While Poblenou is hardly a scenic neighborhood, its industrial streets are home to some big names on the Barcelona club scene such as Bóveda (c/ de Pallars 97), Catwalk (c/ de Ramon Trias Fargas) and the enormous Razzmatazz.

Razzmatazz welcomed international stars like Kanye West and Alice in Chains for concerts in 2006, along with national flamenco fusion favorites Los Mártires del Compás. It serves simultaneously as a concert venue and club, with different rooms and floors dedicated to different sounds.

The Primavera Sound festival, a yearly staple of Barcelona culture, has a new home since 2004: the Parc del Forum. Primarily a rock gathering, 2006's bill includes Violent Femmes, Dinosaur Jr., Stereolab and dozens more international groups.

Where to experience Barcelona Culture in Poblenou:

Music Venues

• Razzmatazz

Music Festivals

• Primavera Sound

For complete Barcelona culture listings (address, telephone, metro, etc.), click on the title links of each section above.

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