Palau Sant Jordi
Barcelona’s largest venue, the jewel of the Olympic Ring
Palau Sant Jordi was designed as a multipurpose space by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki, who gave it a mechanized structure and materials that provide great flexibility.
Its versatile design makes it the perfect venue for all kinds of events, from concerts to basketball and tennis championships, as well as other performances. It has even been transformed into a motocross track and an artificial pool for the World Swimming Championships. Palau Sant Jordi has a seating capacity of 16,159 spectators for sporting events and a maximum capacity of up to 17,960 people for concerts.
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Concerts at Palau Sant Jordi
The venue stands out for its excellent acoustics. Since its opening, it has hosted numerous concerts, with national and international artists such as Michael Bublé, Britney Spears, Alejandro Sanz, Madonna, Joaquín Sabina, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Bruno Mars, and Beyoncé, among others.
Discover the Sant Jordi Club
Sant Jordi Club is a concert hall adjacent to Palau Sant Jordi. It hosts small and medium-sized events, including sports, family, and music performances. It has a capacity of 4,620 people, either standing on the floor or seated in the stands. The fixed seating area for concerts has 244 seats and a separate entrance from the floor level.
This concert hall adds to Barcelona’s rich cultural and entertainment offerings. It features renovated facilities and provides a wider and more select range of services for visitors, including dining options, parking areas, VIP access, and other amenities.
How to get to Palau Sant Jordi?
From the Olympic Ring stop on the Red Route of the Barcelona Bus Turístic, you will see this imposing venue, shaped like a turtle.
Tickets and upcoming events at Palau Sant Jordi
The full schedule of upcoming events and ticket purchases are available on the official website of Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona.
For the curious
- Bruce Springsteen chose his October 2002 concert at Palau Sant Jordi to produce the official DVD of his world tour.
- The venue’s dome was built at ground level and lifted into place over 10 days using 12 hydraulic jacks.
- As you approach Palau Sant Jordi, the first thing you’ll find is the sculpture Canvi by Aiko Miyawaki—a delicate arrangement of 36 concrete cylinders topped with metal rings and steel cables that shimmer beautifully in the evening light.
