Palau Sant Jordi Arena / Concert Venue

Palau Sant Jordi, known in English as Saint George's Palace, is a multi-functional indoor sporting arena designed by Japanese architect Arata Isozaki for the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. It is located in the Parc de Montjüic as part of the Olympic Ring and was finished in 1990 when it provided a venue for various musical events before its use in the 1992 Olympic Games.

Because of its innovative architectural design, Palau Sant Jordi can be adapted to accommodate various types of events from meetings and parties to sporting events and concerts. It can seat up to 17,000 people for sporting events and up to 24,000 for musical events. After hosting the artistic gymnastics, handball final, and volleyball final in the 1992 Olympic Games, Palau Sant Jordi has seen a variety of world-renowned sporting events. Past events at Palau Sant Jordi include the 1995 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics, three Euroleague Final Four tournaments, and the 2000 Davis Cup, amongst others.

Palau Sant Jordi is also a great venue for popular music events. More than a hundred notable artists of various genres have performed at this venue since its construction. Concerts at Palau Sant Jordi have included performances by Frank Sinatra, B.B. King, Paul McCartney, Queen, Pearl Jam, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Justin Bieber.