In the midst of the high temperatures, music lovers are lucky to find a number of musical havens in Barcelona that offer a refreshing and enriching experience for all tastes.
La Ciudad Condal is not only known for its impressive architecture and rich culture, but also for its vibrant and diverse music scene.
Musical havens not to be missed
Marula Coffee
A Musical Journey to Half a Century Ago Inspired by the Fania All Star, the Afro Latin Jam All Star is an orchestra that brings together salseros from Catalonia and Latin America in an explosion of rhythms and dance. Every Thursday at Marula Café, this orchestra offers a trip back in time to the New York and Puerto Rico of half a century ago. With voices and melodies that evoke Héctor Lavoe and Willie Colón, Marula Café becomes an oasis of salsa and Latin rhythms.
Red Ink
Fusing Music and Theater Located in Poblesec, Tinta Roja has reinvented its programming post-pandemic, focusing on music and theater. This space is a hotbed of artistic expression, offering everything from blues and jazz to bossa nova and flamenco. In addition to live music, Tinta Roja presents stand up monologues in several languages, creating a fun and entertaining atmosphere.
Ástor House
Located in the heart of Santses, it is a small venue that has been generating great musical vibes since its opening in July 2022. With a cozy atmosphere and a stage that has hosted more than 300 concerts, this establishment is a tribute to the master of tangos, Astor Piazzolla. With a wall piano on the stage, just ten tables and an intimate bar, Casa Ástor has become a destination for jazz, blues, folk and tango lovers. Its concerts and jam sessions offer a unique musical experience that can be accompanied by signature cocktails and homemade snacks.
Music huts in Barcelona: live music to beat the heat
The Carioca
Bossa Nova y Más in Barceloneta La Carioca, located in Barceloneta, pays homage to bossa nova and Brazilian music in a cozy atmosphere. With versions of classics by Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes, as well as samba performances, La Carioca offers a unique musical experience. In addition, it is one of the few places in Spain where rueda de choro, a form of Brazilian popular music with complex improvisations, is performed.
Soda Acoustic
Immerse yourself in Jazz Manouche The Soda Acoustic in Gràcia is a corner where Django Reinhardt’s jazz manouche comes to life. These sessions, starring Reinhardt’s disciples, recreate the atmosphere of Parisian interwar caravans with violins, selmer guitars and clarinets.
