The Barcelona Marathon 1st March The Barcelona Marathon (or Marato Barcelona) takes place on the 1st March, and is a typical 26 mile/42 kilometre course. It runs through the heart of this beautiful city and the course winds through several of the city’s districts, making it a sightseeing experience in itself. It has been running since 1978. Compared the many other European marathons, the number of participants in Barcelona is relatively small, around 8,000. Hotels near the Barcelona Marathon The Vintage Car Rally The Vintage Car Rally (Internacional de Coches de Epoca) has been running yearly since 1959, and takes place from the 7th to 9th of March this year. It runs between Barcelona and Sitges. Original vehicles dating back from the early 1900s are used, and the winner of the competition isn’t based on who can travel the route the fastest, but instead those who have the most authenticity. I.e. using the most original cars, wearing appropriate clothing etc. This event, in short, is for car aficionados who appreciate the history of cars. Barcelona hotels near the Vintage Car Rally Palm Sunday Palm Sunday is on March 16th and marks the beginning of Lent. It is one of the most important dates in Spain’s Christian calendar. There is a sombre procession from the cathedral ‘La Seu’. There is a mass held in churches and often palm leaves are given out. There are often sculptures on show, some of which are many feet high, embellished with braids, tassels and the like. Barcelona hotels for Palm Sunday Antiquaris Barcelona (21st – 29th March) More than 8,000 unique pieces of modern art will be showcased at Antiquaris Barcelona. Over 20,000 visitors are expected to attend and there will be a huge range of art from up and coming artists from around the world. The event takes place annually and is currently in its 33rd year. Art in many forms will be on display, whether it be paintings to sculptures or even furniture to collectors’ items. Barcelona hotels near the Antiquaris Barcelona vs Malaga Football (22nd March) On Sunday the 22nd of March, Barcelona FC will play at home against Malaga for what is likely to be a very popular match. The match will be broadcast on live TV and tickets will go quickly, so for any football enthusiast, this is the place to be in March, in Barcelona. Barcelona hotels near the football
The Barcelona Marathon 1st March The Barcelona Marathon (or Marato Barcelona) takes place on the 1st March, and is a typical 26 mile/42 kilometre course. It runs through the heart of this beautiful city and the course winds through several of the city’s districts, making it a sightseeing experience in itself. It has been running since 1978. Compared the many other European marathons, the number of participants in Barcelona is relatively small, around 8,000. Hotels near the Barcelona Marathon The Vintage Car Rally The Vintage Car Rally (Internacional de Coches de Epoca) has been running yearly since 1959, and takes place from the 7th to 9th of March this year. It runs between Barcelona and Sitges. Original vehicles dating back from the early 1900s are used, and the winner of the competition isn’t based on who can travel the route the fastest, but instead those who have the most authenticity. I.e. using the most original cars, wearing appropriate clothing etc. This event, in short, is for car aficionados who appreciate the history of cars. Barcelona hotels near the Vintage Car Rally Palm Sunday Palm Sunday is on March 16th and marks the beginning of Lent. It is one of the most important dates in Spain’s Christian calendar. There is a sombre procession from the cathedral ‘La Seu’. There is a mass held in churches and often palm leaves are given out. There are often sculptures on show, some of which are many feet high, embellished with braids, tassels and the like. Barcelona hotels for Palm Sunday Antiquaris Barcelona (21st – 29th March) More than 8,000 unique pieces of modern art will be showcased at Antiquaris Barcelona. Over 20,000 visitors are expected to attend and there will be a huge range of art from up and coming artists from around the world. The event takes place annually and is currently in its 33rd year. Art in many forms will be on display, whether it be paintings to sculptures or even furniture to collectors’ items. Barcelona hotels near the Antiquaris Barcelona vs Malaga Football (22nd March) On Sunday the 22nd of March, Barcelona FC will play at home against Malaga for what is likely to be a very popular match. The match will be broadcast on live TV and tickets will go quickly, so for any football enthusiast, this is the place to be in March, in Barcelona. Barcelona hotels near the football
Bcn Producció 08" is at La Capella From 19 March 2008 to 04 May 2008 Carlos Albalá and Ignasi López, Efrén Álvarez, Ana García-Pineda, Rubén Grilo and Job Ramos are the artists whose work is included in "Bcn Producció 08", which.... apart from offering a space to exhibit, also offers help with production and in assessing the development of a project. The work on display includes photography, video installations, documentary compilations and drawings on such subjects as the family, the public sphere and city outskirts, among others. Practical information Address: C Hospital, 56 District: Ciutat Vella Telephone: 934427171 Los carniceros de Milwaukee From 20 March 2008 to 13 April 2008 This comedy, about a ridiculous robbery carried out by a couple of dim-witted skinheads is now on at the Guasch Theatre. The pair are given the task of burgling a house to get money for their gang but two mysterious, constantly changing characters frustrate their plans. What are two skinheads, a transvestite and a serial murderer doing on the same job? Practical information Guasch Teatre Address: C Aragó, 140 District: Eixample Telephone: 934513462 For more info Click here Tannhäuser From 19 March 2008 to 22 April 2008 The Liceu is staging this Richard Wagner opera under the musical direction of Sebastian Weigle and stage direction of Robert Carsen. The opera, which opened in 1845 at the Königlisches Sächsisches Hoftheater in Dresden and was seen at the Liceu in 1887, is an opera in three acts, set in Wartburg Castle and its surroundings, in Thuringia, at the start of the thirteenth century. Wagner continued working on the score throughout his life in an attempt to improve it. Practical information Gran Teatre del Liceu Address: C la Rambla, 51 District: Ciutat Vella Telephone: 934859900 Opera and flamenco From 16 March 2008 to 30 March 2008 Opera and Flamenco, now on at the Poliorama, combines the beauty of operatic singing, gypsy dance and Spanish music. It offers us the most popular songs from Spanish flamenco and zarzuela, a spectacular fusion of opera and flamenco now in its fourth season and already seen by over 80.000 people. Tradition and modernity await you! Practical information Teatre Poliorama Address: la Rambla, 115 District: Ciutat Vella Telephone: 933177599 Sarcophagus of Ancient Egypt' at Barcelona Museu Egipci Thirty sarcophagi, a mummy other funeral objects from five generations of priests in the temple gardens of Amun are in the Sarcòfags de l'antic Egipte exhibition, at the Museu Egipci in Barcelona. The pieces were discovered in 1903 but his is the first time they have been put on exhibition. The sarcophagi were for members of the family who served the god Karnak, 650BC, in the gardens of Amun. Practical information Fundació Arqueològica Clos - Museu Egipci de Barcelona Address: C València, 284 District: Eixample Telephone: 934880188 Concert Luz Casal 26 March 2008 Now totally recovered from the breast cancer that kept her away from the stage for a period, a very optimistic Luz Casal is coming to the Gran Teatre del Liceu with renewed energy to present her latest album, 'Vida tóxica'. Tracks like Sé Feliz and Lo mejor de lo peor reveal her more poetic side, while the album as a whole, with eleven songs, reflects different styles that combine perfectly with her unique voice. Practical information Gran Teatre del Liceu Address: C la Rambla, 51 District: Ciutat Vella
UEFA Champions League Barcelon V Schalke 04 FC Schalke 04, who got past FC Porto on penalties to make the last eight for the first time.... will have home advantage for the first leg of their tie against FC Barcelona, winners of this tournament in 1992 and 2006. The winners of this Quarter final will play either AS Roma or Manchester United in the Semi Final. Practical information Address: Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain For more info Click here Bike Show BCN From 11 April 2008 to 13 April 2008 Bike Show BCN is the Active Bicycle Fair and will occupy most of the Montjuïc Olympic Ring, a space measuring more than 80,000 m2 that includes the Palau Sant Jordi (two halls) the adjacent asphalted car park, Minici Natal road and Europa square. This show caters for all ages and abilities. You can put your skills to the test or simply wonder around the trade stands at the indoor expo. Practical information Phone:+34 9380 66000 Fax:+34 9380 66030 bikeshowbcn@ocisport.net For more info Click here Formula One Spanish Grand Prix From 24 April 2008 to 27 April 2008 The Spanish Grand Prix is held at the Circuit de Catalunya located just outside Barcelona. The best drivers in the world compete in one.... of the most important races in the calendar. The Circuit has seventeen grandstands, three of which are under cover, and offers plenty of services for an unforgettable stay. Come and enjoy comfortably and in live the Formula One, you cannot miss it! Race Date: 27 Apr 2008 Number of Laps: 66 Circuit Length: 4.655 km Race Distance: 307.104 km Lap Record: 1:22.680 - F Massa (2007) For more info Click here Open Seat Godo - Tennis From 26 April 2008 to 04 May 2008 The "Trofeo Conde de Godó" celebrated 50 years in 2002, as the most important event for Spanish tennis, and as one of the most prestigious clay court tournaments over the world. Carlos Godó Valls, the Conde De Godó gave the trophy, and it was first played in 1953. Its history is joined to the oldest Spanish tennis club, the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona-1899, as owner and venue. Since 1968, the tournament is considered as the International Championships of Spain. The tournament has become a symbol for the city of Barcelona, not only as the most transcendent sport event every year, but an important social event too. Practical information Bus: Lines 64 – 22 – 75 up to plaza Pedralbes, Lines 63 – 78 by plaza Pedralbes until the Bosch i Gimpera crossing. By Underground: Line 3 Tel.:93.203.78.52 Fore more info < a href="http://www.opensabadellatlantico.com"> Click here Asian Film Festival From 25 April 2008 to 05 May 2008 The Barcelona Asian Film Festival/BAFF brings a selection of the most recent films produced on the Asian continent to Barcelona audiences. On the eve of its 10th anniversary, BAFF brings together some of the most disquieting cinema currently being made in Asia, with special emphasis on debut films and those made by the most innovative directors, making the festival a tool for discovering up and coming talent from Asia. Practical information By Metro: lines 1, 2 and 3 (Plaça Catalunya and Plaça Universitat). By Bus: routes 7, 9, 14, 16, 17, 18, 24, 38, 41, 50, 54, 55, 58, 59, 66, 91, 141, L90, Tombús and Airbús. Contact Details: Centre de Cultura Contemporànea de Barcelona (CCCB) Phone:+34 93 306 4100 Fax:+34 93 306 4101 For more info Click here For more info Click here Barcelona Guitar Festival From 03 April 2008 to 07 June 2008 The Barcelona Guitar Festival 2008 is now in it 19th edition and features the full spectrum of guitar music from classical to jazz, world music and traditional. Held at intimate club venues including Luz de Gaz and Bikini as well as in grand concert halls such as the Palau de la Musica Catalana and the Auditori, the festival opens with Academy-award winning Uruguayan musician Jorge Drexler presenting “Cara B” (3 April) and concludes with a performance by virtuoso young Chinese classical guitarist Xuefei Yang (7 June). Other highlights include a concert by veteran Paul Anka “Rock Swings” (13 April), award-winning Argentinean composer Fito Páez (23 April) and bossa-nova specialists Milton Nascimento and Jobim Trio (29 April). Practical information C/ Palau de la Música, 4-6 08003 BARCELONA Tel: 902 442 882 Fax: 93 295 7208 E-mail: taquilles@palaumusica.org For more info Click here
Barcelona Poetry Week Each yeaar for a week in May Barcelona Celebrates the rich diversity of poetry, with poets from around the world. Visitors to the festival can enjoy international poetry, and enjoy the amazing variety from a continent as big as Asia. The Week includes poetry readings, lectures, conferences, workshops, tributes to writers and poetry days. MotOh BCN 2008 From 08 May 2008 to 11 May 2008 The Great Motorcycle Week is coming back to Barcelona for the second time, between 8 and 11 May 2008. This is the most important event in Spain for two-wheeled vehicles. Bringing together the leading companies, offering the biggest product range and organizing spectacular activities, in an event that embraces the whole world of motorcycling. The Spanish motorcycle market is the second largest in Europe. MotOh! BCN 2008 its the most outstanding commercial and promotional platform. Practical information The Exhibition Centre is on Montjuic. By Metro: España (L3 and L1). For more info Click here Sont Ponc 11 May 2008 Sont Ponc is the patron saint of beekeepers and herbalists and on the 11 May each year Barcelona's Calle Hospital is lined with market stalls. This is a great chance for you to purchase some amzing natural products such as honey, perfume, herbal wine and candied fruit. Practical information Calle Hospital, Barcelona, Spain By Metro: green line 3 to Liceu. Primavera Sound Festival From May 2008 to June 2008 Primavera Sound Festival is held between May to June near the Parc del Forum, by the sea. The Festival features the very best.... of alternative acts and electronic DJ's. Full line up details can be found on the festivals own website. Practical information For more info Click here The Magic Fountain of Montjuiic From May 2008 to September 2008 When work on the Great Universal Exhibition of 1929 was well under way, the organizers felt that it needed that “something” special to make it a cut above the rest. That was when Carles Buigas submitted his project for a “colossal, daring and costly piece of work” In the summer months, every Thursday to Sunday the magic fountain comes to life. The fountain includes 4760 lights which provide 8 main colours, these coulours then light up the dancing water which is also accompanied by music to create a truly magical sight. Practical information Address: Font Màgica - Fonts de Montjuïc, Pl Carles Buïgas, 1, Sants-Montjuïc, Montjuic, 08038, Barcelona For more info Click here
Barcelona Bridal Week June 08 The most prestigious national and international firms will be present at Barcelona Bridal Week - Noviaespaña, the most relevant exhibition of its sector. The conquest of new markets and an extensive international promotion campaign will be central objectives for the 2008 event of BARCELONA BRIDAL WEEK-NOVIAESPAÑA. The show is moving to a new location in order to adapt to the needs of a sector which finds in Barcelona its finest scenario for international image. Practical information Address: Pabellón 8 - Gran Via Precinct Fira Barcelona. For more info Click here Corpus Christi From 07 June 2008 to 10 June 2008 This festival has been celebrated in the city since the Middle Ages. Barcelona is celebrating the Feast of Corpus Christi, one of the oldest and most spectacular festivals in the city's history, and one with two very popular traditions: the dancing egg and the procession. The dancing egg has its origin in the 15th century. The Barcelona Cathedral ledger has an entry referring to eggs that had to be placed on the fountain in the cloister on the day of the festival. The tradition consists of an egg that spins on the jet of water rising out of the fountain, the base of which is decorated with flowers, symbolising the passage of time and the cycle of life. It is also linked to the geese that were used to guard religious sites because, if a stranger appeared, they would wake the guard with the noise they made. Anyone who wants to can admire this old tradition at the fountain of Sant Jordi in the Cathedral cloister, in the parish church of Santa Anna, at the Museu Marès and Ca l'Ardiaca, among other places, from 7 to 10 June. Practical information Address: Barcelona Cathedral, Barcelona, Spain Phone: +34 93 315 15 54 Catalonian Moto Gp 08 June 2008 Moto GP otherwise knowen as the motor bike world championship is hosted at the Circuit de Catalunya, just outside Barcelona. The Circuit opened in 1991 and has the capacity for 100,00 visitiors to watch one of the fastest sports in the world today. From 19 June 2008 to 21 June 2008 Simultaneous and uninterrupted concerts and DJ's at the Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB) and the MACBA. A meeting point for artists, professionals and public. Nights at SÓNAR are of a distinctive nature, an enormous cosmopolitan celebration, similar to other great European events but with a Mediterranean feeling, giving it a unique festive atmosphere. Sónar by Night has 3 locations occupied by distinguished national and international names from the world of electronic music. Each night DJs, VDJs and concerts from the broadest spectrum of dance music appear simultaneously in the 4 areas. Sónar by Night occupies an area of more than 10,000 meters, divided between covered and open-air spaces. Practical information E-mail: sonar@sonar.es Phone:+34 93 342 62 31 For more info Click here Red Bull Air Race - World Series June 2008 The Red Bull Air Race World Series features the world’s best pilots in a motor sports competition based on speed, precision and skill. Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, pilots navigate a low-level aerial race track made up of air-filled pylons, reaching speeds of 400 kilometres per hour while withstanding forces of up to 10 Gs. Practical information For more info Click here Barcelona Summer Festival/ Grec Festival June 2008 The most important cultural event of the season held in various location. Quality, classical and contemporary theatre, innovative dance and music mixed with film are the defining traits of the latest Grec Festival. The programme includes a large number of local productions, which will give audiences the chance to sound out the state of Catalan theatre. Among them there is Alex Rigola's adaptation of the Roberto Bolaño novel 2666 at the Teatre Lliure. Practical inforamtion Central Box Office Phone:+34 93 318 85 99