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Peter Gabriel concert Barcelona

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2024 news: Peter Gabriel has not included Barcelona in his recent European tour. The singer has decided to visit medium-sized cities such as Bordeaux, Lille or Verona, leaving Barcelona out of the tour to mark the 25th anniversary of his most successful album, 'So'.

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Event date:
Thursday 23 September 2010

Event location:
Palau Sant Jordi Arena - Montjuic hill,  Barcelona

Information:
Peter Gabriel is an English singer, songwriter, and musician who was born on February 13, 1950, in Surrey, England. He is best known as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock band Genesis, which he co-founded in 1967. Gabriel's solo career began in the mid-1970s after he left Genesis. He has released several successful albums, including his self-titled debut in 1977, which included the hit single "Solsbury Hill." He has been known for his distinctive voice, experimental music style, and theatrical live performances. Apart from his music career, Gabriel has been involved in various humanitarian and environmental causes.

Gabriel co-founded the human rights organization Witness in 1992, which uses video and technology to document and expose human rights abuses around the world. He has also been an advocate for environmental conservation and was a co-founder of The Elders, an international organization of elder statesmen and human rights activists. Gabriel has been honored with numerous awards and nominations for his music, including multiple Grammy Awards and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010. He continues to perform and record music to this day and remains an influential figure in the music industry.

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Event address & map

Venue:
Palau Sant Jordi arena
Street:
Avinguda de l'Estadi, 50
Postal Code:
08038
City:
Barcelona
Country:
Country: es

How to get to Palau Sant Jordi arena


https://www.palausantjordi.cat

The Palau Sant Jordi Arena is a large indoor sports arena on Montjuic hill in Barcelona used for large concerts and sports events.

The Palau Sant Jordi was built for the Olympics in 1992. The Palau Sant Jordi arena is located by the Barcelona Olympic Stadium on Montjuic hill.

The closest hotels to Palau Sant Jordi are about 1.2 km away.

If you are arriving in Barcelona by air, then you might pass Montjuic mountain as you drive from the airport to the centre of Barcelona.

At the summit of Montjuic there is a former military fort called Montjuic Castle.

Find hotels near Palau Sant Jordi and directions to the Palau Sant Jordi arena by metro, bus and taxi below.



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Hotels near Palau Sant Jordi arena


Hotels near Palau Sant Jordi 
Hotels best reviews Palau Sant Jordi
Aparthotel BCN Montjuic 1.2 km away
Ayre Hotel Gran Via 1.4 km away
Mambo Tango Hostel 1.7 km away
 

Getting to Palau Sant Jordi arena


By Metro L1 and L3
Map Info Espanya station Nearest metro is station Espanya. Then walk 15 minutes. Take the Metro to station Espanya by metro line Red L1 or metro Green Line 3. Then walk from the metro station Espanya up towards the MNAC art museum, which is the building that looks like a palace at the end of Av Reina Maria Christina above the Magic Fountain. The Palau Sant Jordi arena is up on the hill behind and to the right of the MNAC palace. There are outdoor escalators on part of the walk up the hill to the arena. From there just folllow the signs and the crowds. It is a around 15-20 minute walk from the Espanya metro station to Palau Sant Jordi

Metro to station Parallel. At Parallel metro station which is on green line L3 take funicular mountain train - then walk 15 minutes to Palau Sant Jordi. 
Then take the Montjuic funicular train up the Montjuic hill. With your back to the funicular train station, when you exit the station,  turn right and walk along Av de Miramar to the Palau Sant Jordi and Barcelona Olympic Stadium which is about 15 minute walk.

By FCG train
Lines S3, S4, S8, S9, R5, R50, R6 and R60. Nearest FCG train stop is Pl Espanya. Then walk from the station Espanya up to the arena on the Av Reina Maria Christina, past the Magic Fountain and then up the outdoor escalators to take you part of the way up the hill. From there just folllow the signs and the crowds. It is a 15 minute walk.

By Bus
Bus to Plaza Espanya: Lines 13, 91, 52, 55, D20 and H16.
Bus lines from Plaza Espanya to Palau Sant Jordi arena on Montjuic hill: lines 55 or 13 or 150. The recommended bus is line 150. Extra services are added for 150 bus route ahead of concerts, with buses running every 10 to 15 minutes.

Parking:
The Palau Sant Jordi arena has parking for 5000 vehicles

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Barcelona Events:
Peter Gabriel concert Barcelona
When:
23.09.2010
Where:
Barcelona
Category:
Barcelona concerts 2024