The Palau in a Female Voice

Discover the women who have left their mark on the Palau, alongside the muses who continue to inspire it.

The muses on the stage of the Palau de la Música Catalana inspire musicians and captivate audiences, but behind them lies a deeper story shared with many other women who have shaped this iconic building.

Invisible architects, embroiderers, singers, conductors, muses and Valkyries together represent a century of female contributions that deserve to be brought to light.

Themed guided tour
Available languages: Catalan and Spanish
Family packages available
Priority access

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The legacy
of women at the Palau
Themed tour
with a different perspective
Available in
Catalan and Spanish

What does the visit include?

This themed visit explores the spaces of the Palau to discover the women who have shaped and inspired it, highlighting their essential.

The visit highlights its fundamental and often overlooked—role in the creation of this symbol of music and Catalan culture.

The Palau façade

The Palau’s intricate façade features a wealth of allegorical figures, sculptures and architectural elements characteristic of Catalan modernism.

On the first floor, a balcony runs along the façade, supported by fourteen paired columns decorated with mosaic, each with a unique design. On the second floor are busts of musicians by Eusebi Arnau: from left to right, Palestrina, Bach and Beethoven; beyond the sculptural group on the corner stands the bust of Wagner, now located on Carrer d’Amadeu Vives. The façade is crowned by a large mosaic pediment by Lluís Bru.

At the corner, the sculptural group La cançó popular catalana by Miquel Blay depicts Saint George beneath a central female figure, an allegory of music, surrounded by characters representing a sailor, peasants, an elderly man and children.

Concert Hall

This century-old hall has hosted some of Barcelona’s most important musical events throughout its history.

Dominated by the organ above the stage and crowned with a central skylight representing the sun, the hall is filled with natural light.

Both mystical and striking, it is rich in figures and symbolic detail: the muses surrounding the stage, Wagner’s Valkyries emerging from the ceiling, a bust of Anselm Clavé on one side and one of Beethoven on the other, alongside elements drawn from nature such as flowers, palm trees and fruit.

Orfeó Català Rehearsal Room

A unique space where the choirs of the Orfeó Català rehearse, and where small-scale concerts and events are also held.

This room is home to the foundation stone laid in 1905 at the start of the Palau’s construction. It features a semicircular seating arrangement, reflecting the half-moon shape of the Concert Hall stage located directly above.

Lluís Millet Hall

The grand hall, dedicated to the founder of the Orfeó Català, is adorned with beautiful stained glass and opens to a balcony richly decorated with mosaics.

Palau Foyer

Now home to a café-restaurant, this space retains striking architectural features, including brick arches decorated with ceramic detailing.

Schedule

Visit times depend on the selected language and are indicated during ticket purchase.

Rates

You can enjoy The Palau in a Female Voice experience with different pricing options:

General admission: €30
Residents in Catalonia: €18
Adult groups (15 or more): €18
Student groups (15 or more): €15
Orfeó Català members: €15
Grada Joven: €15
People with a recognised disability of over 65% and one companion: free admission
People with a recognised disability below 65% and one companion: €19
Family pack (2 adults + 2 teenagers up to 16 years old): €60

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