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Llum BCN 2024 Festival D’Arts Luminiques
Barcelona Light Festival
Brighten up your Winter with a trip to Barcelona in February for the annual light festival, Lumen BCN. Experience light projections
Llum BCN 2024 Festival D’Arts Luminiques
Barcelona Light Festival
Brighten up your Winter with a trip to Barcelona in February for the annual light festival, Lumen BCN. Experience light projections, installations and light sculptures by contemporary artists.
- Stay close to all the exhibitions in Poblenou. Book your stay at the Hotel Paxton offering spacious rooms with high end amenities and a stunning rooftop bar.
The Event
- Llum, meaning Light in Catalan, takes place in the Poblenou quarter, starting at the Disseny Hub Barcelona (Plaça de les Glòries). The installations are spread across the district and are visible from 6 pm until midnight. Previous events have seen more than 15 different installations and exhibitions.
- Featuring the work of architects, designers and artists from around the world, Llum BCN celebrates spectacles that both tell a story and spark conversation. Artists are given the opportunity to further enhance the scope of their work through the use of large-scale projection, interactive spaces and commanding lighting as a form of artistic experimentation. In previous editions, Llum BCN has featured key artists, such as Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, United Visual Artists, Luke Jerram, Daniel Canogar and Julio Le Parc.
- Large historic buildings , old factory chimneys and industrial buildings are transformed into works of art by light. The installations turn the neighborhood of Poblenou into a unique world of expressive light and imagery.
- Stay close to the best of Poblenou at the Acta Voraport, rated “Fabulous” by guests. Rooms have sweeping views of the city and breakfast is superb.
El Poblenou
- Poblenou is located to the east of the city centre, between the area of Glories and the beach. Getting to Poblenou is easy via rideshare or via the Metro: L1 Glòries, Clot, L2 Clot, L4 Llacuna, Poblenou and Selva de Mar. And via Tram: T4 and T5.
- El Poblenou is a large district in Barcelona, home to hip cafes and tapas bars along Rambla de Poblenou boulevard, and converted factories housing tech offices and design showrooms.
- Sights around Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes include Els Encants flea market, futuristic Barcelona Design Museum and the Torre Agbar skyscraper.
- If you are looking for a gay friendly place to stop by after the light show, head to Madam George Lounge Bar, a trendy and gay friendly cocktail lounge bar popular with local guys. Poblenou is a 14 minute taxi ride from Eixample, the city’s gay district.
LLUM Barcelona – Our Top Choices
- Awaiting installation list for the 2024 edition.
Where to stay?
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The ME Hotel Barcelona
is our preferred hotel in the city.
Official Website
For further information and advice on
Llum BCN visit The Website
Map of Barcelona
The gay district of Barcelona is located in the city’s Eixample district, known locally as “Gaixample”. Here you will find most of the gay bars, clubs and restaurants. It is quite compact and easy to navigate. There are also lots of hotels and apartments available in this area.
Recommended Hotels in Barcelona
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El Palace, 5 Star
Old World Charm
Hotel El Palace Barcelona is located in Eixample District, close to the Ramblas, the main shopping area and Barcelona’s main tourist attractions. It offers a Mayan-style luxury spa. A limousine service with a chauffeur is available on request. Stylish air-conditioned rooms with classic decor, satellite TV, desk, minibar and a private bathroom
H10 Metropolitan, 4 Star
Great chill out pool
Featuring a rooftop terrace with a bar and chill-out pool, H10 Metropolitan is located in Barcelona, 90 m from Plaça Catalunya. It offers a tapas restaurant and free WiFi. Each room has a flat-screen satellite TV, air conditioning, coffee machine and a minibar. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes.
Catalonia Plaza, 4 Star
Great Value for money
Hotel Catalonia Plaza Cataluña offers an outdoor pool and stylish, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. It is housed in a Modernist building 50 m from Barcelona’s Plaza Catalunya. The hotel serves a continental buffet breakfast with show cooking and it includes a wide variety of regional products and home-made cakes.
Hotel Cram, 4 Star
Stylish- Perfect Location
The Cram Hotel is located in a building that dates back to 1892 and features a modernist façade, and a modern, elegant interior. Rooms boast advanced lighting and access control technology. The air-conditioned rooms a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Rooms feature beds by Treca de Paris, and elegant curtains by Gastón y Daniela.
Official Video of Llum BCN
Discover more about the unique light installations.
Top Gay Neighbourhoods in Barcelona
Barcelona is known for its diverse and vibrant LGBTQ+ community, and there are several popular gay neighbourhoods that offer exciting experiences. Here are five of the most well-known gay neighbourhoods, each with its own unique charm and attractions
Eixample | Close to the city centre
Photo: Eixample is home to some of Barcelona’s most popular gay bars
- Located to the northeast of the city centre, Eixample is one of Barcelona’s most famous gay neighbourhoods, often referred to as “Gaixample”.
- The neighbourhood is home to numerous gay-friendly hotels, gay bars, clubs, restaurants, and shops.
- One of the most popular attractions in Eixample is Antoni Gaudí’s modernist building, Casa Batlló.
- Discover the best things to see and do in Barcelona
El Raval
Raval has a bohemian atmosphere with an alternative gay scene and is home to Barcelona’s Museum of Contemporary Art.
Gràcia
Gràcia has an artsy vibe with gay establishments on Carrer de Verdi and hosts its famous Gràcia festival in August.
Barri Gòtic
The gothic quarter offers a mix of historic charm, trendy shops, and an inclusive atmosphere in the heart of the city.
Barceloneta
Stay close to the gay beach and the famous B Gay Chiringuito and enjoy delicious dining in the nearby historic Port Vell.
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