Katie Melua will be performing at the festival
Jazz time in Barcelona
02 October 2008People looking to take a holiday in Barcelona over the next month can unwind to the sounds of the world''s most talented jazz musicians.
Taking place from October 23rd to November 29th, Barcelona International Jazz Festival is a must-see event, with everything from bebop to gospel and Latin-jazz.
Concerts are held at various venues across the city, including the Palau de la Música Catalana, Bikini and L''Auditori.
The festival - which is now in its 40th year - features a stellar line-up this year, with performers such as Katie Melua, Al Green, the Herbie Hancock Sextet and the Matthew Herbert Big Band.
Meanwhile, other events taking place in Barcelona over the coming months include the Barcelona Festival of New Opera, Barcelona International Festival of Contemporary Art and the Docupolis Film Festival.
Spain''s second-largest city, Barcelona is an ideal holiday destination, with popular sights such as Guell Park, the Magic Fountain and Casa Batllo.
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