11 Things to Do in Barcelona at Night
When night falls Barcelona shows its other side and offers several plans and experiences to enjoy it and in this post I have selected the 10 best activities for it.
Barcelona | ©Sandor Somkuti
Barcelona takes on a special energy when night falls, offering a wide variety of plans for all tastes. From night tours of its most emblematic monuments to dinners with shows and terraces with panoramic views, the city has options to enjoy after sunset. Here are some of the best things to do in Barcelona at night so you can make the most of your visit.
1. Enjoy a cruise with live music
Barcelona Sunset Jazz Cruise
Enjoy a cruise with live jazz in Barcelona
Sail at sunset along the coast of Barcelona while enjoying live music on board.
Relax aboard an elegant sailboat and enjoy the best live music with this
jazz cruise in Barcelona. While sailing along the coast, you will be able to contemplate the skyline of the city illuminated at sunset, creating a unique atmosphere of the Catalan coast. This plan is perfect for those looking for a special evening with good music and spectacular views. With a drink in hand and the sound of jazz in the background, you will live a different experience in the Mediterranean Sea. Here are some other options for
cruises and boat trips in Barcelona.
Recommended if... you want to enjoy a relaxed evening with live music and panoramic views of the city.
2. Experience a flamenco night in Barcelona
Barcelona Flamenco Show Tickets at Tablao de Carmen
Get closer to the art of flamenco in one of the most prestigious tablaos in the city.
Do not miss the most authentic flamenco night and enjoy the clapping, singing and dancing accompanied by tapas or a VIP dinner.
Immerse yourself in the passion and art of flamenco in the Tablao de Carmen, a place with history where tribute is paid to the great dancer Carmen Amaya. Located in Poble Espanyol, this tablao offers a show full of emotion, with live music, singing and dancing in an intimate and authentic atmosphere.
You can choose between different ticket options, including the possibility of enjoying a dinner with traditional dishes while you experience the magic of flamenco. If you want to explore other options, visit this page with a compilation of flamenco shows in Barcelona.
Recommended if... you want to feel the power of flamenco in an authentic environment with great tradition.
3. Visit La Pedrera by night
Barcelona La Pedrera Night Experience
Enjoy a guided tour of La Pedrera with a show on the rooftop and a glass of cava and sweets.
The most complete experience of the Pedrera house at night to get to know this unique monument in an original way.
By booking the La Pedrera Night Experience you will tour this iconic Gaudí building in a more intimate and exclusive atmosphere. During the visit, you will explore restricted spaces that cannot be seen on the daytime tour and discover architectural details with a new perspective.
The highlight of the experience is the audiovisual show on the rooftop, where the undulating forms and illuminated chimneys come to life with projections and visual effects. In addition, the visit includes a glass of cava to enjoy the evening in a unique setting.
Recommended if... you want to discover the magic of La Pedrera in an exclusive atmosphere and without the crowds of the day.
4. See the night show of the magic fountain of Montjuic
Barcelona Montjuic Tour: Cable Car, Castle and Fountain
Take a complete tour of the Montjuic district and discover the light show of its magic fountain.
With this tour you can also see the castle, ride the cable car and taste some tapas and wine, all accompanied by an expert guide.
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When you book the Montjuïc tour you will enjoy a unique perspective of Barcelona illuminated. During the tour, you will visit some of the most emblematic points of the mountain, such as Montjuïc Castle, the Olympic Ring and the historic gardens, while contemplating the breathtaking views of the city at night.
One of the most anticipated moments of the tour is the spectacle of the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, where water, light and music combine in a fascinating show.
Recommended if... you want to admire Barcelona from above and enjoy an unforgettable show.
5. Take a night tour to discover the legends of the Gothic Quarter.
Barcelona Ghost Tour
Discover the mysteries that surround the famous Gothic Quarter of Barcelona with this night tour.
Learn the stories lived in the oldest neighborhood of Barcelona from a professional guide who will tell you the darkest events of the city.
This tour will take you through the most enigmatic corners of Barcelona, where history and mystery intertwine. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will wander through narrow streets and ancient squares, while listening to tales of apparitions, unsolved crimes and dark legends that have endured through the centuries.
During the tour, you will explore emblematic areas such as the Gothic Quarter and the Born, two of Barcelona's oldest neighborhoods, where many claim to have felt unexplainable presences. Don't miss the opportunity to live this unique experience and secure your place on the ghost tour in Barcelona before they are sold out.
Recommended if... you want to immerse yourself in the mysteries of the city and learn about its most chilling stories.
6. Dinner with a star at the Fabra Observatory
You don't have to go to a Michelin-starred restaurant to have a starred dinner. At least in the case of the place I'm going to tell you about next. And this place does not have one star, nor two, nor three... it has thousands.
I am talking about the Fabra Observatory. And is that this peculiar place, in addition to being dedicated to astrological observation, offers dinners combined with the experience of seeing the stars through their telescopes.
The observatory is located in the foothills of the Tibidabo mountain and offers a complete dinner with several menus on its terrace from which there are spectacular views of Barcelona. The complete experience includes a tour of their facilities, dinner, and stargazing with their telescopes. Few activities are more original and complete to live the night of Barcelona.
Information of interest
- Price: From 35 euros.
- Place: Observatori Fabra
- Schedule: In the evenings around 20:00-21:00
7. Stroll along the Barceloneta beach
Barceloneta beach is the most popular beach in the city especially in summer. It is for its bathing in the Mediterranean, but it is also for its atmosphere that makes it one of the best areas of the city to live the night.
On its shore there are numerous bars, restaurants and beach bars perfect for a dinner with the sea breeze accompanying. A stroll along the sand or the promenade is the perfect complement to this.
Its location also helps to be considered as a special place at night. It is located near the center and the Rambla area next to the marina. At the end of the Barceloneta is the W hotel, famous for its boat sail shape, where we can go and climb to its 26th floor where the Eclipse bar is located.
Here the drinks are expensive but the views are unbeatable. These are just some of the reasons that make this area one of the best in the city to live the night. The rest of the reasons I invite you to discover them yourself.
8. Enjoy a play or an opera at the Liceu
For those who prefer to dedicate the evening to culture, I can think of no better place in Barcelona than the Gran Teatro del Liceu.
This is not only the most important opera house in Barcelona, but it is also recognized as one of the most important opera houses in the world. Throughout the year they have a program with the best in terms of theater and opera and many of them at night.
It is worth it not only to see great artists on stage. Also for the beauty of its interior that remains intact despite being the victim of two fires, the last of them in 1994 and that led to a major reform of the theater. The location of the Liceo is also unbeatable as it is located in the heart of Barcelona's Rambla.
Useful information
- Price: Depending on the play. There are tickets that can be obtained from about 10 euros.
- Place: Liceu de Barcelona on the Rambla.
- Hours: Depending on the play.
9. Discover the atmosphere of the neighborhoods in the center of Barcelona at night
Surely you've wondered what are the neighborhoods with the best nightlife in Barcelona. Well I'm going to answer that question and in passing I propose a brief tour to enjoy the best atmosphere in Barcelona when night falls.
We can start walking along the Ramblas to the Plaza Real. This is a neuralgic point where many bars and restaurants congregate and that leads to the Gothic Quarter and Raval, our next destination.
In the streets of these two neighborhoods the atmosphere is unbeatable especially in streets as mythical as Robadors street or Sant Ramon street that historically have concentrated the nightlife of the city.
The Born area is another perfectly valid option, although it is more recommendable for those who are looking for tranquility. Its pedestrian streets are full of terraces of bars and pubs that do not close until the wee hours of the morning. The streets of Tantarantana and Allada Vermell are the best known in this aspect.
10. Delight yourself with the best night views of Barcelona in the bunkers of Carmel
As you can discover in this other post about the best views of Barcelona, the city is a marvel seen from the heights. But that virtue is not lost at night. The city is very well illuminated and at night also gives us good views. And from where you can enjoy these views? Well, there are many answers but I'll stick with one. From the bunkers of Carmel.
These old bunkers of the civil war have been reconditioned and now make the balcony one of the most complete and beautiful views of Barcelona. If the sky is clear, at night it gives us the best panoramic view of the illuminated city and also in the same area there is a good nightlife to complete the experience.
11. Live the party of Barcelona
Barcelona is a city that never sleeps and nightlife and partying is one of the main attractions of the city at night. In the discotheques of Barcelona you can dance to all kinds of music and there is a suitable place for everyone.
Some of the best known clubs in the city are The Mix club in the Born area, the Moog discotheque, perfect for techno lovers, Jamboree for jazz or blues lovers and the famous Pacha discotheque, which even has a terrace overlooking the sea. The Apolo concert hall on Nou de la Rambla street deserves a special mention for its variety of music and entertainment.
If you want to opt for another type of party in bars or pubs there are many areas where to do it. In addition to the downtown neighborhoods we have already mentioned, other neighborhoods and areas where nightlife has a strong presence are: Eixample, the Olympic Port, Sant Gervasi and Poble Nou. The skybars are also very fashionable in Barcelona, such as the one located in the Hotel Central or the terrace of La Isabela in the Hotel 1898.
As you can see, party and nightlife lovers have almost the whole city to themselves.