Cruïlla Hivern 2026 - Cruïlla Concerts

Cruïlla Hivern 2026

Cruïlla Hivern 2026 turns Barcelona city into a live‑music playground from 18 January to 25 March 2026, with headline concerts spread across landmark venues and an atmosphere that makes winter feel like peak season. Curated by Cruïlla Concerts, this winter cycle is built for travelers and locals who want great nights out without waiting for summer festivals, mixing Catalan favorites with national and international names across multiple genres.

Cruïlla Hivern 2026 in Barcelona: what it is

Cruïlla Hivern is the winter concert cycle linked to the wider Cruïlla ecosystem, designed to keep Barcelona’s live‑music flame burning in the colder months. The official Cruïlla Concerts page describes it as a series of concerts to “warm up” with dancing and shared energy, the kind of nights where strangers feel less like strangers by the end of the show. In Barcelona city, that concept works perfectly because winter still delivers walkable evenings, late dinners, and a nightlife culture that does not hibernate.

Unlike a single-site festival, Cruïlla Hivern 2026 spreads across venues, which means you can pick the concert that matches your taste, your neighborhood, and your travel dates. It also means Barcelona itself becomes the festival map: you might go from a classic concert hall to a club night in the same week, and the city’s neighborhoods become part of your memory of the music.

Confirmed dates and the main “where”

Barcelona City Council’s official guide lists Cruïlla Hivern 2026 as running from 18/01/2026 to 25/03/2026, with Sala Paral·lel 62 referenced as a key “where” location on the listing. This date range is also cited in media coverage, describing Cruïlla Hivern as a cycle held in different Barcelona venues across that same winter window.

The Cruïlla Hivern format is intentionally citywide. A media report highlights emblematic spaces such as:

• Sant Jordi Club
• Palau de la Música Catalana
• La Paloma
• Razzmatazz
• Sala Apolo
• Hivernacle del Poble Espanyol

as part of the event’s venue network. For travelers, this is a major advantage: you can stay in one neighborhood and still reach your concert easily, or you can choose your hotel based on your concert venue.

Lineup highlights (confirmed examples)

Cruïlla Hivern is designed around individual concert nights rather than one stacked weekend, so the “lineup” is really a sequence of events. The official Cruïlla Hivern 2026 page already confirms several artists and their Barcelona dates and venues, including:

• Issac Delgado y su orquesta: 29 January 2026, Sala Apolo.
• Goran Bregović: 26 February 2026, Hivernacle Poble Espanyol.
• Maika Makovski: 4 March 2026, Palau de la Música Catalana.

Additional reporting about the cycle highlights major names such as Suede, Julieta, Jay‑Jay Johanson, Sidonie, Maika Makovski, and Goran Bregović, reinforcing the blend of international prestige and local relevance that defines this winter series in Barcelona city.

If you are planning a Barcelona trip around Cruïlla Hivern, it is smart to choose your “anchor night” first, then build a city itinerary around that neighborhood or venue. Because venues vary, each concert can feel like a different version of Barcelona after dark.

Why Cruïlla Hivern is perfect for a Barcelona winter trip

Cruïlla Hivern lands during a season when Barcelona is calmer than summer but still vibrant, which is ideal for travelers who want more space in cafés, easier reservations, and a more local rhythm. The official Cruïlla page even links the concept to winter festivities like the arrival of the Three Kings and Carnival, positioning the concert cycle as part of Barcelona’s broader winter cultural identity.

For event seekers, this series offers a simple but powerful travel advantage: you can catch a top-quality live show and still have time for sightseeing. Winter concerts also pair beautifully with Barcelona’s nightlife habits. You can do tapas, then a concert, then a late walk through a neighborhood that still feels alive.

Best Barcelona neighborhoods to base yourself

Because Cruïlla Hivern uses multiple venues, the right “home base” depends on your specific concert choice. Still, a few Barcelona areas tend to work well:

• El Raval and Paral·lel area: great if you’re attending events at Paral·lel 62 or nearby venues.
• Poble-sec and Montjuïc edge: convenient for venue-hopping and also close to cultural sights.
• Eixample: a solid central base with easy transit access to most parts of the city.

If your concert is at Sant Jordi Club or at a Montjuïc-area venue, plan your transport ahead of time so your night ends smoothly, especially when crowds exit all at once.

Ticketing and pricing: what’s confirmed (and how to plan)

Cruïlla Hivern is a concert cycle, so ticket prices are not single fixed festival pricing. Each show has its own ticket, and pricing varies by artist and venue. The official Cruïlla Concerts site includes an “Agenda” and ticket purchase flow, which is where final prices and availability are typically managed per concert.

For budgeting, it helps to expect different tiers:

• Club venues often have more accessible entry prices.
• Premium halls and high-demand international acts may be higher priced or sell out faster.

If you are traveling specifically for one headliner, buy tickets first, then book accommodation, because popular dates can sell quickly.

Practical tips for enjoying Cruïlla Hivern like a local

A winter concert trip in Barcelona is all about pacing. These nights often start later than in many cities, and you will enjoy them more if you keep your daytime sightseeing light.

A few simple tips:

• Eat an early dinner so you are not rushing food in queues.
• Arrive with buffer time, especially for popular venues.
• Dress in layers. Barcelona winter nights can feel cool, but venues warm up fast once the crowd builds.

Finally, lean into the “series” feeling. Even if you only attend one concert, you’ll notice Cruïlla Hivern energy around the city, with fans talking about different dates and venues like a shared seasonal ritual.

Verified Information at a glance

• Event name: Cruïlla Hivern 2026 (Cruïlla Concerts winter cycle)
• Event category: Multi-venue concert series (live music)
• Confirmed dates: 18 January 2026 to 25 March 2026
• Confirmed city/format: Concert cycle in Barcelona across different venues
• “Where” listed on Barcelona City Council guide: Sala Paral·lel 62, Avinguda del Paral·lel, 62 (Ciutat Vella, El Raval)
• Confirmed examples from the official Cruïlla Hivern 2026 page:
• Issac Delgado y su orquesta: 29 January 2026, Sala Apolo
• Goran Bregović: 26 February 2026, Hivernacle Poble Espanyol
• Maika Makovski: 4 March 2026, Palau de la Música Catalana
• Ticket pricing: Varies by concert (no single cycle-wide ticket price confirmed)

If you want Barcelona city to feel like it’s humming after dark all winter long, choose a Cruïlla Hivern 2026 night that matches your taste, pick a neighborhood to explore before the show, and let Cruïlla Concerts guide you through the season’s best live music while Barcelona keeps the lights on late.