Palau de la Música Catalana

The Palau de la Música Catalana is a modernist concert hall in the Sant Pere district of Barcelona, built between 1905 and 1908. The façade displays red brick, ceramic mosaics, and columns with floral motifs, while the interior includes an oval stage beneath an inverted skylight of colored glass.

Lluís Domènech i Montaner designed the building for the Orfeó Català choral society, founded in 1891, which raised funds from local patrons. The opening took place on February 9, 1908, and an expansion from 1989 to 1997 added rehearsal space and side rooms.

The home of the Orfeó Català choral society carries the group's name in an inscription above the façade, reflecting its role in promoting Catalan song. Concerts feature repertoire from regional composers and Spanish masters, making the hall a venue for the city's musical heritage.

Guided visits are available daily and allow access to the main auditorium and side rooms with explanations of the architecture and decorations. Entry is through Carrer del Palau de la Música, and visitors should wear comfortable shoes as stairs lead to the upper galleries.

The inverted skylight displays a golden sunburst surrounded by a choir of female figures in shades of blue and orange, descending from the sky. The sculpture of a riding Valkyrie emerges from one corner of the stage frame, carrying a sword above her head.

Location: Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera

Architects: Lluís Domènech i Montaner

Official opening: February 9, 1908

Architectural style: Catalan modernism

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: list of Modernista buildings in Barcelona, Palau de la Música Catalana and Hospital de Sant Pau, Barcelona

Address: C/ Palau de la Música, 4-6, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-15:30

Phone: +34932957200

Website: http://palaumusica.cat

GPS coordinates: 41.38767,2.17528

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:30