August 2009

Barcelona Nightlife

A story by Patrick

The Barca weekend starts on Thursday or even on a Wednesday for the serious party animals… and as far as the city’s clubbing agenda is concerned there’s plenty going on to choose from every night! 
Barcelona currently has a particularly strong house and electro scene, which is reflected by the number of clubs that keep that vibe alive all week. This is in part thanks to the mighty Sonar festival, and the experimental creative buzz in the air. Every other person in this city seems to be a DJ…! 

There is a good variety of clubs and music styles on offer here, although electronic beats tend to take center stage. However, rock and metal fans, and hip hop and indie kids are also well looked after. There are plenty Latin clubs with their salsa, meringue, samba and other funky beats. As well as regular weekly club nights, Barcelona is firmly on the global agenda and attracts a lot of big name live performers and DJs all year round. 

Clubs and disco`s tend to open their doors between 11pm and 1am, although the dance floors are often empty until 2 or 3am.

Free entrance

Look out for the free entry passes to some of the biggest name clubs in the bars and shops around the city center, or being handed out by PR girls and boys on the Ramblas at night. These passes allow free or discounted entry to nights that would otherwise set you back up to €18.
When the clubs kick out at 5am, 6am, or 7am, there`s always a ready crew flyering for the after-hour-clubs where those that aren`t yet ready to mix with the day crowd can continue larging in until the afternoon.

Barcelona’s club scene is divided into two distinct seasons: the summer, and the rest of the year. Summer clubs include outdoor terraces, some are on the beachfront or have a sea view, and some even have a pool! From October onwards the action is more focused on the dance floor.

I usually live in Barcelona and if any of you need more information send me a PM... enjoy the party