Grec Festival & Other July Events in Barcelona

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July (2009) Events in Barcelona

FESTIVALS

  • Grec Festival
    When? June 20 - August 2
    Where? Throughout the city.
    What? Barcelona's massive summer arts extravaganza, featuring theatre performances, circus shows, dance productions, music concerts and much more. Many of the events on this page are actually part of this larger summer festival.
  • Barcelona Festival of Song
    When? July 1 - 11
    Where? Several venues
    What? Free music performances by talented singers, guitarists, pianists and more showcasing traditional music from Catalunya, Spain and the world.
  • European Balloon Festival
    When? July 8 - 12
    Where? Igualada
    What? 25,000 spectators descend upon the small town of Igualada to see brightly-colored hot-air balloons inflate and soar overhead.
  • Días de Danza: International Dance Festival in Urban Landscapes
    When? July 10 - 14
    Where? Spaces throughout the city
    What? Parks, streets, squares and other urban spaces throughout Barcelona become venues for over 50 deance performances by both local and international acts.
  • Festa Major de Raval
    When? July 18 - 19
    Where? Raval district
    What? Barcelona's most ethnically diverse part of town is home to a massive variety of culture, music and performance featuring local and international acts.

EXHIBITIONS

  • Quinquis de los 80 Quinquis of the 80's
    When? May 25 - September 6
    Where? CCCB (C/ Montalegre, 5)
    What? An exhibition focusing on movies famous in Spain between 1978 and 1985 that revolve around the figure of the young delinquient as protagonist. Includes audiovisuals, documentaries, photographs, press clippings, posters and much more.
  • La arquitectura democrática de Palladio The Democratic Architecture of Palladio
    When? May 22 - September 6
    Where? CaixaForum Centre Social i Cultural (Av. Marquès de Comillas, 6)
    What? An exhibition following the trajectory of Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio featuring more than 200 of his works.
  • Princesas de tierras lejanas Princesses from Far Lands
    When? May 7 - August 2
    Where? Museu d'Història de Catalunya (Pl Pau Vila, 3)
    What? Exhibition focusing on Constanza of Aragón, Violante of Hungary, Beatriz of Aragón and María of Habsburg, medieval princesses-turned-queens who were wed in a strategic effort to create strong ties between Spain and Hungary. An interesting look at the time period.
  • El Castell dels Tres Dragons
    When? February 20 - September 13
    Where? Museo de Zoologia (Passeig Picasso, s/n - La Ribera)
    What? A temporary exhibition all about the history and architecture of the zoo's famous building, the Castell dels Tres Dragons, which was built in 1888 by Domènech i Montaner, one of Spain's top modernista architects.

THEATRE

  • Sogno di una notta de mezza estate
    When?July 4 - 7
    Where? Teatre Nacional de Catalunya (Avinguda Meridiana, 1)
    What? Production of William Shakespeare's famous play A Midsummer Night's Dream.
  • Eonnagata
    When? July 15 - 18
    Where? Teatre Nacional de Catalunya (Avinguda Meridiana, 1)
    What? A dance production combining contemporary interpretive dance with classical ballet in the telling of a story.
  • Adulterios
    When? June 10 - July 5
    Where? Teatre Apolo (c/ Paral-lel, 59)
    What? Popular actress Verónica Forqué protagonizes this comedy set in New York City. Widely considered a great work of intelligent comedy, it was written by Woody Allen and adapted by Nacho Artime.
  • Stomp
    When? June 26 - July 19
    Where? Teatre Victòria (c/ Paral-lel, 67)
    What? Internationally famous show of movement, creative percussion and visual comedy.
  • Ópera y Flamenco
    When? July 23 - August 2
    Where? Teatre Poliorama (Rambla dels estudis, 115)
    What? Combining opera music with flamenco.

CONCERTS

  • U2
    When? July 2
    Where? Camp Nou
    What? Rock band U2.
    www.u2.com
  • George Benson
    When? July 5
    Where? Poble Espanyol (Av. Marquès de Comillas, 13 )
    What? American Jazz musician George Benson.
    www.georgebenson.com
  • Pet Shop Boys
    When? July 7
    Where? Poble Espanyol (Av. Marquès de Comillas, 13 )
    What? British pop duo Pet Shop Boys
    www.petshopboys.co.uk
  • Slipknot
    When? July 11
    Where? Parc del Forum
    What? American metal band Slipknot.
    www.slipknot1.com
  • John Fogerty
    When? July 14
    Where? Sant Jordi Club (Passeig Olimpic, 5-7)
    What? Concert by singer-songwriter John Fogerty, leader of the Creedence Clearwater Revival and regarded as one of the best guitarists in the world.
    www.johnfogerty.com
  • Jason Mraz
    When? July 15
    Where? Poble Espanyol (Av. Marquès de Comillas, 13 )
    What? Concert by American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz.
    www.jasonmraz.com
  • Madonna
    When? July 21
    Where? Estadio Olímpico de Lluís (Avinguda de l'Estadi 52)
    What? Concert by the unrivalled Queen of Pop.
    www.madonna.com

SPORTS

  • Tour de France
    When? July 9 - 10
    Where? Various streets.
    What? The world's most famous cycling race passes through Barcelona.
  • Triatló de la Vila
    When? July 26
    Where? Olympic Port
    What? Triathalon. 44€ to compete, free to watch!

* Want to see past months' events? Take a look! Barcelona Events

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