Concerts at Palau de la Musica Catalana
The Palau de la Musica is one of Barcelona's most active concert halls - with classical music, chamber music, flamenco, jazz and international guest performances on the program.
A concert hall that is an experience in itself
The Palau de la Musica Catalana was built in 1908 as the home of the Orfeó Català choir - and is still the heart of Catalan cultural life today. What sets it apart from other concert halls: The building itself is a total work of art of Catalan Modernisme, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner. The famous stained glass dome bathes the concert hall in warm colored light, while the mosaic columns and the ornamental stage relief surround the audience like a play made of stone and glass.
Over 300 events take place at the Palau every year - from large orchestral concerts and international guest performances to chamber music, jazz, flamenco shows and children's concerts. The program is curated by the Orfeó Català-Palau de la Música Foundation and reflects the breadth of classical and contemporary musical life.
What is played at the Palau de la Musica?
The Palau's program is deliberately diverse - not just a classical music venue, but an open concert hall for all genres of music.
Symphony & Orchestra
Major orchestral concerts with international ensembles and conductors - Beethoven, Brahms, Mahler and contemporary works in a packed concert hall.
Chamber music
String quartets, piano recitals and chamber ensembles - often in the more intimate Petit Palau, the building's smaller hall.
Choral music
As the home of the Orfeó Català, choral music has a special tradition in the Palau - regular concerts by the house ensemble and international choirs.
Flamenco
The Gran Gala Flamenco is the most visited flamenco show in Barcelona and takes place several times a year in the Palau - a professional stage spectacle with live music and dance. Find out more: Flamenco at the Palau de la Musica
Jazz & World Music
International jazz stars, world music and crossover programs enrich the program and make the Palau a place beyond classical concert consumption.
Children's concerts & family formats
Concerts specially designed for families introduce young visitors to classical music - often interactively and in low-threshold formats.
The two concert halls
Concert and event tickets indicate in which of the two halls the event is taking place - an overview.
Concert Hall
The historic concert hall from 1908 is the heart of the Palau - with the famous stained glass dome, the ornamental stage relief and the main organ view. It holds around 2,200 spectators and is used for all major orchestral concerts, international guest performances and the Gran Gala Flamenco.
- Capacity: approx. 2,200 seats
- Built: 1905-1908 by Domènech i Montaner
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997
- Utilization: orchestra, choir, flamenco, international guest performances
Petit Palau
The Petit Palau is a modern, smaller concert hall in the extension of the Palau. It was added in 2004 by Óscar Tusquets and offers a more intimate atmosphere for chamber concerts, recitals and smaller ensembles. The contemporary architecture of the hall stands in deliberate contrast to the historic main hall.
- Capacity: approx. 500 seats
- Opened: 2004, architect Óscar Tusquets
- Modern design, intimate ambience
- Use: chamber music, recitals, children's concerts
Find program & buy tickets
The current program
The complete event program of the Palau de la Musica - with all concerts, seasons and special programs - is maintained and updated daily on the official website of the Palau. Concerts can be filtered by date, genre and hall.
To the official program palaumusica.catGran Gala Flamenco
The only concert experience in the Palau that can be conveniently booked in advance via external ticket providers is the Gran Gala Flamenco - Barcelona's most popular flamenco show, which has been on the program for over 18 years. It takes place several times a year both in the Concert Hall and occasionally in the Petit Palau.
More about the flamenco show →For all other concert tickets (orchestra, chamber music, international guest performances), the Palau's official ticket store at palaumusica.cat is the right place to go. Prices vary depending on the event, hall and seating category.
Frequently asked questions about concerts at the Palau de la Musica
The full program with all concerts, times and tickets is published on the official website of the Palau. There you can filter by date, music genre and hall. The address is: palaumusica.cat
The Concert Hall is the historic main hall from 1908 - with the famous stained glass dome, space for around 2,200 spectators and a unique modernist ambience. When you buy a ticket, you will be told in which hall the event is taking place. The Petit Palau is the smaller, modern hall from 2004, which is used for more intimate formats such as chamber concerts and recitals.
Prices vary depending on the event, seating category and hall. For large orchestral concerts or international guest performances in the Concert Hall, prices often start at around €20-30 for the back rows and can be significantly higher for premium seats. Chamber concerts in the Petit Palau are often cheaper. The current prices can be viewed directly at palaumusica.cat.
Yes, there are two ticket offices directly at the Palau, which are open daily from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. However, it is advisable to book online in advance for popular concerts, as events regularly sell out - especially in the high season from April to October.
The Gran Gala Flamenco is a professional stage show with choreographies by renowned Catalan and Spanish dance companies - Barcelona's most popular flamenco show for over 18 years. It is one of the few concert experiences in the Palau that can be booked in advance via external platforms. Find out more: Flamenco at the Palau de la Musica
Occasionally, events with free admission take place in the Palau - for example as part of city festivals or special cultural programs. These are announced on the official website. The regular concert program is subject to a charge.