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Palau de la Música Catalana – tickets, prices, discounts, what to expect

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Palau de la Musica Catalana in Barcelona is a concert hall built in 1905 and 1908. 

It depicts the modernist movement representing the city’s architectural and cultural characteristics.

Lluís Domènech I Montaner, a famous modernist-style architect, designed the Palau de la Música. 

It is a UNESCO-awarded architecture built to encourage the appreciation of music, especially choir singing, and the sharing of cultural heritage.

This article shares everything you need to know before booking tickets for la Música Catalana.

Palau de la Música Catalana

What to expect at Palau de la Musica Catalana

Barcelona Palau de la Musica Catalana is among the best places to experience Catalan Art Nouveau masterpieces. 

This wonderful concert venue brings together the decorative arts of sculpture, mosaic, stained glass, and ironwork to create an inspiring environment for frequently staged events.

Llus Domènech I Montaner’s Palau de la Msica is a great piece of architecture that depicts not only the architectural style but also the flow of music. 

The Palau Shop is a store in Palau de la Musica Catalana, which offers decorative items, and various accessories inspired by Palau’s architecture and decorative features.

It also includes an array of souvenirs for all age groups. 

Enjoy tasty food at the Cafè Palau, which opens daily from 9 am to midnight, except for Christmas and New Year. 

It is a unique terrace in the heart of Barcelona and a great spot to get together with friends and family for lunch, beverages after work, or anytime.

TicketsCost
Tickets for Palau de la Música: Self-Guided Visit€15
Palau de la Música Catalana Guided Tour€19

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Where to buy Palau de la Música Catalana tickets

You can buy Palau de la Musica Catalana online or at the box office. 

It is preferable to buy tickets online because you get them at a lower price, and it is the apt way to avoid long queues at the ticket counter.

Tickets for Palau de la Musica Catalana get sold out quickly. 

When you purchase online tickets, you can keep last-minute disappointment away.  

Online tickets also allow you to select your preferred slot and give you more flexibility. 

How online ticket works

On the booking page, select your preferred date, number of tickets, and time slot, and buy the tickets right away.

Once your tickets are booked, you’ll receive the tickets in your registered email.

Show your smartphone ticket at the entrance and enter Palau de la Musica Catalana.

Cost of Palau de la Música Catalana tickets

The tickets for Palau de la Música self-guided tour cost €15 for all guests aged 10 years and above. 

The Live guided tour of Palau de la Música tickets are priced at €19 for all visitors above the age of 10. 

Children up to the age of 11 years get free admission.

Tickets for Palau de la Música self-guided tour

Get ready to explore the UNESCO-awarded architectural marvel of Barcelona Palau de la Musica Catalana

Palau de la Música is one of Barcelona’s architectural masterpieces. 

The self-guided tour will take you through the breathtaking concert hall and include a downloadable audio guide to enrich your experience. 

The tour is available in 4 languages, i.e., Catalan, English, French, and Spanish. 

It is a must-visit for music and architecture fans.

Ticket Price

Adult Ticket (10+ years): €15
Child Ticket (up to 9 years): Free

Tickets for Palau de la Música Catalana guided tour

Get ready for a guided tour of the Palau de la Musica Catalana in Barcelona, an architectural landmark. 

The Rehearsal Hall, the Llus Millet Hall, and a musical sampling on the organ in the magnificent Concert Hall—are just a few of the highlights of this tour. 

You can book this tour in your preferred language. There are four options for you to choose from, i.e., English, French, Italian, and Spanish. 

Ticket Price

Adult Ticket (10+ years): €19
Child Ticket (up to 9 years): Free  

Combo tickets

Combo tickets are a great option for tourists who wish to explore a city and understand its culture. 

Also, you get good discounts on combo tickets, which makes them worth buying.

You can purchase Palau de la Música tickets in combination with Casa Batlló or Park Güell.

Casa Batlló + Palau de la Música 

Casa Batlló and Palau de la Música is 1.7 km away (1 mile) and can be reached by car in 5 minutes. 

So why not cover both attractions on the same day and get closer to Barcelno’s history and culture?

Book this combo ticket and visit Casa Batlló and utilize an augmented reality tour guide to explore the fantastical world. 

Tickets for Casa Batlló include access to the structure, an audio guide (45-minute augmented-reality guide) in 15 languages, and access to the Gaudí Cube. 

Also, access Palau de la Música and explore Barcelona’s Palau de la Música on a self-guided tour. 

The ticket also includes a downloadable audio guide on your smartphone with explanations, images, music, and video. 

Ticket Cost: €48 per person

Park Güell + Palau de la Música 

Get access to Gaudí’s famous Barcelona park and the Park Güell Monumental Zone on booking this combo ticket.

After this, get a 22-minute ride to Palau de la Música and explore the hall at your own pace with the help of an audio guide. 

Ticket Cost: €27 per person 


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How to reach Palau de la Música Catalana

Palau de la Musica Catalana in Barcelona is located near the Cathedral of Barcelona. 

Address: C/ Palau de la Música, 4-6, 08003 Barcelona, Spain Get Directions

You can either take public transport or get your car. 

By Metro

If you’re taking the metro, you can take the Red Line, L1, or Yellow Line, L4, get off at Urquinaona

From there, Palau de la Musica is a 2-minute walk away. 

By Bus 

If you’re taking the bus, take the 19, H16, N4, or N12, get off at Pl Urquinaona

From there, it is a 4-minute walk. 

By Car

If traveling in car, put on Google Maps and get started!

Click here to find the perfect car parking spot for you!

Palau de la Música Catalana timings 

Palau de la Música Catalana is open all days of the week for individual and guided tours.

From January to June, it is open from 10 am to 3.30 pm while in July the timings change to 10 am to 6 pm.

In August, the attraction runs from 9 am to 6 pm.

From September to December, the opening and closing hours of Palau de la Música Catalana changes to 10 am to 3.30 pm.

How long does Palau de la Música Catalana take

Palau de la Música Catalana takes about one hour. 

However, you can take as long as you want to explore this magnificent concert hall. 

Take a nice coffee break in the Cafè Palau and buy souvenirs for your loved ones from the Palau Shop. 

Best time to visit Palau de la Música Catalana

The best time to visit Palau de la Música Catalana is as soon as it opens at 10 am. 

In the morning, you see the light reflecting against the beautiful mirrors in the hall. 

This enriches your experience and gives you an insight into the modernist style by Lluís Domènech I Montaner. 

There are many things for you to explore in Palau de la Musica Catalana in Barcelona. 

Make sure to reach the location 15 minutes before your specified time. 

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