The voice that came back
Amaia Montero is back with the band. She sang with the San Sebastián group from its start in 1996 until 2007. In that time they made the four albums that defined Spanish pop for a generation: Dile al sol, El viaje de Copperpot, Lo que te conté mientras te hacías la dormida and Guapa.
These Barcelona dates are billed as reunion shows built around the band’s most popular songs. In practice that means a stadium of people who learned “La playa”, “Cuídate” and “Rosas” as teenagers. Expect a big Spanish pop singalong, the kind where the singer can step back from the mic and the crowd carries the chorus.
Four nights in a 1929 stadium
The shows are on November 6, 7, 26 and 27, 2026. That makes two separate weekends, Friday and Saturday each time. All four take place at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, the stadium on the slope of Montjuïc above Plaça d’Espanya.
The stone façade dates from the 1929 International Exposition. The stadium was rebuilt inside its original walls for the 1992 Olympics, which opened there. It is named after Lluís Companys, the Catalan president executed in 1940.
The stadium has no roof. Montjuïc evenings in November are cool and can be damp, so bring a layer you can tie around your waist once the crowd warms up.
Getting up Montjuïc
The climb is the part people forget. Here are the main routes:
- Metro Espanya (L1, L3): the classic approach. Walk up Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina between the Venetian towers, past the Magic Fountain and the National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC). Outdoor escalators run up the steepest stretches. Allow 20 to 25 minutes.
- Metro Paral·lel (L2, L3): take the Funicular de Montjuïc up through the tunnel to Parc de Montjuïc. From there it is a shorter, flatter walk to the stadium.
- Bus: several lines climb the hill. On concert nights roads near the Anella Olímpica are often restricted, so check TMB for event-night service.
Driving is a poor choice here. The surrounding parking fills fast, and leaving afterwards is slow.
Dates and tickets
The announced dates are November 6, 7, 26 and 27, 2026, at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Confirm timing and tickets on the official site. That includes door times, which entrance your ticket uses, and any bag rules for the venue.
For a reunion this awaited, resale listings appear everywhere. Buy only from the band’s official ticketing partner or its authorised resale platform. Stadium tickets are usually mobile, so have yours loaded and your phone charged before you start uphill.
Concert night, Barcelona style
Barcelona runs late, and so do concert crowds. Many people eat dinner first and arrive near showtime. That makes the last stretch of the walk from Espanya the most crowded part of the night. If you want an easy entry and time to find your section, go up early and eat afterwards.
Inside, the songbook does the talking. People sing every word in Spanish, and lighters have long since become phone torches. If you know the band only by reputation, learn the choruses of “Puedes contar conmigo” and “20 de enero” on the train. You will hear them sung back at full volume.
When the lights come up, tens of thousands of people head down the hill at once. Espanya station gets packed. Two alternatives:
- Walk down through Poble-sec to Paral·lel, which is usually easier than the main avenue.
- Stay up the hill for a while and let the first wave clear.
Payment around the stadium and in nearby bars is mostly by card or phone. Tipping is not expected, though rounding up at a bar is common.
Around the stadium and down the hill
The stadium is part of the Anella Olímpica, the 1992 Olympic ring. Next to it stand the Palau Sant Jordi arena and Santiago Calatrava’s white Montjuïc Communications Tower. If you arrive in daylight, the terraces in front of MNAC look out over the whole city toward Tibidabo.
For food, Poble-sec sits at the foot of the hill. Carrer de Blai is lined with pintxos bars where you take skewered snacks from the counter and pay by counting the sticks. It works for a quick pre-show bite or a late post-show plate.
With two weekends of shows, you can easily build a trip around one of them. A Friday show leaves Saturday free for Montjuïc’s gardens and the Joan Miró Foundation, both a short walk from the stadium.
Frequently asked questions
When and where are the La Oreja de Van Gogh shows with Amaia Montero in Barcelona?
The four reunion shows are on November 6, 7, 26 and 27, 2026, at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Montjuïc. Confirm timing and tickets on the official site.
How do I get to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys?
Take the metro to Espanya (L1, L3) and walk up past the Magic Fountain and MNAC, using the outdoor escalators. That takes about 20 to 25 minutes. You can also take the metro to Paral·lel (L2, L3) and ride the Funicular de Montjuïc up the hill.
Is the stadium covered?
No. It is an open-air stadium, and November evenings on Montjuïc can be cool and damp. Bring a warm layer.
Where should I buy tickets?
Buy only from the band's official ticketing partner or its authorised resale platform. Confirm dates, entrances and ticket details on the official site, and have your mobile ticket loaded before you head up the hill.
What is near the stadium for food before or after the show?
Poble-sec sits at the foot of Montjuïc. Its Carrer de Blai is lined with pintxos bars, and walking back down through the neighbourhood toward Paral·lel station also avoids the busiest exit route.
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