May means it’s finally time to venture into Barcelona’s great outdoors and start soaking up all that the city has to offer! Great gigs are springing up all over the city! So go on and read, as we have shortlisted the 10 best events lighting up your month.
1- LaTerrrazza Opening Friday: No Regular Play (Crew Love), Turko & Saulo Pisa @LaTerrrazza
LaTerrrazza Barcelona returns this summer on May 19th and the 20th to celebrate its ‘Opening Weekend‘. You’ll have two evenings, Friday and Saturday, to enjoy some of the best electro from artists of international exposure. On the 19th of May No Regular Play, Turko and Saulo Pisa will be playing. Check No Regular Play’s MixMag session to have a foretaste of what you can expect. Convinced?
When? 19th of May
Where? LaTerrraza
Full Line-up? No Regular Play, Turko, Saulo Pisa
2- Adam Beyer pres. by @Input
Your dream is finally coming true! You’ll finally get to see Adam Beyer behind the decks. Yeah that’s right Input Club will receive this techno master on the 12 of May! Today he is a globally recognized DJ and producer involved in 3 labels- Drumcode, Truesoul and Madeye. We know what Adam is capable of so get ready for it, heavy night in prospect!
When? 12th of May
Where? Input
Full Line-up? Adam Beyer, Hitch , The Deals
3- Live on Top w Stereoclip (Hungry Music) @Hotel Catalunia
Fancy partying on a rooftop? Live on the top is back again this month to fulfill your desire of mixing open air and good music from 16:00h to 22h30. For this new session, Live On top is inviting Stereoclip the rising start of the Belgian electro scene. Sun, summer vibes, pool, cocktails & good music, what can you ask for more? Don’t miss this one, last one was a real success.
When? 7th of May
Where? Hotel Catalonia
Full Line-up? Stereoclip
4- Nic Fanciulli / Yousef & Karretero pres. by Sight @Pacha
Once again Pacha is not disappointing us. To end your week in the perfect way, Sight is inviting 3 massive DJs Nic Fanciuilli, Yousef and Karretero. Nic Fanciuilli is a DJ, producer and label owner of Saved records. He has become, over time, at the forefront of electronic music. His video above will prove it to you. We’ll see you folks there!
When? 7th of May
Where? Pacha
Full Line-up? Nic Fanciulli, Yousef, Karretero
5- Booka Shade with Craig Walker LIVE @Razzmatazz
Berlin-based duo Booka Shade (Walter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier) is widely considered to be one of the most celebrated electronic acts to come out of Europe over the past two decades. So, when you know this epic duo is heading to Razz you don’t really think twice, you just go!
When? 13th of May
Where? Razzmatazz
Full Line-up? Booka Shade
6- Bonobo Concept @RED58
Would you like to enjoy a new concept of partying? Come to Bonobo Concepts Party. On the 13th of May, RED58 is welcoming John Dimas, one great DJ that gained a reputation for his unique sets using three turntables and his ear for digging out a hot, rare tracks. John is continuing to grow fast in the dance music on a global scale. Next to him, Faktorm and Cape, two DJs more than involved in the electronic music. Don’t be left out and join the party, it’s gonna be epic !
When? 13th of May
Where? RED58
Full Line-up? John Dimas, Faktorm, Cape
7- Maya Jane Coles @The Loft
If you are looking for a way to start your month of May on the right foot, just go to Razzmatazz! In the beginning of May The Loft is inviting The British DJane Maya Jane Coles that has become in recent years, one of the most talented DJane worldwide. She formed part of the Resident Advisor Top 10 of Djs consecutively in 2011 and 2012 and, since her recent success, is travelling the world to perform. This time she will light up The Loft on fire and surely this is gonna be insane.
When? 5th of May
Where? Razzmatazz – The Loft
Full Line-up? Maya Jane Coles
8- May Gaiser & Andre Buljat pres. by Sight @Pacha
Every Sunday Pacha organize techno parties. Don’t miss a night of techno music at Pacha with two amazing DJs from Germany: May Gaiser & Andre Buljat. Both will get your attention with their incredible skills behind the decks. Blow minding.
When? 14th of May
Where? Pacha
Full Line-up? Andre Buljat, May Gaiser
9- We Project Showcase at This Side Up | Raul Mezcolanza & Tini Gessler
For the first time We Project Showcase is taking place in Barcelona! The city welcomes this insane party next May 12 in an ideal setting, the room This Side UP and with a proprietary equipment that removes the hiccup to any lover of the electronic music! Raul Mezcolanza, Guille Placencia, Tini Gess, Pablo Luque and Daniel Aguilar … the team We Project invades the capital of Cataluña!
When? 12th of May
Where? This Side Up
Full Line-up? Raul Mezcolanza, Guille Placencia, Tini Gess, Pablo Luque and Daniel Aguilar
10-H.O.S.H. @R33
N° 1 ! In the end of May H.O.S.H will be performing @R33. H.O.S.H. Passion and dedication are the two words defining the German-born Holger Behn aka H.O.S.H praising the art of mixing records over anything else. His energy is electrifying.
When? 27th of May
Where? R33
Full Line-up? H.O.S.H.