(English) Summer nights in Barcelona!

Summer nights in Barcelona offer a variety of exciting opportunities for all tastes. Outdoor cinema, cultural discoveries, live music, shows in the parks and amazing nightlife are just some of the options available during the long summer nights in Barcelona. And all accompanied by pleasant temperatures.

When the sun sets after a long day in the city, magic fills the Barcelona night air, giving way to a different atmosphere altogether but without losing a bit of its charm. Sunglasses and beachwear are swapped out for a much more chic look as people head down to any one of the city’s many leisure destinations available in Barcelona in summer.

There are plenty of ways to enjoy the summer nights here, from pleasant strolls through Port Vell, snacks and drinks on the many summer terraces, or perhaps simply grabbing a delicious ice cream from one of the best ice cream parlours in the city. Some other great summer in Barcelona ideas include:

Outdoor cinema

Plaza del Baluard at Poble Espanyol is set to host the ninth instalment of Mecal Air this year. On Fridays throughout August and September, the best short films from the Barcelona International Short Film Festival, Mecal Pro, will be shown on a big screen.  Outdoor culture in the heart of the city centre, and all surrounded by nature.

Summer evenings at La Pedrera

Soaking up all the charm of La Pedrera is a pleasure at any time of day. But throw in the magic of the night and the best selection of live jazz bands in town and you really have a plan for an almost heavenly experience in this beautiful building designed by Gaudí. Summer evenings at La Pedrera also include visits to Espai Gaudí for a drink on the rooftop of a building that offers unparalleled views of Barcelona.

Música als Parcs

Alongside the always wonderful experience of enjoying nature in the heart of the city centre, Música als Parcs adds that extra special ingredient of music with a concert programme and some truly niche events that have changed the way people enjoy summer nights in Barcelona. In Ciutadella Park, Estaciò del Nord Park, Rubió i Lluch Gardens and Clot Park, you’ll find some amazing spaces to enjoy listening to classical sounds from 9pm in the evenings.

Nightlife in the city

Barcelona offers plenty of different ways to enjoy life after dark. One of the most famous has to be Plaza Real. The endless sea of terraces gives way to the most entertaining and wild side of Barcelona, with nightclubs and bars of all kinds, including Sidecar, Jamboree, Karma and Tarantos all very close by.  No less appealing are the many choices available down at Puerto Olímpico in Barcelona. Here, you’ll find nightlife directly on the shores of the Mediterranean catering to a whole host of tastes, from casual and informal places to enjoy a beer or mojito to clubs specialising in Latin, modern and more alternative styles.  But don’t forget about all the great live music. Clubs like Razzmatazz, Apolo, Bikini and Luz de Gas are must-see places on the Spanish music scene.

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