This page on Barcelona Events in December has been kindly provided by TBS The Broadsheet, the only English-language lifestyle magazine distributed all over Spain. With the tagline 'The Best of Spain in English', TBS The Broadsheet is a well established magazine covering all areas of life in Spain.
On this page you will find details of music, dance, theater and children's events in Barcelona in December. For art and film events in Barcelona in December, see the next page. Each event is listed with contact details and the nearest metro stop.
Music in Barcelona in December
December 1
ARCTIC MONKEYS
Espacio MoviStar (in Parque de Berrida on c/Martí i Franquès www.espacio.movistar.es)
These English indie rockers released the fastest-selling debut rock album in British history last year and this year's release, 'Favourite Worst Nightmare', was nominated for the 2007 Mercury Prize.
December 1
BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB
Sala Apolo (Nou de la Rambla 113, tel: 93 441 4001 ? Parallel (Line 2) www.sala-apolo.com) December 2
They ain't black, they ain't particularly rebellious and they ain't got a motorcycle between them - the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
December 1
THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS
Sala Apolo (Nou de la Rambla 113, tel: 93 441 4001 ? Parallel (Line 2) www.sala-apolo.com) December 3
Vancouver's acclaimed power pop band, driven by Carl 'A.C.' Newman, will deliver one promising show full of talent and energy after another while playing tracks off their ambitious fourth album, 'Challengers'.
December 3 to 8
ESTRELLA DAMM PRIMAVERA CLUB 07
Parc del Fòrum (Rambla Prim 2 to 4) www.primaverasound.com)
Sala Apolo (Nou de la Rambla 113, tel: 93 441 4001 <M> Parallel (Line 2) www.sala-apolo.com)
The New Pornographers are the first act set to kick off the six day festival on December 3, with 29 scheduled artists playing before Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore closes it out on December 8.
December 5
MÚM
Razmatazz 2 (Corner of c/Almogàvers 122 & c/Pamplona 88, tel: 93 310 7267 <M> Marina (Line 1) or Bogatell (Line 4) www.salarazzmatazz.com) December 5
Icelandic experimental group pronounced "moom," perform tracks off their catchiest album to date, 'Go Go Smear the Poison Ivy.'
December 15
DARK CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Sala Bikini (c/Deu i Mata 105, tel: 93 322 0800 <M> Cristina (Line 3)
For those looking for a black Christmas, you can join Covenant and Reaper in celebrating The Dark Christmas Festival's 5th edition this December.
December 15
CARIBOU
Razzmatazz (Corner of c/Almogàvers 122 & c/Pamplona 88, tel: 93 310 7267 <M> Marina (Line 1) or Bogatell (Line 4) www.salarazzmatazz.com)
Dan Snaith (formerly known as Manitoba) continues to develop his euphoric psychedelic sound on his latest release, 'Andorra.'
December 21
DAN DEACON
Nitsa (Nou de la Rambla 113, tel: 93 441 4001 <M> Parallel (Line 2) www.nitsa.com)
Absurdist electronic music composer with a reputation for frenzied live performances…don't miss out on this experience or his trippy green skull strobe light.
December 27
GLORIA GAYNOR
Palau de la Música Catalana (c/Palau de la Música 4 to 6, tel: 93 295 7200 <M> Urquinaona) http://home.palaumusica.org)
At first we were afraid, we were petrified…but the 'First Lady of Disco' has survived and will belt out her oldies-but-goodies.
Throughout December
GREASE
Teatre Victoria (Avda. Parallel 67, tel: 93 329 9189 <M> Parallel (Lines 2 & 3) www.greaseelmusical.com)
Grease, 'The Musical of Your Life,' has become one of the most long-lived and popular musicals of Barcelona theatre. Don't miss the opportunity to catch it in its final weeks of production.
Theatre in Barcelona in December
Until December 9
ANTHONY BLAKE - CLOSER
Teatro Club Capitol (La Rambla 138, tel: 93 412 2038 <M> Catalunya (Lines 1 & 3)
Spain's best known hypnotist gets into your head in his latest presentation, 'Closer,' in which he interacts with the audience and incorporates their personal experiences into the show.
Throughout December
LA CUBANA - 'CÓMEME EL COCO, NEGRO'
Teatro Novedades (Carrer Casp 1, tel: 93 412 1175) <M> Line 1, 3, & 4)
Riotus variety theatre from this long-standing Barcelona institution.
Other Events in Barcelona in December
Throughout December
HABLA GAUDÍ
Museu Diocesà (Avda. de la Catedral 4, tel: 93 315 2213 <M> Jaume I (Line 4)
Seventy original works from probably the most famous architect in Spain, Antoni Gaudí - from stained glass to wrought iron to photographs, with his own texts serving as a guide.
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