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So you've read all about the best party districts and places to go out on our Barcelona nightlife page, and you've checked out our 'drink' section for some top bar and club reviews... but there's still one vital piece of the knowledge jigsaw missing! When to turn up!
As the Barcelona Life team are something of nightlife connoisseurs ourselves we know that 'when', can be even more important than 'where', and that's why we've compiled a short list of suggestions of hot parties to check out on each separate night of the week. We hope this party calendar helps you keep on top of all the drinking and dancing action in the city, and as always we welcome - indeed actively encourage - your comments below! Salud amigos.
Barcelona Weekly Party Calendar
Monday Night
Nasty Mondays have been a rite of passage for newcomers to Barcelona for many a year, and still attract a loyal following thanks to the crazy vibes, hot crowd and mash-up of rock, indie and pop sounds, with a second floor of electro. Currently the night is held in Sala Apolo, just by Parallel Metro station.
Tuesday Night
If you're looking for a bit of midweek glamour then look no further than Model's Night at Buda Restaurante, when assorted good-lookers shake the booties amidst Buda's Bhuddas. If however you just want to get down and dirty with the skate and surf crowd, then make a beeline to Sala Apolo for Nasty Monday's sibling - the amazing Crappy Tuesdays!
Wednesday Night
Wednesdays sees regular big name DJs, from the likes of London and Berlin, turn up at Moog Club for electronic and minimal madness on what is never a quiet night.
Thursday Night
Thursdays are the start of the weekends in Barcelona and you should note a marked increase in the number of locals propping up bars around the city. For guaranteed good times the upmarket Sutton Club will be heaving with wannabe party animals. Get guestlisted and get there well before 3am. For the antithesis of smart clubbing, check out long-running weekly drum'n'bass night 'Essential BCN' in Plataforma club (Nou de la Rambla, 145).
Friday Night
The weekend starts in earnest and virtually every club in the city will boast a packed dancefloor from 3am to sunrise. Check out our bars and clubs directory for some suggestions.
Saturday Night
Ditto Friday night. Everywhere around Plaza Real and the Port Olimpic will be heaving. Best to get to clubs a little before the Catalans to be in with a better chance.
Sunday Night
Parties on Sundays in Barcelona can be clandestine affairs, but there are certainly a few hip regular events to check out, as well as one off events, organised by the likes of Voltech (see below).
Barcelona Party Promoters
Electronic music lovers have plenty of options in Barcelona, and clubs like Sala Becool, Moog, Discotheque and City Hall have beeps and blips aplenty. Some of the best parties however are thrown by passionate independent promoters keen to expose Barcelona to the most exciting trends in house, techno and electronica. Here are a couple whose mailing lists are well worth joining:
Voltech Party
These guys have been organising dance music events since 2003 in Barcelona and show no signs of letting up. Funky techy house aplenty, and great vibes characterise their regular events, with their staple venue being Sala Mephisto (C/Roc Boronat 33) in Poblenou. Check out their website and join their mailing list for info and discounts.
www.voltechparty.com
Ababol Party
It's no secret that Barcelona's underground culture scene is not what it was... constant bills of new legislation and a pandering to mainstream tourism is, if not killing, dampening the vibe of the underground dance music and artistic culture. Ababol Party are keen to bring this vibe back to life and whatever's going on around town that's unique and interesting, they publish in their weekly programme. Squat raves, dubstep parties or italo-disco... check out their website to find out more.
www.ababolparty.com
Ababol also post their party recommendations on this excellent, fledgling Barcelona Nightlife Facebook group!
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