Image by AC Uribe

Not a big fan of opera, I found myself absolutely absorbed by one performance I saw some years ago at the Liceu – it might very well be the place, full of history of the city. The Liceu, in the middle of Las Ramblas, completely burned down more that 20 years ago. The Barcelonians are proud that Liceu has been rebuilt, with the same look and a great sound.

It’s true to say that the “best” seats are very expensive, but the wonder of the Liceu is that no matter where you are located, you can get a great view. This picture, taken from my seat in the back row of the first floor shows it – just be careful with seats too much on the sides.

Every year they have a good selection of pieces both contemporary and classic. There are also some dance performances and special concerts with other kinds of musicians. If you are a student, you can go to the box office the same day of the show and try to get some tickets off-price.

So, as for some coming to Barcelona definitely means visiting the football stadium, for some others the visit to the magnificent theater can be a great option for one evening. Check the website for both the shows and for some special visits to the “insides” of the theater – for general public and some even for architects that want to know the back-part of operations.

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Liceu | Art & culture, Theaters | 5th floor +/- € 25
La Rambla 59 | El Barrio Gotico
Ticket office Mon – Fri 13:30 – 20:00 (or 30 minutes before start show)

Image by Pedro Ghinaglia

The Teatreneu is a big place. Actually it is big enough to develop a bar, a restaurant for smokers and non-smokers, a small terrace and an alternative theatre without interference between all these activities.

Let’s talk about the restaurant. The concept is pretty simple: it doesn’t matter what you would like to ask for eating, every dish worth exactly the same and just the drinks would affect the final receipt. It’s a great place to meet with a group of friends, there’s space enough for almost everyone.

The theater offers what bigger places perhaps wouldn’t present attending commercial interests, even though the Xavier Fabregas hall is not as small as you can imagine. Some of them are quite good!

You don’t need to leave the place to discuss the actors, the scenery, the direction or the general performance of the show. Before or after the playing you can drink or eat something at L’Escenari restaurant.

The Teatreneu is a place you need to be acquainted with it if you love theatre, food and Gracia.

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Teatreneu Café -Theatre | Bars, Coffee & tea, Snacks, Theaters, Restaurants (Med) | Meal € 12:00
Térol, 26 | Gracia | +34932853712
Mon – Fri 19:00 – 01:30, Fri – Sat 19:00 – 03:00