Rock, pop and big stadiums: the 25 essential concerts this October

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Dorian 2025

Legends of rock like Deep Purple or Fontaines D.C. share the agenda with great references of Catalan music such as Oques Grasses, Els Pets, Dorian, Svetlana and Miki Núñez

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october 06, 2026 - 13:35

The farewell of Oques Grasses, chamber music in the new season of the Palau de la Música or L'Auditori, current pop with Miki Núñez or classic rock by Deep Purple and The Strokes are some of the concerts awaiting us in the coming weeks in Barcelona's concert halls.

A very varied agenda adapted to all tastes that demonstrates, once again, that our city is an essential stop for contemporary music artists.

Oques Grasses

  • When: Monday 5, Tuesday 7, Friday 9 and Saturday 10 October (8:30 PM)
  • Where: Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium

The Osona group takes a big step in its career by offering a historic quadruple event at the Olympic Stadium. The band led by Josep Montero bids farewell to the stage forever in front of tens of thousands of followers. A very emotional goodbye to one of the great references of Catalan music of the last decade.

Bach: Partitas, sonatas and suites for violin

  • When: Thursday, October 8
  • Where: L'Auditori (Chamber Hall)

The inaugural concert of L'Auditori's chamber cycle proposes a lively dialogue between centuries through the works of J. S. Bach and György Kurtág. An excellent cast formed by Elionor Martínez, Patricia Cordero, Andrea García, Helena Satué and Noemí Fúnez will offer an evening of high sensitivity and virtuosity.

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen vs The Beatles

  • When: Friday, October 9
  • Where: Palau de la Música Catalana
  • Tickets are already available here

The Palau de la Música will be illuminated with thousands of candles to host a unique musical face-off between two of the greatest British bands of all time. A chamber duo will revisit the best-known classics of Queen and The Beatles in an intimate format.

Un concert amb espelmes per recordar aquests dos grups de rock clàssic
A concert with candles to remember these two classic rock groups

Barcelona Guitar Trio & Dance: Homage to Paco de Lucía

  • When: Saturday 10 and Monday 12 October
  • Where: Palau de la Música Catalana (Maestros de la Guitarra Cycle)
  • Tickets are already available here

Within the Maestros de la Guitarra cycle, this concert pays tribute to the legendary flamenco master Paco de Lucía. Three internationally renowned guitarists will combine their six-string prowess with the power of flamenco dance in an incomparable setting like the Palau de la Música Catalana.

Gustavo Dudamel and the New York Philharmonic

  • When: Monday, October 12 (8:00 PM)
  • Where: L'Auditori
  • Tickets are already available here

One of the most renowned figures in the world, the Venezuelan Gustavo Dudamel, arrives in Barcelona leading the legendary New York Philharmonic. A high-level international symphonic evening that promises to be one of the great classical music events of the season in the city.

Gustavo Dudamel and the New York Philharmonic
Gustavo Dudamel and the New York Philharmonic 

Andrea Motis & Yamandu Costa

  • When: Monday, October 12
  • Where: Palau de la Música Catalana (58th Barcelona Jazz Festival)
  • Tickets are already available here

The Barcelona-born trumpeter and singer Andrea Motis teams up with Brazilian guitarist Yamandu Costa within the framework of the Barcelona Jazz Festival. A meeting that fuses the delicacy of jazz with the rhythm of Latin American music.

Ryan Adams

  • When: Tuesday, October 13
  • Where: Palau de la Música Catalana
  • Tickets are already available here

The American singer-songwriter returns to European stages with his solo tour Solo 2026. Known for his successful career between alt-country and intimate rock, Ryan Adams will offer an intimate concert to connect with the audience's emotions.

Trueno

  • When: Tuesday, October 13 (9:00 PM)
  • Where: Palau Sant Jordi

The Argentine rap and urban movement star makes the leap to Palau Sant Jordi to demonstrate why he is one of the most powerful voices of his generation. The young artist will showcase his repertoire full of hip-hop, freestyle, and Latin rhythms.

A Midsummer Night's Dream, in concert

  • When: Tuesday, October 13
  • Where: Palau de la Música Catalana (Clàssics Festival)

The Aglepta Choir, La Camerata, and Borrani's direction present this reinterpretation of Shakespeare's work and Mendelssohn's composition within the Clàssics Festival. An evening where choral music and contemporary spirit go hand in hand in the temple of La Casa dels Cants.

Elisabet Casanovas will perform the dramatized version of Shakespeare's classic
Elisabet Casanovas will perform the dramatized version of Shakespeare's classic 

OBC: Chopin's Piano Concerto

  • When: Friday, October 16, Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18
  • Where: L'Auditori

Under the direction of Cristian Macelaru and with pianist David Khrikuli as soloist, the Barcelona Symphony and National Orchestra of Catalonia (OBC) performs Chopin's poetic Piano Concerto No. 1 in a program that also includes pieces by Smetana and Rachmaninoff.

Morat

  • When: Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17
  • Where: Palau Sant Jordi
  • Tickets are already available here

The Colombian pop-rock band returns to Barcelona with a double large-format date to review their greatest hits. Their folk-pop sound and songs designed to be sung at full volume will resonate again at Sant Jordi.

La Fúmiga

  • When: Friday, October 16, Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18
  • Where: Sant Jordi Club

The Valencian band La Fúmiga bids farewell to the stage with three dates in Barcelona. The reference band will offer a triplet of concerts at Sant Jordi Club to say goodbye to all their fans. A concert that will make the audience dance with their music and positive energy.

La Fúmiga en concert. ©Artur Gavalda
La Fúmiga in concert. ©Artur Gavalda 

El Pony Pisador

  • When: Friday, October 16
  • Where: Sala La Paloma

The Barcelona-based group brings its mix of international folk, yodel, and sea shanties to the dance floor of La Paloma. A festive concert, full of humor and instrumental virtuosity, essential for lovers of roots music.

Svetlana

  • When: Saturday, October 17
  • Where: Sala Salamandra (L’Hospitalet de Llobregat)

Within the Directes Estrella Damm series, the duo Svetlana will arrive in L'Hospitalet with their ironic, electronic, and uninhibited proposal. A concert full of rhythm, dance-pop, and a mischievous attitude that promises to turn Salamandra into a big party.

Svetlana actuarà a la Sala Salamandra
Svetlana will perform at Sala Salamandra 

Rhapsody in Blue: BMB & Simfònica

  • When: Sunday, October 18
  • Where: L'Auditori

The Barcelona Municipal Band (BMB) opens its season with a program dedicated to American symphonic jazz. With works by Gershwin, Bernstein, Gould, and Brandt, Rhapsody in Blue will be the great protagonist of a concert full of virtuosity.

Deep Purple

  • When: Monday, October 19
  • Where: Sant Jordi Club

The living legends of hard rock return to the Catalan capital to demonstrate that their legacy remains more alive than ever. Deep Purple will review the great classics of rock history such as Smoke on the Water or Highway Star in a night of guitars, energy, and rock and roll.

Deep Purple al Sant Jordi Club
Deep Purple at Sant Jordi Club 

The Strokes

  • When: Tuesday, October 20
  • Where: Palau Sant Jordi
  • Tickets are now available here

As part of their Reality Awaits tour, the kings of New York indie rock will present a luxury concert at Sant Jordi. Julian Casablancas and his companions will share the stage with the irreverent post-punk of Fat White Family and the pop styling of Alex Cameron.

Dani Martín

  • When: Friday, October 23 
  • Where: Palau Sant Jordi
  • Tickets are now available here

The former leader of El Canto del Loco returns to the stage to reunite with his Barcelona audience. His repertoire will review both his successful solo career and the songs that marked an entire generation.

Fontaines D. C.

  • When: Saturday, October 24
  • Where: Sant Jordi Club
  • Tickets are already available here 

The Dublin band has become one of the great phenomena of global post-punk and alternative rock. This October, they arrive in Barcelona as part of their D. C. EU Tour 2026 where they will present their new material with an intense, poetic, and forceful live show.

El grup Fontaines D. C. tocarà a casa nostra
The group Fontaines D. C. will play in our city 

Miki Núñez

  • When: Saturday, October 24
  • Where: Razzmatazz 1

The singer from Terrassa returns to the Razzmatazz venue to offer his concert full of pop, ska, and energy. Miki Núñez will review all his hits on a night designed to enjoy with family and friends.

Maruja Limón

  • When: Saturday, October 24
  • Where: Sala Times (Santa Coloma de Gramenet)
  • Tickets are available here

Within the Directes Estrella Damm series, the female quintet from Barcelona will bring their fusion of flamenco, pop, Latin music, and rumba to Santa Coloma. A concert full of rhythm, protest lyrics, and feminine strength that will bring urban roots music to Sala Times.

Maruja Limón forma part dels Directes Estrella Damm
Maruja Limón is part of Directes Estrella Damm 

The New Raemon

  • When: Saturday, October 24
  • Where: Sala VADE (Sabadell)

Ramón Rodríguez brings his benchmark project of national indie pop-rock to Sabadell. The New Raemon will offer a review of his greatest hits in an intimate format, with his lyrical and intimate melodies.

Simple Plan

  • When: Monday, October 26
  • Where: Sant Jordi Club
  • Tickets are available here

The Canadian pop-punk veterans return to the city to take a trip down memory lane to the 2000s. With always energetic concerts, the band will play all their greatest hits that continue to make audiences of all ages jump.

Els Pets

  • When: Wednesday, October 28
  • Where: Palau de la Música Catalana (Cruïlla Concerts)

The historic formation from Constantí arrives at the Palau de la Música as part of the Cruïlla Concerts series. Lluís Gavaldà and company will review the best songs from their repertoire in a venue that will provide a special atmosphere to their music.

Valeria Castro

  • When: Friday, October 30
  • Where: Palau Sant Jordi
  • Tickets are available here

The Canary Islands singer-songwriter makes the leap to the large venue of Palau Sant Jordi and consolidates her position as one of the great current voices of music in Spanish. Her simplicity, intimate folk, and delicate voice will star in an unforgettable night.

Dorian

  • When: Friday, October 30
  • Where: Sala Apolo

The great masters of synth-pop and electronic indie play at home, filling Sala Apolo. Dorian will present their new album Futuros imposibles, but will also play their most successful songs like Cualquier otra parte. It will be a concert that will turn the dance floor into a celebration.

Els catalans Dorian actuaran a casa aquest octubre
The Catalans Dorian will perform at home this October 

Jorge Drexler

  • When: Saturday, October 31
  • Where: Palau Sant Jordi
  • Tickets are available here

The Uruguayan singer-songwriter will put an end to the great musical agenda of October at Palau Sant Jordi. Drexler will offer a complete concert with his usual mastery in fusing poetry, Latin rhythms, and science. With him, we will bid farewell to the month in the best possible way.

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Elia Tabuenca
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