The Best Evening Entertainment in Barcelona

As one of the great European capitals, it’s no surprise that Barcelona boasts a brilliant nightlife. With everything from live music and dancing to lowkey cocktail bars and flashy clubs, there’s something for everyone in the City of Counts.

If you’re travelling to Barcelona, make sure you enjoy every moment of your trip. Let us ease your planning and preparation with these suggestions for wonderful ways to spend an evening in the Spanish capital.

The best unusual activities

Dinner and drinks are timeless, but let’s consider some of the more memorable ways to spend an evening in Barcelona.

Slip into something beautiful and head out to the Spanish opera. Venues including Gran Teatre del Liceu hosts wonderful shows year-round, so pick up some tickets and enjoy a twinkling evening of entertainment.

If you’re in the mood for traditional Spanish entertainment, a live Flamenco show is a great way to spend a few hours. Where better to enjoy a professional Flamenco show than in the country of its origin? Some of these dazzling shows invite audience members to join in, while others are more formal and offer dinner and beautiful wine.

The best wine bars in Barcelona

Celebrate your time in Barcelona with an evening of Spanish wine. Catalonia, the region in which Barcelona sits, is home to several wine-producing territories and is responsible for traditional Cava. Spend a night exploring the city’s swishy and traditional wine bars, sampling the local produce and creating memories that’ll last a lifetime. 

• Monvínic

• L'Ànima del Vi

• At Els Sortidors del Parliament

• Casa Mariol Wine Bar

• El Petit Celler

• Celler de Can Dani

Head to any of these spots for a comfortable pre-dinner drink and start your evening perfectly.

The best evening entertainment

When you’re ready to be entertained, there’s plenty to choose from. For classic Spanish cinema and recent releases, visit Filmoteca de Catalunya, an unusual cinema set inside a brutalist-style building.

For live music, visit the Palau de la Música Catalana, the city’s breathtaking concert hall. An icon of modernist architecture, the early 1900’s venue lends its stage to leaders in choral and classical music, perfect for an evening of traditional entertainment. At the other end of the scale, El Paraigua is a tiny, speakeasy-style jewel in the heart of the city. Enjoy a cocktail or two in the dimly lit space while live music warms you from head to toe.

Elevate your time in Barcelona when you book your stay at the Pullman Barcelona Skipper, a five-star luxury-style hotel on Barceloneta beach.

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