June Events in Barcelona

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June (2009) Events in Barcelona

FESTIVALS

  • Corpus Christi
    When? June 11
    Where? Barcelona Cathedral
    What? The most famous part of Barcelona's Corpus Christi celebration is the L'ou com Balla, a 16th century tradition in which emptied eggshells are perched above the water jets of the city's elaborately decorated fountains, thereby making the eggshells look as if they are dancing. You can also catch festive carnival-like parades passing through the center.
  • SONAR Music Festival
    When? June 18 - 20
    Where? Several venues
    What? Barcelona's internationally popular music festival, SONAR, features all sorts of exhibitions, conferences, audiovisual screenings and concerts. Over 40,000 music Featuring world-class hip-hop, electro, electronic pop, experimental jazz, post rock and digital concretism. Highlight performances this year include Grace Joanes, Calle Botánica, Orbital, Richie Hawtin, Animal Collective, Crystal Castles and Late of hte Pier.
  • Sant Joan
    When? June 23 - 24
    Where? Throughout the city and along the beaches
    What? Barcelona's celebrations of Sant Joan (Saint John the Baptist) welcomes the onset of summer with bonfires, fireworks, firecrackers, dancing, and general debauchery. It's also called "La Nit del Foc", literally "the night of fire," as the skies of Catalonia light up all throughout the region.

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.
  • El Mar de Barceló The Sea of Barceló
    When? Until June 14
    Where? CaixaForum Centre Social i Cultural (Av Marquès de Comillas, 6)
    What? An exhibition highlighting the creative process of Spanish artist Miquel Barceló during the year and a half he spent painting the dome in the United Nations headquarters in Geneva.
  • Matt Sesow
    When? May 28 - June 24
    Where? Artevistas (Passatge del crèdit, 4)
    What? An exhibition of works by American painter Matt Sesow, known for his edgy paintings that go beyond typical cultural institutions.

THEATRE

  • La casa de Bernarda Alba
    When? April 29 - June 28
    Where? Teatre Nacional de Catalunya (Avinguda Meridiana, 1)
    What? Production of Federico García Lorca's famous work.
  • Germanes
    When? May 28 - June 21
    Where? Villarroel Teatre (C/ Villarroel, 87)
    What? A two-act play addressing life and death through the story of a Communist family that reunites for the funeral of their father.
  • 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.
  • La casa dels cors trencats
    When? May 9 - June 21
    Where? Teatre Nacional de Catalunya (Avinguda Meridiana, 1)
    What? One of playright Bernard Shaw's greatest plays
  • Tango Fire
    When? May 26 - June 14
    Where? Teatre Victòria (c/ Paral-lel, 67)
    What? The Tango Fire dance company features both traditional and avant-garde tango performances in a production that has received praise around the world.

CONCERTS

  • Barcelona Guitar Festival
    When? March 24 - June 18
    Where? Concert venues and bars throughout the city
    What? Featuring musicians and groups from Spain and around the world. This year¡s highlights include David Byrne, Jackson Brown, Amaral and Vicente Amigo.
  • AC/DC
    When? June 7
    Where? Estadio Olímpico de Lluís Companys (Paseo Olímpico, 17-19)
    What? Rock band AC/DC.
    www.acdc.com
  • Korn
    When? June 22
    Where Razzmatazz
    What? Metal band Korn.
    www.korn.com
  • Katy Perry
    When? June 25
    Where? Palau Sant Jordi
    What? Pop singer Katy Perry.
    www.katyperry.com
  • Ry Cooder
    When? June 30
    Where? Parc del Forum
    What? Singer / songwriter, considered one of the best guitarists in the world.
  • U2
    When? June 30 & July 2
    Where? Camp Nou
    What? Rock band U2.
    www.u2.com

SPORTS

  • Catalonian Moto GP
    When? June 14
    Where? Circuit de Catalunya
    What? Major motorcycle race, one of the most popular and most important rounds of the World Championship.
  • Bike Show BCN
    When? June 13 - 14
    Where? Parc del Fòrum
    What? Cycling aficionados of all ages gather for competitions, exhibitions, circuits and interactive events dedicated to traditional and non-traditional forms of cycling: dirt track racing, one-wheeled monocycles, four-wheeled cyclekarts, BMX freestyling

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

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