Where music lives: Barcelona’s musical identity and authentic spaces
— a curated selection.
El Raval — Jazz, Soul & Flamenco
Big Bang Bar (Carrer d'en Botella, 7)
- Atmospheric jazz bar with impromptu sets and a glowing red interior.
- Live music most nights, from Balkan brass to spoken word + jazz fusions.
23 Robadors (Carrer d'en Robador, 23)
- Raw and communal, rotating jam sessions in flamenco, Afrobeat, jazz.
- True underground. Often no cover. Cash only.
Los Juaneles (Carrer d’Aldana, 4)
- Warm and spontaneous, with informal sevillanas, rumba, and flamenco-style dance nights.
- Andalusian bar energy with loyal regulars. No frills, no stage, just claps and guitars at your table.
- Mostly word-of-mouth. No cover. Cash only.
Odd Lab (Carrer de l’Aurora, 7)
- Experimental club/bar with modular synth nights and listening sessions.
- Hidden in a side street, entrance often unmarked.
Gràcia — Indie, Folk and Experimental
