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The Ciutat de Clàssica not only celebrates music, but also the cultural identity of Barcelona. It is an invitation to rediscover Barcelona through classical music, in settings as diverse as they are inspiring.

Every year, the Ciutat de Clàssica Festival defines a series of themes and artistic lines giving structure, meaning and cohesion to the free concerts on offer throughout the city of Barcelona.

The young Finnish conducting prodigy, Klaus Mäkelä, makes his long-awaited debut in Barcelona on January 26th, at the emblematic Palau de la Música Catalana. At just 29, Mäkelä has conquered the classical music world with his charisma on the podium and his ability to interpret scores with a unique intensity.

Barcelona is a true festive and cultural paradise during the Christmas season. Music lovers looking for unforgettable experiences have a selection of 10 unmissable events.

Between April and December 1937, they composed the Montjuic Suite. The work consists of 4 movements and in it you can hear popular Catalan music.

Barcelona has many top-quality ice cream parlours, among which undisputed examples such as Delacrem or Rocambolesc stand out. There are however small artisanal businesses using the best quality ingredients, innovative recipes and vegan options.

The 2023-24 season of the Barcelona Obertura, together with its festivals Obertura Spring Festival and Ciutat de Clàssica, has attracted significant national and international media coverage.

Richard Strauss, a very important figure in composition and conducting at the beginning of the 20th century, visited Barcelona on four occasions.

June 21 is when the summer officially starts. Barcelona is the perfect city to enjoy this season.