Bon Jovi Open Air and other events in Barcelona this month
July (2011) Events in Barcelona
| FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS | EXHIBITIONS & CULTURAL EVENTS | CONCERTS & MUSIC | THEATRE & DANCE | SPORTS |
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4th Festival Montjüic del Nit
2 July, 10 pm to 4 am
Several locations in Montjüic and museums
40 artists from different places and musical styles, 10 stages in Montjüic, free museums and much more.
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Hypnotik Festival
9 July
Different stages in Barcelona
The new edition of the festival where hip-hop is the main star returns to the streets of Barcelona. Music, graffiti, break dance workshops and much more
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Cruilla Festival
8, 9 July
Parque del Forum
A festival that seeks eclecticism, and with this objective brings singers and bands as disparate as Jack Johnson and Calle 13.
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Mostra de teatre de Barcelona v2.0
2 July, 10 pm to 4 am
Several locations in Montjüic and museums
40 artists from different places and musical styles, 10 stages in Montjüic, free museums and much more.
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Grec 2011 Festival de Barcelona
Until October
Teatre del Raval, San Antonio Abad 12
One of the most expected cultural dates of the year. 40 plays on Teatre Raval stages, will go through several qualifying phases until the audience chooses a winner.
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Fly Me To The Moon Festival
27, 28 July
Poble Espanyol de Barcelona, Avinguda Francesc Ferrer I Guardia, 13
This festival brings bands such as Animal Collective and The Suicide of Western A must for music lovers
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Opisso
Until December
Hotel Astoria Barcelona, París 203
The biggest illustration exhibit of the Catalan artist Ricard Opisso. More than 110 artworks. 5€
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Exposición "Aire: Respiración y salud infantil"
Exhibition "Air: Breathing and Child Health" Until October
Cosmo Caixa, Museo de la Ciencia Barcelona, Isaac Newton 26
An interactive and didactic exhibition whose objective is to help reflect about the influence of the environment in children’s respiratory health.
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Exposición Oler arte: química y pedagogía
Exhibition Smell art: chemistry and pedagogy Until September
Art Santa Mònica Barcelona, La Rambla, 7
Did you think art could be seen by the sense of smell? This exhibition shows us how the world of pantone colors can be translated into smells by the periodic table derived from chemistry.
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Dhub ¿qué me pongo?
Dhub, What do I Wear? Until August
Disseny HUB Barcelona (C/ Montcada, 12).
The complexities of getting dressed, a reflection about self identity, through a 341 pieces exhibition (dresses and accessories).
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La Trieste del Magris
The Trieste of Magris Until July
CCCB (C/Montalegre, 5)
In the context of the series “The City and its Writers”, Claudio Magris shows us his city, Trieste, in an exhibition that makes us use the five senses
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Exposición 100x100 photo
Exhibition 100x100 Photo Until December
Galería Espai [b] (C/Torrent de l'Olla, 158)
A collection of photos where colour is the protagonist. Limited images at affordable prices.
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Gospel por la salud mental
Gospel for mental health 1 July , 9.30 pm
Basílica Santa Maria del Pi, Cardenal Casañas, 16
Gospel Viu! has a choir of 60 singers. The show "Spiritual" is an intimate version of Afro-American spiritual singing from the 18th century till today. 32€
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Desorden Público
2 July , 9 pm
Sala Bikini, Avenida Diagonal, 547
Don't miss out on the opportunity to see the most emblematic Latin American Ska band, directly from Venezuela, 15€
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University Summer Festival 2011
2 July, 10 am
Illa Fantasia
An amazing festival in an aquatic theme park. With the best DJ sound, dancing and many surprises, you cannot miss welcoming the summer with this watery music festival, 38,24 €
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Dio’s Discipline + Anvil + The Rpods
3 July, 7.30 pm
Sala Bikini, Avenida Diagonal, 547
Ronnie James Dio tribute band, played by some of the bands own musicians: Craig Goldy, Simon Wright, Scott Warren + guests. 32€.
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Crocodiles
5 July, 8.30 pm
BeCool, Plaza Joan Llongueras, 5
The revelation duo from San Diego return to Madrid to present their second studio album " Sleep Forever, recorded by James Ford, from Simian Mobile. It promises to big a huge success. 17€.
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The Pretty Reckless
6 July, 8.30 pm
Razzmatazz 2, Pamplona, 88,
Taylor Momsen, Gossip Girl's famous actress visits Madrid along her alternative rock band to showcase her work in the Iberian country. 20€.
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Le Savy Fav
8 July, 8.30 pm
Apolo, Nou de la Rambla, 113
An indie band with central quarters in New York, their sound can be defined as rock and post hardcore, along Tim Harrington's peculiar style. 22€
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Tamerlano
9 July 8 pm
Gran Teatre del Liceu, La Rambla, 51
Opera in concert version. With Nicola Francesco Haym’s script and Georg Friedrich Händel’s music.
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Two Gallants
10 July, 8 pm
Sala 2, Nou de la Rambla, 111
Tyson Vogel and Adam Stephens have both been working in projects outside the band, but after 2 years of silence the band from San Francisco return to the Spanish stages for a who you cannot miss! 22€.
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Janet Jackson
12 July, 8.30 pm
Poble Espanyol, Avenida Marqués de Comillas, s/n
Janet Jackson has managed to avoid her brother’s shadow and become a star in her own right. In her tour Number Ones, Up Close and Personal the American singer will review her greatest hits. From 60€
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Matinée Summer Festival 2011
12 June, 10 am
Illa Fantasia
This version of the festival takes place in the aquatic park for you to enjoy aquatic attractions dancing to electronic music. Ticket 40€
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Goran Bregovic
13 July, 10 pm
Teatre Grec, Paseo Santa Madrona, 38
You might have heard some of his compositions in Emir Kusturica’s films, however his much more than a film composer. Bregovic shows the most wild and explosive of Balkan folklore. From 16€
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Rubén Blades y Chucho Valdés
16 July, 6 pm
Poble Espanyol, Avenida Marqués de Comillas, s/n,
Rubén Blades, one of the most famous and loved representative of salsa, the Latin sensual and contagious rhythm, plays with the legendary Chucho Valdés. 35€
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Juanes
19 July, 9 pm
Sant Jordi Club, Passeig Olímpic, 5
The Colombian singer mixes native Colombian rhythms such as cumbias and vallenatos with the sound of electric guitars. He presents his new album studio P.A.R.C.E. From 46€
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Moby
19 July, 8.30 pm
Poble Espanyol, Avenida Marqués de Comillas, s/n
The legendry electronic musician known for his albums Porcelain and Play, returns to Spain to present his new recording studio Destroyed. From 38€
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Micah P. Hinson
20 July
Apolo, Nou de la Rambla, 113
Tennessee's most famous voice returns to Spain. This time he'll play versions of The Pixie's "Trompe Le Monde", perhaps the 90's most emblematic pop album, along Tachencko, the band from Zaragoza. 18€.
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Bon Jovi Open Air
27 July, 8.30 pm
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Avinguda de l'Estadi, 54
The emblematic American rockstar, with more than 30 years on stages, presents his album “Greatest Hits”. A must for rock music lovers. From 55€
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Jamie Lidell
27 July, 9.30 pm
Sala Apolo, Nou de la Rambla, 113
The soul-funk English singer returns to Barcelona to present the best of his album Compass. Jamie mixes styles such as funk, R&B and soul with electronic sounds.
23€
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| THEATRE & DANCE | ||
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Marta Graham Company
1 and 2 July
Gran Teatre del Liceu, La Rambla 51
Contemporary dance. Something like mother of contemporary dance, Martha Graham founded her company in 1926 and today it remains one of the most innovative companies. From 16€
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Rigor Mortis
2 July
Teatre Municipal Cooperativa de Barberà, Plaza de la Cooperativa, 5. Barberà del Vallès
A hilarious comedy about infidelities and political scandals. A satire about current society whose stars are corrupt politicians, a retired man, a metal syndicalist among others. From 20€
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Philippe Decouflé: Octopus
Until 3 July
Teatre Nacional de Catalunya, Plaza de las Artes, 1
Compagnie DCA puts on a show born of choreographer Philippe Decouflé’s love, passion, jalousie. A must for contemporary dance lovers. From 16.50€
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Opera and Flamenco
Until 22 July
Teatre Poliorama, La Rambla 115
Swan Lake is considered without doubt one of the most classic ballet. The story tells us about queen Odette, victim of a spell that turns her into a swan, that will be broken only when a man loves her for eternity. From 29€
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Art
Until 17 July
Sala Teatre Apolo, Avenida Paralelo, 59
The famous play written by Yasmina Reza returns to the stages with a version in Catalan. A man buys a blank painting and shows it to his two friends, whose reaction may endanger a 15 year old friendship. From 17€
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FaceMoog
Until July 17,
Teatro Club Capitol, La Rambla, 138
An exhilarating portrayal of how social networks work and their effect on people’s lives. Tickets 22€
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Swan Lake
14 – 24 July
Teatre Victòria, Paralelo 67
The magic of flamenco dance and opera singing are joined in this alluring show that will become an important exhibition of the Spanish music tradition.
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Made in Paral-lel
Until 31 July
Sala El Molino, Vila i Vilà, 99
Cabaret: The play runs through history of the theatre on Parallel Avenue, from the 19th century till it was closed in 1997. Flamenco, burlesque or 80’s rock, every style had a place. From 28€
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Carmen
Until 30 July
Gran Teatre del Liceu, La Rambla 51
After more than 200 years Carmen remains one of the most important and popular operas. A powerful gypsy woman defends her freedom from a possessive soldier from Navarra, giving way to a tragedy
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European Rugby Championship
9 and 11 July, 1 pm / 12,30 am
Estadi Lluís Companys
The best of European rugby. From 12€
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Regatta Puig of Classic Sail
13-16 July
Barcelona
The best of sailing with this classic regatta contest
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Golf: 8th Trophy in Benefit of Active Africa Association
2 July
Golf Course: Sant Cugat
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