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- Thu 22: free guided tour of 'El culte a la bellesa' at the CCCB, usually around midday.
- Thu 22: Barcelona Jazz Orquestra plays Louis Armstrong at the Palau, from about 56 EUR.
- Thu 22: Stu Larsen at a Gràcia venue, tickets from around 29 EUR.
- Fri 23: David Navarro's confessional comedy at Teatre Borràs, from about 17 EUR.
- Sun 25: Gran Gala Flamenc at the Palau de la Música, from around 75 EUR.
Most of this week's music lands on Thursday 22, which gives you an easy way to fill the first night of a two-day trip. Friday and the weekend thin out, so pick carefully. Prices range from free chamber concerts to a 75 EUR flamenco gala, and the free options are genuinely good, not scraps. Two rules: book the Palau shows ahead, and check the venue before you leave, because several concerts sit well outside the centre.
How we picked these
We pulled 284 events dated 22-28 October 2026 from Gencat Agenda Cultural, BCN Open Data, dropped the workshops, courses and members-only sessions that fill the municipal listings, and kept 9 things a visitor can walk into or book in one click. Every date, venue and price here comes from the organiser's own listing, not from us, and each entry links to that official page. Prices are the lowest listed "from" price and can change.
Thursday 22 October
1. Visita guiada a l'exposició "El culte a la bellesa" del CCCB
Where: Carrer de l'Aldea 15, el Coll. When: Thursday 22 October at 12:00. Price: free.
A free guided tour of an exhibition about how beauty has been sold and staged, which suits anyone who wants context rather than another photo stop. It runs at midday, so it slots into a morning without eating the afternoon. Free tours fill up, so turn up early rather than strolling in at the last minute.
2. Concert "Pärt i Messiaen" amb Trio Fortuny & Cristina Mateo
Where: C Palau de la Música 2, Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera. When: Thursday 22 October at 19:30. Price: from 18 EUR (check the official page).
Two contemplative composers in the Palau's smaller setting, from around 18 EUR. Best value classical on the list and a good fit for a rainy afternoon. If you have never been inside the Palau, this is a cheaper way in than the big gala. Seats are limited, so book ahead.
3. Festa presentació Vida Festival 2027 + Concert "La Publicitat & Bernal"
Where: Carrer del Rosselló 515, la Sagrada Família. When: Thursday 22 October at 19:30. Price: from 15 EUR (check the official page).
A launch party for next year's Vida Festival with live music attached, from about 15 EUR. Suits anyone who likes smaller festivals and wants a cheap Thursday night with a crowd that actually listens. It is a presentation night, so expect speeches between sets. Buy ahead, these launch events do sell out.
4. Concert "Sonata Kreutzer"
Where: Carrer del Bruc 110, la Dreta de l'Eixample. When: Thursday 22 October at 20:00. Price: free.
Free chamber music in l'Eixample, and one of the few genuinely free classical options this week. Good for a short, early evening slot before dinner. Free concerts mean unreserved seating, so arrive 20-30 minutes early. Do not treat it as a backup, the room will be fuller than you expect.
5. Concert "Barcelona Jazz Orquestra. Tot recordant Satchmo (homenatge a Louis Armstrong)"
Where: Carrer del Palau de la Música 2, Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera. When: Thursday 22 October at 21:00. Price: from 56 EUR (check the official page).
A big band saluting Armstrong in a room built for this music. Good for couples and anyone who wants a proper night out without a club. Tickets start around 56 EUR, so it is not the cheap option on this list, and it is worth booking ahead on the official site instead of hoping for a door ticket.
6. Concert "Stu Larsen"
Where: Carrer de Sant Lluís 64, la Vila de Gràcia. When: Thursday 22 October at 21:00. Price: from 29 EUR (check the official page).
Folk-leaning songwriter in a small Gràcia room, from about 29 EUR. This is the pick if you want something intimate rather than orchestral. Gràcia's squares are a short walk away for a drink afterwards. The room is small, so buy ahead, and arrive early if you want to stand near the front.
Friday 23 October
7. 'Jam musical en homentatge a Paul Stouthamer'
Where: Carrer de Pedrell 67, la Font d'en Fargues. When: Friday 23 October at 19:00. Price: free.
A free tribute jam in Font d'en Fargues, up near the Carmel side of the city. It is a local, unpolished night rather than a tourist event, which is exactly why it is worth the metro ride. Bring cash for a drink, arrive early because the room is small, and check the return journey before the music ends.
8. David Navarro
Where: Teatre Borràs, Pl. d'Urquinaona, 9. When: Friday 23 October at 22:30. Price: from 17 EUR (check the official page).
Stand-up in Catalan about stage anger and public confession, from around 17 EUR. If your Spanish or Catalan is basic, you will lose some punchlines, so weigh that before buying. For anyone comfortable with the language it is the best-value comedy of the week. It starts late, around 22:30, so eat before.
Sunday 25 October
9. Gran Gala Flamenc
Where: Palau de la Música Catalana, C. del Palau de la Música, 4-6. When: Sunday 25 October at 21:30. Price: from 75 EUR (check the official page).
Castanets and full flamenco staging at the Palau de la Música, from around 75 EUR. This is the big-ticket night of the week and the one to book first if flamenco is your reason for coming. The hall itself is worth the ticket. Skip the cheap seats at the back if you can, sightlines suffer.
Before you go
Book the Palau de la Música shows ahead on the official site, especially the flamenco gala, which is the priciest and most popular pick. Free events need no ticket but do need early arrival, usually 20-30 minutes. Several venues sit outside the centre, so check the address and allow 30-40 minutes by metro. Bring cash for small bars and jam nights. Prices here are estimates, confirm on the venue's own page before you commit.
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Rules, timetables, fares and passenger rights change, and this page is a summary, not an official source or legal advice. Check the official operator or authority before you book or travel, and treat anything critical to your trip as something to confirm, not to assume. Last reviewed: 2026-10-21.
