Barcelona for a performance TOURS cellist Raphaël Pidoux, perform tickets.visitbarcelona.com of Mozart’s ‘Requiem’. This two works by Schubert. concert is part of the Barcelona Visit to archaeological Obertura Choral Masterpieces site season (see Sun 27). El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria (Plaça Comercial, 12). SPANISH GUITAR M: Jaume I & Barceloneta (L4), Arc de Triomf (L1). See Wed 2. Maestros of the Spanish Guitar Basilica Santa Maria del Pi (Pl. del Pi, 7). M: Liceu (L3). See Mon 14. 31THURSDAY

OPERA SPANISH GUITAR Madama Butterfly Gran Teatre del Liceu (La The Art of the Rambla, 51-59). M: Liceu (L3). Spanish Guitar: See Sat 12. concert and wine and dinner Santa Anna Church (Santa Anna, 29). M: Catalunya (L1, L3; FGC). 9pm. 20€. Joan Benejam presents ‘Fan- 29TUESDAY dango’, a journey through the history of Spanish guitar, while CLASSICAL MUSIC you enjoy a glass of wine or a meal as part of your musical ‘Scheherazade’ by i experience. Barcelona Card Rimsky-Korsakov Palau de la Música (Palau de MUSIC FESTIVAL la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona (L1, L4). 8pm. 18€-78€. 20è Festival i The Oslo Philharmonic Orches- Mil·lenni: Pavvla tra, conductor Vasily Petrenko El Molino (Vilà i Vilà, 99). M: and pianist Simon Trpčeski join Paral·lel (L2, L3). 9pm. 13€. forces for a performance of this Young Barcelona singer Pavvla, symphonic suite by Russian who now spends her time composer Nikolai Rimsky-Kor- between here and Brighton, sakov, as well as J. Brahm’s performs from her second ‘Concerto nº 2’. This concert is album, Secretly hoping you part of the Barcelona Obertura catch me looking. Choral Masterpieces season (see Sun 27). Guitar BCN 19: Fito Páez L’Auditori (Lepant, 150). M: Glòries & Marina (L1), Monumental (L2). 9pm. 25€-45€. www.guitarbcn.com 30WEDNESDAY Returning for a new edition is this festival dedicated UNDERWATER ACTIVITIES celebrating the guitar. Tonight’s inaugural event features Shark Cage Diving Express Argentinian rock star Fito Páez, L’Aquàrium (Moll d’Espanya del here as part of his acclaimed Port Vell, s/n). M: Barceloneta ‘Solo Piano’ global tour. (L4), Drassanes (L3). See Wed 9. CLASSICAL MUSIC SPANISH GUITAR Trio Wanderer: The i Schubert Night Trios Maestros of the Palau de la Música (Palau de Spanish Guitar la Música, 4-6). M: Urquinaona Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi (L1, L4). 8pm. 35€.

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