L’Auditori de Barcelona is one of the city’s key music venues, known for both its architecture and its carefully curated programme. Opened in 1999 and designed by Rafael Moneo, it presents seasons of classical, contemporary and early music, alongside festivals and themed cycles. Its four concert halls, designed with finely tuned acoustics, offer a clear, well-balanced listening experience. From large symphonic works to more intimate and experimental performances, it sits at the heart of the city’s musical life.

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The acoustics follow the “shoebox” model, the same standard of design that helped make Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw renowned for its sound.
Each hall is named after a notable Catalan musician. The Pau Casals, lined in wood, is the largest, with 2,200 seats and excellent acoustics.
At the centre of the foyer stands the Llanterna, a cubic skylight with stained glass designed by Pablo Palazuelo – a striking piece in its own right.
L’Auditori is home to the Banda Municipal de Barcelona and the Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona i Nacional de Catalunya (OBC). It also houses the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya and the Museu de la Música, bringing several key musical institutions together under one roof.